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Invented Baby Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

  1. Kaylie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Kayla, Arabic and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"

    • Description:

      A cute nickname name that's risen high over the past decade or so, more especially as Kaylee, this name combines the attributes of Hailey and Kayla, Kylie and Callie.
  2. Harlyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Harlan, German and English

    • Meaning:

      "rocky land"

    • Description:

      Modern, feminine form of the rustic, boyish name Harlan. With the popularity of Harley and Harlow in recent years, it is no surprise that Harlyn on the rise too. The name Harlyn was given to 134 baby girls in 2022.
  3. Timberly

    • Origin:

      American invented name, variation of Kimberly

    • Meaning:

      "Cyneburga's meadow"

    • Description:

      Timberly emerged on the charts in 1960 as an alternative to Kimberly. It never caught on and has been given to no more than 25 baby girls each year since. These days it may also be seen as an elaboration of Timber, an up-and-coming gender-neutral nature name.
  4. Emrie

    • Description:

      Emrie is a modern feminine name that has gained traction in the 21st century, particularly in the United States. This contemporary creation appears to be a variation of names like Emery or Amery, possibly influenced by popular Em- names such as Emma and Emily. The name likely shares etymological roots with Germanic names meaning 'industrious' or 'powerful,' though its exact origins are less defined than more traditional names. Emrie exemplifies the trend toward soft-sounding, feminine names with an uncommon quality. It has been steadily rising in usage since the 2010s, appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive, with a gentle sound pattern and modern sensibility.

  5. Evalynn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Evelyn or combination of Eva + Lynn

    • Meaning:

      "desired, wished for; life + lake; life + beautiful"

    • Description:

      Is Evalynn an alternative spelling for the popular Evelyn or is it a smoosh name blending Eva and Lynn? It could be either, so the choice is yours.
  6. Tayla

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Taylor

    • Description:

      Tayla is a hybrid name, ala Sayla and Mikayla. Recipe for sudden -- if brief -- new name success: take two of the trendiest choices, Taylor and Kayla, stir, and voila...Tayla, which made it onto the hit parade in the mid-1990s.
  7. Blessyn

    • Origin:

      English word name, variation of blessing

    • Description:

      This variation of the English word "blessing" is on the rise, while the original Blessing actually fell in use in 2022. This may soon become a Journee/Journey type of situation, where the misspelled version becomes more popular than the original. The name Blessyn was given to 149 baby girls in 2022, and Blessing to 236.
  8. Annaleigh

    • Origin:

      Compound name, Anna + Leigh

    • Meaning:

      "grace + fern clearing"

    • Description:

      Annaleigh is a feminine name combining the classic Anna (from Hebrew, meaning 'grace' or 'favor') with the suffix -leigh, a variation of Lee meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' This blend creates a pretty, flowing name with traditional roots but a contemporary feel.

  9. Celimene

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "heavenly strength"

    • Description:

      Célimène is a literary name invented by the 17th century French playwright Molière for a character in his 1666 play Le Misanthrope. It may be derived from Latin and Greek elements meaning "heavenly" and "moon" or "strength". Notable real-life bearers include French singer Célimène Gaudieux and pianist Célimène Daudet.
  10. Emry

    • Origin:

      Variation of Emery, German

    • Meaning:

      "industrious"

    • Description:

      Emry is a shortened form of the popular Emery, which now ranks in the Top 100 girl names in the US. Emry has not yet hit the Top 1000 but was given to about 200 babies in the US last year, about 80 percent of those girls.
  11. Cersei

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Cersei Lannister is one of the most villainous -- and, in a certain light, glamorous -- characters in HBO's Game of Thrones, played by beautiful actress Lena Headey.Though we can't say for sure how author George R.R. Martin came up with the character's name, it is a near-homophone with Circe, a seductive witch in Greek mythology.
  12. Jhett

    • Description:

      Jhett is a masculine name representing a modern spelling variation of Jett, which itself emerged as a given name from the deep black gemstone and the English word describing something fast-moving. The addition of the 'h' gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining the same strong, concise pronunciation. Gaining momentum in the early 21st century alongside the trend for short, bold boys' names, Jhett appeals to parents seeking something contemporary with an edge. The name conveys images of speed, action, and a certain rugged elegance. While less common than the standard spelling, Jhett has found modest usage particularly in North America. Its punchy single syllable and unique spelling combination offer a name that's simultaneously straightforward and distinctive.

  13. Jaleah

    • Origin:

      Modern invention, from Hebrew and Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "God's ascent; lofty, exalted"

    • Description:

      Jaleah is a less popular spelling of Jaliyah, which is likely a variation of the popular Aliyah. From Hebrew, the name Aliyah means "ascent" while the Ja- beginning often connotes God, so the meaning might be "God's ascent." As an Arabic name, Aliyah means "lofty" or "exalted" while Ja- is a popular prefix used in the African American community, so Jaliyah - or Jaleah might be a twist on a more popular choice, or a way to honor an Aliyah.
  14. Emberlynn

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      With Ember in the US Top 200 and Gracelynn, Raelynn, and Oaklynn all on trend, Emebrlynn feels right at home in the Top 1000.
  15. Saylah

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Saylah is a name manufactured from elements of Sailor (or Saylor) and Kaylah (or Kayla) to make one of those unique baby names that's not quite genuine. Still, it has a pretty sound and is superior to such inventions as, say, Scarla.
  16. Kaisen

    • Origin:

      Variation of Kaison

    • Description:

      Kai is the it syllable of the moment, spawning this Kai - Jason hybrid. Kaisen made the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, along with similar name Kaizen.
  17. Devony

    • Origin:

      Variation of place-name Devon or invented name

    • Description:

      Devony is a highly unusual girls' name that is occasionally found. While there were no baby girls named Devony on record in recent years, the name has been used over time for a handful of females. It may be a variation of the British county name Devon or a made-up name. Pronunciation follows the same rhythm as Stephanie.
  18. Zyler

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Tyler, with zest.
  19. Shemar

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Though not technically a one-person name, since 30 baby boys were named Shemar in 2016, Shemar stems from one specific person, prolific actor Shemar Moore. He has said that his parents came up with it by combining the first three letters of each of their first names, Sherrod and Marilyn.
  20. Yalitza

    • Origin:

      Mexican invented name

    • Description:

      Yalitza burst onto the scene in 2019, the year following the film Roma, starring the indigenous Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio. Her name is a modern Mexican invented name, styled after the similar name Yaritza. -itza is a common diminutive suffix found in names such as Maritza, a nickname for Maria.