Toddlers & Tiaras Baby Names

Associated with poetry, pop music, and the Greek lyre, Lyric has a light and zippy sound to it and joins the likes of Melody, Harmony, Cadence, and Aria as musical names that have become baby names. A unisex name, it is currently three times more popular for girls in the US where it sits in the Top 600. It has declined in use since its 2014 peak, but was still given to around 560 girls in a recent year.

This variation of Jordan entered the Top 1000 in 1989. Jordyn as well as Jordan trended throughout the 90s and early 2000s, but are beginning to fall slightly on the girls' side. While the Jordan spelling reached the highest point in popularity out of the 2, making it into the Top 50 in the late 90s and early 2000s, today Jordyn has taken the lead.

A unisex name, Rylan plays on many popular baby names, including Ryan and Riley. For boys, the trendy Rylan is in the US Top 500, while for girls, it fell out of Top 1000 in 2023, having been a regular feature since 2009.

Kids love Bob the Builder, but do they want to be Bob the Builder? Bob and Bobby have been out of style since the 1960s, but as vintage nickname-names -- Fred, Archie -- come back into vogue, Bob may tag along. Charlie Sheen used it for one of his twin sons.

Savanna has lost ground in recent years. It remains eclipsed by its more traditionally spelled cousin Savannah.

This Anglicized spelling of Irish Aislinn or Aisling has enjoyed some popularity in the US as an updated Ashley.

The uber-popular nickname-name Ellie has led to the surge of all names that can be shortened as such. This includes Eliana, a current go-to for parents seeking a frilly name that shortens to a cuter option. Aliana is riding a similar wave, though this time the presumed nickname is Ali/Allie.

Colorful, yes, but also probably among the hippiest of hippie names. Holly Madison recently chose it for her little girl.

While Alivia may not have achieved the megapopularity of its mother name, it's still a widely used choice. Alivia combines the trendiness of A names with the trendiness of Olivia to create a choice that's slightly off the beaten track -- slightly being the operative word here. Is the distinction the initial A earns you worth a lifetime of explaining, "No, it's Alivia, with an A, not Olivia"? Your call, though ours would be no.

While the traditionally spelled Madison has been among the most popular names in the 21st century, this version isn't exactly unpopular. Nevertheless, the second d is superfluous.

Rather than confusing things with Elexis, we'd stick with the original Alexis version.

So sweet it makes our teeth hurt. It has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 2006, though it dropped a significant 136 places from 2014 to 2015, and kept dropping to Number 974 in 2016.

Trending down, along with others of both the Car and the issa groups.

The Halley version of this popular name family hit the Top 1000 only once, in 1986, inspired by Halley's Comet, named for astronomer Edmund Halley.

The -leigh suffix seems to be losing its luster; several names in this category, including Kayleigh, Kyleigh and Ryleigh, peaked in popularity a few years back but have since lost quite a bit of ground.

Karley is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Carly or Karly, which themselves developed as feminine forms of Carl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' This contemporary spelling gained modest popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, appealing to parents seeking names with a friendly, approachable sound and modern flair. The 'K' spelling gives the name a slightly edgier, more distinctive quality than the 'C' version. Karley combines the traditional roots of its origin with a fresh, youthful energy. The name has a casual, unpretentious quality while remaining versatile enough for professional settings. Its -ley ending connects it to popular naming trends without being overly common, striking a balance between familiarity and individuality.

Charli may be the new Charlie, which is the cooler Charlotte. British singer-songwriter Charli (born Charlotte) XCX, creator of the hit album Brat, and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio popularized the Charli spelling.

Lynsie is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Lindsay or Lindsey. Originally derived from an English surname meaning 'island of linden trees' or 'Lincoln's marsh,' the name gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century. This particular spelling, Lynsie, emerged as part of the trend toward creative spelling variants in the 1980s and 1990s. The name has a bright, youthful quality while maintaining its connection to nature through its etymological roots. Though less common than Lindsay or Lindsey, Lynsie offers a distinctive twist on a familiar name while preserving its melodic sound and charming character.

Kendyl is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variant of Kendall. Kendall originated as an English surname derived from the place name in Cumbria, meaning "valley of the River Kent." The alternative spelling with a 'y' gives Kendyl a more distinctively feminine appearance while maintaining the original pronunciation. This name gained traction in the 1990s and 2000s alongside the trend of surname-inspired first names and creative spellings. While less common than Kendall, Kendyl offers a slightly more unique option with the same contemporary feel. The name projects an image of strength and modernity, balancing femininity with a sporty, approachable quality.

Needlessly confusing; stick with Bailey.