By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"splendor of Yahweh"
Hodaya is within the Top 20 in Israel.
Variation of Itzel, Mayan
"rainbow lady"
Itza is a rare Itzel variant that shares its colorful meaning. Itza also connects to the Itza people of Guatemala and their language of the same name. Chichen Itza was a city built by the Mayans in…
Iveth is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin roots, likely a variant of Yvette or derived from the Latin 'Ivia'. The name carries a sense of elegance and distinction. While not extremely common in…
English
"son of Jack"
No, Jackson is not the latest crazy name the girls are stealing from the boys. Oddly enough, Jackson was given to MORE girls a decade ago than it was last year, probably as a family name or as a…
Jaicee is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Jacie or Jacey, which themselves are modern derivatives of names like Jacqueline or Jason. The distinctive spelling with…
Janay is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the 1970s and gained more popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. It appears to be a creative variant built on the…
English surname
"child of John"
This common English surname originated as a patronymic for the son or daughter of a person named Jen, a medieval short form of John. With s-ending surname names trending this one is growing in…
Josslyn is a feminine name of English origin, considered a modern variation of Jocelyn, which derived from a Germanic surname meaning 'member of the Gaut tribe' or 'little Goth.' With its…
Juli as a feminine name typically functions as a short form of Julia, Juliana, or other Jul- names, though it increasingly stands as an independent given name. Derived from the Roman family name…
Kailin is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, representing a perfect example of cross-cultural naming trends. It can be considered a variation of Cailin (meaning 'girl' in Irish Gaelic)…
Kaisa is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins, functioning as a variant of Katherine or Kaarina. Simple yet distinctive, this name carries a fresh, modern sound while maintaining…
Kalynn is a feminine name with a modern feel, likely developed as a variation of names like Kaitlyn, Kaylin, or Lynn. The name combines the popular 'Kay' sound with the ending 'lynn,' creating a…
Variation of Cambria, Latin from Welsh, place name
Cam and Kam names, led by Camila, are hot right now — time to add Cambria and Kambria to the list of possibilities.
American state name
"people of the west wind"
Cool and breezy, Kansas is a rare geographical name, given to fourteen girls in a recent year. Known as the Sunflower State, Kansas is associated with rolling hills, vast prairies, and The Wizard of…
Variation of Cartier, French
"transporter of good by cart"
Swapping the C for a K makes Kartier less luxe, yet this variation is quickly catching up to the original.
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
This is one case where removing a letter makes a name more complicated, not more simple.
Kayda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Arabic 'Kaida,' meaning 'little dragon,' or it could be a modern variant of Kayla or Katie. In some Native American…
Kaylei is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Kaylee or Kayleigh. This contemporary adaptation combines the popular 'Kay' prefix (which may derive from the letter…
Kelley is primarily a feminine name in modern usage, though it originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Ceallaigh' meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (bright-headed or troublesome). As…
Kenslei is a contemporary feminine name that exemplifies modern naming trends blending traditional elements with unique spellings. Likely derived from the popular surname-turned-first-name Kinsley or…
