By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"having good fortune"
Recently chosen by singer Elle King for her son. Lucky is a name that could see a considerable rise in the near future, as word names continue to heat up.
Variation of Imani, Arabic
"faith"
A Top 1000 pick for girls, but rising among baby boys as well.
Amazi is a masculine name with African origins, particularly connected to Rwandan and Burundian culture. In Kinyarwanda and Kirundi languages, 'amazi' means 'water,' giving the name associations with…
English surname
"hare land"
Arlen is a surname long used as a first name: It ranked on the US Top 1000 from the late 1920s until the late 1960s. Originally, Arlen was a variation of Harlan which came from Harland, a place-name…
Modern invented name based on Jules, Latin
"sky father; youthful"
A modern spin on classic Jules, this name appeared in the US Top 1000 multiple times between 2009 and 2021. Notably borne by rapper and actor Juelz Santana, it was still given to more than 100 boys…
Variation of Micah
"who is like the Lord"
Micah is now in the Top 100, so naturally the spelling variation Mikah is getting some love too. Either spelling would be a fun and fresh way to honor a Mike or Michael.
Arabic
"the one who knocks at the door"
A strong and confident name growing in popularity, in numerous spellings.
Zohan is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'zohar' meaning 'brilliance' or 'radiance.' The name gained notable recognition through the 2008 Adam Sandler comedy film 'You…
English
"dweller at the old town"
The sort of formal surname name more popular in another era; Dalton's a more modern relation.
Hawaiian
"the warriors"
Nakoa is a Top 100 name for boys in Hawaii. It became more widely known after actors Lisa Bonet and Jason Mamoa chose it for their son.
"baby bustard"
You may well wonder what a "bustard" is, given the odd meaning of this widely-used Arabic name. It's a large bird. Usman is widely used throughout Muslim communities worldwide, particularly in South…
"generosity, nobility"
A virtuous name derived from the same root ( karuma ) as Karim and Akram. Notably borne by Greco-Roman wrestler Karam Gaber and break dancer Kid Karam, the name is also used as a surname.
Diminutive of Stephen or Steven
"garland, crown"
Some parents just use Steve on the birth certificate, but it doesn't have the breezy charm of trendy short forms like Max, Sam, and Jake. Regardless of how much you love Steve as a given name, it…
Latin
"strength, health"
Spanish and Italian diminutive of Valentino.
Sanskrit
"dawn"
One of the many Indian names now surging in popularity in the U.S..
"guided one; one who guides"
In Islamic theology, the Mahdi is a prophesized figure who will appear at the End of Times to act as a redeemer of Islam. Said to be descended from the Prophet Muhammad, it is believed he will rid…
Variation of Tyler, English
"maker of tiles"
A contemporary reconfiguration of Tyler, although perhaps too close to Tylenol to warrant greater popularity. It nevertheless grew in popularity in 2023 and has been borne by actor Tylen James…
Hebrew
"brother of the exalted one"
Hiram is the kind of forgotten biblical name that adventurous parents who wish to move beyond David and Daniel are beginning to reconsider--even though it has bits of its old stiff-collared image…
Cornish
"joy"
Though it still swims out of sight below the Top 1000, Lowen jumped more than a thousand places in rank for girls between 2022 and 2023, a mark of a name destined for far greater popularity. Nearly a…
Scottish
"from the rocks"
Craig is a single-syllable baby-boomer name, still common in its native Scotland, but most modern Americans would prefer something like Kyle.
