Updated October 2026
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Place name
This still attractive place name was one of the first to gain popularity, though it now probably owes some of its favor to the similar Aisha. Asia ranked as high as Number 195 on the US baby names…
Variation of Kalin.
Variation of Brianna, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
The further you move away from the original Briana, the feminine form of Brian first used by Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queen, the more invented and less authentic you get. But many parents want…
Irish
"courageous"
This more elaborate but not unfamiliar spelling of Riley feels oddly more feminine. Designer and Beatle daughter Stella McCartney has a daughter named Reilley. Still, Reilly or more common Riley is…
Spanish
"mountain range or finish"
Cierra is a feminine name with Spanish influences, possibly derived from 'sierra' meaning 'mountain range' or related to the Spanish word 'cerrar' meaning 'to close or finish.' The name gained…
"slender"
Keely is well-used in modern Ireland, also found as Keeley and Keela. The boys' form is Keelan. Largely unknown in the US, this could make an interesting update for Kelly or Kaylie or Kylie -- though…
Stephon is a masculine given name that appears to be a phonetic variant of Stephen/Steven, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "garland." This variation emerged…
Riley is the spelling of this lively Irish name most often picked for girls, but this version is occasionally used.
Variation of Destiny, word name, English from Latin
"destiny, fate"
Again, the trendy -ee ending.
Keandre appears to be a modern compound name formed from the prefix 'Ke-' and 'Andre.' Andre derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'warrior.' The 'Ke-' prefix may be a phonetic…
Yulissa is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, likely developed as a variation of Julia or Julissa. The name combines the melodic 'Yul' prefix with the soft ending 'issa,' creating a name that…
Variation of Briana, English
More of the seemingly infinite variations of this name.
Variation of Cheyenne
"people of a different language"
Shy Anne? The original place-name spelling Cheyenne is preferable to this phonetic and slyly jokey spelling in every way.
Baylie is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Bailey, which originated as an English surname derived from 'bailiff' or 'steward.' This charming name gained popularity in the late…
Vanesa is a feminine name of Greek origin, a variation of Vanessa with the simplified spelling using a single 's.' The name derives from 'Phanessa,' an ancient Greek title for the god Dionysus,…
Tyquan appears to be a modern compound name combining the prefix 'Ty-' with elements resembling names like Quan or Quentin. The 'Ty-' prefix may derive from names like Tyler or Tyrone, or function as…
Dasia is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Anastasia (meaning 'resurrection'), functioning as a shortened form. Alternatively, it could…
Jajuan appears to be a variant spelling of Jaquan or a combination form related to names like Juan and Jamal. The prefix 'Ja-' is common in various naming traditions, while 'Juan' is the Spanish form…
Juwan is a name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Juan, the Spanish form of John, ultimately derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' Alternatively, it could be related to…
Variant of Nicholas
An unusual version of Nicholas, now associated with PGA champion Jack Nicklaus.