Names that Peaked in 2008
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Izabelle
Izabelle is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Isabella, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'devoted to God' or 'God is my oath'. This contemporary spelling…
Mylee
Variation of Miley that is on the decline, thanks to its association with pop starlet Miley Cyrus.
Jaslene
Invented name
Jaslene, a reality show-related name via former America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez, a smoosh of Jasmine and the 'ene' ending, has dropped from Number 599 in 2007 to 976 in 2010.
Azul
Spanish
"blue"
Azul is the Spanish word for "blue" and was first recorded as a baby name (for girls) in 1995. It's technically considered unisex today, although it is still more than three times as common as a…
Marely
Spanish, variation of Mary
A pretty elaboration of Mary that's popular in Latin America, echoing the lilting sound of names like Nayeli and Araceli. Marely had a spike of popularity in the States 2007-8, inspired by a…
Mylie
Mylie is a contemporary feminine name that gained popularity in the early 21st century. It can be considered a variant spelling of Miley, which itself emerged as a diminutive of the name Miles. The…
Dereon
Dereon is a modern masculine name that gained some recognition in the early 2000s. It may have originated as a creative variation of names like Deron or Darion, or possibly emerged as a unique…
Mareli
Mareli is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In South African contexts, it functions as an Afrikaans compound name combining 'Mar' (possibly from Maria) with 'eli' (potentially from…
Dayami
Malay, Cuban; "hay; place name"
"hay; place name"
Jazlene
Jazlene is a feminine name with modern American origins, likely created as a blend of the popular 'Jaz-' prefix (seen in names like Jasmine and Jazmin) with the feminine '-lene' ending that appears…
Kamora
Variation of Kimora or Kamara, Malagasy
"chameleon"
Kamora may be a variation of Kamara, a Malagasy name from Madagascar with an unexpected animal meaning. Alternatively, it might be an invented name, inspired by the similar Kimora or Amora - in which…
Jamiya
Jamiya appears to be a contemporary given name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name likely draws from the popular name elements 'Ja-' (seen in names like James,…
Jaida
Spelling variation of Jada
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith propelled her name into the limelight during the 1990s and early 2000s. Alongside this rise, variant spelling Jaida entered the US Top 1000 in 1998 and peaked at Number 516…
Jaelyn
Modern invented name
Jaelyn is a name popular in many spellings and variations, including Jaelynn, Jaylin, and Jalen, and used for girls as well as boys.
Janiya
American invented name; or Hebrew
"from Jana"
This name can be seen as a newly invented name, a sort of elaboration on Jane. It is also a rare Hebrew name—also spelled Jania—that means "from Jana." It has been declining steadily in the US since…
Jolie
French
"pretty"
Jolie is as pretty as its literal meaning; nowadays it is also seen as a girls’ name , via Angelina for whom Jolie was originally her middle name. Although it is French, Jolie is rarely if ever used…
Kayden
Variation of Caden
More feminine than the male Caden, which came in at Number 192 in 2015. We still think Cadence is a prettier version of the "Kay-" group of names which are so popular at present.
Kiley
Spelling variation of Kylie
"boomerang"
Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the…
Milagros
Spanish
"miracles"
Even in the Hispanic community, very religious and old-fashioned.
Aydan
Spelling variation of Aidan, Irish
"little fiery one"
Aydan has been a popular alternate spellings of Aidan, though it has been declining in usage since 2008. While 106 boys were still given the name in 2024, this was less than half the number it was…