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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.

Cyrus

Meaning: sun

Origin:Persian
19
Aurelius

Meaning: the golden one

Origin:Latin
43
Linus

Meaning: flax

Origin:Greek
162
Cornelius

Meaning: horn

Origin:Latin
228
Thaddeus

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Aramaic, meaning unclear, possibly from Theodore
238
Ash

Meaning: ash tree

Origin:Diminutive of Asher, English
284
Bellamy

Meaning: fine friend

Origin:English and Irish from French
627
Bellamy

Meaning: fine friend

Origin:English and Irish from French
627
Cosmo

Meaning: order, beauty, universe

Origin:Greek, Italian, English
82
Zephyr

Meaning: west wind

Origin:Greek
247
Zephyr

Meaning: west wind

Origin:Greek
247
Ace

Meaning: one, unity

Origin:Latin
411
Evander

Meaning: bow warrior; strong man

Origin:Scottish; Greek
47
Lucifer

Meaning: light-bearer

Origin:Latin
55
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Apollo

Meaning: destroyer

Origin:Greek mythology name
97
Ivo

Meaning: yew wood, archer

Origin:German
155
Raphael

Meaning: God has healed

Origin:Hebrew
70
Caspian

Meaning: white

Origin:Place name
10
Cassian

Meaning: hollow

Origin:Latin, variation of Cassius
27