Attractive name popular in the Latino community, long identified with half-Bolivian actress Raquel Welch. Similarly to the Hebrew form Rachel, Raquel is past its peak. Nonetheless, it retains a certain sparkle and would feel newly refreshing for a baby today.

Alison by any spelling is now considered more of a mom name than a baby name. It's been trending downward for more than a decade, though it still makes the Top 1000.

Jaiden could be a variation of the Hebrew name Jadon, meaning "thankful", however, it may also be a modern invention, taking inspiration from Hayden and Aiden and combining it with the popular J- sound of James, Jason, and Jacob. While it has declined in use in the US in recent years, and is less popular than Jayden or Jaden, when combined with all its other spelling variations, it will still feel like a Top 50 name.

Like Marvin and Melvin, Sheldon has been perceived as about as far out as you can get, though there are very pretty towns in Devon and Derbyshire that inspired it. Sheldon Lee Cooper is the lead nerd character on the TV hit The Big Bang Theory, giving the name a brainy image. Nickname Shel (as in Shel Silverstein, author of Where the Sidewalk Ends) could, in the modern world of nature name love, be seen as beach evoking.

Analise is the second most popular form in the US of this distinctly German combination name, with about 100 baby girls named Analise in one recent year versus about 750 named Annalise.

The feminine form of Amir, a soft and regal baby name popular in the Muslim community.

Relic of a past period of French favorites, out to pasture with Claudette and Paulette.

Best left at the Jersey Shore.

Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et al. Whatever form it takes, Brighid is one of the most classic and enduring Irish names for girls.

This internationally appealing choice is related to far more popular cousin Kayla, which currently ranks at Number 115.

Those "Where's Gretel?" jokes will get old pretty fast.

Nathaniel is a wonderful classic name and Nathanael, the ancient Greek or Hebrew form, is as appealing and versatile. Appearing in the Top 1000 in England and Wales and the US, alternative spelling Nathanaël is a top choice in France.

While the biblical Javan, the son of Japheth, is spelled with two a's, the -on version is by far the favorite in contemporary America. Variant spellings and pronunciations abound. This name has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1976, though it's in danger of falling off.

Aharon is one of the many variations of the Old Testament Aaron, one of the first Biblical patriarch names to become trendy in the modern world.

Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.

This abbreviated spelling, which also relates to Whitney, quickly took on a life of its own, thanks to the megafame of Britney Spears, but it's already beginning to burn out.

Yessenia is a feminine name of Spanish origin, thought to be a variation of Jessenia, which itself may derive from the Persian jasmine flower or possibly from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to behold.' The name became increasingly popular in Hispanic communities during the later 20th century. Yessenia has a flowing, melodic quality with its soft consonants and rhythmic syllables. The name has particularly strong usage in Central American countries like El Salvador and Honduras, as well as among Hispanic communities in the United States. While maintaining its ethnic roots, Yessenia has cross-cultural appeal with its accessible pronunciation and beautiful sound. The name combines traditional origins with a contemporary feel.

Sabryna is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Sabrina, which has ancient origins dating back to Celtic mythology. The name refers to the River Severn in the United Kingdom, personified as a water nymph or goddess in Celtic lore. This distinctive spelling with a 'y' instead of an 'i' emerged as parents sought unique variations of traditional names. Sabryna carries the same elegant and mystical associations as Sabrina but with a touch of individuality. The name gained some recognition through popular culture, including the fictional teenage witch character Sabrina, though this alternative spelling remains less common. Sabryna conveys a sense of mystery and feminine strength, appealing to parents seeking a name with both historical depth and a contemporary twist.

A confusing-looking name — is it BRY-anna or BREE-anna? There are other feminine variants of Bryan/Brian which look less made up, such as Brianna and Breanna. We recommend looking into those choices to avoid pronunciation issues.