Names that Peaked in 1994
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Menachem
Hebrew
"the comforter"
A middle-aged, if not elderly, name associated with Israeli statesman and onetime prime minister Begin, this is a symbolic appellation for boys born on the holiday of Tishah-b'Ab.
Tyrin
Tyrin is a masculine name with unclear specific origins, though it appears to follow phonetic patterns common in modern American naming. It may be a variant of 'Tyrone,' which derives from the Irish…
Kadijah
Kadijah is a variant of Khadija, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'premature baby' or 'early baby.' Historically significant, Khadija was the name of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam…
Demonte
Demonte appears to be a modern given name with potential connections to several linguistic traditions. It may derive from Italian elements, possibly related to 'del monte' or 'de monte' meaning 'of…
Daulton
Spelling variation of Dalton
Stick with the original.
Shyheim
Shyheim appears to be a modern name with possible connections to Arabic naming traditions. It may be related to the Arabic name 'Shaheem' or could be a variant spelling of 'Shahim,' which connects to…
Breana
Variation of Briana, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
While this spelling is running a close second on the popularity charts to the original Briana, it feels more invented — probably because it is. Some parents may want to move further away from Brian,…
Nohely
Nohely is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, primarily used in Spanish-speaking communities. It appears to be a modern variation of Noelia or potentially a combination of Noe (Noah) and a…
Brionna
Brionna is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Briana or Brianna, which ultimately derive from Celtic and Irish origins meaning 'strong,' 'virtuous,' or 'high.' The distinctive…
Kaitlin
Spelling variation of Caitlin
Kaitlin is a variation of Caitlin that's on a steep decline; it dropped out of the Top 1000 in 2013, after more than three decades on the list.
Karlie
Variation of Carly, English
"free man"
Supermodel Karlie Kloss lends this spelling variation some style. Having appeared in the US Top 1000 since 1991, it was in trouble of dropping off completely when it ranked Number 992 in 2009. Since…
Karli
Karli is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong and manly.' As a feminine variant, Karli adds a soft ending to create a more feminine feel…
Clarissa
Elaboration of Clara
"bright, clear"
Clarissa, the daintier version of Claire, has a long literary history of its own, having been featured in the novels of Samuel Richardson, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf—Clarissa was the title…
Darian
English variation of Darius, Latin from Greek and Persian, or Darren, English from Irish
"possessing goodness; little great one"
Unusual option, with a Waspy Connecticut air.
Denisha
American variation of Denise, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
Typical of formula that takes a traditional name syllable and adds -isha ending.
Rikki
Feminization of Ricky, English diminutive of Richard or Frederick
"dominant ruler; peaceful ruler"
Ricki has also been used, but like Vikki and Nikki, Rikki has also had its day.
Janae
American, modern elaboration of Jane or Jan
Adds a soupcon of French flair to some old classics with the currently trendy ae ending.
Jasmin
Variation of Jasmine, a Persian flower name
"jasmine flower"
Jasmin doesn't have the grace of Jasmine (which in 2016 ranked at 122 in the US Top 1000), but it is far more preferable to the trendier versions doing the rounds like Jazmin or Jazzmyn. If you are…
Khadijah
Khadijah is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition. It honors Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the…
Kalyn
Kalyn is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be considered a modern variant of Kaylin or Cailin, which derive from the Irish word "cailín" meaning "girl." Alternatively, it may be…