Names that Peaked in 1997
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Vanesa
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,…
Keandre
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…
Kenan
Hebrew
"possession"
The biblical character Kenan was a great-grandson of Adam and a direct ancestor of Noah. As in Christianity, Kenan is honored in Islam. Kenan can also be considered a variation of Cianan, an Irish…
Coleton
Coleton is a masculine name of English origin, representing a modern variation of the surname-turned-first-name Cole, with the addition of the popular '-ton' suffix (meaning 'town' or 'settlement').…
Yulissa
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…
Kaylan
Kaylan is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine form of Kaylen or a variant of Kayla, both modern creations. Alternatively, it could derive from the Irish…
Micayla
Micayla is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Michaela, which itself is the feminine form of Michael, a Hebrew name meaning 'Who is like God?' This contemporary spelling gained…
Jajuan
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…
Yulisa
Spanish variation of Julisa or Julia
"youthful or sky father"
Yulisa is a spelling variation of the Latin American Julissa or Julisa. Yulisa clarifies the pronunciation of the name for English speakers.
Asia
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…
Bailee
Spelling variation of Bailey
Like other "ee" names, Bailee is starting to lose its shine, slowly slipping down the charts.
Baylee
Variation of Bailey, English occupational name
"law enforcer, bailiff"
This Bailey variation is the second most popular spelling for girls, and while the -ee ending does make it more feminine, it feels more substantial in the original form. Bailee and Bayley are two…
Bryana
Variation of Briana, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
More of the seemingly infinite variations of this name.
Carlee
Variation of Carly, English
"free man"
Carly and company have had a good run, fueled by Nickelodeon's popular series iCarly , as well as Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen. Now most spellings of the name, including Carlie, Karlee, and…
Shianne
Shianne is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Cheyenne, referring to the Native American tribe. Rising in popularity during the 1990s, it offers an alternative spelling while maintaining…
Shyanne
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.
Cierra
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…
Cydney
Variation of Sydney, English from French
"Saint Denis"
Unnecessary complication.
Daija
French variations of DÉJa
See DEJA.
Dasia
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…