Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names · Popular Names and Name Trends
Invented Baby Names (with Meanings & Popularity)
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Avayah
English
"life"
An elaboration on popular Ava which was chosen by YouTubers the Banks family in 2019, and subsequently became the fastest rising girl name of the following year.
Jevin
Modern invented name
This recent riff on the theme of Kevin has a pleasant sound but no real history or meaning.
Jhayco
Invented name
@jhayco is the social media handle of rapper Jhay Cortez, which itself was given to 17 baby boys in 2022.
Jhett
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.…
Anduin
Modern invented name
Anduin is the Sindarin name for the Great River of Wilderland in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth. The word means "long river" or "great river". Anduin is also a character name in the popular World…
Alaysia
Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.
Evalynn
Variation of Evelyn or combination of Eva + Lynn
"desired, wished for; life + lake; life + beautiful"
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. As a variation of Evelyn, it derives from the…
Jonet
Modern invented name
A Frenchy name that doesn't exist in France, probably an attempt to create a classy feminine version of John or Johnny by rhyming it with Monet.
Esmerlinda
Invented name
Esmerlinda appears to be a blended name, combining "Esmeralda" and "Linda".
Joriel
American invented name
Though it sounds like it should be an old Hebrew name -- like Adriel and Jorah -- it seems to have been invented in recent times. It was one of the fastest-rising boys' names of 2017.
Jovani
English, Latin American
"god is gracious"
A respelling of Giovanni which makes the Italian pronunciation – three syllables, rather than four – more clear. Jovani and its variant Jovanni were both Top 1000 picks for the first decade and a…
Jovi
Variation of Jove
"father of the sky"
Joining Lennon and Bowie in the realm of gender-neutral, classic rock-inspired names that feel fashionable today is Jovi — as in Bon Jovi. Jovi is a variation of the Latin Jove — another name for the…
Brilie
Modern invented name
Brilie combines elements of the megapopular Briana and Riley to form a pleasant merger. Some would call Brilie a Smoosh Name.
Joziah
Spelling variation of Josiah
Attempts to update traditional Josiah have landed this name in the Top 1000. It falls in line with trendy spellings of names that opt for an additional x , y , or z whenever possible.
Esmarie
English, modern combination of Esme and Marie
"loved, esteemed + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Parents have been creating their own names from existing appellations since the beginning of time. So have authors, from Shakespeare to George R. R. Martin. As far as modern attempts go, Esmarie,…
Jru
Invented Name, Variation of Drew
A creative spelling variation of Drew. Draya Michelle And Orlando Scandrick used it for their son in 2016.
Esmaria
English invented name, combination of Esme + Maria
"beloved + drop of the sea"
We think Esmarie rolls off the tongue better.
Juelz
Modern invented name based on Jules, Latin
"sky father; youthful"
A modern spin on classic Jules, this name appeared in the US Top 1000 multiple times between 2009 and 2021. Notably borne by rapper and actor Juelz Santana, it was still given to more than 100 boys…
Briley
Modern invented name or surname, English
"briar meadow, briar clearing"
Brian meets Riley, this name is more popular for girls. It coincides with the surname Briley, a contracted form of Brierley, which might be an interesting alternative.
Avaya
Variation of Ava, English
"life"
This elaboration of the popular Ava likely took inspiration from other on-trend choices such as Amaya, Nevaeh, and Alayah. Given to nearly 140 girls each year, alternative spelling Avayah is twice as…