By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Yared is a masculine name with deep biblical and Ethiopian roots. In Ethiopian tradition, Yared was a 6th-century composer and priest credited with creating the sacred music and notation system still…
Ilihia is a feminine Hawaiian name with deep cultural roots and beautiful significance. In Hawaiian, it can mean 'captivating,' 'awestruck,' or 'filled with wonder.' The name embodies the sense of…
Modern invented name
Zyier is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in American naming culture in the early 21st century. It represents the modern trend of creative spellings and distinctive initial letters,…
Punjabi
"limitless"
A unisex Indian name that reaches for the stars.
French, English
"bee; little elf ruler; father of multitudes"
Similar in style to Everett and Avery, Avett is a zippy, musical choice that many will associate with the American folk-rock band, The Avett Brothers. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, but…
Ayush is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'long life' or 'health.' Common in India and among Hindu communities worldwide, this auspicious name carries the blessing of longevity and…
French
"from Drewes"
This unusual name is a French place name, which became a surname and was brought over to Britain by the Normans. In modern usage, it's probably intended as a creative spelling of Drew.
Scottish contraction of surname Gregor, Latin
"alert, watchful"
Greer is typically used as a girl name in the US, particularly in this form. The spelling Grier is gender-neutral, given to boys about 43 percent of the time.
Arabic
"loved one"
A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.
Irfan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'knowledge', 'awareness', or 'enlightenment'. It derives from the Arabic root word that conveys the concept of mystical or spiritual understanding…
Jalil is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'great,' 'exalted,' or 'revered.' With roots in Islamic tradition, it appears as one of the 99 names of Allah in the form 'Al-Jalil' (The Majestic).…
Hebrew or Hindu
"Greece or swift, fast"
Javin might be considered a spelling variation of Javan, an Old Testament name. Javan was a son of Noah who is the legendary father of the Greek people. Javin is also a Hindu or Indian name meaning…
Spelling variation of Jace
With Jace in the Top 100 and Jase almost there, we're seeing more and more variations -- this is one of the fastest-rising names of recent years.
Kanon is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it relates to the Buddhist goddess of mercy (観音), representing compassion and perception. In Western contexts, it may be a…
Kiari is the birth name of rapper Offset, who passed on this attractive name to his daughter as her middle. Indeed, it resembles several more established names associated with both genders, from…
Kylar is a modern masculine name with a sleek, contemporary feel. Likely developed as a variation of Kyle or Skylar, it combines familiar sounds with unique styling. The name gained some recognition…
Lyrik is a modern masculine name derived from the word 'lyric,' referring to the words of a song or poetry that expresses emotions in a musical manner. This contemporary name has grown in popularity…
Nysir is a modern invented name that may be derived from the Arabic 'Nasir' meaning 'helper' or 'victor,' but with a unique spelling that gives it a distinctive character. The name emerged in usage…
English
"ridge farm"
Rigby is a rather stiff British surname, which might call to mind the Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" or, from the recent past, Cathy Rigby, the first American woman to win a medal in World Gymnastics…
"spearhead, arrowhead"
A strong and simple Arabic name with an international sound.
