Word Names used in USA 2020

This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.

Acacia is an attractive, rarely used Greek flower name enhanced by its popular beginning-and-ending-with 'a'-construct, and is gradually beginning to catch on as a new member of the stylish girl names starting with A.

Ace is a retro nickname most often used for boys, as in Ace Ventura. While some celebrities have adopted it for their sons, there's nothing that makes this name exclusively male.

One of the newest virtue names, given to only a handful of baby girls in the most recent year on record.

A name that would lavish your child with adoration, a princess name--as in Princess Adora of She-Ra: Princess of Power.

With lofty word names like Chosen, Blessing, Halo, and Haven in vogue, Adore feels like it could fit right in. With possible spiritual undertones and a sense of self-confidence, Adore also sounds shares sounds with the popular Aurora and provides the nickname Addie, which make the bold choice feel more wearable. Given to 125 girls in a recent year, it is a round four times more popular than it was a decade ago.

Adoree is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from the word "adorer," meaning "to adore" or "to worship." The addition of the feminine -ee ending gives it a distinctive, melodic quality. This charming name suggests someone who is adored or beloved, carrying connotations of affection and admiration. Adoree gained brief popularity in the early 20th century, likely influenced by silent film actress Renée Adorée, but remains relatively uncommon in contemporary usage. The name has a vintage, glamorous quality reminiscent of the Art Deco era. With its romantic French flair and positive meaning, Adoree appeals to parents seeking a name that's both elegant and affectionate, while remaining distinctive in today's naming landscape.

Sympathetic new twist on a Puritan virtue name.

Traditionally spelled Águeda, this is a Spanish & Portuguese form of Agatha.

Alabama is a hot southern place-name, picking up from Georgia and Savannah. This is not a geographical name come lately, though--there have been girls named Alabama dating back well over a century.

State name Alaska stems from an Aleutian word for the land mass itself. The number of baby girls named Alaska has doubled in the past five years, and is sure to continue increasing as more place names are annexed as baby names. Wilder but as habitable as Dakota or Cheyenne, Alaska is a girls' name choice for the future.

Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.

One of the most extreme of the new word names, recommended only to the most mystical-minded parents. Actor Lance Henriksen spelled his daughter's name Alchamy.

Alexandria turns classic Alexandra into a more distinctive place-name, in both Egypt and Virginia, while also giving it a touchy of frilliness. The name peaked in the 90s when it entered the US Top 100 for the first time, but has since been on decline.

If you love both unique baby names and flower names for girls, Amaryllis might be a perfect choice for you.

Though perhaps not as currently stylish as Ruby, Jade, or Pearl, Amber has a colorful history (remember the notorious Forever Amber heroine?). Unfortunately, it does come with the "Amber Alert" connotation for modern parents (and their children).

Given to children of both sexes as far back as colonial times, this carries a lot of baggage. However, parents continue to take the risk. Actress America Ferrera may be have inspired some families to choose the name. Ferrera's Honduras-born mother shares her unusual name.

As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top 1000, but could have some appeal, joining similarly-hued Violet and Lilac, all of which make great names for Aquarius babies or names for February babies.

Amiracle is a contemporary feminine name that emerged from English-speaking countries, particularly in American naming trends. As its spelling suggests, it combines the prefix 'a' with 'miracle', creating a name that literally evokes the concept of being a miracle. This meaning-rich name likely appeals to parents who view their child as a blessing or miraculous gift. Amiracle began appearing in naming records in the late 20th and early 21st centuries but remains uncommon. The name has four syllables with a rhythmic quality and a distinctly modern, inspirational feel. Its uniqueness ensures that a child named Amiracle would stand out, carrying a name that inherently celebrates her existence.