Girls

Asta as a boy's name is inspired by the Wizard King character in the anime series Black Clover. He is a human who triumphs in a world of superheroes --an inspirational figure.

This word name entered the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2015, though it premiered a little higher for girls. There are still more baby girls named Briar than baby boys -- 594 vs. 361 in 2021 -- but it's rising in popularity for both. Briar fits the trend for nature names, and it also offers a fresh option for honoring a Brian.

A trendy musical name that's in the Top 400 for girls, like Lyric and Aria. It is also occasionally given to boys -- 75 in 2016 -- perhaps because of its resemblance to other Ca- boys names, like Caleb and Caiden.