Modern Baby Names
8109 Modern names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 8109 baby names with a modern feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Modern Girl Names
KanovaA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes two things: Canova, the surname of theKashleighA modern American coinage joining Kash/Cash (a word-name from the English cash) with the fashioKatalleyaA modern coinage in the Catalaya/Cataleya family, echoing the cattleya orchid and Catalina. As KayaraA modern American coinage pairing the Kay- prefix with an -ara ending echoing Tiara and Ciara. KayariiA modern American coinage, an -ii-ending spin on Kayara/Tiara, giving a bright final vowel in tKayauraA modern American coinage joining Kay- to Aura (from Greek/Latin aura, 'breath; wind; a subtle KaylethA modern coinage with no documented etymology. The Kay- opening is one of the busiest in AmericKaylibethA compound of two existing names written as a single word: Kayli, a modern spelling in the KaylKazyahA modern American coinage, blending the Kasey sound with the fashionable -zyah/-yah ending seenKazyiahA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its nearest documented neighbour is Keziah, a daKeiomiA modern American coinage, echoing Naomi and the Japanese-sounding Kei. No single fixed meaningKelaiyahA modern coinage that echoes both the biblical Kelaiah (a Levite name in Ezra) and the popular KenslynnA modern American coinage that grafts the fashionable -lynn ending onto Kensley, itself a recenKeylaniiKeylanii is a modern double-i respelling in the Kailani/Keilani family, which is popularly readKezariahKezariah reads as a modern coinage blending Keziah (Hebrew, 'cassia,' a daughter of Job in the KhaeliA modern respelling reading near Kaylee and Kali; the Kh- opening gives it a distinct look. No KhalaiaKhalaia reads as a modern coinage in the Khalia/Khaliyah family; it echoes the Arabic khalidah KhalissiKhalissi is a double-s spelling of Khaleesi, an invented Dothraki-language title meaning 'queenKhanariKhanari is a newly emerging coinage. The Kh- spelling and the -ari ending place it among modernKhiyomiKhiyomi echoes the Japanese Kiyomi ('pure beauty; clear'), reworked with a modern Kh- spelling.KhlayahA modern respelling reading near Klaya and Kaia, with a distinctive Khl- opening. No single docKhosenKhosen reads as a modern American coinage, hearing the English word 'chosen' through a Kh- spelKhosynKhosyn reads as a modern coinage in the same family as Khosen, hearing the English 'chosen' thrKhrislynnKhrislynn is a modern American blend, joining a Chris- name (Christine, Kristen, or Christina) KhromeA modern respelling of the English word chrome — the bright metallic finish, from the Greek chrKhyariA modern American coinage, echoing Khari and the Kyrie/Amari sound. No single fixed meaning; roKhyomiA modern American coinage, echoing Naomi and the Japanese-sounding Kiyomi. No single fixed meanKipleyKipley reads as a modern surname-style coinage, pairing the pet name Kip with the English placeKlairityA K-styled respelling of the English word Clarity, 'clearness; brightness of thought,' from theKlaritiA K-styled respelling of Clarity, 'clearness; brightness of thought,' from the Latin claritas (KleineKleine is the German word for 'small,' and in everyday speech die Kleine means 'the little one'KleyaA modern coinage with no documented source. Its nearest neighbours in sound are Cleo, from GreeKlinkaaraA modern coinage with no documented etymology; its route is genuinely uncertain, which we note KmoriKmori is a modern coinage with a compressed K- onset, echoing names like Amori and Kymani. It hKnyariKnyari is a modern coinage echoing names like Nyari and Kyari, with a silent K- onset. It has nKouverA modern American coinage following Kouvr, the given name of social-media personality Kouvr AnnKoverKover reads as a modern coinage or surname-style name that echoes the English word 'cover.' (KoKovurA modern American coinage in the Kouvr family, following the given name of social-media personaKrownKrown is a respelling of the English word Crown (a monarch's headpiece; the top or summit). UseKyomieKyomie is a newly emerging coinage. Its shape recalls names like Naomi and Kiyomi, but no documKyomiiKyomii is a modern respelling-style coinage whose nearest echo is the Japanese name Kiyomi, oftLaevynLaevyn is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It belongs to the wide family of -yn nLakelinLakelin is a modern coinage pairing the English word 'lake' with the popular suffix -lin, echoiLanariA modern American coinage with an airy three-beat sound, akin to names like Lanaya and Amari. NLaudieLaudie is a modern coinage echoing vintage -audie names like Maudie and Claudie. (The Latin lauLavanniLavanni is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes the Sanskrit name Lavanya, LayaunaA modern American coinage pairing the Lay- opening of Layla with the -auna ending seen in DeaunLayelA modern coinage, reading as a blend of a Lay- sound with an -el ending (echoing names like YaeLeiariA modern American coinage with an airy three-beat sound, layering a Lei- sound with an -ari endLeylanisA modern coinage echoing Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers') with an -is ending seen in LatiLilajoA modern compound of Lila (a Lily/Delilah-family name) and Jo (short for Josephine/Joanna). A sLilietA modern coinage built on Lily (the flower), echoing Juliet in its -iet ending. No single fixedLumenaA luminous name from the Latin lumen ('light'), in the family of Lumina and Luminosa. Bright anLynnyxA modern coinage joining Lynn (Welsh, 'lake; pool') with Lynx (the tufted wildcat), in the edgyMacayaMacaya has no documented etymology as a given name. It exists as a surname and as a place name MaelizA modern coinage blending Mae (or the Breton Mael, 'prince; chief') with Liz (from Elizabeth). MahrynA modern respelling of Maren or Marin. Maren is a Scandinavian form of Marina, from Latin marinMailanniA modern coinage echoing Leilani and Milani, its -lani ending brushing Hawaiian ('heaven; royalMakriyanaA modern coinage with no documented source, built from familiar name parts. It sits near MarianMarsanaA modern coinage with no documented source, built from the Mar- opening of Maria and Marisa andMavelynnMavelynn is a modern coinage with a doubled-n -lynn ending, readable as a Mavis/Mabel + Evelyn MayelliA modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, sitting close to Nayeli and MayeMaypleMayple is a respelling of the nature word 'maple,' the tree prized for its shade and syrup. A sMcclaineFrom the Scottish/Irish surname MacLean/McClaine, 'son of the servant of Saint John' (Gille EatMckenzleyMckenzley is a modern coinage blending McKenzie (a Scottish surname, 'son of Coinneach/the fairMeairaMeaira is a modern coinage, readable near Meira, Myra or Keira. It has no single documented meaMeiddyMeiddy is a modern coinage, popular in some Latin American communities, with a bright two-beat MeilaniiMeilanii is a modern coinage close to Meilani (which uses Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky') and MelMeleyMeley reads as a short modern name; it is also used in East African (Tigrinya/Amharic) communitMerliaMerlia is a modern coinage, readable as an elaboration of Merle or Merla. It has no single docuMirelithA very rare modern coinage. It echoes Mireya/Mirela (Spanish and Romanian names linked to 'admiMirlethMirleth is a newly emerging coinage. Its Mir- opening recalls names such as Mira and Mirabel, aMulanieMulanie is a modern coinage whose sound echoes Mulan (the legendary Chinese heroine, populariseMyarieA modern American coinage pairing Mya - itself a spelling of Mia or Maya - with the -rie endingMyeliA modern coinage, a My-/Mi- sound with an -eli ending. No documented etymology; routes uncertaiMyoamiA modern coinage whose sound brushes place-name Miami and the Maya/Amaya family. No documented NaelisA modern coinage with no documented source. It sits near Anais, a Catalan and French form of AnNaelithNaelith is a newly emerging coinage. It joins the fashionable Nae-/Nay- opening to an -ith closNaelysA modern coinage layering a Nae-/Naia- sound with an -lys ending, in the current Spanish-influeNaiarieA modern coinage echoing Naiara (a Basque Marian name) and Nayeli, with a bright -arie ending. NaileiaA modern coinage echoing Naila and Leia, layering their soft sounds. No single fixed meaning; rNaimoraA modern coinage with no documented etymology, its sound brushing Naima and Mora/Zamora. Given NaiyomiA modern spelling echoing Naomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; delight.' The stylized spelNaiyoriA modern coinage, a Nai- sound with an -ori ending. No documented etymology; routes uncertain.NakaylynA modern coinage joining a Na- prefix with Kaylyn (itself a Kay + -lyn blend). No single fixed NavannyA modern coinage echoing Savannah and Vanna, with a bright -anny ending. No single fixed meaninNayarieA modern coinage echoing Nayeli and Naiara, with a bright -arie ending. No single fixed meaningNayeliethA Latin-American elaboration of Nayeli — a name popularly (folk-etymologically) glossed 'I loveNaylaniiA modern coinage joining a Nay- sound with the -lani ending of Leilani/Kailani. No single fixedNaylethA Latin-American name echoing Nayeli and Naomi, with a -leth ending common in the region. No siNayviiA modern stylized spelling echoing Navy (the deep blue; the naval force). As a stylized coinageNaziylaA modern coinage with no documented etymology, its sound brushing Nazila and Layla. Given honesNazlynnA modern coinage joining the Nazli element (Persian/Turkish nazli, 'coy; delicate; graceful') wNazylahA spelling that echoes the Persian Nazila (linked to naz, 'coquetry; grace; charm'), read here NeyariNeyari is a newly emerging coinage. Its Ney- opening and rolling -ari close place it with AmariNeyeliA spelling that echoes Nayeli, a name from the Zapotec of southern Mexico often glossed 'I loveNimonaA modern name known from Nimona, the shapeshifting heroine of the graphic novel and animated fiNirelleA modern coinage pairing a Ni- opening with the French-flavored -elle ending seen in Danielle aNiyanniA modern coinage in the Aniyah/Saniyah sound-family, layering a Ni- opening with a flowing -yanNovaskyeA modern compound joining Nova (Latin, 'new'; a brightening star) with Skye (the sky; the ScottNyairiA modern American coinage in the family of Nyla, Nyree and Amari. It has no documented etymologNyarriA modern coinage with no documented etymology, its sound brushing Nyla and Starri. Given honestNylahniA modern coinage echoing Nyla and Kehlani, its -lani ending brushing Hawaiian ('heaven; royal')NylaiaA modern coinage echoing Nyla and Alaia, layering their soft sounds. No single fixed meaning; rNylaraeA modern combination name joining Nyla (an Arabic/Sanskrit-linked name, 'winner; blue') with RaNyliseA modern coinage pairing a Ny- opening with the -lise ending seen in Elise and Annalise. It carOaklyneA modern coinage in the Oakley/Oaklyn family — from the English oak (the tree) plus a -lyne endOdelisA Latin-American name echoing Odalys/Odalis — variously linked to a Germanic 'wealth; prosperitOnarayaA modern coinage; its sound echoes names like Anaya and Soraya but it has no single documented OrmaniOrmani is a newly emerging coinage. It sits close in sound to Amani and to the surname Armani, OsmariA modern coinage popular in Spanish-speaking communities, echoing names like Yamari and ItzamarPresenceThe English word presence — 'the state of being present,' and by extension 'poise; commanding bQuiariA modern coinage, echoing names like Kiara and Quiana; no single documented root. Routes uncertRaevaA modern coinage blending Rae (a bright -rae sound) with a -va ending (as in Eva/Ava). No singlRayaroseA modern smoosh of Raya (variously 'friend,' 'flowing,' or a Disney heroine's name) and Rose (tReasynReasyn is a stylized respelling of the English word 'reason' — sense, good judgment — used as aRemidiA modern coinage that echoes the English word remedy ('a cure; something that heals') and the RRenlynnA modern coinage joining a Ren- opening (from Wren, or Lauren) with the -lynn ending (Welsh, 'lReuelleA feminine elaboration of Reuel, from the Hebrew for 'friend of God' (rea, 'friend,' + El, 'GodReumaniReumani has no documented etymology. It sits in the sound family of Romani, Imani and Amani witRidhvikaA modern Sanskrit-styled name built on riddhi ('prosperity; success; abundance') with a -vika eRifanA modern name, sometimes read as Arabic-linked (near Rifqa/Rayan in sound), with no single docuRinayaA modern coinage joining a Rin- opening (echoing Rina, a Hebrew/Japanese name) with the flowingRivyaA modern Sanskrit-styled Indian name. Families offer readings tied to elements such as ravi/rivRoeyA modern coinage or respelling, echoing Roe, Rowe, and the -oey sound of Zoey/Joey. It has no sRomiiA modern double-i respelling of Romy — itself a pet form of Rosemarie or Rosemary in German usaRoyalynA modern coinage from Royal ('of a king; regal') with the fashionable -lyn ending. A regal, curRudvikaA modern Sanskrit-styled name, variously linked to Rudra (a name of Shiva) or to riddhi ('prospRumourA word-name from the English 'rumour' ('a circulating report; hearsay; talk'), from the Latin rRustynA modern coinage blending Rusty ('reddish-haired') with the -styn/-stin ending of Austin ('greaRuthmaelleA joined name pairing Ruth (Hebrew, 'companion; friend') with Maelle (a Breton name, 'chief; prRuthviA modern Sanskrit-styled name linked to ritvik/rutvi ('a priest who performs seasonal rites; spRymediA modern coinage echoing the word remedy ('a cure; a healing'); as a settled name it has no fix
Modern Boy Names
KarriA modern short name reading as a spelling of Kari or Cary (a place/surname name, 'pleasant streKasaiiKasaii has no documented etymology as a given name. The doubled i is a modern spelling flourishKashinA modern coinage joining the Cash/Kash sound with an -in ending; no documented traditional rootKaskileKaskile is a modern African-American coinage with no documented etymology. We note that honestlKasyeKasye is a newly emerging coinage, most naturally read as a respelling of Casey or an extensionKaydensA modern coinage in the Kayden/Cayden family with an -s ending; Kayden itself is a modern name KaydoA modern coinage joining a Kay- opening with a bright -do ending, echoing Kaden and the place-nKelyanKelyan (also Kelian, Kellian) is a modern French given name that grew popular in France from thKhamyriA modern American coinage, layering the fashionable Kh- opening with the sound of Amari ('strenKhazaiA modern coinage with a bold -zai ending; the sound also echoes Khazai/Khazaei, a Persian surnaKhiloA modern American coinage that echoes the word 'kilo' and the sound of names like Milo and KyloKizenA modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Kaizen, the Japanese businessKolesenKolesen is a modern coinage echoing Coleson/Colson ('son of Cole,' English), and is the same coKoulA one-syllable modern name. Koul is an established Kashmiri Pandit surname, and the spelling alKridA one-syllable modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Creed and Kidd in sound, KridhavKridhav is a modern Sanskrit-styled coinage popular in contemporary Indian naming; it is often KyaidenA modern American coinage joining a Ky- opening with Aiden (itself Irish, 'little fire'). As a KyezenA modern American coinage, echoing the Ky- family and the sound of Kaizen/Kaysen. No single docKysaacKysaac is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a K-fronted respelling of KyssacKyssac is a newly emerging coinage. It reads as a bold respelling in the Isaac/Kaysen orbit, paLakelenLakelen is a modern coinage echoing Lachlan and Lakeland, joining a Lake- opening with a -len eLasaiLasai is a modern coinage with a smooth two-beat sound; it also echoes Basque words and surnameLeaireA modern American coinage, echoing the sound of Zaire and Lear/Adair. No single documented etymLeiranLeiran has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern coinage close to Kieran, Leron and LorLessiahLessiah is a modern American coinage built on the -siah pattern that runs through Josiah, IsaiaLeyanLeyan is a modern name that reads as a coinage in English and also appears as a romanized ChineLiammateoA modern compound joining Liam (a short form of William, 'strong-willed protector; resolute guaLirianA modern coinage echoing names like Kilian and Adrian, and the sound of 'lyre.' It also appearsLockettLockett is an English surname, generally traced to a medieval diminutive of Luke or to locationLuckiA respelling of the English adjective 'lucky', with the -y traded for -i. The spelling is also MaiyonA modern American coinage, layering a Mai-/My- opening with an -on ending; no single fixed sourMaylenA modern coinage pairing a bright May- opening with an -len ending, in the mold of names like KMayzenMayzen has no documented etymology. It is a fresh coinage in the current wave of boys' names enMazimMazim has no documented etymology. It is a new coinage; it sits near Arabic-sounding names suchMelijahMelijah is a newly emerging coinage that reads as Elijah with an M- front, or as a blend of MalMiravA modern Sanskrit-styled name whose elements are not securely documented; readings such as 'oceMiyloA respelling of Milo, an old name linked to the Germanic element for 'merciful; mild' and, by sMycereA modern American coinage with a soft, current sound; no single fixed source. Routes uncertain,MyhirMyhir is a rare modern spelling that stands very close to Mihir, a Sanskrit-derived Indian nameMyzirA modern coinage that echoes Arabic names like Amir ('prince; commander') and Mazhar. As spelleNahvyirNahvyir is a newly emerging coinage. Its -ir ending rhymes with Amir and Nasir, and the Y-heavyNamierA modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It follows the -mier pattern shared by NayarA modern given name, also known as a South Asian surname (Nayar/Nair, a community of Kerala). ANazielA modern coinage built on the -el ending that means 'God' in Hebrew names like Daniel and GabriNehkaiA modern American coinage joining a Neh- opening with the popular Kai ('sea'; also a Navajo eleNekaiA modern coinage built on the fashionable -kai ending (as in Nikai, Zakai), with a Ne- opening;NerielNeriel is built on the Hebrew pattern of names ending in -el, 'God' (as in Gabriel, Uriel, DaniNeymariA brand-new coinage with no documented etymology. It plainly echoes the Brazilian footballer NeNilavA modern Sanskrit-styled name built on nila, 'blue, dark blue', an old and well-attested SanskrNivaazA modern spelling with no documented etymology. It echoes Persian and Punjabi niwaz, 'cherishinNovanniA modern coinage that blends the sound of Giovanni ('God is gracious') with the bright word NovNyaanA modern coinage with a soft, drawn-out vowel; it has no single documented meaning. Routes unceOdritA modern coinage or respelling with no documented etymology; it reads as an invented name, possPrashivA modern Sanskrit-styled name built with a Pra- prefix and the element Shiv/Shiva (the deity, 'RahzirRahzir is a very new American coinage with no documented source. It reads as a sound-built nameRainielA modern coinage joining a Rain-/Rainier sound with the Hebrew-style -el ('God') ending seen inRamiereA modern coinage with no documented etymology of its own. It echoes Spanish Ramiro (Germanic roReasynA modern respelling of the English word Reason ('sound judgment; a cause; rationality'), used aRemiriRemiri is a newly emerging coinage that blends the sound of Remi with the -iri/-iri ending of AReyomA modern coinage with no documented etymology; it reads as an invented name. Routes uncertain, RiamA modern coinage with no documented etymology; it reads as an invented name, possibly echoing RRidhavA modern Sanskrit-styled name, read near the element 'riddhi', 'prosperity; growth; accomplishmRidhvikA modern Sanskrit-styled coinage, read as blending elements like riddhi ('prosperity') with a -RosiahA modern coinage on the popular -iah pattern (as in Josiah, Isaiah), with a Ros- opening; no siRowoonA Korean given name (romanized Rowoon), borne by the actor Rowoon. Its meaning depends on the hRudvikRudvik is a rare, newly emerging name whose shape recalls the Nordic and Slavic -vik/-vig namesRylohA modern coinage joining an Ry- opening with a -loh ending (echoing Rylo/Marlo). No fixed meani
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Popular Modern baby names include Kanova, Karri, Kasaii, Kashin, Kashleigh, Kaskile. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 8109 Modern baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.