Unnamed List

A male Biblical name meaning healer, Asa is also an international gem. In Japanese, it means "(born in the) morning". And in Scandinavia, where it's generally spelled Åsa or Ása and pronounced O-sa, it's a popular diminutive form of Old Norse names beginning with the element áss "god".

Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the Chinese legend Journey to the West.

Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year.

This version of Kaden is also a popular choice and one of the many boys' names starting with k that can also start with a C, as in Caiden, Cayden et al.. Kaiden Alenko is a character in the video game Mass Effect.

Also spelled Zilke, Silke is a common German short form for variations of Cecilia and Celia.

Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in its Salem version.

Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light" name, in the style of Aria: short, elegant, and usable across different cultures.

Gives middle-aged Neil a new lease on life.

Popular name in Israel, worth considering for a dark-haired daughter with a bit of a bohemian cast.

A compound name with an old-fashioned ring. It only first appeared on the US Top 1000 in 2012. Annalie is a somewhat different name that is nevertheless pronounced the same.

Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.

Sabastian is an alternative spelling of the more traditional Sebastian, a masculine name with Greek and Latin origins. The name derives from 'Sebastianos,' meaning 'from Sebastia,' an ancient city whose name meant 'venerable' or 'revered.' This variant spelling has gained some popularity among parents seeking a slightly distinctive twist on the classic name while maintaining its historical richness. Sebastian, in its traditional form, has associations with numerous saints and historical figures, including Saint Sebastian, a third-century Christian martyr. The Sabastian spelling preserves the name's dignified feel while offering a subtle uniqueness. Though less common than the traditional spelling, Sabastian shares the same potential nicknames such as Seb, Bas, or Ian.

Cooper would be a more engaging C-starting occupational choice.

Arya has become a popular name thanks to the young heroine of Game of Thrones and because of the rise of similar Aria too. Variation Aarya has also seen increased use in English speaking countries, ranking in the Top 1000 in the UK in recent years.

Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English-speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive — probably because of that "sure" sound.