Popular Names and Name Trends
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Ryah
Ryah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of Raya (Hebrew for 'friend' or Arabic for 'banner'), a feminine form of Ryan (Irish for 'little king'), or a…
Ryla
Variation of Riley, Irish
"courageous"
Riley is the most popular Irish girls' name in the US as well as the most popular baby girl name starting with R, so it's no surprise that it's spawned legions of variations. Ryla is one of the rarer…
Khyir
Ziraili
Modern creation
"God has helped; God is my rock"
A modern name with a cool Z initial, Ziraili may have drawn inspiration from Zuriel and Zuriela ("God is my rock") or perhaps Azrael, Izrail, and Israel ("God has helped"; "God contends"). Appearing…
Amarlee
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…
Adael
Hebrew
"ornament of God"
Names ending in -iel or -ael are very much in for boys, with Azrael, Aziel, Gabriel, Rafael, and Jasiel in the US charts. Adael is another to add into the mix. An option for those who like Adam but…
Skylaine
Combination of Sky and Laine
"bright shining sky"
Whimsy yet sharp word name Sky meets popular Lainey and more classic Elaine in the contemporary name. It debuted in the US stats in 2025 when 9 girls received the name.
Aella
Greek
A name with a weather-related meaning, a tie to mythology, and an airy, bright sound, Aella is a quietly rising choice, with 51 American babies receiving the name in a recent year. In Greek…
Amila
Sinhalese, Bosnian
"valuable; hard work, labor"
Lilting and pretty, but with plenty of substance, Amila is a name that works easily in different cultures. Similar in sound to international favorites, Amelia and Mila, it feels familiar but with a…
Aven
English, Norwegian, and Frisian surname
"agreeable and handsome; from Ave; son of Ave"
Aven is used as a surname in various countries across the globe, and occasionally as an Anglicized variant of the Irish girl name, Aoibheann. In the US, Aven only started to see significant use in…
Emryn
A modern invention, or a variant of Emrys
Sweet, contemporary, and with a hint of magic, Emryn was a new addition to the US Top 1000 in 2023. Combining that popular 'Em' beginning of Emma and Emily, the sounds of Erin and Evelyn, and the…
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…
Eydan
Spelling variation of Aidan
"little and fiery"
Aiden, and all of its spellings, comes from the Irish name Aodhán, which itself is related to the old Celtic god of the sun and fire. Although Aiden has steadily dropped in popularity since 2012,…
Hollyn
Elaboration of Holly or spelling variation of Holland
"holly + lake, beautiful; forest land; point of the land"
Hollyn combines the Christmas- and nature-inspired feel of Holly, with the preppy, unisex style of Collins, all stung together with the globetrotter flair of Holland and the trendy -lyn ending of…
Kendry
Malagasy
"wise man"
How often do you see a name from Madagascar that is so wearable in English? Kendry has a great meaning to boot and is possibly a great name for a Christmas baby. What's not to love?
Lyanie
Mayli
Chinese, English, Spanish, "beautiful + logic, reason; meadow in May; she loves you"
"beautiful + logic, reason; meadow in May; she loves you"
Light and pretty, Mayli is a name with multiple origins that travels well and still feels fresh. In 2023, 60 girls were given the name, nearly double the number of Maylis from the year before. On one…
Luxton
English
"Lugg's town; town of light"
If it's an alternative to Luke or Lucas you're after, or new inspiration based on Paxton and Braxton, Luxton could make for an interesting option. Blending the cool letter X with a nod to some…
Nikko
Diminutive of Nicholas
"victory of the people"
Nico is a fun and lively nickname, full of charm, and suitable both as a full name and a short form. Nikko is a unique spelling that currently sits just outside of the US Top 1000. American rapper…
Novalie
Elaboration of Nova, Latin
"new"
Novalie combines the uber stylish and starry Nova with the trendy -lie ending, making it even more modern sounding than it was before. Novalee appeared on the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016,…