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Modern American Baby Names

Explore 200+ popular Modern American baby names with meanings, popularity rankings, and cultural context.

Modern American Girl Names

  1. 1.
    Skylar

    Scholar

    #101
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    Nevaeh

    Heaven spelled backwards, a heavenly gift

    #107
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    Raelynn

    Rae: ewe; Lynn: lake

    #108
  4. 4.
    Emersyn

    Son of Emery, which means 'brave ruler'

    #145
  5. 5.
    Ailany

    High chief

    #167
  6. 6.
    Kaylee

    Kay: pure; Lee: meadow

    #169
  7. 7.
    Journee

    Life's beautiful passage and daily discovery

    #207
  8. 8.
    Ryleigh

    Rye clearing

    #214
  9. 9.
    Nyla

    Champion

    #232
  10. 10.
    Wrenley

    Wren, the songbird

    #242
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    Londyn

    Inspired by London, urban sophistication and modern cosmopolitan spirit

    #244
  12. 12.
    Alora

    My dream

    #276
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    Cataleya

    The cattleya orchid

    #292
  14. 14.
    Journey

    A beautiful passage of discovery and growth

    #316
  15. 15.
    Briella

    God is my strength

    #346
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    Jayla

    Jaybird

    #353
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    Brooklynn

    Marshland, or stream

    #360
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    Gracelynn

    Grace

    #361
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    Dream

    Hope, imagination, and infinite possibility

    #364
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    Reign

    Royal power and sovereign presence

    #391
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    Raelyn

    Rae: ewe; Lyn: lake

    #408
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    Everlee

    Clearing of the wild boar

    #412
  23. 23.
    Navy

    Strong and boundless like the sea

    #415
  24. 24.
    Nylah

    Champion

    #426
  25. 25.
    Miracle

    Wonder, blessing and divine grace

    #429
  26. 26.
    Amiyah

    Beloved

    #433
  27. 27.
    Daleyza

    Delightful

    #438
  28. 28.
    Haisley

    Hazel tree

    #454
  29. 29.
    Avianna

    Bird

    #465
  30. 30.
    Saige

    Wise and grounded, like the healing herb sage

    #469
  31. 31.
    Marlee

    Pleasant clearing

    #474
  32. 32.
    Sunny

    Radiant, cheerful, and warmth-bringing spirit

    #482
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    Oaklee

    Strong meadow of ancient oaks

    #509
  34. 34.
    Mylah

    Merciful, or soldier

    #525
  35. 35.
    Jazlyn

    Jasmine: flower; Lyn: lake

    #528
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    Legacy

    Enduring impact, inheritance of love and meaning

    #530
  37. 37.
    Oaklyn

    Strong and rooted as an oak, peaceful woodland grace

    #569
  38. 38.
    Braelynn

    Brae: hillside; Lynn: lake

    #585
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    Emberly

    Glowing warmth of embers, bright and spirited

    #600
  40. 40.
    Addilyn

    Noble

    #603
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    Sevyn

    Seven

    #612
  42. 42.
    Maci

    Estate of Maccius

    #613
  43. 43.
    Kataleya

    The cattleya orchid

    #615
  44. 44.
    Kensley

    King's meadow

    #620
  45. 45.
    Indie

    Independent spirit, free and authentic

    #629
  46. 46.
    Adley

    Heather field

    #632
  47. 47.
    Journi

    A life's voyage, passage of discovery

    #638
  48. 48.
    Jaliyah

    Exalted

    #647
  49. 49.
    Karsyn

    Son of Carr, which means 'marsh'

    #655
  50. 50.
    Aviana

    Bird

    #657

Modern American Boy Names

  1. 1.
    Maverick

    Independent spirit, bold and fearlessly free

    #45
  2. 2.
    Jayden

    Thankful

    #48
  3. 3.
    Kayden

    Spirit of battle

    #115
  4. 4.
    Jayce

    Healer

    #160
  5. 5.
    Zayden

    Growth

    #197
  6. 6.
    Kash

    Box maker, or money

    #258
  7. 7.
    Crew

    United team spirit, strength through togetherness

    #259
  8. 8.
    Cash

    Box maker, or money

    #276
  9. 9.
    Kayson

    Healer

    #281
  10. 10.
    Jaylen

    Calm

    #318
  11. 11.
    Saint

    Virtuous and pure-hearted spirit

    #346
  12. 12.
    Zyaire

    River

    #347
  13. 13.
    Rylan

    Rye field

    #365
  14. 14.
    Kashton

    Kash: wealth; Ashton: ash tree town

    #414
  15. 15.
    Kyson

    Kyle: narrow strait; Tyson: firebrand

    #457
  16. 16.
    Kason

    Calf town

    #482
  17. 17.
    Jaiden

    Thankful

    #486
  18. 18.
    Jalen

    Calm

    #488
  19. 19.
    Kaison

    Kane: warrior; Jason: healer

    #499
  20. 20.
    Jaxton

    Town of Jack, which means 'God is gracious'

    #506
  21. 21.
    Kasen

    Brave in battle

    #516
  22. 22.
    Kolton

    Coal settlement—earthy, grounded, and steadfast

    #519
  23. 23.
    Jayceon

    Healer

    #529
  24. 24.
    Kaysen

    Healer

    #537
  25. 25.
    Kylan

    Narrow strait

    #550
  26. 26.
    Braylen

    Broad valley

    #569
  27. 27.
    Kayce

    Watchful

    #575
  28. 28.
    Braylon

    Broad valley

    #611
  29. 29.
    Krew

    Loyal group united in purpose and strength

    #625
  30. 30.
    Reign

    Royal and commanding, born to lead with strength

    #642
  31. 31.
    Tru

    Honest, authentic, and genuinely true

    #656
  32. 32.
    Raylan

    Wise protector

    #686
  33. 33.
    Kyree

    Lord

    #689
  34. 34.
    Jakari

    Supplanter, or may God protect

    #708
  35. 35.
    Cayson

    Healer

    #728
  36. 36.
    Zyair

    Fresh and inventive spirit; contemporary strength and vision

    #751
  37. 37.
    Kyaire

    Majestic and spirited soul

    #755
  38. 38.
    Cason

    Combining Casey and Jason, youthful vigour and grace

    #767
  39. 39.
    Jaxxon

    God's grace reimagined with contemporary boldness

    #769
  40. 40.
    Chosen

    Selected with purpose and divine intention

    #779
  41. 41.
    Wylder

    Wild and untamed, free-spirited adventurer

    #800
  42. 42.
    Landyn

    Long hill; a strong, grounded presence

    #809
  43. 43.
    Sevyn

    Inspired by the number seven; balance and mystical grace

    #816
  44. 44.
    Crue

    Authentic and true, a brave and honest heart

    #821
  45. 45.
    Bear

    Strength, courage, and gentle protection

    #830
  46. 46.
    Seven

    Completeness and spiritual perfection, infinite promise

    #869
  47. 47.
    Westyn

    From the western direction; a contemporary twist on traditional place-based names

    #882
  48. 48.
    Ryatt

    Stream of courage meeting the earth

    #884
  49. 49.
    Kyren

    Strong, bold, and independent spirit

    #895
  50. 50.
    Kylen

    Narrow strait; modern blend of Kyle and variations

    #896

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