By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Judeo-Italian variation of Yehudah, Hebrew
"praised"
Slavic and Albanian form of Yochanan
This spelling of the Arabic name Yahya (equivalent to John) is popular in Balkan nations such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, which have large Muslim populations.
Slovene diminutive of Jakob
"supplanter"
Common Slovene nickname for Jakob that also stands on its own in the Top 100. Jaša rhymes with Sasha.
Diminutive of Jaakko, Finnish
A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
Joona is a masculine name with Finnish origins, though it also appears in other cultures. In Finland, it represents a variation of the biblical name Jonah (or Jonas), meaning 'dove' or 'peaceful…
José María is a traditional Spanish masculine compound name combining two highly popular names in Hispanic culture. José (Joseph) comes from Hebrew origins meaning "God will add" or "God will…
Finnish
"ancestor of the Finns"
From the name of the mythological ancestor of the Finns. The name of the Finnish epic the Kalevala means "the land of Kalevi".
Sanskrit
"love, desire"
Kama is the winged Hindu god of love, son of Lakshmi. His proper name is Kamadeva.
Hindu mythology name, Sanskrit
Kamadeva is the Hindu god of love. Much like Cupid, Kamadeva or Kama flies around shooting arrows of desire at young lovers. His bow is made of sugarcane and his arrows are decorated with fragrant…
Malagasy
"chameleon"
A unisex name from Madagascar with a familiar sound and a cool, animal meaning.
Cherokee
"standing turkey"
The given name of Conocotocko II, or Standing Turkey, a Cherokee chief in the 18th century. He advised the tribe to go to war against the then-colonies of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.
"bullfrog"
Ranine name with a bouncy rhythm.
Hawaiian
"the flower or child"
A unisex Hawaiian name with a fitting meaning. It also happens to mean "cloud" in Maori.
"famous"
A beautiful Hawaiian boy's name that feels like the male equivalent to popular Kailani and co.
"loved one"
An appealing Hawaiian name with a lovely meaning and vibrant sound – reminiscent of rising Hawaiian stars Kai, Koa and Kainoa. It derives from the words ke "the" and aloha "love". Keahloha is also a…
Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
"blessing, mercy"
A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
Maori
"Pacific ocean"
Kiwa, one of the most popular Maori names for boys in New Zealand, is the name of several ocean guardians in Maori mythology. It's part of a poetic name for the Pacific ocean. Some sources cite a…
Bulgarian
"winter festival"
The Bulgarian deity of the New Year — fitting for a baby due around the turn of the calendar year.
German
"victory of the people"
German spelling of the Russian diminutive Kolya, from Nikolai.
Polish variation of Cosmas, Greek
"order, beauty, universe"
