The Fastest-Rising Baby Names of 2024

Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases baby name data from the previous year. 

While a lot of the attention lands on the SSA’s annual list of the 1,000 most popular baby names of that year, there’s much more to this data than the trendy baby names that saw the most usage. 

After all, most baby names that land in the top-100 will remain there for years, if not decades. 

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But if you’re truly interested in what baby names have to offer today — and where they’re going tomorrow — then there’s no better place to look than the baby names that increased in popularity the most in 2024. 

Luckily for us, that data exists and it includes some unique-but-incredible trendy baby names for boys and girls. 

Trendy Baby Boy Names With the Biggest Increase in Popularity

Most of us know at least one Liam, Noah or Oliver, but have you ever met someone named Truce?

Chances are you haven’t, considering it’s a name that was given to only 37 baby boys between 2020 and 2023, per the SSA, and was the 12,109th most popular boy’s name in the U.S. in 2023. 

But something happened in 2024 that saw Truce jump from 12,109th to 991st. 

That’s what you can expect from a name that was given to 227 baby boys in 2024, compared to just six the previous year — making Truce the one baby boy name that increased the most from year-to-year.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the other fastest-rising, trendy baby boy names that defined 2024.

25. Izan

Origin: Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning: Solid; Enduring; Firm

2023 popularity: Izan was the 879th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 266 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Izan was the 713th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 371 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Izan, pronounced EE-thahn or EE-sahn, is the Spanish form of Ethan, which comes from the Hebrew name Etan, meaning “solid,” “firm” or “enduring.” It’s often pronounced the same as Ethan in English.

24. Dereck

Origin: English; Germanic

Meaning: Ruler of the people

2023 popularity: Dereck was the 836th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 265 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Dereck was the 664th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 412 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Dereck, pronounced DAIR-ik, is a variant spelling of Derek, which comes from the English name Dederick and Old German name Theodoric, meaning “ruler of the people.” Derek is still the preferred spelling in the U.S..

23. Yahya

Origin: Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious; God’s grace

2023 popularity: Yahya was the 881st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 291 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Yahya was the 706th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 378 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Yahya, pronounced YAH-yah, is the Arabic, Turkish and Persian form of John, which comes from the Hebrew name Yoḥanan and is composed of the Hebrew elements yo, meaning “God,” and hanan, meaning “to be gracious.” Yahya is the name used in the Quran.

22. Benson

Origin: English; Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Son of Benedict; Blessed; Son of Benjamin

2023 popularity: Benson was the 616th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 454 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Benson was the 435th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 727 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Benson, pronounced BEN-sun or BEN-sin, originated as a patronymic surname meaning “son of Benedict,” with Benedict meaning “blessed” in Latin, or “son of Benjamin,” with Benjamin meaning “son of the south” or “son of the right hand” in Hebrew.

21. Jeremias

Origin: German; Portuguese; Finnish; Hebrew

Meaning: God will exalt, God will uplift

2023 popularity: Jeremias was the 979th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 224 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Jeremias was the 798th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 314 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Jeremias, pronounced jair-uh-MEE-us or jair-uh-MY-us, is the German, Portuguese and Finnish form of Jeremiah, which comes from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu and is composed of the Hebrew elements rum, meaning “to exalt,” and yah, referring to God.

20. Kenai

Origin: Dena'ina

Meaning: Flat land; Big flat

2023 popularity: Kenai was the 960th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 234 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Kenai was the 772nd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 327 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Kenai, pronounced kuh-NAI or KEY-nai, comes from the Dena'ina word ken, meaning “big flat,” and the Dena’ina word ken'ey, meaning “two big flats with a river cutback.” It’s a nature name meaning “flat land.”

19. Bode

Origin: English

Meaning: Omen; Proclamation; Messenger

2023 popularity: Bode was the 1,006th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 218 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Bode was the 804th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 312 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Bode, pronounced BOHD, comes from the English word bode, meaning “to be an omen of a particular outcome.” It derived from the Old English word bodian, meaning “to proclaim,” and boda, meaning “messenger.”

18. Heath

Origin: English

Meaning: Untilled land; Purple flower

2023 popularity: Heath was the 1,053rd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 206 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Heath was the 848th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 284 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Heath, pronounced HEETH, originated as a surname given to someone who lived on or near a heath. A heath is an area of untilled land, especially flat, shrubby, desolate land. It can also be considered a masculine form of Heather, referring to the purple flower.

17. Yeshua

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God saves; God is salvation

2023 popularity: Yeshua was the 1,190th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 170 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Yeshua was the 982nd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 229 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Yeshua, pronounced YESH-ew-uh or YAY-shoo-uh, is a variant of the Hebrew name Yehoshua, which is composed of the Hebrew elements yeho, meaning “God,” and yasha, meaning “to save.” Some theories suggest that Yeshua was Jesus Christ’s real name.

16. Jettson

Origin: English

Meaning: Son of Jett; Son of Jordan

2023 popularity: Jettson was the 1,037th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 211 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Jettson was the 825th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 301 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Jettson, pronounced JET-sin or JET-sun, originated as a patronymic name meaning “son of Jett,” with Jett referring to an aircraft or the color black, or “son of Judd,” with Judd being a diminutive of Jordan, meaning “to flow down.” 

15. Kyaire

Origin: Kongo; Greek

Meaning: River; Lord

2023 popularity: Kyaire was the 867th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 272 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Kyaire was the 653rd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 421 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Kyaire, pronounced KAI-air or KEE-air, is likely a modern invented name inspired by similar-sounding names like Kyrie, meaning “lord” in Greek, or Zyaire, a variant of Zaire believed to mean “river” in Kongo. 

14. Kace

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: Vigilant

2023 popularity: Kace was the 1,213th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 210 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Kace was the 999th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 225 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Kace, pronounced KAYS, is likely an invented name, but could be a variant of Case and diminutive of Casey, which comes from the Irish name Cathassach, meaning “vigilant.” It’s one of the many K names growing in popularity today.

13. Evren

Origin: Turkish

Meaning: Cosmos; Universe; Dragon

2023 popularity: Evren was the 1,193rd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 169 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Evren was the 971st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 231 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Evren, pronounced EHV-rin or EHV-ren, comes directly from the Turkish word evren, meaning “cosmos” or “universe.” In Turkish mythology, the Evren is a gigantic snake-like dragon that created the universe.

12. Rocky

Origin: English; Germanic

Meaning: Crow; Rook; Stone

2023 popularity: Rocky was the 888th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 262 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Rocky was the 657th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 418 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Rocky, pronounced RAHK-ee, is a common diminutive of Rocco, which is believed to derive from the Germanic words hrok and hruoh, meaning “crow” or “rook.” It can also come from the English word rock, referring to a stone. 

11. Zymir

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Mind; Heart; Conscience

2023 popularity: Zymir was the 1,200th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 167 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Zymir was the 951st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 240 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Zymir, pronounced zye-MEER, is a variant of Zamir, which is believed to come from the Arabic word damir, meaning “mind,” “heart” or “conscience.” The feminine form of this name would be Zymira. 

10. Eliel

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: My God is a God, God’s God

2023 popularity: Eliel was the 833rd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 292 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Eliel was the 583rd most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 488 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Eliel, pronounced EL-ee-el or EH-leel, is composed of the Hebrew elements el and el, both of which refer to the Hebrew God. Several characters in the Old Testament are given this name, including a descendant of Judah.

9. Kolter

Origin: English

Meaning: Horse keeper, Lover of horses

2023 popularity: Kolter was the 1,091st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 197 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Kolter was the 834th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 296 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Kolter, pronounced KOHL-ter, is a variant of Colter, which originated as a surname given to someone who trained or worked with horses. It comes from the Old English word colt, referring to a young horse. 

8. Eliam

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is my people, God’s people

2023 popularity: Eliam was the 641st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 431 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Eliam was the 381st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 853 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Eliam, pronounced eh-LEE-um or el-ee-AHM, is composed of the Hebrew elements el, referring to the Hebrew God, and am, meaning “people.” In the Bible, Eliam was a member of the “Thirty” who were David's supreme military council and commanders.

7. Azai

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Strength; God has helped

2023 popularity: Azai was the 1,202nd most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 166 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Azai was the 921st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 251 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Azai, pronounced uh-ZYE, comes directly from the Hebrew word azai, meaning “strength.” It can also be considered a diminutive of Azariah, which is composed of the Hebrew elements azar, meaning “help,” and yah, meaning “God.” 

6. Noa

Origin: Hebrew; Biblical

Meaning: Rest; Repose; Motion

2023 popularity: Noa was the 1,277th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 151 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Noa was the 985th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 228 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Noa, pronounced NOH-uh, is believed to come from the Hebrew root nuah, meaning “to rest” or “to repose,” but is also linked to the Biblical name Noʿa, meaning “motion,” according to the Old Testament.

5. Azaiah

Origin: Modern; Hebrew

Meaning: God will save; God has saved; God saves

2023 popularity: Azaiah was the 1,234th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 159 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Azaiah was the 881st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 272 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Azaiah, pronounced uh-ZAY-uh or uh-ZYE-uh, is a variant of Isaiah, which comes from the Hebrew name Yeshaʿyahu and is composed of the Hebrew elements yasha, meaning “to save,” and yah, meaning “God.”

4. Halo

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: Ring of light; Holy light

2023 popularity: Halo was the 1,460th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 124 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Halo was the 994th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 226 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Halo, pronounced HAY-loh, comes directly from the English word halo and Greek word halos, referring to a disk or circle of light shown above the head of a saint or holy person or other luminous body..

3. Bryer

Origin: English; Germanic

Meaning: Prickly vine; Brewer

2023 popularity: Bryer was the 1,481st most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 121 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Bryer was the 866th most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 277 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Bryer, pronounced BRY-er, is likely a variant of the surname Brier, which comes from the Old English word brer, meaning “a prickly scrambling vine or shrub.” It can also be linked to the German surname Breuer, meaning “brewer.” 

2. Colsen

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: Son of the people’s victor

2023 popularity: Colsen was the 1,835th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with 87 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Colsen was the 631st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 442 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Colsen, pronounced KOHL-sin or KOHL-sen, is a variant of Colson, which is a patronymic surname meaning “son of Col,” with Col being a diminutive of Nicholas, meaning “victory of the people” in Greek. 

1. Truce

Origin: English

Meaning: Agreement; Treaty

2023 popularity: Truce was the 12,109th most popular boy’s name in 2023 with six confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Truce was the 991st most popular boy’s name in 2024 with 227 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Truce, pronounced TROOS, comes directly from the English word truce, meaning “agreement” or “treaty.” Its sudden rise in the U.S. is likely linked to the rise of word names and names that sound like True or Bruce. 

Trendy Baby Girl Names With the Biggest Increase in Popularity

Look out Olivia, Emma and Sophia/Sofia — there’s a new girl in town (several of them). 

The name Ailany increased in popularity more than any other girl’s name in 2024. It ranked 855th with 331 reported births in 2023, but jumped 754 spots to 101st with 2,596 births in 2024. 

The name that jumped the second-most in 2024? Aylani, a variant of the same name. 

In fact, Ailani also placed in the top-10, and Elani and Kailany cracked the top-20 when ranking girl names based on change in popularity — so plan on seeing plenty of variations of it in the coming years. 

Here are some of the other trendy baby girl names that saw the biggest increase in popularity year-to-year. 

25. Cattleya

Origin: English

Meaning: Colorful flowers; Orchid

2023 popularity: Cattleya was the 1,095th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 224 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Cattleya was the 905th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 292 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Cattleya, pronounced kat-LEE-uh, comes directly from the name of a tropical American orchid (genus Cattleya). Cattleyas are known for their beautiful fragrant flowers that come in a variety of colors. 

24. Seraphina

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Fiery ones; Six-winged angel

2023 popularity: Seraphina was the 971st most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 266 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Seraphina was the 778th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 362 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Seraphina, pronounced sair-uh-FEE-nuh, is the feminine form of the Latin name Seraphinus, which comes from the Hebrew word seraphim, meaning “fiery ones.” Seraphims were angels with six wings.

23. Melany

Origin: English; French; Greek

Meaning: Black; Dark

2023 popularity: Melany was the 633rd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 464 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Melany was the 438th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 707 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Melany, pronounced mehl-uh-NEE, is a variant of Melanie, which is the French form of Melania, ultimately derived from the Greek word melaina, meaning “black” or “dark.” Saint Melania was a Roman matron who gave her wealth to charity.

22. Lettie

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Joy; Happiness

2023 popularity: Lettie was the 1,133rd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 215 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Lettie was the 936th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 282 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Lettie, pronounced LEH-tee or LED-ee, is a diminutive or nickname for Letitia, which comes from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning “joy” and “happiness.” Other variants include Letty and the Medieval form Lettice.

21. Icelynn

Origin: English; Welsh

Meaning: Frozen lake

2023 popularity: Icelynn was the 1,131st most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 215 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Icelynn was the 922nd most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 287 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Icelynn, pronounced EYS-lin, combines the English word ice, meaning “frozen water,” and the common suffix -lynn, which could derive from the Welsh word llyn, meaning “lake.” Some parents spell it Icelyn.

20. Marlowe

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Driftwood; Hill by the lake

2023 popularity: Marlowe was the 835th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 328 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Marlowe was the 624th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 476 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Marlowe, pronounced MAHR-loh, comes from a surname believed to mean “remnants of a lake” or “driftwood” in Old English, but other theories suggest it’s composed of the Old English elements mere, meaning “lake,” and hlaw, meaning “hill.” 

19. Kailany

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Heavenly sea; Heavenly waters

2023 popularity: Kailany was the 1,114th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 221 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Kailany was the 896th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 297 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Kailany, pronounced kye-LAYN-ee or kuh-LAY-nee, is a modern variant spelling of Kailani, which is composed of the Hawaiian elements kai, meaning “ocean” or “sea,” and lani, meaning “sky” or “heavens.” 

18. Wrenlee

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Wren-like; Bird clearing; Meadow of birds

2023 popularity: Wrenlee was the 583rd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 514 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Wrenlee was the 354th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 874 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Wrenlee, pronounced WREN-lee, is a variant of Wrenley, which combines the Old English elements wrenna, referring to the small songbird (wren), and leah, meaning “clearing” or “meadow.” 

17. Honey

Origin: English

Meaning: Honey; Sweet

2023 popularity: Honey was the 1,171st most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 205 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Honey was the 935th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 282 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Honey, pronounced HUN-ee, comes directly from the English word honeya and Old English word hunig, referring to the sticky yellow-brown fluid made by bees and other insects from nectar collected from flowers. 

16. Soraya

Origin: Persian; Arabic

Meaning: The Pleiades, Bright star

2023 popularity: Soraya was the 1,150th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 212 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Soraya was the 913th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 290 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Soraya, pronounced suh-RYE-uh, is the Persian form of Thurayya, which means “the Pleiades" in Arabic. The Pleiades, or Seven Sisters, is a bright open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus.

15. Solana

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Place exposed to the sun

2023 popularity: Solana was the 933rd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 285 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Solana was the 691st most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 409 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Solana, pronounced soh-LAHN-uh or suh-LAH-nuh, comes from the Spanish word solano, meaning “place exposed to the sun,” ultimately derived from the Latin word solanus, meaning “of the sun.”

14. Rowyn

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: Red; Rowan tree

2023 popularity: Rowyn was the 1,026th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 247 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Rowyn was the 782nd most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 361 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Rowyn, pronounced ROH-win, is a variant of Rowan and Anglicized form of Ruadhán, which derives from the Irish word rúad, meaning “red.” In English, the rowan tree is a small shrub known for its red berries.

13. Yusra

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Wealthy; With ease

2023 popularity: Yusra was the 1,198th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 201 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Yusra was the 954th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 273 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Yusra, pronounced YOO-sruh, derives from the Arabic word yasira, meaning “to be rich” and “to be easy.” The name was in part popularized by Yusra Mardini, a former swimmer and refugee of the Syrian civil war.

12. Elani

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Orange tree; Heaven; Sky

2023 popularity: Elani was the 1,234th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 190 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Elani was the 990th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 260 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Elani, pronounced eh-LAH-nee or ee-LAHN-ee, is a variant of Alani, which derives from the Hawaiian word alani, meaning “orange tree.” It can also derive from the Hawaiian word lani, meaning “heaven” or “sky.”

11. Elowyn

Origin: Cornish

Meaning: Elm tree

2023 popularity: Elowyn was the 692nd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 417 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Elowyn was the 447th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 697 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Elowyn, pronounced EL-oh-win, is a variant of Elowen, which translates to “elm tree” in Cornish. The elm tree is significant in Celtic mythology, symbolizing strength, beauty and a passage to the Underworld.

10. Ailani

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Orange tree; Heaven; Sky

2023 popularity: Ailani was the 592nd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 506 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ailani was the 325th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 946 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Ailani, pronounced ay-LAH-nee, is a variant of Alani, which derives from the Hawaiian word alani, meaning “orange tree.” It can also derive from the Hawaiian word lani, meaning “heaven” or “sky.”

9. Adhara

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Maidens; Bright star

2023 popularity: Adhara was the 772nd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 364 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Adhara was the 471st most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 654 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Adhara, pronounced uh-DAHR-uh or AD-uh-ruh, derives from the Arabic word adhārā, meaning “maidens.” It also happens to be the name of the second-brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. 

8. Julietta

Origin: Polish; Hungarian; French; Roman; Greek

Meaning: Downy-bearded

2023 popularity: Julietta was the 1,313th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 173 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Julietta was the 974th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 266 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Julietta, pronounced joo-lee-ET-uh, is the Polish and Hungarian form of Juliet, the French form of Julie, which comes from the Roman name Julius and Greek name ioulos, meaning “downy-bearded.” 

7. Romy

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning:Flower; Sea of bitterness

2023 popularity: Romy was the 1,283rd most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 179 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Romy was the 926th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 285 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Romy, pronounced ROH-mee or RAH-mee, is traditionally a diminutive of Rosemary, a combination of the names Rose, referring to the flower, and Mary or Maria, believed to mean “sea of bitterness” in Hebrew. 

6. Elodie

Origin: French; Gothic

Meaning: All; Riches

2023 popularity: Elodie was the 738th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 381 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Elodie was the 370th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 839 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Elodie, pronounced el-OH-dee or EL-uh-dee, is the French form of Alodia, which is believed to mean “all” or “riches” in Gothic. Saint Alodia was a 9th century martyr and the patron saint of runaway children. 

5. Analeia

Origin: Hebrew; Old English

Meaning: Favor; Grace; Weary; Meadow; Clearing

2023 popularity: Analeia was the 1,284th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 178 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Analeia was the 915th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 289 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Analeia, pronounced an-uh-LEE-uh, is a modern combination of the names Anna, meaning “favor” and “grace” in Hebrew, and Le’a, meaning “weary” in Hebrew, or Leah or Leia, meaning “meadow” in Old English. 

4. Scottie

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Of Scottish descent

2023 popularity: Scottie was the 616th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 485 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Scottie was the 202nd most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 1,517 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Scottie, pronounced SKOT-ee, is a common diminutive of Scott, which originated as a surname given to someone from Scotland or someone who spoke Scottish Gaelic. It comes from the Latin word Scoti. 

3. Marjorie

Origin: Greek; English

Meaning: Pearl; Perennial herb

2023 popularity: Marjorie was the 1,251st most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 185 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Marjorie was the 822nd most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 334 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Marjorie, pronounced MAHR-jer-ee, is a variant of Margaret, which comes from the Greek word margarites, meaning “pearl.” The name was also believed to be influenced by the popular herb marjoram. 

2. Aylani

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Orange tree; Heaven; Sky

2023 popularity: Aylani was the 1,001st most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 254 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Aylani was the 560th most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 539 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Aylani, pronounced AY-lah-nee or EYE-lah-nee, is a variant of Alani, which derives from the Hawaiian word alani, meaning “orange tree.” It can also derive from the Hawaiian word lani, meaning “heaven” or “sky.”

1. Ailany

Origin: Hawaiian

Meaning: Orange tree; Heaven; Sky

2023 popularity: Ailany was the 855th most popular girl’s name in 2023 with 311 confirmed births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ailany was the 101st most popular girl’s name in 2024 with 2,596 confirmed births, per the SSA.

Ailany, pronounced AY-lah-nee or EYE-lah-nee, is a variant of Aylani, which either comes from the Hawaiian word alani, meaning “orange tree,” or the Hawaiian word lani, meaning “heaven” or “sky.”

Trendy Baby Names Are All the Rage Today

With so many options to choose from, picking the perfect baby name can be quite a challenge.

Other trendy baby names for boys not listed above include Abner, Ryatt, Benny, Agustin, Jasiel, Ozias, Darian, Carlo, Zaylen, Krue, Elio, Kyren, Cillian, Darwin, Casper and Sevyn.

Trendy baby names for girls include Keziah, Jream, Wrenleigh, Lavender, Campbell, Lakelyn, Billie, Micah, Elowen, Neriah, Vienna, Romina, Soleil, Arlette, Angie and Winona.

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If you’re still looking for the perfect name for your son or daughter, then don't worry. Mod Moms Club is your go-to source for inspiration. And our baby name generator can help you narrow down your options!