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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.

Blossom

Meaning: to bloom

Origin:English
665
Kali

Meaning: black one

Origin:Sanskrit
1207
Alethea

Meaning: truth

Origin:Greek
511
Opal

Meaning: gem

Origin:Sanskrit
303
Lilah

Meaning: night

Origin:Variation of Lila
428
Mariana

Meaning: related to the god Mars

Origin:Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian
488
Brody

Meaning: broad eye or broad island

Origin:Irish, English, and Scottish
870
Enzo The name Enzo finds its roots in Italy. Enzo...
Origin:Italian variation of Henry, also diminutive of Vincenzo and Lorenzo
805
Ephraim

Meaning: fruitful, fertile, productive

Origin:Hebrew
464
Emrys

Meaning: immortal

Origin:Welsh, variation of Ambrose
528
Elara Elara is a name with deep roots in different...
Origin:Greek mythology name
307
Naya The meaning of Naya is 'renewal and fresh'. ...
Origin:Spelling variation of Nia
1796
Fatima

Meaning: captivating, a woman who abstains

Origin:Arabic
1682
Uri

Meaning: my flame, my light

Origin:Hebrew
742
Elysia

Meaning: from Elysium

Origin:Latin
968
Soren

Meaning: stern

Origin:Danish, Norwegian
2
Josephine

Meaning: Jehovah increases

Origin:French feminine variation of Joseph
17
Catherine

Meaning: pure

Origin:Greek
183
Ava

Meaning: life; bird; water, island

Origin:Hebrew, Latin or Germanic
22
Iris

Meaning: rainbow

Origin:Flower name; Greek
11