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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.

Circe

Meaning: bird

Origin:Greek
341
Thalia

Meaning: to flourish

Origin:Greek
389
Aphrodite

Meaning: foam or born from the sea

Origin:Greek mythology name
396
Jovie A name of American origin, the meaning of Jo...
Origin:Modern invented name
484
Eowyn

Meaning: horse lover

Origin:Literature
670
Avalon

Meaning: island of apples

Origin:Celtic
273
Azalea

Meaning: azalea, a flower

Origin:English
354
Nova

Meaning: new

Origin:Latin
188
Briar

Meaning: a thorny patch

Origin:Nature name, English word name
1784
Alora

Meaning: the Lord is my light

Origin:Variation of Eliora, Hebrew
384
Megan

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Welsh diminutive of Margaret
220
Stephanie

Meaning: garland, crown

Origin:Greek, feminine variation of Stephen
330
Mara

Meaning: bitter

Origin:Hebrew
254
Celeste

Meaning: heavenly

Origin:Latin
512
Selena

Meaning: moon goddess

Origin:Latinized variation of Greek Selene
360
Tabitha

Meaning: gazelle

Origin:Aramaic
401
Samantha

Meaning: told by God

Origin:Hebrew, feminization of Samuel
537
Samara

Meaning: under God's rule, companion in night conversation

Origin:Hebrew, Arabic
755
Soleil

Meaning: sun

Origin:French
236
Rue

Meaning: herb; regret

Origin:Nature name
1430