Recent in Articles
Kids Stealing: 7 Repair Steps Parents Can UseKids Stealing: 7 Repair Steps Parents Can UseHow to Stop a Child From Tattling: 7 Gentle Ways to Teach the DifferenceHow to Stop a Child From Tattling: 7 Gentle Ways to Teach the DifferenceTeaching Kids to Be Patient: 7 Gentle Ways to Grow the Waiting MuscleTeaching Kids to Be Patient: 7 Gentle Ways to Grow the Waiting MuscleWhen Your Child Is Left Out: 7 Gentle Ways to Help Them Through ItWhen Your Child Is Left Out: 7 Gentle Ways to Help Them Through ItHow to Help a Bossy Child: 7 Gentle Ways to Guide Their LeadershipHow to Help a Bossy Child: 7 Gentle Ways to Guide Their LeadershipHow to Help Your Child Deal With Bullying: 7 Steps That WorkHow to Help Your Child Deal With Bullying: 7 Steps That WorkHelping Kids Cope When a Pet Dies: 7 Gentle Ways to Ease Their GriefHelping Kids Cope When a Pet Dies: 7 Gentle Ways to Ease Their GriefWhy Does My Child Hate School? Understanding the Struggle and How to HelpWhy Does My Child Hate School? Understanding the Struggle and How to Help

English (modern) Baby Names

26 English (modern) names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Explore 26 English (modern) baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.

English (modern) Girl Names

Blakelynn#1469 in the U.S.a modern American coinage blending the name Blake (originally from Old English meaning 'black' ▶Alaiyah#1478 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely an elaborated spelling of Aaliyah▶Laynee#1528 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Laney, a pet form of Elaine or the surname Lane▶Brynnlee#1538 in the U.S.modern coinage combining Brynn (Welsh 'hill') with the popular -lee/-leigh suffix▶Jaelynn#1559 in the U.S.a modern American coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular suffix -lynn▶Jaelyn#1568 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Jae/Jay with the popular -lyn suffix▶Kailyn#1578 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Kai/Kay with the popular -lyn suffix; also a variant of Ka▶Lilieth#1579 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, likely influenced by Lily and Lilith; not an established traditional▶Kianna#1588 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Kiana; sometimes linked to the Hawaiian form of Diana▶Maelani#1598 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending Mae with the Hawaiian element -lani ('sky, heaven')▶Zya#1629 in the U.S.a modern coinage and respelling used in American naming; no single established traditional etym▶Caeli#1660 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/Cay▶Amiah#1671 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of Amaya or Amia; no established traditional ety▶Ayzal#1690 in the U.S.a rare modern name of uncertain origin; sometimes claimed to mean 'eternal' in connection with ▶Aryah#1701 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, variously linked to the Hebrew Aryeh ('lion') and the Sanskrit Arya ▶Skylynn#1710 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the word Sky with the popular -lynn suffix▶Aija#11256 in the U.S.Aija is read two ways: in American use it is generally a spelling of Aja or Asia, and independe▶Teira#12361 in the U.S.Teira is a modern respelling most often read as a variant of Tiara, the word for a jeweled crow▶Porschia#12811 in the U.S.Porschia is a modern respelling of Portia, the name of Shakespeare's clever heroine in The Merc▶Keairra#17158 in the U.S.Keairra is an ornate respelling of Kiara or Keira. Kiara is an Italian-flavored name linked to ▶Kiauna#17881 in the U.S.Kiauna is an inventive respelling of Kiana, a modern name that some connect to a Hawaiian form ▶

English (modern) Boy Names

Explore More Name Origins

English Baby NamesAmerican Baby NamesHebrew Baby NamesLatin Baby NamesGreek Baby NamesArabic Baby NamesSpanish Baby NamesFrench Baby NamesAll Origins →← All Baby Names

Frequently Asked

What are popular English (modern) baby names?

Popular English (modern) baby names include Blakelynn, Alaiyah, Laynee, Brynnlee, Chozyn, Jaelynn. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.

How many English (modern) baby names are here?

More4Kids lists 26 English (modern) baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.