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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.

Astraea

Meaning: star

Origin:Greek
561
Asteria

Meaning: star

Origin:Greek
586
Ambrosia

Meaning: Immortal

Origin:Latin, feminine form of Ambrose
750
Hera

Meaning: protectress

Origin:Greek
816
Alaia

Meaning: joyful, happy

Origin:Basque
530
Jenna

Meaning: white shadow, white wave

Origin:English, diminutive of Jennifer
359
Christina

Meaning: a Christian

Origin:Greek
435
Heather Named after the plant Heather, which are a v...
Origin:English botanical name
524
Alya

Meaning: heavens, highborn, exalted

Origin:Arabic
516
Raya

Meaning: friend

Origin:Hebrew
570
Roan

Meaning: little redhead

Origin:Spelling variation of Rowan
1041
Reign

Meaning: rule

Origin:English word name
856
Verity

Meaning: truth

Origin:Latin
338
Melanie

Meaning: black, dark

Origin:Greek
650
Raven The meaning of Raven is 'blackbird' or 'crow...
Origin:Word name
1899
Unique The name Unique is an American origin name. ...
Origin:Word name
14008
Origin:Diminutive of Helen, Eleanor, et al
543
Jethro

Meaning: excellence

Origin:Hebrew
587
Blaze

Meaning: fire

Origin:English word name
1065
Adriel

Meaning: God is my master

Origin:Hebrew
348