Names that Peaked in 2005
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Mekhi
Derivation and meaning unknown
Fans of versatile, rising African- American actor Mekhi Phifer have begun to adopt his unusual first name for their sons.
Maritza
Spanish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Used especially in Latin America, this would make a funky spin on Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea");…
Omarion
Elaboration of Omari
Another increasingly popular member of the Omar family, this one perhaps influenced by hip-hopper Omarion Granberrg (born Omari) of the group B2K.
Litzy
Spanish nickname
Inspired by the Mexican singer who uses it as her single name.
Jazmyn
See JASMINE.
Jamya
Modern invented name
A mysterious name found in fantasy fiction and climbing in popularity as a kind of combo of Jamie and Tanya.
Kenyon
English
"white haired or blond"
Kenyon is a very engaging British surname name, the middle y giving it a kind of southwestern canyonesque undertone. Though Kenyon appears in English records as far back as the fourteenth century and…
Jadyn
For girls, the most popular form of a very popular name. See also Jaidyn, Jaiden, and Jaden.
Isis
Egyptian
"throne"
Isis has gone from magical, feminist name on the rise to the forbidden list because of the extremist terror group called ISIS, an acronym for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Unsurprisingly, Isis was…
Flor
Spanish
"flower"
Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.
Citlali
Nahuatl
"star"
A celestial choice that's used both in Mexico and by Latinx Americans. The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Emmalee
English variation of Emily or combination of Emma + Lee
"rival; universal + meadow"
Is it a smoosh of Emma and Lee or a spelling variation of Emily? With Em- names so popular, it's no surprise to see Emmalee in use, but there are other Em- and -lee names that might feel less…
Jamarion
Modern invented name
Jamarion is found primarily in the African American community. It may be related to the name Jamar, in use since the 1970s.
Damarion
Damarion is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Damian, Damario, or…
Demarion
Demarion is a contemporary masculine name with African-American roots, emerging as a distinctive variation of names like Damon, Damian, or Marion. Often seen as a combination of the popular prefix…
Braulio
Braulio is a masculine name with deep Spanish and Portuguese roots, derived from the Germanic name Braulius, combining elements meaning 'bright' and 'famous.' The name carries historical significance…
Dayanara
Elaboration of Dayana, Spanish and Kazakh
"heavenly, faith"
Former Miss Universe and former Mrs. Marc Anthony, Dayanara Torres has made a more lasting success of her name.
Anneliese
German, Dutch
"grace + oath"
Anneliese is a German and Dutch combination of Anna and Liese (a form of Elizabeth) with an Old World feel but modern appeal. The Anglicized Annalise spelling in in the US Top 500, but this authentic…
Jolette
Jolette is a feminine name with French origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of 'Jole' or a variation of the name 'Jolene.' The name carries a delicate and melodic quality, enhanced by the…
Ciara
Irish
"little dark one"
Ciara is very popular in Ireland, more familiar here as the Anglicized Kiera or Keira. The uninitiated will tend to pronounce Ciara as the Italian Chiara, a form of Claire—kee-AHR-a or even…