Names that Peaked in 1995
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Keanu
Hawaiian
"the coolness, or the cool breeze"
An evocative name brought from Hawaii to the mainland by Keanu Reeves, who was born in Beirut to a part-Hawaiian, part-Chinese father. It moved into the Top 1000 for the first time in over a decade…
Miranda
Latin
"marvellous, admirable"
Miranda, a shimmeringly lovely, poetic name that was invented by Shakespeare for the beautiful and admirable young heroine of his play, The Tempest , is still a recommended choice even though its…
Jessica
Hebrew
"behold or wealthy"
When Jennifer finally gave up her Number 1 place on the girls' popularity list, her crown was passed to Jessica, who reigned for not one but two decades. Jessica was the Number 1 name in both the…
Tianna
Variation of Tiana
A spelling variation of stylish Tiana, the form would likely get you to the tee-ANN-uh pronunciation more intuitively. Popularized by actress Tiana Alexandra-Silliphant back in the 70s and 90s, and…
Selina
Variation of Selena or Celine, Latin
"moon; heaven"
The Selina spelling swims below the Top 1000, which it fell off more than 15 years ago. Still, more than 160 baby girls were named Selina in 2023, compared with over 1300 named Selena and more than…
Viridiana
Latin
"green"
Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.
Paola
Italian and Spanish variation of Paula
"small"
Paola is the Latinate version of Paula. Its intriguing sound could make it more appealing than the English standard.
Myranda
Myranda is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Miranda, which derives from Latin and means 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful.' This spelling variation emerged as parents…
Austen
Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.
Auston
Auston is a masculine name representing a modern variation of the classic Austin. While maintaining the distinguished feel of its original form, Auston offers a subtle twist with its 'o' spelling.…
Micaela
Italian, Spanish, and Israeli variation of Michaela
"who is like God"
The original versions of Micaela have morphed into all manner of "inventive" spellings -- Makayla, McKalla et al -- but we prefer the genuine international versions, like this one.
Mikala
Mikala is a feminine name representing a variation of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'who is like God?' This spelling variant offers a more phonetic approach…
Dakoda
Dakoda is an alternative spelling of Dakota, a name derived from the Native American Sioux tribe and their language, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' This phonetic spelling variant emerged in the late…
Kianna
Spelling variation of Kiana, American invented name
While Kianna and Kiana are credited with a range of origins and meanings online, it is an American invented name taken from Quiana, a polyester fabric that gained some following as a baby name in the…
Darrien
Darrien is a modern variation of the name Darren or Darius, blending contemporary style with historical roots. Of English origin, the name carries connotations of goodness and maintains the strength…
Kierra
American, invented name
Adding an extra 'R' to Kiera makes it rhyme with the fashionable Sierra. Kierra is a more distinctive choice than Kiera, Keira, or Kyra, all similarly pronounced, but there may be some pronunciation…
Jonatan
Jonatan is a distinctive variant of the classic Hebrew name Jonathan, meaning 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' Popular in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway, as well as in…
Kahlil
Arabic
"friend"
Kahlil, spelled in various ways, was first brought into the American consciousness by the poet Kahlil Gibran, author of The Prophet.
Katlyn
Katlyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Katherine or Caitlin. With Germanic and Irish roots, the name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' possibly meaning…
Justice
English word name
"the quality of being just, impartial, or fair"
Justice is a fashionable word name, used for both girls and boys. Justice has the distinction of being a virtue name without the religious implications of Faith or Grace. It still feels more male…