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Hispanized form of Citalli, Nahuatl
"star"
Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Xitlali is a variation on Citalli, a sparkly name meaning "star".
Hebrew
"to name"
Nickname for the star Gamma Cassiopeiae given by the late astronaut Gus Grissom after his own middle name (Ivan) spelled backwards. Navi also relates to the prophets in the Hebrew Bible. The name…
Hebrew, Spanish
"lion of God; altar of the sky"
In Hebrew, Areli is a masculine name borne by a minor character in the Bible, and combining the appealing sounds of Ari and Eli and giving it the meaning "lion of God". In this case, it would be…
Japanese
"beauty, flow, lapis lazuli"
Rumi is a Japanese girl name, with a sweet yet substantial sound. Reminiscent of other popular choices in the West — think Ruby, Remy, and Romy — it is currently achieving more notice thanks to…
Rori is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. Traditionally, it's a feminine variation of Rory, which means 'red king' in Gaelic. The name has a…
Spelling variation of Cody, English
"helpful, pillow"
The Kodi spelling of Cody, a gender neutral name that was in the Top 25 for boys in the early 90s and also on the Top 1000 for girls, found new life recently via actor Kodi Smit-McPhee and also the…
"beautiful generation"
A lilting Japanese name that may be familiar outside of Japan, owing to the manga and anime series Miyori no Mori or "Miyori's Forest". The meaning varies depending on what Kanji combination is used,…
Diminutive of Victoria, English, Japanese
"victory; bird"
A more modern nickname for Victoria than Vicky, Tori is used fairly frequently on its own, kept in the public eye by singer Tori Amos and actress Tori Spelling. Still, it's far from fashionable,…
Sanskrit
"concentration"
A spiritual choice with an approachable sound, Samadhi (or samādhi) is a state of meditative consciousness in yoga. It has a range of interpretations, but common definitions include a state of total…
Italian
"God is gracious"
Traditionally a masculine Italian boy name, a diminutive to Giovanni, equivalent to Johnny, it has started to be used for girls in the US, with nearly 200 being given this appellation in 2024. While…
Variation of Iman, Arabic
"faith"
Emani is more popular than the original Iman, for girls at least. About 200 baby girls were named Emani in the US last year, while 80 girls were named Iman. Iman is quite gender-neutral, with 60 baby…
Keylani is a contemporary feminine name with multicultural resonances, particularly influenced by Hawaiian naming traditions. Though not traditionally Hawaiian, it combines elements that suggest a…
Variation of Thana, Sana, or Sanaa, Arabic
"praise; to shine; greatness"
Sanai is a name of Arabic origin, most likely a variation of Thana, meaning "praise", though it is sometimes recorded as a variant of both Sana and Sanaa too. The name briefly featured in the US Top…
Nahuatl
A celestial choice that's used both in Mexico and by Latinx Americans. The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
"ocean wave"
An aquatic Japanese choice that would work well cross-culturally. American parents are starting to pick up on this short and sweet international choice, with over 100 baby girls in the US receiving…
Journei is a modern feminine name representing a creative spelling of "Journey," which entered naming vocabulary as part of the trend toward inspirational word names. This distinctive spelling…
Variation of Emery, English from German
"industrious"
Emeri is an alternate spelling of Emery which means industrious. Emeri offers a modern twist on traditional names like Emma and Emily. This spelling is used primarily for girls, with just under 200…
Delani is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It may derive from Hawaiian origins, where it means 'from the heavens' or 'heavenly.' Alternatively, it has connections to African languages,…
Nyari is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In African traditions, particularly among Kenyan communities like the Kikuyu, Nyari means 'benefit' or 'profit.' The name also appears in…
Variation of Capri, Italian place name
Lovely Italian island name, Kardashian style.
