By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"my messenger"
While Malakhi might appear to some as a modern twist on the more familiar Malachi, it is in fact closer to the Biblical Hebrew form, Mal'akhi.It made a brief appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2019,…
Khamari is a modern masculine name with African roots, particularly from Swahili origins. The name can be interpreted to mean 'moon' in some contexts, though interpretations vary. It's gained…
Demari is a modern unisex name with multiple possible origins, though it's more commonly used for boys. It may be a variation of Damari, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'palm tree,' symbolizing…
Modern invention, from Hebrew or Arabic
"music from God; evening conversation; beauty; mind, heart; one who builds"
With its zippy Z initial and its similarity to the popular Amari, Kamari, and Zamir, this modern invention has more than doubled in popularity in the last decade. Given to 111 boys and to 40 girls in…
Hindi, Sanskrit, Tamil
"victory"
Pronounced like Jay, this short name is popular in South Asia and makes for a great English-South Asian crossover choice, used regularly in the UK and Australia. It can also be an alternate spelling…
Portuguese variation of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davi is a Portuguese variant of David, meaning 'beloved'. It is especially popular in Brazil, where it ranks in the Top 10 names for boys. A rising star in the UK in 2023, Davi was also given to…
African
"people who speak Maa"
With the contemporary sounds of Azai and Messiah, Masai feels like a totally modern choice. It has its roots in the name of the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania and translates to "people who speak…
Jahmari is a distinctive masculine name with roots in African and Caribbean cultures. It likely combines elements of 'Jah' (referring to God in Rastafarian tradition) with 'Mari' which may relate to…
West African
"kingly"
Though used quite often for babies of both sexes, Khari, meaning "kingly," was traditionally a boys' name. Musical couple Fetty Wop and Masika Kalysha, however, named their daughter Khari.
Catalan diminutive of Xavier, Basque or Arabic
"new house or bright"
This nickname was given often enough as a standalone to land it in the Top 1000 from 2010—2013.
Jiovanni is a variation of the Italian name Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This modern spelling adds a trendy touch to the traditional name with…
Variation of Imani, Arabic
"faith"
A Top 1000 pick for girls, but rising among baby boys as well.
Amazi is a masculine name with African origins, particularly connected to Rwandan and Burundian culture. In Kinyarwanda and Kirundi languages, 'amazi' means 'water,' giving the name associations with…
Short form of Esaias or variation of Esau, Hebrew
"salvation of the Lord; hairy"
An energetic and compact Spanish name, likely derived from Esaias or Esau, it is best associated with actor Esai Morales of American Family and Bad Boys fame. Pronounced as EH-sye in Spanish, it may…
Arabic
"guided one; one who guides"
In Islamic theology, the Mahdi is a prophesized figure who will appear at the End of Times to act as a redeemer of Islam. Said to be descended from the Prophet Muhammad, it is believed he will rid…
Jakobi is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of Jacob, with Hebrew origins. The name Jacob derives from the Hebrew 'Ya'akov,' meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel,'…
Jacari is a modern masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the late 1990s. With African-American origins, this distinctive name blends melodic qualities with a…
Variation of Johari, Arabic from Persian
"jewel"
A rare but rising unisex name more common among boys. Names ending in -ari are a hot subset of gender-neutral names that grows each year as parents create new combinations.
Namari is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. In Japanese, it could derive from elements meaning 'average' (nami) and 'village' (ri), though meanings vary based on the kanji characters…
French and Finnish variation of Henry, German
"estate ruler"
The chic Euro spelling of Henry is rising along with the original form.
