By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Invented name
Miami-based social media sensation Imaray Ulloa catapulted her previously unique name into the charts in 2021. It was one of the biggest debuts of the year, given to 17 baby girls, though it fell to…
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Isabel, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A playful and vintage nickname for Elizabeth, Isabelle, or Isabella, if you're hoping to avoid Izzy, Lizzy, Belle, or Beth.
Cornish
"place and saint's name"
It looks like an alternative spelling of Izzy/Issy (and may well have been used as such), but Issey is actually a Cornish place and saint's name. The exact figure which the place name of St Issey…
English surname, Scottish variation of Janet
"God is gracious"
Jaunty Jancey hails from the United Kingdom, where it appeared in England as a surname and in Scotland as a nickname for Janet. It's extremely uncommon in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls…
English word name
This adjective name is fun, lively, musical, and full of pizzaz. Jazzy can stand on its own, or act as a fun nickname for names like Jasmine or Jasper.
English word name and surname
"joyful"
This cheerful name would be a fun seasonal choice of middle name for a child born around the holidays — or as a pet name for a dog or cat adopted during the Christmas season. Jolly has been used as a…
Invented name, meaning unknown.
A new name bestowed on a few girls each year thanks to Brazilian gospel singer Kemilly Santos. Kemilly makes for an unconventional way to get to Milly.
Malagasy
"wise man"
Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.
Variation of Kai, Hawaiian
"sea"
The name of Kylie Jenner's new fashion brand, Khy, could be the next hit spelling variation of Kai. The multicultural mini name has spawned many alternatives, including Kye, Ky, and Khai — introduced…
English place name
The name of a port town in Maine, named after the birthplace of one of its founders Alexander Shapleigh, of Kittery Court, Devon, England.
"incubator"
The name Kyubey was created for the primary villain of the anime series Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica . It was derived from the word "incubator," which relates to the character's lack of a personal soul…
Variation of Lake, English nature name
"lake"
A potential nickname for Lake, or in professional surfer Lakey Peterson's case, Laura Louise.
Spelling variation of Laramie
Laramie is a Western place-name with French origins that is growing in use for both genders-- it's currently two to one in favor of the female side-- the Laramy spelling is rarely used. There were…
Icelandic, Norse
"leafy island, island with foliage; the leafy one"
In Norse Mythology, Laufey is the mother of Loki, whose name comes from lauf meaning "leaf" or "foliage" and ey which functions as either a feminine suffix, or as an element meaning "island". While…
Old Norse
"new game"
Word name
"treating a serious issue without due respect"
A light-hearted, almost anti-virtue name, associated with not taking serious issues seriously. Six girls were called Levity back in 2022.
Irish and Manx
"the son of Giolla Dhomhnaigh"
The Gaelic name Giolla Dhomhnagh ("servant of Donagh") turned into the patronymic Mac Giolla Dhomhnagh, which was whispered down the alley until it became MacGillowney, and eventually Looney.…
English surname
"love joy"
Lovejoy's use as a surname follows that as a nickname. In Medieval times, when many people shared names, nicknames were relied upon to distinguish individuals. Many of these nicknames later became…
Cornish variation of Loveday, English
"beloved day"
Lowdy is a friendly variation of the traditional Cornish name Loveday. In medieval England, a loveday was when adversaries would meet to settle their dispute peacefully. Babies born during such days…
