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Turkish
"flood, torrent"
A popular name in Azerbaijan, but also used in Turkey, the Netherlands, and the UK, Seli̇n is a Turkish name with a nature-related meaning. It ultimately comes from the Arabic word syl , meaning…
Sila is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Inuit tradition, Sila refers to the spirit of the air and weather, representing a profound connection to nature. In Scandinavian countries,…
Diminutive of Simone or Simcha
A nickname in the Siri and Suri vein, Simi seems a bit simulated but also has some charm, ala Remi and Emmy. And Simi definitely cutens up the serious sophisticated long forms Simone or Simcha.
Russian, Slavic, and Scandinavian form of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Popular throughout Northern and Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Sweden, Norway, Russia, and Germany, Sonja has a rich cultural heritage. The name gained international recognition…
Dominican rapper Yailin La Mās Viral, translating to "Yailin the most viral", is attributed to the quick rise of this name in 2022. The name Yailin itself is of unknown origin, and was given to 86…
Variation of Xavier, Arabic, Basque
"new house; bright"
This name caught the attention of American parents beginning in 2018, when the Fox show The Four: Battle for Stardom premiered. Zhavia Ward was a finalist on the first season.
Japanese, Finnish
"lover of jasmine; lover of pears; messenger, herald"
A multicultural choice with an airy feel, Airi is a Japanese name celebrating pears or jasmine and a Finnish name meaning "messenger", from the word airut . In Japanese, it is pronounced with three…
Ansleigh is a modern feminine name combining elements of traditional names with contemporary spelling patterns. It likely evolved from the surname and place name Ansley, meaning 'Anne's meadow' or…
Arlyn is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though more commonly feminine in recent usage. This name has multiple potential origins: it may be a variant of Arline (meaning 'pledge' from…
Word name
Names that have not historically been names are not intrinsically gendered, so though we originally pinned Arrow as a boys' name, both starbaby Arrows that have been born recently have been girls.…
Audree is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Audrey. The original name derives from the Anglo-Saxon 'Æðelþryð,' meaning 'noble strength.' This contemporary spelling emerged…
English diminutive of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Down to earth and versatile, Becky is a popular diminutive of the classic Biblical name, Rebecca. In the US, it was most popular as a stand alone name back in the 60s, while in the UK, it remained in…
Welsh
"son of Owen"
Bowen is a Celtic surname representing two separate Celtic strains, one Welsh and one Irish, and entered the US Top 1000 (for boys) for the first time in 2011. It comes complete with cute nicknames…
English
"broad clearing"
Fading boys' name making fresh start for girls, aided by -ley ending. About 50 baby girls were named Bradley last year in the US, versus 900 baby boys. Bradley got a boost as a girls' name via the…
Brenleigh is a feminine name representing the modern trend of combined or invented names popular in the United States since the early 2000s. It appears to blend elements of names like Brenda, Brenna,…
Cozette is a delicate feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form of the French name Cosette, famously featured in Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Misérables.' The original name may derive from…
Greek
"doe, gazelle"
Classic name used by the Romans, the Puritans, and the Bard, but pretty much taboo today due to the objectionable connotations of both its front and back ends.
Variation of Elijah or Aliyah, Hebrew; Arabic
"Yahweh is god; rising, to ascend; heavens, highborn, exalted"
Eliya may be thought of as a female variation on the popular Biblical boys' name Elijah or a spelling variation of the popular girls' name Aliyah. It may not rank among the US Top 1000 and it may…
Irish
"fire"
This phonetic Anglicization of the Irish name Eithne was made familiar by the single-named Irish singer and composer. St. Eithne was the daughter of a king and an early Irish convert to Christianity.
Hebrew diminutive of Esther, Persian, or Basque
"star; sweet honey"
Esti is most commonly a short form of Esther and Estelle, both making the big move from old lady name to cool young name. It's also a popular short form of the Basque names Estitxu and Estibalitz, or…
