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Modern American baby names
257 modern American baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelyn Girl | Modern American | /JAY-lin/ | Supplanter or God has been gracious. | 57/100 |
| Braylen Boy | Modern American | /BRAY-lin/ | to heal. | 55/100 |
| Jayleen Girl | Modern American | /JAY-leen/ | God is gracious. | 52/100 |
| Maleah Girl | Modern American | /muh-LEE-uh/ | Unique, combination of 'Mary' and 'Leah'. | 39/100 |
| Jazlynn Girl | Modern American | /JAZ-lin/ | beautiful lake. | 26/100 |
| Camdyn Boy | Modern American | /KAM-din/ | Modern variant of Camden, from an English place name. | 77/100 |
| Delvin Boy | Modern American | /DEL-vin/ | Modern name possibly combining Del and Vin, meaning noble friend. | 76/100 |
| Laron Boy | Modern American | /luh-ROHN/ | Modern name possibly combining La and Aaron, meaning enlightened. | 76/100 |
| Dasia Girl | Modern American | /DAY-shuh/ | Modern name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Daphne. | 76/100 |
| Jaylan Boy | Modern American | /JAY-lun/ | Modern blend combining Jay and Lan, possibly meaning victorious. | 76/100 |
| Jaren Boy | Modern American | /JAIR-un/ | Modern variant possibly combining Jar and names ending in -en. | 76/100 |
| Carnell Boy | Modern American | /kar-NEL/ | Modern name of uncertain origin, possibly Celtic-inspired. | 76/100 |
| Nyasia Girl | Modern American | /ny-AH-shuh/ | Modern name of uncertain origin, possibly African-inspired. | 76/100 |
| Kaylan Girl | Modern American | /KAY-lun/ | Modern variant possibly combining Kay and Lan. | 76/100 |
| Jaedyn Girl | Modern American | /JAY-din/ | Combination of jade and a suffix. | 74/100 |
| Savion Boy | Modern American | /sah-VY-un/ | From Savion or variant of Xavier. | 74/100 |
| Ladarius Boy | Modern American | /lah-DAR-ee-us/ | From Darius with La prefix. | 74/100 |
| Darrion Boy | Modern American | /DARE-ee-un/ | Beloved one. | 74/100 |
| Demarion Boy | Modern American | /duh-MAIR-ee-uhn/ | A contemporary invention, likely combining De with Marion. | 68/100 |
| Kaidyn Boy | Modern American | /KAY-dun/ | A contemporary invention, likely inspired by Aidan with the K sound. | 68/100 |
| Lavell Boy | Modern American | /luh-VEL/ | A contemporary creation, possibly from Laval in France. | 68/100 |
| Jamiyah Girl | Modern American | /juh-MEE-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly inspired by Jamila. | 68/100 |
| Breeanna Girl | Modern American | /bree-AN-uh/ | A modern variant of Breanna, meaning noble or exalted. | 68/100 |
| Yanira Girl | Modern American | /yuh-NEER-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly inspired by Yolanda. | 68/100 |
| Dariana Girl | Modern American | /dair-ee-AH-nuh/ | A modern variant, possibly from Darius or Diana. | 68/100 |
| Latesha Girl | Modern American | /luh-TESH-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly from Latanya or Tasha. | 68/100 |
| Trayvon Boy | Modern American | /TRAY-von/ | A contemporary invention, possibly from Tray or Travis. | 68/100 |
| Deanthony Boy | Modern American | /dee-AN-tuh-nee/ | A contemporary combination of Dean and Anthony. | 68/100 |
| Jamiya Girl | Modern American | /juh-MEE-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly inspired by Jamila. | 68/100 |
| Shonna Girl | Modern American | /SHAHN-uh/ | A modern variant, possibly from Shona or Shaun. | 68/100 |
| Dayanna Girl | Modern American | /day-AN-uh/ | A modern variant of Diana or Deanna, meaning heavenly. | 68/100 |
| Damarcus Boy | Modern American | /duh-MAR-kus/ | A contemporary combination of Damar and Marcus. | 68/100 |
| Kyara Girl | Modern American | /kee-AH-ruh/ | A modern variant of Kiara, meaning dark or little dark one. | 68/100 |
| Jenessa Girl | Modern American | /juh-NES-uh/ | A modern variant of Jenessa or Jenessa, possibly from Jennifer. | 68/100 |
| Dejah Girl | Modern American | /day-JAH/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological meaning. | 68/100 |
| Dreama Girl | Modern American | /DREE-muh/ | A contemporary variant of Dream, a modern name. | 68/100 |
| Latoria Girl | Modern American | /luh-TOR-ee-uh/ | Modern invention, likely combining Latin "latus" (broad) or derived from Latoya. | 65/100 |
| Versie Girl | Modern American | /VER-see/ | Contemporary variant, possibly from Versailles or Vernon. | 65/100 |
| Jania Girl | Modern American | /JAY-nee-uh/ | Modern variant, possibly from Jane or Janie. | 65/100 |
| Jonell Girl | Modern American | /jo-NEL/ | Modern variant, possibly from Joan or Jon. | 65/100 |
| Kamora Girl | Modern American | /kuh-MOR-uh/ | Modern creation, possibly from Camera or African origins. | 65/100 |
| Daylin Boy | Modern American | /DAY-lin/ | Modern variant, possibly from Daylon or Dalia. | 65/100 |
| Anessa Girl | Modern American | /uh-NES-uh/ | Modern variant, possibly from Vanessa or Alyssa. | 65/100 |
| Shakayla Girl | Modern American | /shuh-KAY-luh/ | Modern invented name combining Shakira and Kayla elements. | 54/100 |
| Laiken Girl | Modern American | /LAY-ken/ | Modern invented American name. | 54/100 |
| Genelle Girl | Modern American | /juh-NEL/ | Modern invented variant of Janelle or Genesis. | 54/100 |
| Devonna Girl | Modern American | /duh-VAH-nuh/ | Modern variant of Devin or Davina. | 54/100 |
| Marinda Girl | Modern American | /muh-RIN-duh/ | Modern variant of Miranda or Margaret. | 54/100 |
| Lala Girl | Modern American | /LAH-luh/ | Modern invented name or simple reduplication. | 53/100 |
| Leron Boy | Modern American | /luh-RON/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Lasonya Girl | Modern American | /luh-SOH-nyuh/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Jayven Boy | Modern American | /JAY-ven/ | Modern invented name combining Jay and Kevin. | 53/100 |
| Kamara Girl | Modern American | /kuh-MAR-uh/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Nakiya Girl | Modern American | /nuh-KEE-uh/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Dajon Boy | Modern American | /duh-JON/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Shanique Girl | Modern American | /shuh-NEEK/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Neena Girl | Modern American | /NEE-nuh/ | Diminutive of Nina or Janina. | 53/100 |
| Kenadee Girl | Modern American | /KEN-uh-dee/ | Modern American variant of Kendra. | 53/100 |
| Tempie Girl | Modern American | /TEM-pee/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Jayquan Boy | Modern American | /JAY-kwan/ | Blended name combining Jay and Quan with no established traditional meaning. | 52/100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many modern American baby names are there?
NameTheKid lists 257 modern American baby names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular modern American baby names?
Popular choices include Jaelyn, Braylen, Jayleen, Maleah, Jazlynn.