Boy Names That Peaked in 2021
- Finnley
Origin:
Spelling variation of Finley, Irish and ScottishMeaning:
"fair-haired hero"Description:
This variation adds a second n to the more popular Finley, presumably to provide a more direct link to nickname Finn. Both spellings create a distinctly unisex name. The Finnley version, however, entered the US Top 1000 for boys in 2014, and it remains unranked for girls.
- Legacy
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"the long-lasting impact of particular events that took place in the past"Description:
One of the boastful, ultra-modern word names soaring in popularity right now. Though it's a bit more popular for girls than boys -- the "cy" ending reads a little feminine -- it's solidly unisex, with over 100 baby boys being named Legacy in 2017. This is one of the many uplifting words that make unique unisex names.
- Alijah
Origin:
Spelling variation of Elijah, HebrewMeaning:
"Yahweh is God"Description:
Elijah is in the US Top 10 and is popular across New Zealand, The Netherlands, and The UK. Spelling variation Alijah however only appears in the US charts, where it has ranked in the Top 1000 since 2001. Given to 700 boys in a recent year, for every one baby Alijah, there are 16 Elijahs.
- Jaxxon
Origin:
Variation of Jaxon or JacksonDescription:
Why use one x when you can use two?
- Kabir
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"the great"Description:
Kabir is the 37th name of God in Islam. Kabir is also the name of an Indian poet and mystic saint. In the US, Kabir is on the rise as a boys' name, favored by Muslim parents.
- Wesson
Origin:
Variation of Weston, EnglishMeaning:
"from the western town"Description:
This weapon name, linked to arms manufacturer Smith and Wesson, entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016.