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Names that Peaked in 2017

  1. Yousef

    • Origin:

      Persian variation of Yusuf, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "God increases"

    • Description:

      While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US, it is still a familiar choice.
  2. Ameer

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Amir

    • Description:

      Spelling variant Ameer is much less popular than the original. An Amir is a ruler in the Arab world.
  3. Amirah

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "princess"

    • Description:

      The feminine form of Amir, a soft and regal baby name popular in the Muslim community.
  4. Dalary

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      Prior to 2013, this name was unheard of. That was the year that Larry Hernandez, singer and star of reality show Larrymania, gave the name to his daughter. It has now entered the US Top 1000, following in the footsteps of Daleyza, the invented name Hernandez bestows upon his older daughter.
  5. Jaxx

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Jaxx (and Jax, Jaxson, Jaxsen, Jaxton et all) is now on the Top 1000 for boys, and while we don't foresee this becoming anywhere near as popular for girls, it was also found on the female side of the ledger. Jaxxie, anyone?