Names that Peaked in 2010
- Zavier
Origin:
Spelling variation of XavierDescription:
This phonetic version is occasionally used and removes any confusion about whether the X is fully pronounced or not.
- Khloe
Origin:
Variation of ChloeMeaning:
"young green shoot"Description:
Khloe's a variation of the popular Chloe, thanks to reality star Karshadian of the K-named family. Khloe jumped a whopping 101 places into 2009's Top 100 and peaked at 42 in 2010 but has declined in popularity in recent years.
- Dilan
Origin:
Spelling variation of Dylan; TurkishMeaning:
"love"Description:
Dylan has become a go-to name for boys in the last generation, thanks to poet Dylan Thomas, musician Bob Dylan, and fictional characters like Dylan McKay of Beverly Hills, 90210. Spelling variations include Dillon and Dilan. Alternately, Dilan is a feminine Turkish name meaning "love." Due to the ultra-popularity of Dylan, Dilan will likely be misspelled frequently.
- Jordyn
Origin:
Spelling variation of JordanMeaning:
"flowing down"Description:
This variation of Jordan entered the Top 1000 in 1989. Jordyn as well as Jordan trended throughout the 90s and early 2000s, but are beginning to fall slightly on the girls' side. While the Jordan spelling reached the highest point in popularity out of the 2, making it into the Top 50 in the late 90s and early 2000s, today Jordyn has taken the lead.
- Ashlynn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"dream"Description:
This Anglicized spelling of Irish Aislinn or Aisling has enjoyed some popularity in the US as an updated Ashley.
- Giana
Origin:
Spelling variation of GiannaDescription:
This variant of Gianna has been in the US Top 1000 for most of the 21st century and hit a peak in 2010 at Number 568. The original spelling outranks the trimmed down version by far.
- Izabella
Origin:
Variation of IsabellaMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Parents seeking a way to differentiate their Isabella from all the others could consider this zippier spelling. It does have the jazzy nickname Izzy.
- Xzavier
Origin:
Spelling variation of XavierDescription:
With the trendiness of both X and Z, this spelling has it all. However, there's no real need for the added letter, unless you're looking for extra Scrabble points.
- Johann
Origin:
Variation of JohanDescription:
The traditional German spelling of this name, used by Goethe, Bach and many other luminaries.
- Aniyah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"helper"Description:
Variation of Aniya.
- Taraji
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"hope"Description:
This name gained widespread attention via the actress Taraji P. Henson, who was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. A variant is Taraja.
- Kole
Origin:
Spelling variation of ColeMeaning:
"swarthy, coal black"Description:
Cole and Kole — at their most stylish in the early 2000s — are now being passed over for modern favorites Colton, Colt, Colter, Colson, et al. Nonetheless, Kole is still floating just at the bottom of the US charts.
- Rylee
Origin:
Spelling variation of RileyDescription:
The -ee suffix is decisively feminine, so it's no surprise that male usage of this name lags behind female usage.
- Kyron
- Keyla
Origin:
Spelling variation of KaylaDescription:
While Kayla has been a mainstay in the US Top 1000 list since the 1960s, alternate version Keyla is relatively new, first entering the charts in 2002. While this spelling also has the possibility of being pronounced KEE-lah, it's most likely to cause confusing and frustration in the shadow of the much more popular spelling.
- Lailah
Origin:
Spelling variation of LaylaMeaning:
"night"Description:
A lesser-used spelling variation of Layla, Leila et al. In Jewish mythology, Lailah is the name of an angel associated with the night and fertility.
- Carleigh
Origin:
Spelling variation of CarlyDescription:
Carleigh, a fancier way of spelling Carly, reflects the trend toward trying to make an ordinary name more special by fiddling with the spelling. Yes, Leigh is a feminine way to spell Lee, so Carleigh is theoretically an acceptable way to spell Carly, but it doesn't really work that way. People will wonder: is it Car-lay? Car-lee-uh? And your child will forever have to spell her name. Stick with Carly....or better, Carla or Carlin, or better yet, Charlotte or Caroline.
- Jamari
Origin:
Invented elaboration of JamarDescription:
Sleek and modern.
- Maxx
Origin:
Variation of Max, English and GermanMeaning:
"greatest"Description:
Max, with something X-tra.
- Jayda
Origin:
Variation of JadaDescription:
A Jada alternative that has lost ground this decade after peaking around 2010.