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Fastest-Rising Names on Nameberry

The fastest-rising names on our website are ones that have seen a significant rise in views over the last year. They're not necessarily the most-viewed names on the site (although they can be), but they give a glimpse of what's growing on readers' minds. They're also a rich source of inspiration, if you're looking for fresh, underused options. Rapidly-climbing names include rarities from mythology, like Achilles and Nyx; unusual biblical names like Ephraim and Jerusha; and classy vintage names like Maude and Rupert.

Leon

Meaning: lion

Origin:Greek variation of Leo
262
Alfred

Meaning: wise counselor; elf counsel

Origin:English
178
Asa

Meaning: healer; born in the morning

Origin:Hebrew; Japanese
204
Ray

Meaning: wise protector

Origin:Diminutive of Raymond
215
Aki

Meaning: born in the autumn, ancestor

Origin:Japanese, Finnish; "born in the autumn, ancestor"
1961
Zeus The meaning of Zeus is ‘to shine’. It is a n...
Origin:Greek mythology name
820
Zade Zade is primarily a name given to boys. It c...
Origin:Modern invented name
883
Cru Cru is a name of English origin, that is typ...
Origin:Spelling variation of Crew or short form of Cruz or Crusoe
1017
Axl

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:Variation of Axel, Scandinavian version of Absalom
1228
Rhett

Meaning: advice

Origin:English from Dutch
288
Zayn

Meaning: beauty, grace

Origin:Arabic
145
Raif

Meaning: compassionate; wolf counsel

Origin:Arabic; English
779
Kane

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Celtic
223
Origin:Diminutive of Augustus, Angus, Gustave, Augustin, Augusten, Augustine, August
478
Sam

Meaning: told by God

Origin:English, diminutive of Samuel
593
Mack

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish or Irish
661
Dash The meaning of Dash is 'dashing' or 'handsom...
Origin:Diminutive of Dashiell, meaning unknown
1219
Dex

Meaning: dyer; right-handed

Origin:Diminutive of Dexter
1533
Lex

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander
1535
Jax Jax is a gender-neutral name of American ori...
Origin:Modern invented name
1662