Names that Peaked in 1999
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Donavan
Donavan is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of the more common Donovan. With Irish origins, it derives from the Gaelic surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán' (dark…
Jaquan
Jaquan is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name appears to combine elements of the popular prefix 'Ja-' (found in names like Jamal and…
Deontae
Deontae appears to be a modern name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It likely developed as a variation of names like Deonte or Deon, possibly combined with the '-tae'…
Latrell
Latrell is a masculine given name that emerged in the United States in the latter part of the 20th century. It appears to be a modern coinage that may have developed as an elaboration of names like…
Brennon
Brennon is a masculine name that evolved as a variant of Brendan or Brandon. It has Irish and Gaelic roots, where the original form Brendan means "prince" or "little raven." The distinctive spelling…
Dejah
Dejah is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through Edgar Rice Burroughs' science fiction series 'John Carter of Mars,' where Dejah Thoris appears as a Martian princess. The name has…
Nikhil
Nikhil is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin popular in India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide. The name derives from the Sanskrit word 'akhila' meaning 'complete' or 'whole', with the prefix…
Breanna
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…
Kiarra
Kiarra is a melodious feminine name that gained popularity in the United States beginning in the 1990s. It likely developed as a variant of Kiara or Ciara, which have Irish and Italian origins…
Keara
Spelling variation of Keira or Kiera
One of many takes on the Keira/Kyra concept, this one was chosen by ice-skating champ Kristi Yamaguchi.
Kyara
Kyara is a modern feminine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it relates to 'kya,' meaning precious or beloved, while in Arabic contexts it's associated with 'precious gemstone.' In some…
Noelia
Spanish, feminine variation of Noel
This name of an admired Puerto Rican pop singer has been picked up by hundreds of Hispanic parents.
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.
Arman
Form of Herman or Armen, French, Armenian, Persian, Kazakh, Turkish
"soldier; land of Armenia; wish, hope, purpose"
One of those truly international names, with a similar feel to Roman, Arthur, and Artem, without the popularity, in the US at least. The name is in fact in the Top 50 in Armenia and Bosnia, while it…
Tyreese
Literary creation from Walking Dead
Tyreese Williams, the Walking Dead character, has brought this name to some attention.
Jordi
Catalan variation of George
To the American ear, Jordi seems like a nickname for Jordan, which means this popular name from Catalonia could certainly cross cultures.
Jailene
Jailene is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Jaylene or Jalene, which themselves likely evolved as creative combinations of the popular prefix "Ja-" with the suffix "-lene." With…
Nautica
American from Latin
"pertaining to ships or sailors"
Nautica is derived from the English word "nautical," which itself comes from the Latin nauticus . It was first recorded as a baby name in 1992 when the American clothing brand had become a national…
Tyreke
Tyreke is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant spelling of Tyreek or Tyrek. These names may be modern variations of Tyree, which itself could be derived from the Gaelic 'tír rí'…
Abbey
English word name or short form of Abigail
Abbey might sound exactly like the popular Abigail nickname Abby or Abbie, but spelled this way it is also a churchy word name with a Gothic feel. But hearing it, no one will know the difference.