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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.

Keir

Meaning: dark, black

Origin:Irish
373
Ox

Meaning: working cattle

Origin:English
2548
Seth

Meaning: appointed, placed

Origin:Hebrew
385
Cain

Meaning: spear; possessed

Origin:Hebrew
346
Anthony

Meaning: from Antium

Origin:Latin
186
Bruce

Meaning: from the brushwood thicket

Origin:Scottish and English from French
283
Peyton

Meaning: fighting-man's estate

Origin:English
769
Jared

Meaning: he descends

Origin:Hebrew
510
Antonio The meaning of Antonio is 'highly praisewort...
Origin:Spanish and Italian variation of Anthony
794
Brandon

Meaning: broom-covered hill

Origin:English
918
Bennett

Meaning: blessed

Origin:English, medieval form of Benedict
226
Danger

Meaning: exposure to injury, pain, harm, or loss

Origin:English word name
1044
Solomon

Meaning: peace

Origin:Hebrew
320
Akira

Meaning: bright, intelligent

Origin:Japanese
1451
Io Io is a name originally belonging to Greek a...
Origin:Greek mythology name
540
Jerusha

Meaning: inheritance

Origin:Hebrew
1838
Deborah

Meaning: bee

Origin:Hebrew
615
Sarai

Meaning: princess

Origin:Hebrew
762
Yael

Meaning: ibex

Origin:Hebrew
3707
Camille

Meaning: young ceremonial attendant

Origin:French
495