Fastest-Rising Girl Names 2023
- Amiri
Origin:
Maori, Arabic, HebrewMeaning:
"the East wind; king, ruler; treetop"Description:
The fastest-rising boy name of 2021 is now among the fastest-rising girl names of 2022, both thanks to the rise of luxury fashion brand AMIRI. A commonly used name in Māori culture, Amiri refers to the wind that blows from east to west. In the US, it's more often seen as a variation of the Arabic and Hebrew name Amir and Amira.
- Keyla
Origin:
Spelling variation of KaylaDescription:
While Kayla has been a mainstay in the US Top 1000 list since the 1960s, alternate version Keyla is relatively new, first entering the charts in 2002. While this spelling also has the possibility of being pronounced KEE-lah, it's most likely to cause confusing and frustration in the shadow of the much more popular spelling.
- Ivanna
Origin:
Feminine of Ivan, which is itself a variation of JohnDescription:
Ivanna / Ivana both come out of the name "John" by way of the Russian variant Ivan. Whereas Joanna feels dated, Ivanna feels cosmopolitan and fresh. Ivanka (of Trump fame) is a diminutive version of Ivanna.
- Isabela
Origin:
Spelling variation of IsabellaDescription:
One fewer L makes this name much less popular than the more traditional spelling.
- Oakleigh
Origin:
Variation of Oakley, EnglishMeaning:
"oak clearing"Description:
Oakleigh broke into the Top 1000 in 2019, two years after Oaklee and six years after Oakley. Last year, about 600 baby girls were named Oakleigh in the US, almost exactly the same number as Oaklyn -- though three times as many were named Oakley and Oaklynn.
- Emely
Origin:
Spelling variation of EmilyDescription:
This trendy spelling of Emily may be benefiting from the rise of Emery.
- Brynleigh
Origin:
Variation of Brinley or combination of Bryn and LeighDescription:
Brinley deconstructed.
- Melany
Origin:
Variation of MelanieDescription:
A creative spelling variation of the Top 100 name Melanie.
- Jaylani
Origin:
modern invented nameDescription:
A recent addition to the name lexicon with some real potential.
- Amayah
Description:
Debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
- Leilany
Origin:
Variation of Leilani, HawaiianMeaning:
"heavenly flower"Description:
Alternate spelling of Leilani, popular among Hispanic families.
- Kenia
Origin:
Spelling variation of KenyaDescription:
Kenia debuted on the US Top 1000 list in 1992. Even though it currently ranks higher than original spelling Kenya, this is a hard sell as it alters the spelling of the African nation.
- Emberlynn
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Emberlynn is a twin of Emberlyn, sister of Emberly, cousin of Ember, and granddaughter of Amber.
- Alisson
Origin:
Spelling variation of Allison/AlisonDescription:
With the still popular Allison ranking at Number 60 in the United States, and variant Alison sitting at Number 343—not to mention Allyson (Number 490 and Alyson (Number 835)—it makes sense that Alisson is still getting some attention from parents today, although it may unfortunately seem more like a spelling error than a legitimate name to some.
- Ayleen
Origin:
Variation of Aileen or AylaDescription:
The rise of Ayla seems to have revived this variation.
- Jenesis
Origin:
Variation of GenesisDescription:
Genesis, meet Jennifer. This spelling of Genesis — the first book in the Bible — is comfortably in the Top 1000.
- Keily
Origin:
Variation of Kylie, Australian AboriginalMeaning:
"boomerang"Description:
A spelling variation of Kylie, an Aboriginal name first popularized by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It’s now associated with Kylie Jenner, whom parents might be attempting to distance themselves from with this version of the name.
- Tru
Origin:
Variation of True, English word nameMeaning:
"true"Description:
True is a rising name in all forms, this amputated one included.