Rare Baby Names
126 Rare names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 126 baby names with a rare 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.
Rare Girl Names
Arleth#269 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle oath' or a Spanish variant of the Germanic name ArletteEsme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regardedElowyn#299 in the U.S.Elm tree; possibly fair brow — a Cornish or invented Celtic-style nameElodie#310 in the U.S.Foreign riches; from the Greek alodia (wealth from another land)Adhara#370 in the U.S.From Arabic 'adhara' (maidens, virgins) — the name of the second brightest star in the constellIvory#378 in the U.S.From Old French ivoire and Latin ebur, referring to the creamy white material derived from elepMarceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the RomArlette#494 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of a Germanic name composed of 'arn' (eagle) and possibly 'leod' (peIla#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; Davina#749 in the U.S.Scottish feminine form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'Amaris#754 in the U.S.Promised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promisedNeriah#762 in the U.S.Lamp of God or light of the Lord; from the Hebrew Neriyah, combining ner meaning lamp or light Xyla#763 in the U.S.Of the forest or woodland; from the Greek xylon meaning wood or forest, with the feminine -a suElowen#798 in the U.S.Elm tree; from the Cornish elowen meaning elm tree, a Celtic nature name from the ancient BrythAinhoa#961 in the U.S.Basque name from the small village of Ainhoa in the French Basque Country, meaning fertile plaiEliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodZinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann ZinnDanae#1362 in the U.S.Parched, dry earthAdira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, nobleCattaleya#1380 in the U.S.The cattleya orchid, queen of orchidsAlthea#1396 in the U.S.Healing, wholesome, one who healsDamaris#1435 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame oneAithana#2243 in the U.S.from the Aitana mountain range; 'aita' meaning father or ancestor with the suffix -ana ('belongAndromeda#2300 in the U.S.ruler of men, she who thinks of manEleia#2324 in the U.S.olive or from the Greek region of Elis hosting the OlympicsXylah#2375 in the U.S.wood, forestZaia#2399 in the U.S.light, shining, radiantAeliana#3042 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Aelianus, derived from the gens Aelia and related to theJaretssi#3057 in the U.S.Likely a spelling variant of Yaretzi, a name of Nahuatl origin used in Mexico and Latin AmericaKezia#3060 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Qetsiyah, referring to the cassia tree, a plant whose bark resembles cinnamon; Aella#3111 in the U.S.Whirlwind or storm wind; from ancient Greek aella meaning whirlwind, borne by an Amazon warriorAra#3116 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shininAriany#3117 in the U.S.Most holy or very holy, from the Welsh Arianrhod or related to the Welsh ariant meaning silver;Lucina#3141 in the U.S.Latin name from 'lux' (light), meaning 'she who brings to light.' In Roman religion, Lucina wasMaida#3142 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from ArXavia#3161 in the U.S.Feminine form of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria or Arabic 'al-shubayyr', meaningZaylani#3162 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly influenced by Zara (Arabic: 'flower/dawn') and Lani (Hawaiian: 'Zyana#3163 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'zayn' or 'ziyan', meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'adornment'; used as a moLianny#3193 in the U.S.Likely a Spanish-inflected variant of Liana (from Latin liana, a climbing vine) or a diminutiveZiora#3209 in the U.S.Likely derived from Hebrew zohar (זֹהַר) meaning 'light', 'radiance', or 'brightness'; possiblyAvelina#3218 in the U.S.Medieval Latin and Norman French elaboration of Aveline, itself from Germanic roots possibly meAvielle#3219 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (femHemen#3341 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; most plausibly a form of Kurdish Hêmin, 'calm, peaceful, patient', used inMelona#3353 in the U.S.Rare name of uncertain origin; most plausibly a modern elaboration of Mel- names like Melanie oArzoyi#3383 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; most plausibly related to Persian and Pashto arzu/arzo, 'wish, hope, longiKior#3419 in the U.S.Of undocumented origin; possibly a modern coinage, a transliteration from another language, or Xuri#3561 in the U.S.Extremely rare; plausibly echoing Shuri (Black Panther's princess), Basque xuri ('white, prettyKayori#3669 in the U.S.Extremely rare; plausibly a Japanese-flavored coinage (echoing Kaori, 'fragrance') or a modern Sanova#3678 in the U.S.Extremely rare; plausibly a modern coinage blending a San- prefix with -nova ('new', Latin) or
Rare Boy Names
Jaziel#198 in the U.S.God is my strength; allotted by GodEliam#313 in the U.S.From the Hebrew elements 'El' (God) and 'am' (people, kinsman, or nation), meaning 'my God is aIker#390 in the U.S.From Basque iker meaning visitation or visit, connected to the Basque place name Ikerne and useCassian#479 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Cassius, derived from Latin 'cassus' meaning hollow, empty, or vain;Eliel#586 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli'el, a compound of El ('God') repeated, or eli ('my God') combined with El ('GodAmias#642 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Amatus, from Latin amatus meaning beloved or loved; alternatively linked Jasiel#683 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yasi'el, composed of yasah meaning to make or to do and El meaning God, meaning GodOzias#708 in the U.S.Greek form of the Hebrew name Uzziah (עֻזִּיָּה), meaning 'my strength is Yahweh' or 'God has hKenai#713 in the U.S.From the Dena'ina Athabascan people of Alaska; the name of the Kenai Peninsula and city in AlasAnder#728 in the U.S.Basque form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), meaning 'manly' or 'strong'; from the Enoch#746 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Hanokh (חֲנוֹךְ), meaning 'dedicated,' 'initiated,' or 'experienced'; Enoch wasAzaiah#749 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Azayah or variant of Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'Yahweh has helped' or 'God hAsaiah#773 in the U.S.God has made or Yahweh has acted; from the Hebrew Asayah, combining asah meaning to do or make Truce#774 in the U.S.Peace or armistice; from Middle English trewes, Old English treow meaning faith, pledge, or agrHaziel#795 in the U.S.Vision of God or God sees; from the Hebrew Chazyel, combining chazah meaning to see or to have Boaz#891 in the U.S.From Hebrew Bo'az, possibly meaning swiftness, strength, or in him is strength; in the Book of Syaire#939 in the U.S.Derived from Arabic sha'ir meaning poet, one who recites or composes poetry, a deeply honored rIsael#989 in the U.S.Variant of Ismael or a blend of Isaias and Israel, from Hebrew roots; possibly from Yisra'el meMacklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, histJeriah#1330 in the U.S.God has seen, the Lord seesHuxton#1437 in the U.S.Hugh's settlement; Hugh's townHonor#1577 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue nLowen#1973 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; from the Cornish word lowen meaning joyful or happyXyaire#2227 in the U.S.modern invented name with a distinctive X- opening and -aire ending, echoing Zaire and XavierKailo#2242 in the U.S.modern invented name built on Kai with an -lo ending, in the Kylo/Milo sound familyKior#2243 in the U.S.modern invented name; a short, distinctive two-syllable coinageNymir#2323 in the U.S.modern invented name with an Ny- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Namir (leopard) byNilan#2977 in the U.S.Champion or winner; an anglicization of the Irish Gaelic Niallán, a diminutive of Niall meaningVedh#2985 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaningAmelio#2989 in the U.S.Hardworking or industrious; an Italian and Spanish masculine form related to Amelia, from the GArath#2991 in the U.S.Possibly from Aramaic or a Spanish surname-derived given name; the meaning may relate to plowinElyan#3003 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; God is the LordJahleel#3007 in the U.S.God waits; hope in GodKipton#3012 in the U.S.Sheep town; sheep settlementKolsyn#3013 in the U.S.Dark son; coal-dark vision (speculative modern coinage)Kymere#3014 in the U.S.Evocative modern name; possibly linked to Greek chimera (she-goat, fire-breathing creature of mLeam#3015 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior; protector (as variant of Liam)Nakari#3022 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'listen' or derived from an indigenous place nameAarvik#3036 in the U.S.Possibly 'eagle bay' or 'river bay,' from Old Norse arn/á and víkAzarias#3041 in the U.S.God has helped; the Lord is my helperCalian#3047 in the U.S.Attributed to Native American origin, often given the meaning warrior of life or one who is lovDakhari#3052 in the U.S.A name of African origin, often attributed to Swahili or broader sub-Saharan African traditionsEsau#3055 in the U.S.From the Hebrew name Esav, meaning hairy or rough, a reference to the biblical patriarch Esau wMakhari#3070 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through AfrNakai#3073 in the U.S.From the Navajo word nakai, historically meaning Mexican or foreigner, but also used as a clan Rahmir#3077 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, Tyaire#3088 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely combining the popular Ty- prefix with the French suffix -aire, Jeziah#3115 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yiziyah or Yizziyyahu, meaning Yahweh is strength or God strengthens, a biblical naKirin#3120 in the U.S.From the Japanese/Chinese qílín (麒麟), a mythical chimeric creature symbolizing good luck, prospKymari#3121 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Kamari (possibly Swahili 'moonlightLeovanni#3123 in the U.S.Blend of Leo ('lion,' from Latin) and Giovanni (Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan 'GodMuad#3126 in the U.S.From Arabic mu'adh or mu'ādh, related to the root 'adha meaning 'to protect' or 'to keep safe,'Nessiah#3128 in the U.S.Possibly derived from Hebrew nес (nes, 'miracle' or 'banner') combined with Yah (a short form oTuff#3142 in the U.S.From English 'tough' (strong, resilient) or tuff (a type of porous volcanic rock), possibly alsXaire#3144 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a creative respelling influenced by Xavier, which derivesZamarion#3147 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew root zamar (to sing praises) witAbriel#3149 in the U.S.Modern variant of Gabriel or a construction from Hebrew ab (father) with the theophoric -el (GoAmai#3153 in the U.S.In Japanese, amai (甘い) means 'sweet' or 'gentle'. As an African name (particularly Shona/ZimbabAtom#3157 in the U.S.From Greek atomos meaning 'indivisible', from a- (not) + tomos (cut), referring to the smallestElikai#3166 in the U.S.Modern name likely constructed from the Hebrew elements eli (my God) and kai (from Hebrew kum, Elohim#3167 in the U.S.Hebrew word Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) meaning 'God' or 'gods'; the most frequently used name for the diJeriel#3177 in the U.S.God has seen; or 'founded by God,' from Hebrew roots El (God) and ra'ah (to see)Miliano#3187 in the U.S.Italian name derived from Milan (from Latin Mediolanum) or from Emiliano, meaning 'rival' or 'ePhinehas#3193 in the U.S.Hebrew name of possible Egyptian origin; most likely meaning 'the Nubian' or 'dark-complexionedUnknown#3199 in the U.S.Not known or identified; an administrative placeholder used as a given nameDarey#3276 in the U.S.Most plausibly from Yoruba Dare — short for names like Oladare, 'the crown does justice' / 'croKaire#3291 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin: plausibly a modern Kai-family coinage, an echo of Greek chaire, 'rejoice!'Rakai#3309 in the U.S.Of mixed attestation: a Māori name element (rākai, 'to adorn; adornment') borne in ancestral naRemiel#3366 in the U.S.Usually glossed 'mercy of God' (or 'thunder of God'); an archangel named in the apocryphal BookRomel#3370 in the U.S.Of mixed inspiration: a Filipino and Latin American given name drawing on the Rom- family (RomeAsai#3390 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', anBreece#3392 in the U.S.Surname variant in the Brice/Breese family — Brice being a Gaulish-Latin saint's name of debateJardani#3408 in the U.S.From the John Wick films, where the hero's birth name Jardani Jovonovich is presented as RomaniRahzi#3431 in the U.S.Of undocumented origin; plausibly echoing Arabic-Persian Razi — the great physician al-Razi's nAmais#3447 in the U.S.Most plausibly a variant of Amias/Amyas — an English name traditionally linked to Latin amatus,Eyder#3466 in the U.S.Rare Latin American masculine name most plausibly adapting Basque Eider, 'beautiful' (traditionIhan#3622 in the U.S.Extremely rare; readable as a variant of Ethan ('firm, strong'), Ayan, or Ihaan; not firmly doc
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