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With the same trendy sound as Maya and Raya and the sharp K of Kate and Kaylee, Kaia is a multicultural star. Here are some alternatives!

Form of Gloria — with the same pronunciation — used in many Central European countries.

Pronounced more or less the same as Victoria, depending on the local language.

Widely used in Estonia, which shares a border with Latvia.

There are almost the exact same number of female and male Sidneys born in the US these days, which makes Sid a perfect gender-neutral nickname. And cute for boys …

The name and story of Shakespeare’s King Lear is based on that of Leir — a legendary king of the Britons, who supposedly reigned around the 8th century BC. According …

A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelio.

This buoyant name has the same bouncy rhythm as Rafferty and Barnaby, but is virtually unused. It has plenty of literary cred, too: characters in The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry …

Puck, the mischievous sprite of Shakespeare, is a unisex name given more often to girls in The Netherlands and is also the name of one of the moons of Uranus …

Rugged but gentle at the same time, Cassian is a saintly and stylish choice that was derived from the name Cassius. Before 2017, it was an obscure choice, given to …

The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.

Distinguished actor Hume Cronyn (who shared his father's name) put this unusual choice in the lexicon.

Friendly and rugged at the same time, Anders is a Scandinavian form of the Andrew and Andreas family, used across Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and in the US. Consistently in the …

Variation of Valentina with the same pared-down appeal as Maren.

Sidra is an uncommon name shared by a gulf off the coast of Libya. Popular in the Jewish community of North Africa, its Hebrew meaning refers to a weekly reading …

Bright, spirited, and playful, Nyla shares sounds with the popular Isla, Lila, Layla, and Delilah, making it feel fresh and in style. A name with a number of possible origins …

This elegant variation carries the same core meaning as Margaret while featuring the distinctive Italian pronunciation and spelling. The name has historical significance in Italy, where Saint Margherita of Cortona …

A variation of the romantic Shakespearean name, Romeu is most commonly heard in Portugal and Brazil, where it has ranked in the Top 100 and Top 1000 respectively. Pronounced as …

Indu is truly unusual, but shares sounds with more popular choices like Indie and Indigo. Other moon names to consider: Luna, Serena, Io.

Modern and ancient at the same time, Varion is a variation of the Roman family name, Varius, via it elongated form, Varianus, and its shortening, Varian. Meaning "versatile", Varion is …

To some, may have the same warm feeling of Russian nicknames like Sasha and Misha.

This name was used by Shakespeare (who got it from Plutarch) in Antony and Cleopatra for one of the attendants of the Egyptian queen. An interesting possibility, it is heard …

A unisex name in the same vein as Casey, Cassidy, and Kelly, Carey and its alternative spelling Cary were familiar choices for boys in the first half of the 20th …

Bianca, the livelier Italian and Shakespearean version of Blanche, has been chosen by many American parents since the 1990s, just as Blanca is a favorite in the Spanish-speaking community …

A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most …

Majestic and poetic at the same time, Calidore appears in Edmund Spenser's 16th century epic poem, The Faerie Queene, in which Sir Calidore is a courteous and heroic knight …

A rare, mystical name that shares the familiar sounds of Rosalind, Roxana, and Rozita, Rozhanitsa is an obscure Slavic goddess, associated with winter, motherhood, and pregnancy. She is sometimes presented …

A short form of the Shakespearean Imogen, it may appeal to those who like Effie, Emmie, Billie, Coco, and Millie. Yet to appear in the US stats, it has been …

Appearing on a character in Shakespeare's semi-historical play, Macbeth and in an earlier work called Holinshed's Chronicles from which Shakespeare took inspiration, the name Banquo has yet …

Sleek and celestial at the same time, Zephyrina is a feminine elaboration of the Greek name Zephyr, the God of the west wind. With Zephyr in the Top 1000 in …

Motorsports, champagne, and a particular shade of red might come to mind when you hear the name Ferrari. Associated with fast, flashy cars and motor racing, the name Ferrari derives …

Short and cool, with the same feel of Ozzy, Ziggy, Tate, or Nash. There are a number of names from which it could derive, with two possibilities being from Thomas …

Elegant and sparky at the same time, Annina is an elaborate Italian form of the international Anna. A sweet and unexpected way to get to nicknames Annie or Nina, the …

In demonology, Bael is a shapeshifting evil king who can appear as a cat, a toad, or a man.

Bouncy surname name from the same origins as Joplin, which may be easier to convert to a first name.

For more exciting options with the same meaning, try Jolie, Marini, or Reiko.

A popular choice in Israel, Noya shares the appeal of Kaya, Maya, and Nia, while also having its own distinctive sound. Derived from the Hebrew noi, it means "beauty" or …

Germany doesn't seem to have the same possibilities as a first name as other countries and continents do. It's unlikely to become another Asia or Africa, India or …

Probably related to Gilbert, from the same Germanic root: gisil, meaning "pledge" or "hostage". The Gis- syllable may also derive from Celtic gaiso "spear".

Germany doesn't seem to have the same possibilities as a first name as other countries and continents do. It's unlikely to become another Asia or Africa, India or …

This short and strong Swahili name shares lots of sounds with trending Ezra and Enzo, and has a great meaning too. This name is considered unisex in East Africa.

This short and strong Swahili name shares lots of sounds with trending Ezra and Enzo, and has a great meaning too.

The name of minor characters in Shakespeare's two of Roman plays – Julius Caesar and Timon of Athens – and a noble Spanish surname. Though probably etymologically unrelated to the Latin …

The famous home of Hamlet in Shakespeare's great play, Elsinore is based on Kronborg Castle in eastern Denmark. Known as Helsingør in Danish, it guarded the narrow entryway to …

Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that …

Xen and Zen, both pronounced the same way, are two hip new spiritual word names from Buddhist practice. Among the celebrity set, Corey Feldman has a Zen and Tisha Campbell …

A virtuous name derived from the same root (karuma) as Karim and Akram. Notably borne by Greco-Roman wrestler Karam Gaber and break dancer Kid Karam, the name is also …

Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.

Germane is a masculine name that shares spelling with the English word meaning 'relevant' or 'pertinent,' derived from Latin 'germanus' meaning 'of the same parents' or 'closely related.' While extremely …

A twist on Darwin with the same friendly meaning. Its lovable-nerd feel is given a cool edge by several football players with the name.