By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Turkish
"favor, charity, kindness; dark ruler; ruler of the land"
Predominantly used for boys but occasionally given to girls too, Kayra is a Turkish name that relates to either mythology or to a similar Arabic name. A Top 100 name in its native country, it may be…
Hawaiian
"the path"
In the Hawaiian language, Keala is a unisex name, perfect for families who love the great outdoors.
"the life"
A Hawaiian dad name, Keola ranked among the top names in Hawaii in the 1970s. Keola is derived from the Hawaiian ke , "the" and ola meaning "life" or "health".
Kiowa, Native American
"principal people"
The Kiowa People are an Indigenous American tribe of the Great Plains. The exact derivation of their name has been lost, but most scholars agree it means "principal people." The Kiowa People have…
Kiva is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hopi Native American culture, it refers to a sacred underground chamber used for religious ceremonies, representing…
Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Although almost always feminine in the first name spot, Maria (and its French cognate Marie) are regularly used in the middle or in compound first names in Catholic cultures. Famous examples include…
Ukrainian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
This Ukrainian variation of classic Nicholas is pronounced like the more familiar Nikola, but with an M of course. Myko would be a cool and edgy nickname option.
Nakota is a masculine name derived from Native American heritage, specifically referring to one of the three major divisions of the Sioux people (alongside Dakota and Lakota). The name means 'friend'…
Nechemya is a Hebrew masculine name (נְחֶמְיָה) meaning 'comforted by God' or 'God is my comfort.' This name carries significant biblical importance as Nehemiah was a prominent figure in the Old…
Nuta is an uncommon masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Eastern European contexts, particularly Polish and Jewish communities, Nuta derives from the Yiddish word for 'note' (as in…
Japanese variation of l'Ollonais, French surname
"from Les Sables-d'Olonne"
Roronoa was created for the pirate-themed anime series One Piece . Roronoa is the Japanese pronunciation of l'Ollonais, the name of notable pirate Francois l'Ollonais. The historical pirate was born…
Georgian and Italian form of Sabas, Aramaic
"grandfather"
A name with a bouncy yet earthy sound, Saba is the Georgian and Italian form of Sabas, a Judeo-Spanish name from the Aramaic language. Borne by several early saints, Sabas means "grandfather" or "old…
Uria is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it derives from 'Uriyah' meaning 'flame of God' or 'light of God,' appearing in biblical texts as the name of a Hittite soldier. In…
Native American place name
"great land"
Alaska is a state name that's gaining a following, along with Montana and Dakota. While it was used exclusively for girls in the 2020 US name statistics, there's no reason it can't work just as well…
American nickname
The original southern Good Ol' Boy.
Ezera is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Ezra, the Hebrew name meaning 'help' or 'assistance,' which appears in the Bible as a Jewish scribe and priest.…
Iokepa is a masculine Hawaiian name that is the Hawaiian form of Joseph, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God will increase.' The name reflects Hawaii's unique linguistic traditions and cultural…
Arabic
"journey of the night"
Isra is a gender-neutral Arabic name. The name of a chapter of the Quran, it refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.
Maori, Hawaiian
"rock; beloved child"
Popular in Hawaii in the first decades of the 20th century, this name also means "rock" in Māori.
Japanese
"one harmony; peace"
