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Toddlers & Tiaras Baby Names

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Khloe

    • Origin:

      Variation of Chloe

    • Meaning:

      "young green shoot"

    • Description:

      Khloe's a variation of the popular Chloe, thanks to reality star Karshadian of the K-named family. Khloe jumped a whopping 101 places into 2009's Top 100 and peaked at 42 in 2010 but has declined in popularity in recent years.
  4. 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.
  5. Jordyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Jordan

    • Meaning:

      "flowing down"

    • Description:

      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.
  6. 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.
  7. Lindsay

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "marshlands of Lincolnshire"

    • Description:

      In the early eighties, Lindsay, in tandem with Courtney, approached the Top 10.
  8. Maddy

    • Description:

      Maddy is a feminine name that functions both as a diminutive and as a standalone given name. Most commonly, it serves as a nickname for longer names such as Madeline, Madison, Madeleine, or Matilda. Derived from Magdalene, which refers to Mary Magdalene in the New Testament, the name ultimately has Hebrew origins meaning 'tower' or 'elevated.' Maddy has a friendly, approachable quality that balances youthful charm with sufficient substance for adulthood. Its popularity surged in the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside the rise of Madison and other 'Mad-' names. The name offers the advantage of familiarity without being overly common as a legal name, striking a pleasant balance between unique and accessible.
  9. Aja

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Aya or Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "goat"

    • Description:

      Sounds like and is often confused with Asia, though it has an air of retro cool via the seminal Steely Dan album. Or, pronounced eye-ah, it can be an alternate spelling of the international favorite Aya.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. Heaven

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Among the children named Heaven are the daughters of TV personality Brooke Burke and rap singer Lil' Mo, who also has a daughter named God'iss Love. Some parents have taken to using Nevaeh instead—Heaven spelled backwards.
  13. Ashlynn

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dream"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Variation of Savannah

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      French place-name

    • Description:

      Paris, a one-time mythical and Shakespearean boys' name, peaked in 2004 at Number 157 at least in part due to the highly publicized Paris Hilton. Michael Jackson used it for his daughter.
  16. Marleigh

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Marley

    • Description:

      This variation of Marley is gaining momentum due to the popular -leigh suffix, which is all over the US popularity lists. This name in particular reentered the US Top 1000 in 2013.
  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. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.

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