Names that Peaked in 2001
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Nallely
Nallely is a feminine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins from Mexico. This melodic name carries cultural significance, representing indigenous heritage in a modern context. While the precise meaning…
Mikaila
Mikaila is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Michaela, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning "who is like God?" This contemporary spelling adds a unique twist…
Daunte
Daunte is a masculine name that likely originated as a variation of Dante, which derives from the medieval Italian short form of Durant, meaning "enduring." This alternative spelling gives the…
Dafne
Italian; Spanish; Portuguese from Greek
"laurel tree, bay tree"
The Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Daphne.
Abigayle
Variation of Abigail, Hebrew
"my father is joyful"
Like many spelling variations, Abigayle sprang up during the recent heyday of the Biblical Abigail, ranking in the US Top 1000 from 1998 through 2008. Now its star has dimmed.
Alysa
Variation of Alyssa or Alice, German
"noble"
Alysa is one of several variations of Alice that rose in the US popularity charts starting in the 1960s and continuing in some cases until the first decade of this century. The Alysa form drifted…
Ayana
Arabic, African, Kazakh
"large eyes; time; beautiful flower; clear, obvious, revealed; seeing, witnessing"
With diverse roots and meanings, Ayana is a cross-cultural possibility with Arabic, African, and Kazakh origin. Both Ayana and Ayanna enjoyed a spike of popularity in the 1990s, but have faded since…
Kaleigh
Variation of Kaylee and Kali with the popular "-leigh" suffix.
Shyann
Shyann is a feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling variant of Cheyenne, which derives from the Native American Sioux language, referring to the Cheyenne tribe whose name meant 'foreign…
India
Place name, from the River Indus
Euphonious and long stylish in England, India was one of the fastest-rising names on the 2013 list, after jumping 240 spots back into the Top 1000. Gorgeous as it may be, the usage of India as a name…
Jada
Spanish
"jade"
Long used in Spanish-speaking countries, this strong but feminine name was jump-started here by the rise of actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The Italian Giada is a popular variation. In the Bible, the…
Jasmyn
Jasmyn is a feminine name representing a modern variant spelling of Jasmine, derived from the Persian word 'yasmin' referring to the fragrant flowering plant. This contemporary spelling emerged in…
Katelyn
Spelling variation of Caitlin
"pure"
One of the most popular of the trendy Caitlin variations, Katelyn points directly to components Kate and Lyn --making it a bit more traditionally feminine.
Macey
Spelling variation of Macy, from surname Massey
"hill"
When Macy rose to fame back in the 90s, thanks to singer Macy Gray and the character Macy Alexander in the soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful , it was joined in the US charts by a host of spelling…
Nya
Swahili, Basque, "tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"
"tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"
A relatively new name on the scene, increasing in popularity since 1999. It is likely a variation of Nia, a Swahili name based on the Arabic Niya meaning "tenacity, purpose, determination".…
Nyah
Nyah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, giving it rich multicultural significance. In Arabic, it's related to 'Nia' meaning 'purpose' or 'intention.' In Swahili traditions, it…
Regan
Irish
"little king"
Like somewhat more popular twin sister Reagan, this vibrant last-name-first Irish choice makes a strong, straightforward option. She does have a couple of downsides though. Regan entered the girls'…
Sheridan
Irish
"searcher"
Upper crust-y surname Sheridan gains some energy when used for a girl.
Coby
English, diminutive of Coburn or Jacob or Jacoby
Actor Coby Bell gives this short but sweet name a hefty amount of street cred. Can also be spelled Koby or Kobe, as in Kobe Bryant.
Isaak
Variation of Isaac
Cool spelling of the venerable Isaac used in several different cultures.