Fastest-Rising Names on Nameberry

This biblical name of the mother of King Jotham of Judah has an appealing soft Russian accent.

An Irish surname-name that's used almost exclusively for girls these days.

Animal names are booming, but this is one that's never been used — although Boaz, which means "ox" in Hebrew, is starting to see more use. With its connotations of strength, teamwork and perseverance, and cool X sound, well, why not? It would work especially well for a child born in the Chinese Year of the Ox (February 2021-January 2022). If you need a longer version an obvious option is Oxford, but there's also Oxley, Oxton, or a slightly different sound like Oakley or Oswald.

A common unisex name in Israel, , more properly written as Ya'el.

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