Names that Peaked in 2006

This variant of the more popular spellings swaps out the -ie ending for a y, though the result is a name that is more reminiscent of Italy than a girl's name. While it has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 2004, it sits a couple hundred spots behind Nathalie (Number 670), and it pales in comparison to the constant Natalie (Number 31).

Natalie retains some classic charm, but the -ee spelling is fading fast. Its the lowest ranked of the spelling variants, a list that includes Nataly, Nathalie, and Nathaly.

A variation of a variation.

Traditional Alexander meets spunky Zander, and confuses everyone it encounters. Just stick with the timeless classic to avoid a lifetime of irritations.

Closely associated with the well-regarded 2006 movie Akeelah and the Bee, about a girl from South L.A. who becomes an unlikely contender in the National Spelling Bee.

Latina "freestyle" singer Nyasia helped put this name on the popularity list.