930+ Invented Baby Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Irelynn is a modern feminine variation of the name Ireland, drawing inspiration from the beautiful island nation. This elegant name combines elements of 'Ireland' with the popular '-lynn' suffix that appears in many contemporary girls' names. Irelynn began gaining modest attention in the United States during the early 2000s as parents sought unique names with cultural connections. The name evokes images of rolling green hills, rich heritage, and Celtic traditions. While not among the top-ranked names, Irelynn appeals to parents looking for something distinctive yet melodic, with clear cultural roots but a modern twist. The name's soft sound and meaningful geographical connection make it an increasingly appealing choice for parents of Irish descent or those who simply appreciate Irish culture.

This variant of Zaniah debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2007.

Leonato is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, the noble governor of Messina on whose property most of the play takes place. His daughter Hero and his niece Beatrice are the two main female romantic leads in the play. His character is ambiguous; he starts out friendly and amiable, but he reacts very harshly to rumors that his daughter has lost her "honor" before marriage.

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.

Jaxon with a twist.

See JALEN.

Jaycee is a modern invented name, likely inspired by the similar sounding Casey and Macy.

Invented by Swedish author August Strindberg for a 1909 poem of the same name, this quirky choice is rare even in its native land but would make for an extremely eye-catching choice outside it. It may be based on Vellamo, a Finnish sea goddess.

Another side of Paradise.

When British beauty Laura Hollin morphed into supermodel Agyness Deyn, she created a name few others would want to adopt.

Khyree appears to be a modern variant spelling of the name Kyrie, which derives from Greek 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master.' The distinctive spelling with 'Kh' and double 'e' ending represents contemporary phonetic spelling preferences that emerged in the late 20th century. The name gained modest popularity in the United States beginning in the 1990s and continued rising in the early 2000s. The term 'Kyrie eleison' ('Lord, have mercy') is significant in Christian liturgy, which may influence some families' choice of this name. The spelling variation with 'Kh' might reflect phonetic influences from various languages where this sound combination appears. As with many contemporary names, creative spelling variations allow for personalization while maintaining the original pronunciation.

Jaylene is one of those modern creations that could be seen as an attempt to be trendy yet retro at the same time. Part Jaylee, part Arlene, Jaylene could be an honor for a Jane or a James, a Helene, or a Darlene.

Sirje is a uniquely Estonian name of unconfirmed origins, although the story goes that it was created and offered up by Julius Mägiste, a linguist, in 1929. He derived it from the word sinisirje, meaning "blue-feathered" and tied to a mythical bird creature in the Kalevipoeg, Estonia's national epic. Eugen Kapp used Sirje for one of the characters in his 1945 opera Tasuleegid, which roughly translates to "The Flames of Fame."

Treyson is a modern masculine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends. Created as a variation of the popular name Trey (which means 'three' or is sometimes used for a third-generation namesake), it incorporates the fashionable '-son' suffix that became increasingly popular in the early 2000s. The name has a strong, current sound that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. Treyson began appearing on naming records in the early 2000s and has seen modest but growing usage, particularly in the United States. It represents the trend of blending established name elements to create something that sounds familiar yet unique, offering the benefit of individuality without straying too far from conventional naming patterns.

A Slovene choice that periodically appears at the bottom of Slovenia's Top 100. It first appeared on the Slovenian charts in 2011, when parents started using Nal for its on-trend sounds. However, Nal has no etymological roots in Slovene.

Variation of Lake.

An amalgam of Brianna and Sienna that doesn't quite work.

Part Cameron, part Amber, Camber may be a new name but it feels right for our times. As a word, camber means a slightly arched surface.

Also appearing as Jaliyah and Jaleah, Jalayah is mostly likely to be another variation of the popular Aliyah, which has both Hebrew and Arabic origins. In this case, the sounds of Amaya and Alaya might also have been thrown into the mix.