Names that Peaked in 2004

  1. Adan
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Adam
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Paris
    • Origin:

      French place-name
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Janessa
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Arnav
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "ocean"
    • Description:

      This popular Indian name is heard in the US. Bollywood actor Akshay Khanna has a son named Arnav.
  5. Diya
    • Origin:

      Mbama, Sanskrit, Hindi and Latin
    • Meaning:

      "love; lamp; heavenly"
    • Description:

      A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
  6. Kyan
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Pranav
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  8. Laisha
    • Origin:

      Invented name, combining La prefix with Aisha, Arabic and Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Kadin
    • Origin:

      Arabic, English
    • Meaning:

      "companion; battle"
    • Description:

      Kadin is a traditional Arabic name meaning "companion", or a modern English member of the Caden-Kayden-Kaidyn family of names.
  10. Kailey
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kaylee
    • Meaning:

      "laurel, crown"
    • Description:

      Kaylee meets Hailey.
  11. Saige
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Sage
    • Description:

      What works for Paige just doesn’t work for Sage. The added i will likely create a lifetime of spelling mistakes.
  12. Osvaldo
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Oswald
    • Description:

      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.
  13. Zoie
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Zoe; Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  14. Karlee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Carly
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  15. Isabela
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Isabella
    • Description:

      One fewer L makes this name much less popular than the more traditional spelling.
  16. Kylee
    • Origin:

      Noongar, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  17. Kendal
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "valley of the river Kent"
    • Description:

      Variant of Kendall
  18. Iyanna
    • Braedon
      • Origin:

        Irish, variation of Bradan
      • Meaning:

        "salmon"
      • Description:

        One of the many, many, many variations of this name very popular with parents, including actor Kevin Sorbo.
    • Amarion