Updated October 2026
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Hebrew
"loved, pitied"
In the Old Testament, this name appears as Lo-Ruhamah, chosen by the prophet Hosea for his daughter. With the Lo- prefix, it would mean "not loved" or "not forgiven", however, Ruhamah is the redeemed…
American invented name
We're suddenly hearing of babies of both genders with this invented name that's a mashup of Tyler and Riley (or Rylee et al). Ryler might also be a rare surname or occupational name, meaning "worker…
Irish word name
"star"
Also written as Realta, this rare Irish name joins the glowing list of names that mean "star". Given to a small handful of girls in Ireland since the 2010s, it may be pronounced as RAYL-tuh in some…
A modern Irish word name that has been appearing (albeit very quietly) in the Irish charts since the 2010s, Realta has the celestial meaning of "star". Pronounced as RAYL-tuh in some parts of Ireland…
Irish
"little star"
Also appearing in the charts as Realtin, Reailtin, Réaltan, and Réiltín, this distinctive Irish name combines the word réalta with a diminutive suffix, giving it the sparkly meaning of "little star".…
Derived from the Irish réalta meaning "star", combined with a diminutive suffix, Réiltín is a glowing, modern choice in Ireland. Given to eight girls in a recent year (which placed it in the Top 500…
Riler is another spelling on the trendy invented name Ryler, given in the US last year to 33 baby boys and six girls. A mashup of the trendy surname-names Tyler and Riley, Riler and Ryler bridge the…
Hindi, Bengali, Sanskrit
"beloved season"
A rare choice, used occasionally in India, Ritupriya is a compound name, blending the more familiar Priya and Ritu. Ultimately from Sanskrit, it has the lovely meaning of "beloved season, beloved…
Italian, Germanic
"fortress, rock; rook, crow, rest"
A cool, confident choice, that feels both modern and ancient, Rocca is an Italian name with a number of possible meanings. Chosen by actor Josh Duhamel and model Audra Mari for their daughter in…
Variation of Reason
"a statement offered in explanation or justification"
Virtue-esque Reason first appeared in the US stats back in the early 20th-century, but it has been used more consistently and in greater numbers since the 2020s. Given to 50 babies (around 80% boys)…
Swahili, Arabic
"friend, companion"
Taken from the Swahili word for "friend", ultimately from the Arabic rafiq , Rafiki is a rhythmic, energetic choice, notably appearing in Disney's The Lion King , in which it's borne by a (male)…
French compound of Rose and Hélène
"rose + shining light"
A pretty blend of floral classic Rose and the elegant French Hélène, this compound name could be interpreted as meaning "rose of light", "shining light of the rose", or perhaps "rosy, shining light".…
Welsh
"slender, fair"
The delicate and haunting Welsh Rhonwen is still a rarity in the U.S., where her English version Rowena is better known, but would be a lovely choice for any parent in search of a name that was both…