By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Basque
"wish"
A very popular girls' name in the Basque country and Puerto Rico. It is among the Top 100 Spanish baby names , so it's a girls' name that's widely used in Spain.
Variation of Renesmee, literature
"reborn + esteemed, loved"
A variation of the (slightly infamous) Renesmee, created by author Stephanie Meyer for a character in her Twilight series. Renesmee has proved unexpectedly popular in the UK, while this alternative…
Italian, Latin
"of the forest"
Silvana is a feminine form of the Ancient Roman Silvanus, sharing the same woodsy meaning. A mix of elegance and energy, Silvana may appeal to those who enjoy Sylvie, Sylvia, Savannah, and Solana.
Ariani is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be derived from the Welsh 'arian' meaning 'silver,' or have connections to the Greek name Ariadne, associated with the mythological…
Hebrew
"deer, gazelle"
Ayelet is an unusual -- and somewhat challenging -- Israeli name familiar thanks to sometimes controversial Jerusalem-born novelist-essayist Ayelet Waldman. Well used in Israel, the name was taken…
Azaleah is a feminine name inspired by the azalea flower, known for its vibrant blooms and natural beauty. This botanical name combines the recognizable flower reference with a melodic ending that…
Greek
"grace"
Trending down, along with others of both the Car and the issa groups.
Emmelyn is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Emmalyn or Emmeline. It combines the popular Germanic name element 'Emma' (meaning 'universal' or 'whole') with the suffix '-lyn,' which…
Mirella is a feminine name with Italian and Latin origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Mira, which means 'wonderful' or 'admirable.' In some interpretations, it's also connected to the Latin…
French variation of Monica
"advisor"
The sort of oh-so-French name that's falling out of favor now.
Nichole is a feminine name, a variant spelling of Nicole, which itself is the French feminine form of Nicholas. The name derives from Greek elements 'nike' meaning 'victory' and 'laos' meaning…
French variation of Rachel
Elaboration of Rachel sometimes seen in France, but more rarely here.
Sekani, Tumbuka
"people on the rocks; laugh"
Sekani was the fastest-rising boy name of 2019, inspired by the character Sekani Carter in the 2018 movie The Hate U Give . The Sekani, also spelled Tse’khene, are a First Nations culture in Canada.…
Modern invented name
Synthetic name on the Top 1,000 list.
Arabic
"heavens, highborn, exalted"
A spelling variant of Aliyah and Aaliyah, popularised by the singer of the same name.
Acelyn is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Aceline, which has Old German origins meaning 'noble' or 'noble protector.' It may also be considered a unique…
Alanii is a feminine name that offers an exotic, melodic quality with its flowing vowels and soft ending. This name appears to be a creative variation of 'Alana' or 'Alani,' with the double 'i'…
Alayia is a modern feminine name that likely developed as a variation of names like Alaia, Aaliyah, or Alaya. While it doesn't have clear historical origins, its sound patterns suggest influences…
Aleina is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Alina (of Slavic origin meaning 'bright, beautiful'), Elena (a Greek name meaning 'shining light'), or Elaine…
Amyla is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Amelia, Amy, or Amara. With its flowing, melodic sound pattern and feminine '-a' ending, Amyla has a…
