Names That Mean You

A name rarely heard outside the Latino community, but it was popular enough in the early 2000s to crack the Top 200. Since then, it's lost ground.

This unusual name from the Nahuatl or Aztec language has one of the best meanings around. It sprang onto the US popularity list in 2006 and made a brief appearance in the Top 300 before sliding down a bit. It's popular in Mexico and with US Americans of Latino or Hispanic heritage, hitting on two big girl name trends in those communities: Ya- beginnings and -i endings.

Nazia is a name seen in both Pakistan and India, which derives from the word naaz, meaning pride, or from the Persian nāz meaning "coy, sweet". It may be difficult to introduce this name into the West, given the first four letters, which is unfortunate given its lovely meaning. Nazia Hassan (a singer, lawyer and social activist) was probably the most famous woman with this name, and it also featured in the England and Wales Top 1000 back in the late 90s.

A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.

Unisex name with a gracious meaning, most often used in Zimbabwe.

The onetime star of "Northern Exposure" named his daughter Tu Morrow. Think about it.

A unisex Shona name most closely associated with Tatenda Taibu, captain of the Zimbabwean cricket team.

Gracious African choice.

This sweet little acronym, popularized in the age of texting, has established itself as a baby name. The similarity to Ivy, Isla and Riley/Miley has undoubtedly played a role.