Updated October 2026
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Japanese
"tomorrow truth"
This name can have many different meanings depending the kanji used to write it. The Naruto character Asuma Sarutobi writes his name with kanji meaning "tomorrow truth."
English word name
"(in the Bible) the ship built by Noah to save his family and every animal from the Flood"
A spiritual word name — as in Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant — that also fits the trend for short, punchy words like Oak and Ace. It's rare (used for 7 boys in 2020) but could sail far.
Maori
"love"
A simple gender-neutral name.
Hebrew
"my father is dew"
Abital is popular for boys as well as girls in Israel, but we rarely hear it here. In the Old Testament, Abital was one of King David's wives and the mother of his fifth son.
"God is my father"
More than the sum of Abby and Ella.
Sanskrit
Attractive Sanskrit boy name given to 22 American baby boys one recent year.
Diminutive of Adrian or Hindi
"stone, mountain"
While Adri is an Indian male name, it is more often heard throughout Europe as a diminutive of Adrian in its many forms. Pronunciation might be ay-dree or ah-dree, depending on the pronunciation of…
Greek from Persian
"bestowing very richly, well trickling, well granting"
The historical Atossa was the daughter of Cyrus the Great of the Persian Empire. Atossa first married her brother Cambyses II, but was later married to Darius I. She gave birth to their son Xerxes I,…
Tamil
Despite its attractive meaning, this name is very rare in the States: it has only appeared twice in the US charts, in 2006 and 2020. Akam is a genre of Classical Tamil poetry, and the ring name of…
English, invented name
Blends Samantha and Amanda, yet feels fresher than either.
English, compound name
"beloved + pledged to god"
A pretty combination of Amy and Beth, borne by Anne with an E actress Amybeth McNulty. It gives Little Women and vintage vibes.
Gaelic, Irish
"fire + white, blessed"
An unusual compound name related to Aiden, which can also spelled Aodhfionn.
Yoruba
"one who fights and breaks free"
This Yoruba praise name is used throughout West Africa, and has an empowering meaning.
"pleasure"
This obscure biblical name is only mentioned twice in the Bible — first as a divorced Israelite and then as a priest.
Persian
"desire"
An attractive Persian name that can also be spelled Arezu or Arezoo, this name has a cheerful sound and a meaning that may be interpreted as aspiration, ambitious, or admirable. Arzu is the Turkish,…
Caiquetio
"well-situated island"
This Caribbean island and popular travel destination is known for its stunning white sand beaches and bright blue waters. The name Aruba is thought to stem from the word Oruba, meaning "well-situated…
English, German, Spanish, Hebrew
"breath, or grassy meadow"
This rare vintage name can be an alternative spelling of Abilene, a Biblical place name. It is also a Spanish and German feminine form of Abel.
Norse, Swedish, English
"elf warrior"
A distinguished English surname likely descended from the Nordic name Alvar, meaning "elf warrior". British diplomat Sir Alvary Gascoigne is a notable historical bearer.
Judeo-Italian
"woman of high rank; aristocratic lady"
This Judeo-Italian name combines Alta, meaning "high", with Donna, meaning "woman" — translating to a woman of high status or rank. A grand but beautiful name choice.
Latin
"friend"
Ames is that jewel of a name that's simple and familiar while at the same time being unusual and rare. With gender neutral surname names ending in S trending today -- think Brooks, Wells, Oakes --…