Popular Names and Name Trends
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Laylani
Variation of Leilani, Hawaiian
"heavenly flower"
A gentle-sounding name with a pretty meaning to match, Laylani is a close cousin to names like Lily and Layla that have been very trendy in the last few years. We're somewhat agnostic about this…
Klarity
Word name, English virtue name
"the quality of being clear"
A rediscovered virtue name with a modern makeover, Klarity has the zippy sounds of Felicity along with the familiar feel of Kate, Katie, Kitty, and Klara. Klarity was one of the fastest-rising girls'…
Alaiya
Variation of Alaya, Sanskrit "dwelling, abode"
"dwelling, abode"
One of the many liquid, vowel-heavy names that are so fashionable right now.
Haziel
Hebrew
"God is seeing; beheld by God"
An alternative form of Hazael, a King in the Old Testament, or a diminutive of Jahaziel, a Levite prophet, this quietly used Biblical name shares sounds with rising choices such as Azrael, Aziel, and…
Azai
Hebrew
"strength"
This name, with its great meaning, has seen a notable rise for boys since the mid-2010s. It debuted on the US charts for girls in 2021, while for boys, it was one of the fastest rising choices of…
Jettson
Spelling variation of surname Jetson, English
Jettson is spelling variation of the surname Jetson , which may have originated as a spin on Judson, which means "son of Jordan". In the US, it might be associated with the cartoon family "The…
Elani
Modern variation of Alani, Eleni, Ilana, or Eliana, Hawaiian, Greek, Hebrew
"orange tree; shining light, torch; tree; my God has answered"
Melodic and stylish, Elani blends the lani ending of Hawaiian names like Alani, Kalani and Leilani, with the sounds and beginning of choices like the Hebrew Eliana, the Greek Eleni, and the classic…
Colbie
Variation of Colby, English
"from a coal town"
Strongly feminine variation of Colby with two prime associations: singer Colbie Caillat and actress Colbie Smulders (born Jacoba).
Maizie
Spelling variation of Maisie, Scottish diminutive of Mairead, Margaret, and Mary
"pearl; bitter, beloved"
A contemporary spelling of a vintage nickname, Maizie ensures that it would get pronounced MAYZ-ee over MAYS-ee. While some may find it too reminiscent of "maize", as in the corn plant, this may be…
Kollyns
Spelling variation of Collins, surname derived from Nicholas or Colin
"people of victory or pup"
Collins is a surname name that has made the girls' Top 300 thanks to its use for the daughter of the real-life Blind Side heroine. This derivation of the Greek Nicholas—which means "people of…
Ailanny
Hawaiian, Hispanic variation of Aileen or Aylin
"high chief; shining light, of the moon"
Ailany, Aylani, and Ailani were the hit names of 2024 in the US and this spelling variation also was also in the spotlight. It more than doubled in use between 2024 and 2023, when it given to 104…
Beaux
Variation of Beau, French
"handsome, beautiful, beauties"
A fanciful way to spell the popular Beau, Beaux is also the plural form of the French adjective. Appealing to those who love Margaux or the letter X in general, it entered the US Top 1000 for boys in…
Laken
Variation of Lake, English
"lake"
Not quite a nature name and not quite a surname — whatever Laken is or isn't, we know it's definitely a name to watch.
Landry
French and English
"ruler or king of the land"
St. Landry was a seventh century bishop of Paris, founder of the city's first hospital, though in the US, it may be better connected with legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, an association…
Shilo
Spelling variation of Shiloh
"tranquil"
In its original form, Shiloh is a soft unisex name, with connections to both the Bible and American history. While it is often associated with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter, born in 2006,…
Evani
Welsh, Sanskrit, Hebrew
"God is gracious; earth; life"
Both gentle and lively, Evani is a multi-cultural name that could work as an alternative to the popular Eva, Everly, Annie or Vivian. In 2024, Evani was given to 34 babies. Evani has several possible…
Shilo
Shilo is a name with Hebrew origins meaning "peaceful one" or "gift." While traditionally associated with the biblical location Shiloh, as a personal name it has been used for both boys and girls,…
Scottlyn
Combination of Scott + Lynn, variation of Scotland
"Scottish + lake; land of the Scots"
Scottlyn gives the once widely-used Scott a new lease of life, by blending it with the trendy -lyn suffix. Currently given to nearly 70 girls each year, when considered alongside its other spelling…
Scottlynn
Combination of Scott and Lynn, variation of Scotland
"Scottish + lake; land of the Scots"
While Scott has been on decline as a boy name in recent years, Scottie for girls has proved surprisingly popular and was one of the fastest rising names in 2023. Currently in the US Top 700, if…
Ryett
Spelling variation of Riot
"violent civil disorder"
Ryett feels like a trendy name, bringing to mind picks like Ryder and Ryker, as well as rhyming name Wyatt. However, being a homophone for "riot" might give some people pause. Ryatt is the most…