Popular Names and Name Trends
Updated September 2026
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Variation of Xavier, Basque
"new house"
Also appearing as Xavion, Zavion, and Xavian, this form more closely resembles the Basque Xavier from which it's derived. The name was given to 42 boys in a recent year.
Variation of Winsley, English
"friend's clearing"
An alternative to Winnie, Winifred, Kinsley, and Winry, Winslie is an Old English surname, literally meaning "Wine's clearing" and more figuratively "friend's clearing" or "friend's field". Also…
Combination of Mia and Anna, contracted form of Marianna, or variation of Myanna, English, Finnish, American
Light and sweet yet elaborate at the same time, Mianna may appeal to those who can't decide between the likes of Mia, Anna, Elianna, and Gianna. And while it may look like an invented choice, it has…
Variation of Eva, Evaristo, or Ivara, Hebrew, Latin, Norse
"life; well-pleasing; yew wood, archer, warrior"
Combining the sounds of several stylish choices such as Evelyn, Ever, Aria, Arabella, Elara, and Clara, Evara first entered the US stats in 2023 when it was given to just six girls. By the following…
Modern invention, variation of Emery or combination of Emily or Emma and Arielle
"industrious; rival or universal + lion"
Names starting with Em- are hugely popular for girls with seven of them in the US Top 200. Meanwhile, names ending in -elle or -el are also stylish and this modern creation combines both. Quietly…
Diminutive of Lily or Elizabeth
"little lily; little one pledged to God"
Lily and Liliana meet Juliette and Colette in this sweet diminutive name. First appearing in the US stats in 2024 when it was chosen for 7 girls, a more recent year saw this number increase to 25…
Popular culture
"air spirit; little sylph"
The name of a green-haired half-elf character in the manga and anime, Mushoku Tensei , Sylphiette is likely inspired by the mythological air spirits known as sylphs. Part Seraphina "Sephy" and part…
Elaboration of Lou and Louisa, American, Germanic
"famous in battle"
Antique girl names like Louise, Louisa, Loretta, and Etta are all on the rise, and Louetta is a hidden gem among them. Rumer Willis revived this vintage compound name for her daughter, Louetta Isley…
Modern Invention
Is Amarlee a variation of Amalie and Amelie, or is is a spin on Marley? Alternatively, is it a combination of Amara and Lee? A new entry to the US data in 2025, Amarlee could mean "work" (from…
Modern invention
"laughter at the narrow spit of land; laughter from the Lord"
One of the Top US debuts to the US stats in 2025, Kysaac blends the cheerful, Biblical Isaac with the cool, sharp Ky sound of Kyler, Kyson, Kyle, are similar. Given to 45 boys in a recent count,…
Hungarian, Hebrew
"son of God; son of strengths"
A new entry to the Hungarian Top 100 in 2025, Beniel possibly combines the Hebrew elements ben and el to mean "son of God". As such, it could be viewed as a compound name, mixing Benjamin and Daniel,…
English, combination of Leo and Theodore
"gift of god + lion"
Popular Leo meets popular Theodore in this seamless compound name, that could be interpreted as meaning "lion's gift" or "god gifted lion". Borne by a character in the 2016 movie, Zootopia , it has…
Italian, combination of Leone and Luca
"lion + man from Lucania"
The name Leoluca is a combination of the Italian names Leone, meaning "lion", and Luca, meaning "man from Lucania". This was the name of a 9th century Sicilian saint.
Modern invention or variation of Esin, Eslen, Eslin, Aislinn, or Ezra
Ezlin may be considered a modern invention, combining 'on trend' elements, in the style of Jazlyn, Gracelyn, and Emryn. Alternatively, it may be a variation on the Turkish names Esin, Eslen, and…
Modern invention or variation of Kiersten, Keirsey, Kearsey, Pierce, or Keir
A spiky, contemporary feeling choice that may derive from a number of sources, including: the feminine Kiersten ("a Christian"), the Irish Keirsey (a topographic name from the Norman period), the…
Variation of Nikoboulos or Nicolas, or compound name, English, Greek
"prevailing in the council; people of victory + supplanter; Nicolas's settlement"
Zippy and unexpected, Nicoby is an unusual choice that blends elements of Nicholas, Jacob, and Coby. It could be seen as a form of the Greek name Nikoboulos, meaning "prevailing in the council", or…
Filipino, Acadian, French
"friend of roses"
Poetic and gentle, Rosamie could make an unexpected alternative to Rosalie, Rosemary, and Romy. Predominantly used in the Philippines, it may be considered a variation of Rosamund (inspired by French…
Modern creation
"true sky, true heavens, true majesty"
A faux Hawaiian name, blending that popular -lani ending with the virtuous "Tru-". Appearing in the US charts for the first time in 2025, it was given to 6 girls, joining the ranks of True, Truly,…
French diminutive of Lillian and similar
Light, sweet, and cheerful, with the potential to feel both sophisticated and sassy, depending on the bearer, Liline is a diminutive name, predominantly used in francophone regions. While the name is…
Elaboration of Elara, Ilaria, or Ariella
"hazelnut, spear; cheerful, happy; lion of God"
A long, frilly feeling choice, Elariella is a modern creation, blending a variety of popular sounds into a five-syllable option. Used by content creator Amelia-Jane Thompson (littlelifeofgrayson), it…