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Malayah first appeared on the charts in 1994 and has steadily climbed its way into the Top 1000. It's a spelling variation of Malaya, which derives from the same root as Malaysia — which in addition to being a country name, is a baby name that ranks in the Top 600.

Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.

Popular dog name in the 17th century. It would still be cute today—on a dog, that is.

Very confusing choice, even for your cat.

Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.

Michi can be a playful yet charming Japanese name or a friendly German diminutive of Michaela (or Michael), pronounced similarly to Mickey. Either way, it is a unisex option with broad appeal.

Maxie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxene, which themselves are feminine versions of Maximilian or Maxwell. The name has Latin roots in "maximus," meaning "greatest." Maxie has a cheerful, friendly quality with its ending 'ie' sound, which softens the strength inherent in its meaning. While never extremely common as a formal given name, it enjoyed modest popularity as a nickname throughout the 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. It has cross-cultural appeal, used occasionally in English-speaking countries as well as in parts of Europe. Maxie can project a personality that balances strength with approachability, conveying both confidence and warmth.

This version of Malia (as in Obama) peaked at Number 296 in 2009. Though Maliyah has lost ground since then, it's surprisingly enduring for a newly-fashion name whose pop culture connection was more than a decade ago.

Mea is a concise feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hawaiian, it means 'reddish' or can refer to a type of banana plant, while in Māori it translates to 'thing' or 'item.' In Italian, Mea is a diminutive of names like Bartolomea or Romea. The name also appears in Latin phrases like 'mea culpa' ('my fault') and 'mea maxima culpa.' Its brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal that fits contemporary naming trends favoring short, vowel-rich names. Though uncommon in most Western countries, Mea's simplicity makes it easily pronounced across languages. The name's multicultural background offers versatility and depth despite its compact form, making it distinctive without being complicated.

A pretty spin on Maria or Marissa.

Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new generation cuter, perkier choices.

Sensuous and rhythmic.

A name that's appeared out of thin air, in the same vein as such mystical favorites as Destiny and Nevaeh.

Variant of Maris

A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.

Oh dear! We can see where you were going with connecting this name to the classic "Leah," but it just doesn't work. We recommend sticking with the classic Malia.

The Estonian writer Mats Tõnisson created Milvi as a nickname for Miranda. It's also connected to the Estonian word miilama, meaning "glow" or "burn slowly".

Medieval nickname for Mary that became a surname, then the name of a hotel chain, which makes it unlikely to be adopted as a baby name in modern times.