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Modern baby names

261 modern baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

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NameOriginPronunciationMeaningPopularity
Kayleen GirlModern/KAY-leen/Modern creation combining Kay and Leen; established etymology uncertain.80/100
Shyla GirlModern/SHY-lah/Modern variant, possibly of Isla or Shiloh; etymology uncertain.80/100
Jerrell BoyModern/jer-EL/Modern creation possibly combining Gerald or Jerome elements; etymology uncertain.80/100
Ashtyn GirlModern/ASH-tin/Modern creation combining Ash and Lyn; established etymology uncertain.80/100
Jaylyn GirlModern/JAY-lin/Modern creation combining Jay and Lyn; established etymology uncertain.80/100
Rashawn BoyModern/rah-SHAWN/Modern creation combining Rash and Shawn; established etymology uncertain.80/100
Kayli GirlModern/KAY-lee/Modern creation combining Kay and Li; established etymology uncertain.80/100
Jalyn GirlModern/JAY-lin/Modern creation combining Ja- with Lyn.79/100
Jakayla GirlModern/juh-KAY-luh/Modern creation combining Ja- and Kayla.79/100
Shaniya GirlModern/shuh-NEE-uh/Modern creation, possibly a variant of Shania.79/100
Jalisa GirlModern/juh-LEE-suh/Creation combining Ja- prefix with Lisa.79/100
Jalynn GirlModern/juh-LIN/Contemporary blend of Jay and Lynn with no traditional etymology.76/100
Jevon BoyModern/juh-VAHN/Contemporary creation, possibly influenced by African names.76/100
Kaylene GirlModern/KAY-leen/Blend of Kay and Lene with no traditional etymology.75/100
Nyah GirlModern/NY-uh/Contemporary creation, possibly influenced by African or Hebrew roots.75/100
Lakeshia GirlModern/luh-KEE-shuh/Contemporary African American creation blending Lake and Shia.75/100
Jaydin BoyModern/JAY-din/Contemporary creation combining Jay with names like Aidan or Jayden.73/100
Neveah GirlModern/nuh-VAY-uh/Reverse spelling of Heaven, a contemporary creation.73/100
Tawanna GirlModern/tuh-WAN-uh/Native American inspired name.72/100
Donta BoyModern/don-TAH/Modern creation, possibly from Dontavious.72/100
Deondre BoyModern/dee-ON-druh/Modern African American creation.72/100
Keyshawn BoyModern/KEE-shawn/Modern African American blend name.72/100
Taniyah GirlModern/tah-NEE-uh/Modern variant, possibly from Tanya.72/100
Jaslyn GirlModern/JAS-lin/Modern blend of Jasmine and Lynn.72/100
Milania GirlModern/mih-LAH-nee-uh/Modern variant, possibly from Milan or related to Latin "mille" (thousand).65/100
Sharita GirlModern/shuh-REE-tuh/Modern variant, possibly from Sarita or related to Charity.65/100
Kenda GirlModern/KEN-duh/Modern creation, possibly from Kendra or Kenya.62/100
Kyndra GirlModern/KIN-druh/Modern variant of Kendra or Kindra.62/100
Kylar BoyModern/KY-lar/Modern creation, possibly from Kyle or Kyler.62/100
Raelene GirlModern/ray-LEEN/Modern creation, possibly blending Rae and Lene.62/100
Lisha GirlModern/LEE-shuh/Modern creation, possibly from Alicia or Elisha.62/100
Tarsha GirlModern/TAR-shuh/Modern creation, likely African American origin.62/100
Ashia GirlModern/ASH-uh/Modern variant, possibly from Asia or Aisha.62/100
Amarie GirlModern/uh-muh-REE/Modern creation, possibly from Marie or Amy.62/100
Danisha GirlModern/duh-NEE-shuh/Modern creation, possibly from Danish or a blend.62/100
Jaila GirlModern/JAY-luh/Modern creation, possibly blending Jay and Layla.62/100
Tramaine BoyModern/truh-MAYN/Modern creation, possibly African American origin.62/100
Cherilyn GirlModern/CHER-i-lin/Modern blend of Cheryl and Lyn or variant of Sherilyn.62/100
Tashia GirlModern/TASH-uh/Modern creation, possibly from Tasha with feminine ending.62/100
Shakia GirlModern/SHAH-kee-uh/Modern creation, likely African American origin.62/100
Daja GirlModern/DAH-juh/Modern creation, possibly from Daya or a blend.62/100
Marshawn BoyModern/mar-SHAWN/Modern creation, possibly blending marsh and shawn.62/100
Kacee GirlModern/KAY-see/Modern creation, possibly from Casey or initials K.C.62/100
Kodie BoyModern/KOH-dee/Variant of Cody, meaning helpful or a cushion.62/100
Taelyn GirlModern/TAY-lin/Contemporary created name blending Tae- with -lyn suffix.55/100
Chasen BoyModern/CHAY-sun/Modern created name, possibly blend of Chase and Jason.55/100
Tesha GirlModern/TESH-uh/Modern variant or short form, possibly related to Tessa.55/100
Anyla GirlModern/AN-la/Modern name possibly derived from Amelia.54/100
Anay BoyModern/ah-NAY/Modern variant possibly from Ana.54/100
Jama GirlModern/JAH-muh/Modern created name, possibly a short form of other names.52/100
Devonne GirlModern/duh-VON/Modern created name, possibly variant of Devon.52/100
Amaiya GirlModern/uh-MY-uh/Modern invented name, likely inspired by Amaya.51/100
Jalia GirlModern/JAH-lee-uh/Contemporary creation, possibly blending Julia and other name elements.47/100
Niah GirlModern/NEE-uh/Contemporary name, possibly short for Mariah or a standalone modern creation.47/100
Monta GirlModern/MAHN-tuh/Contemporary name, possibly from Montana or a standalone modern creation.47/100
Kailen BoyModern/KAY-len/Contemporary name, possibly a variation of Kaylen, Kallen, or Kale.47/100
Cleda GirlModern/KLAY-duh/Modern English name, likely a standalone or rare contemporary creation.47/100
Emelda GirlModern/uh-MEL-duh/Modern name, possibly a variation of Emerald or Germanic roots with -da suffix.47/100
Tandra GirlModern/TAN-druh/Contemporary name, possibly a variation of Tara (Irish, star) or standalone.47/100
Raena GirlModern/RAY-nuh/Modern name, possibly a variation of Raina (Sanskrit, queen) or Renée (reborn).47/100

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How many modern baby names are there?

NameTheKid lists 261 modern baby names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

What are some popular modern baby names?

Popular choices include Kayleen, Shyla, Jerrell, Ashtyn, Jaylyn.