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The longer Lucky has seen increased use in the US, with 100 babies given the offbeat word choice in a recent year. Now, succinct Luck, equally associated with good fortune …

Although Krishna is popular in India, only this diminutive variation made the US Top 1000 in 2013. It also features in the UK Top 1000, appealing in its simplicity, ability …

A perennially popular choice in India, where it is inextricably linked to Buddha's son. Rahul briefly ranked in the US Top 1000, from 1998 to 2004.

William has any international variations, including the super-popular Liam. This version is largely unknown beyond the South Sea Islands.

… Savarkar by his followers, it is the name of a spiritual and aesthetic concept in Indian art and it has been used as the title of several Indian movies. It …

A name commonly used in India; Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess of learning.

This variation of the popular Indian name Sanjay was borne by a popular-against-all-odds American Idol contestant.

Raj is a name of Indian origin that means 'king' or 'royal' in Sanskrit. It has been used throughout South Asia for centuries as both a standalone name and as …

Could be used in an Indian family for a garden-lover's son.

Parents of Irish heritage are increasingly looking for more authentic Gaelic names, and this is a native spin on Patrick. Pronunciation will be confusing for many Americans, though: It's …

A name associated with the Indian prime minister.

One of many M names -- including Murray, Melvin, Morton, Milton, and Marvin -- given to first-generation Jewish boys to replace the old-fashioned Moses. Now we'd pick Moses over …

Worldly name often heard in India, familiar here via the film Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.

The vast plateau in central India makes an intriguing first name, similar to the better-known Irish Declan.

Rare and distinctive name with intimations of antiquity, also a Shakespearean character.

Noted bearers of this surname include a metaphysical poet, a Nobel Prize winner, and a baseball Hall of Famer, so there's plenty of hero-name inspiration.

With its on-trend K initial, this spelling variation of Cameron gives a nod to the likes of Kashton, Kayden, and Kaizen, while still maintaining the softer sounds and unisex …

Like Verity and Amity, this inclusive virtue name used by the colorful British literary Mitford family is ready to join its more popular peers Hope, Faith, and Grace. The name …

Sundeep is a name with Indian origins, traditionally used as a masculine name but increasingly adopted as a feminine choice. It derives from Sanskrit elements meaning "beautiful sun" or "handsome …

A feminine form of the Indian and Arabic name, Shaan.

The family of Kaylin names includes a wide variety of spellings—Kaylen, Kaelyn, and Kaylynn are a few—that enjoy varying degrees of popularity. This particular spelling plays on a …

A modern coinage from the initials JC, or from a combination of Jay plus the popular -acey/-asey ending sound.

Associated with eternal love and infinite time, Eternal is a spiritual choice, akin to Heaven or Ever, though far less common. In fact, it has only appeared in the stats …

Briona is another of the increasingly popular Bri picks, a cross between Briana and Briony.

With its cool, spikey first initial and its punchy three letter beginning, Xol entered the US stats in 2024 when it was given to five boys. It is likely based …

Lucifer and Lilith have seen increased use in recent years, and now, Stolas has joined the collection of darkly mystical names. First appearing in the Ars Goetia, a 17th century …

Predominantly used in Pakistan and India (where it might also appear as Juveria), this Urdu and Arabic name has several possible meanings. On one hand, it may derive from the …

Likely inspired by the 2023 Indian action movie, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Salaar more than doubled in use in the US between 2023 and 2024. Given to 50 babies in …

With its in vogue K initial and its cool -o ending, Kameiro is a rare but (quietly) rising option for boys, given to 10 boys and appearing in the US …

A feminine form of the Indian name Devesh, Deveshi ultimately derives from Sanskrit and is used as an epithet of Krishna and Shiva. It combines the word Deva meaning "deity …

Predominantly used in Nepal and India, Srishti, also spelled Sristi, is a name of Sanskrit origin that relates to creation of different kinds. As a Hindu concept, it refers to …

Lavanya is a lovely sounding Indian girl's name with an equally lovely meaning.

The rabaab is an Afghan-Indian instrument that was popular in medieval times. Also known as the rabāb, it is a type of fiddle with a narrow neck. The rabaab …

Luna Sofia unites two increasingly popular feminine names with celestial and philosophical connections. Luna, meaning 'moon' in Latin and Romance languages, carries associations with luminosity, femininity, and mystical beauty. Sofia …

A unisex name used in India with an upbeat meaning. It was one of the fastest rising names in the UK in 2023.

This short and distinct unisex Indian name is one to add to the appealing list of lively names meaning "life". It was a fast rising choice in Canada and the …

Feminine form of Rumen, variants include Rumyana and Rumena.

Feminine form of Rumen, variants include Rumena and Rumiana.

Feminine form of Rumen, variants include Rumyana and Rumiana.

Several variations of this name, including Kayce and Casey, had a significant rise in 2022 thanks to the hit show Yellowstone, featuring main character Kayce Dutton. However, Kaycee did not …

Patel is the most common Indian surname in the US, with nearly 10% of all Americans with Indian heritage having this surname in their family tree. It originated in Gujarat …

A unisex name used in India with a virtuous meaning.

The Kiowa People are an Indigenous American tribe of the Great Plains. The exact derivation of their name has been lost, but most scholars agree it means "principal people." The …

Featured in several anime series, including Black Clover and To Love-Ru.

Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this …

Adeline in all its forms, including Adelyn, is rocketing up the list, but we do prefer the original to the variations. Or you might consider varying it yet further to …

Classic girl names include many of the most popular names today for baby girls. Several of the Top 10 girl names in the US could be considered classics, from the …

American girl names include US place-names, newly-minted names, American hero names, and of course Native American names. The top American baby name for girls is place name Savannah …

French dog names include classics like Fifi and Beau, along with newer favorites like Remi and Chase. Many of the other Top 100 dog names also have French origins, including …

1900s names include some choices back in style (or even past their most recent peak), such as Lillian and Leo, Josephine and Jack. Other names from the early 1900s are …