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  1. Halia

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "remembrance of a loved one, cherished memory; briny"

    • Description:

      Halia is one of Hawaii's top baby names, in the Top 50 for girls in 2021. Rare yet quietly on the rise outside of Hawaii, it was given to around 64 girls in a recent year. With its appealing meaning and approachable sound, Halia may see more use in the future.
  2. Adrianna

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Adrian

    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"

    • Description:

      A popular spelling variation of Adriana.
  3. Rainbow

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rainbow"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Word name, English from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "diamond"

    • Description:

      Diamond sparkled all through the nineties--reaching as high as Number 150 in 1999. Although its shine has diminished quite a bit, it remains in use.
  5. Jayla

    • Origin:

      Modern spelling of Jaalah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to ascend"

    • Description:

      Not quite as unusual as it might seem, it first entered the popularity list in 1995, as a possible alternative to the very popular Kayla. In the Bible, an alternate spelling is Jaala.
  6. Annabella

    • Origin:

      Variation of Annabel or English compound name, Anna + Bella

    • Meaning:

      "loving or grace + beautiful"

    • Description:

      Annabella is one of a constellation of names that include Anabella, Annabelle, Annabel, Anabel, Annabelle, and Annabell -- all lovely names that have suffered from their association with the eponymous horror movie. Annabella fell off the US Top 1000 in 2021, and ironically, the only version of the name that hangs on in the Top 1000 is Annabelle, the spelling used in the movie.
  7. Meghan

    • Origin:

      Variation of Megan, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "pearl"

    • Description:

      Megan was one of the first trendy names to spawn lots of spelling variations and this form of the name is less popular than its streamlined counterpart, but nevertheless familiar to those in the English speaking world. A variant of Margaret, the name was rarely heard outside of Wales before the mid-20th century.
  8. Charli

    • Origin:

      Variation of Charlie, English diminutive of Charlotte, French "free man"

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      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.
  9. Maddison

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Madison

    • Meaning:

      "son of Maud"

    • Description:

      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.
  10. Aliana

    • Origin:

      Variation of Eliana

    • Description:

      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.
  11. Cherish

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      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.
  12. Lexie

    • Description:

      Lexi and Lexie, pixie-ish offshoots of the prolific Alex family, have come into their own, remaining in the Top 1000 for more than 20 years now.
  13. Breanne

    • Description:

      Breanne is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Breanna, which itself is a feminine form of Brian, a name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning "high" or "noble." This contemporary spelling became popular in North America during the 1980s and 1990s, offering a slightly different take on the more common Breanna or Brianna. Breanne strikes a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness, with its recognizable roots but less common form. The name peaked in popularity during the late 1990s but has maintained steady usage since then. With its soft sounds and feminine ending, Breanne carries a gentle yet modern feel. The name's Irish heritage connects it to a rich cultural tradition while its contemporary spelling gives it a fresh, updated quality.

  14. Carissa

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Noongar, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "boomerang; narrow channel"

    • Description:

      Variation of Kylie with the popular suffix -ee. Kylie was popular in Australia in the 1970s and 80s, said to come from a Noongar word for "boomerang". In the US, it has also been used as a feminization of the Scottish male name Kyle.
  16. Halley

    • Origin:

      Scottish and English

    • Meaning:

      "hall or woodland clearing"

    • Description:

      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.
  17. Kayleigh

    • Origin:

      Variation of Kaylee, English

    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"

    • Description:

      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.
  18. Zana

    • Origin:

      Polish, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Latvian, Albanian

    • Meaning:

      "God is Gracious; lily; voice, fairy"

    • Description:

      An international possibility, heard from England and Israel to Poland, Latvia, and Albania. It is a name with a vast range of possible meanings and origins, including: a Polish variation of Jane, meaning "God is Gracious"; a Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian short form of Susanna, meaning "lily"; a Persian name meaning "woman"; a Mongolian name meaning "bullfinch"; and a Shona name from Zimbabwe meaning "a hundred".
  19. Rylan

    • Origin:

      English and Irish

    • Meaning:

      "rye land"

    • Description:

      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.
  20. Bayleigh

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Bailey

    • Description:

      Needlessly confusing; stick with Bailey.