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Modern invented name
Caylee was the third fastest-rising name in 2009 and peaked then at Number 263, but has since dropped in the charts, perhaps due to the Caylee Anthony association.
Arabic
"high, exalted, praised"
Samiya is a name used by parents of both Arabic and African ancestry. Spelling variations include Samiyah, Samiah, and Samia.
Alorah is a modern feminine name that has gained attention in the early 21st century, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Alora, Aurora, or Elora,…
Hebrew
"chestnut; palace"
Armoni may for some be an alternate spelling of the popular designer name Armani, but in Hebrew the word pronounced ar-moan means chestnut, so this can make an original gender neutral nature name,…
English
"Hugh's son"
Climbing the charts for boys, and has just begun to cross over for girls, despite the macho "hud" sound followed by the "son" syllable.
English word name
"exquisitely beautiful"
Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a…
"skilled"
Feminine form of Mahir
English or Gaelic surname
"descendent of the champion"
Talented actress Rooney Mara (originally born Patricia Rooney) has single-handedly transformed this Gaelic surname into a wearable and elegant girls' name. Often said to mean "red-haired", the…
"blessing"
Bracha is literally the Hebrew word for blessing. It's rarely put on the birth certificate in the US, although many Jewish girls carry it as their Hebrew name.
Believe it or not, this was a fairly common appellation in early New England, interpreted not in the sexual sense, but more in terms of desiring salvation. In modern times, the French name Desiree,…
See JASMINE.
Kelsie is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Kelsey, which originated as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'Ceol's island' or 'ship's victory'. This spelling variation…
Naiomi is a variant spelling of the more traditional Naomi, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness.' This alternative spelling maintains the beautiful meaning and biblical…
"all honey"
Pam was a somewhat pampered prom queen of the sixties who was never called by her full name, which is a pity because Pamela is so mellifluous and rich in literary history. A Top 25 name from the late…
Susana is a feminine name with Hebrew and Spanish origins, being a Latin variant of Susannah, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This elegant name appears in biblical…
Arabic; Hebrew; Russian
"flower, scattering wind; God has helped; sunrise, dawn"
Zariya has several possible origins: the Arabic Zahrah which means "flower" or Zariya "scattering wind"; the Hebrew name Azariah, meaning "God has helped"; or the Russian word Zaria which means…
"son of David"
A surname style name used more popularly on boys but also given to about 100 baby girls in the US in a recent year. Associated with the American teen drama, Dawson's Creek , this last-name off shoot…
Daylin is a modern unisex name that has gained more popularity as a feminine name in recent decades. It combines the bright, optimistic imagery of 'day' with the popular '-lin' suffix found in names…
Spelling variation of Harlem, Dutch place-name
"home on a forested dune"
Harlym appears to be a modern variant spelling of Harlem, the well-known neighborhood in New York City. The name may be inspired by the cultural significance of Harlem, particularly its associations…
French invented name
"I love"
A modern invented name, taken directly from the French phrase "J'adore", meaning "I love".
