Names that Peaked in 1998
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Lexis
Greek, diminutive of Alexis
Lexis is a condensation of Alexis, or the expression of a wish to drive a Lexus. Go with the longer form.
Tea
Short form of Dorotea or Mattea
"gift of God"
As Theo and Thea get more popular, so do Teo and Tea, short forms of the Latinate variations of Theodore and Matthew -- which include Dorotea and Mattea. But like Theo and Thea, Tea can stand…
Ireland
Place name
Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin put Ireland on the map when they chose it as a first for their daughter, saying that geographic names were a family tradition. And it seems they were a bit ahead of the…
Jensen
Spelling variation of Jenson and Danish surname
"son of Jens"
The number one surname in Denmark could make a sophisticated and stylish girl's name. Jensen Huang is the (male) cofounder of AI giant Nvidia.
Reanna
Modern invented name
Probably an offshoot of Deanna, lacking much identity of its own.
Serina
Serina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Serena, derived from the Latin word "serenus" meaning "clear, tranquil, or serene." Alternatively, it could be…
Shae
Variation of Shay, Irish
"the stately, dauntless one"
The third-most-popular spelling of this name, after Shea and Shay, is notable mostly for its connection to Game of Thrones . Shae is a "camp follower" -- AKA prostitute -- who becomes the loyal…
Kalen
Modern invented name
One of the new K boys' names that emerged in the nineties, it's now slipping off the radar.
Christion
Christion appears to be a variation of the name Christian, which derives from Latin "Christianus" meaning "a follower of Christ." This spelling variant likely emerged in the late 20th century as part…
Kordell
Kordell is a masculine name with Germanic roots, possibly derived from elements meaning 'heart' or 'courage' combined with 'valley.' This strong, distinctive name gained recognition in the United…
Jarett
Jarett is a masculine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Jarrett, which originated as an English surname derived from the Germanic personal name 'Gerard' meaning 'brave with the spear.' The…
Taj
Arabic
"crown"
Taj is a cool-sounding name reflecting the magnificence of the seventeenth-century Indian Taj Mahal, chosen by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler for his son. The musician known as Taj Mahal was born Henry…
Tahj
Variation of Taj, Arabic
"crown"
More common than steamlined Tahj, thanks to actor Tahj Mowry, brother of Tia and Tamara.
Jacquez
Jacquez is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Jacques, the French form of Jacob, which ultimately derives from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.'…
Tyrek
Tyrek appears to be a modern name that may have developed as a variant of names like Tyrone or Tariq. If derived from Tariq (طارق), it has Arabic origins meaning 'one who knocks at the door' or…
Tyrique
Tyrique is a masculine name that combines elements from different naming traditions. The first part 'Tyr-' may connect to the Norse god Tyr, though it's more likely related to the popular name prefix…
Tyriq
Tyriq is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the Arabic name Tariq (or Tarik), which means 'he who knocks at the door' or 'morning star.' The original name has historical…
Tyreek
Tyreek appears to be a modern variant of the name Tyrique or Tariq, which has Arabic origins meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door.' The spelling variation with 'eek' rather than…
Tavian
Romanian form of Octavian
A cool international name that could join the ranks of cool N-ending boy names. Americans may know it best from retired NFL player Tavian Banks.
Tyrik
Modern invented name
Tyrik is a masculine name with multiple cultural influences. It may be derived from the Arabic name Tariq, meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door,' commemorating Tariq ibn Ziyad, the…