Updated October 2026
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Hebrew
"servant of God"
For the seriously audacious biblical baby namer who wants to move beyond Elijah and Josiah, this name has considerable old-fangled charm. Obadiah, who gave his name to one of the shortest books in…
English word name
"the state of being the case"
True has become an accepted first and middle name; Truth makes an even stronger statement. And with nearly 150 baby boys named Truth in the US in the most recent year counted, as many as were named…
Hindi
"first ray of sun"
A fiery Indian name used enough in the US to make it onto the Top 1000 list in 2010 and 2015.
Arabic
"rain"
With an appealing, nature inspired meaning and a sharp, solid sound, Ghaith was among the fastest-rising names in Canada in 2022 and has since seen increased use in the US. Dubai based YouTuber,…
Josh is a friendly, approachable masculine name that originated as a shortened form of Joshua, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is salvation.' While Joshua has biblical significance as the…
Ayansh is a modern masculine name of Indian origin that has been growing in popularity in recent years. The name carries beautiful meanings, often interpreted as 'first ray of light' or 'part of God'…
Spelling variation of Isaiah
Attempts to modernize traditional Isaiah has led to this overly creative spelling.
Indian
"part of God"
Intriguing Indian name on the rise.
Variation of Josiah and Jesse
Combining two established names into one original new one is one route parents go in their search for unique baby names .
Greek
"salvation"
This rare alternative to cool Biblical Ozias or Uzziah is full of energy and comes with cool nickname Oz.
Hybrid name
For that rare parent who's torn between Jared and Gareth.
"Yahweh is his brother"
A simple and streamlined Biblical name, Joah borne by several figures in the Old Testament. Meaning "Yahweh is his brother" or "brother of God", it could be an unexpected way to honor a family Joe or…
Ezariah is a modern masculine name with Hebrew roots, created as a variation of biblical names like Azariah or Ezra. The name combines elements meaning 'helper' or 'God has helped' with 'Yah,'…
Egyptian, Latin
"ruler"
Kaiser, Rex, Kingsley, and Prince have become increasingly popular in recent years and Pharaoh is one of the more unexpected members of this regal family of names. Used as the title of ancient…
Ansh is a masculine name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit. It means 'a part of' or 'portion', often interpreted as 'a part of God' or 'divine essence'. The name carries spiritual significance…
Hindi, Sanskrit
"part of Rudra"
A Hindi boy name, Rudransh combines the element ansh meaning "part of" with the deity name, Rudra, associated with wind, storms, hunting, and medicine, and is sometimes used as an epithet or…
Variation of Messiah, Hebrew
"expected savior or deliverer"
With Messiah no longer a forbidden choice, alternative spelling options for the now Top 200 name are being considered. Massiah is one such option, thought there is also a chance it could link to the…
English
"meadow of roe deer"
Attractive North Carolina place-name and surname of explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Distinctive, classy-but-approachable choice for either sex.
"my power is Yahweh"
Uzziah was an Old Testament king of Judah, among other personages. The initial U is a bit funky for modern tastes; we don't see this one enjoying a revival ala Isaiah and Noah anytime soon.