Names that Peaked in 2004
- Adan
Origin:
Spanish variation of AdamMeaning:
"son of the red earth"Description:
Used most often in Hispanic cultures, though it does not feel like a typical Spanish name. It can also be seen as a spelling variant of the uber-popular Aidan, Aiden, Aden, etc.
- Paris
Origin:
French place-nameDescription:
Paris, a one-time mythical and Shakespearean boys' name, peaked in 2004 at Number 157 at least in part due to the highly publicized Paris Hilton. Michael Jackson used it for his daughter.
- Janessa
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"god is gracious + butterfly"Description:
This newly invented name is most likely a combination of Jane and Vanessa. Though it may not have as long of a history as more traditional names, Janessa has been a staple on the bottom half of the US Top 1000 since the mid-1980s. Perhaps surprisingly, it peaked at Number 524 in 2004.
- Arnav
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"ocean"Description:
This popular Indian name is heard in the US. Bollywood actor Akshay Khanna has a son named Arnav.
- Diya
Origin:
Mbama, Sanskrit, Hindi and LatinMeaning:
"love; lamp; heavenly"Description:
A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
- Kyan
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Kyan is a quintessential twenty-first-century name, a twist on the twentieth-century standard Ryan. Kyan is used by the grooming guru on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Kyan Douglas (born Eddie), and increasing numbers of parents.
- Pranav
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"primordial"Description:
Pranav, an Indian name now in the U. S. Top 900, represents Aum, or Om, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, symbolizing the entire universe.
- Laisha
Origin:
Invented name, combining La prefix with Aisha, Arabic and SwahiliMeaning:
"living, prosperous"Description:
Laisha made the US Top 1000 list for a few years in the early 21st century, thanks to its role on a Spanish soap opera. The name is a variation of the popular Arabic and Muslim name Aisha, which has many spellings and forms.
- Kadin
Origin:
Arabic, EnglishMeaning:
"companion; battle"Description:
Kadin is a traditional Arabic name meaning "companion", or a modern English member of the Caden-Kayden-Kaidyn family of names.
- Kailey
Origin:
Variation of KayleeMeaning:
"laurel, crown"Description:
Kaylee meets Hailey.
- Saige
Origin:
Spelling variation of SageDescription:
What works for Paige just doesn’t work for Sage. The added i will likely create a lifetime of spelling mistakes.
- Osvaldo
Origin:
Spanish variation of OswaldDescription:
Popular in the Hispanic community, unlike its English cousin. It has been very near the bottom of the US Top 1000 for the last three years.
- Zoie
Origin:
Spelling variation of Zoe; GreekMeaning:
"life"Description:
This spelling variation hasn't followed cousins Zoe and Zoey up the charts. Even though there are a number of feasible spellings, Zoie along with Zooey might cause some unwanted confusion.
- Karlee
Origin:
Variation of CarlyMeaning:
"free man"Description:
This nouveau spelling peaked at Number 583 in 2004. In spite of its trend-making K and "ee" ending, Karlee is much less popular than the original Carly.
- Isabela
Origin:
Spelling variation of IsabellaDescription:
One fewer L makes this name much less popular than the more traditional spelling.
- Kylee
Origin:
Noongar, ScottishMeaning:
"boomerang; narrow channel"Description:
Variation of Kylie with the popular suffix -ee. Kylie was popular in Australia in the 1970s and 80s, said to come from a Noongar word for "boomerang". In the US, it has also been used as a feminization of the Scottish male name Kyle.
- Kendal
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the river Kent"Description:
Variant of Kendall
- Iyanna
- Braedon
Origin:
Irish, variation of BradanMeaning:
"salmon"Description:
One of the many, many, many variations of this name very popular with parents, including actor Kevin Sorbo.
- Amarion