Popular Names and Name Trends
Updated September 2026
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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,…
Variation of Alanis and Ailany, Spanish
"handsome, cheerful; high chief; shining light, of the moon"
2024 was the year of Ailany and its many variations and alternative spellings, Aylanis being one of them. Inspired Hawaiian Ailani, Turkish Aylin, and the Irish names Alan, Aileen, and Alanis, this…
Variation of Denver, French, English "from Anvers; green valley"
"from Anvers; green valley"
An alternative spelling to Denver, given to 20 girls in a recent year.
One of many variants of the Hawaiian-Spanish-Turkish-Irish fusion, Ailani, that made waves in 2024. This form also brings in an element of Alanis and Alan.
English, Irish
"intoxicating beauty; intoxicating lake"
The sweet and stylish Maeve, paired with that enduring -lynn suffix, in the style of Emberlynn, Jazlynn, and Kaylynn. It has a variety of meanings depending on which of Lynn you follow, but options…
Modern invention
"Ocean"
Pronounced just like "Ocean", Oshen is an alternative spelling for sea-inspired word name. Possibly drawing inspiration from Osheen, the anglicized spelling of the Irish Oisin, this spelling of Ocean…
English
"captain"
Sure, and we hope he has a good time playing with Buster and Buddy.
Variation of Aria, Arya, Eray, or Uriah
"song, melody, air; noble; brave moon; Yahweh is my light"
One of the top debuts to the US charts in 2025, Eraya has a variety of different sources, including: the English and Italian Aria ("song, melody, air"), the Persian, Hindi, and Thai Arya ("noble"),…
"small bay"
Kover was one of just two names to debut in the US stats for both sexes in 2025 — the other being Reazyn. Given to 5 girls and 5 boys, it could be an Anglicization of the Hungarian surname Kövér…
Variation of Reason
"a statement offered in explanation or justification"
While the almost-virtue-name Reason first appeared in the US stats back in the early 20th-century, it has only been a rising choice since the start of the 2020s. Given to around 50 babies (80% of…
"of the sky"
Skylar and Sky meet Shiloh, Mylo, Arlo, and Kylo in this modern creation, which made its US debut in 2025. Given to 13 boys, it could be interpreted as meaning "of the sky" (from the word), "scholar"…
Jesten is an uncommon masculine name with unclear etymology, though it may be a variant of Justin (derived from Latin 'justus' meaning 'just' or 'fair') or possibly a modern invention inspired by…
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…