Popular Names and Name Trends · Name Spellings, Initials and Sounds
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Azaiah
Hebrew
"my strength is Yahweh"
With Azariah and Azriel in the Top 1000, and Ezra, Josiah, and Isaiah in the Top 100, it makes sense that this lesser known Hebrew choice is being revived in the US. Most likely deriving from Uzziah…
Azari
American variation of Azariah or Azhari, Hebrew, Malay
"helped by God; shining, brilliant"
Azari is a rising unisex name invented as a variation of Azariah or Azhari. With its I-ending and prominent Z, we see Azari going places — this is one to watch, especially with Azariah, Azaire, and…
Izael
Variation of Isael, Portuguese from of Israel, Hebrew
"he who struggles with God"
Izael was one of the fastest-rising boys' names in the US in 2023, evidencing trends for the letter Z and the angelic-feeling -ael ending. Pronunciation is like father name Israel, without the R.
Keziah
Hebrew
"cassia tree"
This lively Old Testament nature name (belonging to one of the three beautiful daughters of Job) entered the US Top 1000 list in 2024, and ranks highly here on Nameberry — making it one to watch!…
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…
Zainab
Variation of Zaynab
Zainab—the name of a flowering tree and of a granddaughter, daughter, and two wives of the Prophet Muhammed—was a newcomer to the US Top 1000 in 2013. While simplified variations Zaina or Zayna are…
Zaniyah
Spelling variation of Zaniah
This variant of Zaniah debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2007.
Zechariah
Hebrew
"the Lord has remembered"
Zechariah is actually the original Biblical form of the name more often found these days as Zachariah, probably because of the popularity of Zachary. People are going to have trouble getting…
Zev
Hebrew
"wolf"
Zev is a short, simple, animal name that may relate to the Old Testament Ze'ev -- except he was a villainous character.
Boaz
Hebrew
"swiftness"
Now that such Old Testament patriarchs as Elijah and Moses fill the playground, Boaz seems downright baby-friendly, having more pizzazz than many of the others, perhaps as a successor to Noah. A name…
Eliezer
Hebrew
"God helps"
Eliezer is a Biblical name with an air of antiquity, a distinctive sound, and hint of mystery. The name has been in and out of the US Top 1000 since the 80s, with its most recent appearance being in…
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…
Yitzchok
Yiddish variation of Yitzhak and Isaac, Hebrew
"laughter"
Yitzchok is a variation of the cheerful Isaac which entered the US Top 1000 in 2024.
Zyon
Spelling variation of Zion, Hebrew
"highest place"
With its sharp Z initial and similar sound to Ryan, Zion has shot up the charts in singer Lauryn Hill used it for her son in 1997. Following on in its footsteps, spelling variant Zyon entered the Top…
Zyla
Modern invented name, English form of Xyla
"wood"
With its on trend Z initial and its similarity to Lyla, Myla, and Kaia, Zyla is a zesty, modern choice. Given to around 250 girls in a recent count, its zippy, stylish feel may see it rise in coming…
Mazie
Spelling variation of Maisie
"pearl or bitter"
In a wave of vintage nickname revivals, cutesy Maisie — traditionally a nickname for Margaret or Mary — has been rising fast in recent years. And along for the ride are spelling variations Maisy and…
Oziel
Hebrew
"might of God"
An obscure Old Testament name used by parents of 75 boys in 2016, Oziel could be a distinctive route to fashionable nickname Oz.
Zephyr
Greek
"west wind"
Zephyrus was the Greek god of the west wind, and all names associated with him have a pleasantly gentle, breezy feel. With its cool Z initial and similarity in sound to Stephie and Serafina, Zephyr…
Zephyr
Greek
"west wind"
If you're looking for a name that's light and breezy, this could be it. A name from mythology: Zephyrus/Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind, and with its similarity in sound to the likes of…