Names that Peaked in 2005

A widely used Hebrew form of Joseph, with a sophisticated and continental air.

A name with visible links to Sarah and Sarai, Sarahi is a rare and unusual name in the US. Nonetheless, it has made several appearances in the Top 1000 every year since it debuted in 1996. It also has a similar appearance to Sahara. Pronunciation could present some challenges.

Davion has only ranked in the US Top 1000 since the early 1990s, and its alternate spelling Davian is a more recent entry, first entering the charts in 2004. Their apparent connection to more common names Dave and Damian presumably provided the avenue for their success; however, both names are trending downward with no expected resurgence in the coming years.

Arleth has made the US Top 1000 twice — in 2005 and 2021 — thanks to telenovela star Arleth Terán.

This modernized version of Yehudah could be assimilated further by making it Judah. The name is traditionally given to boys born at Chanukah. It first appeared on the US Top 1000 in 2001.

Fans of versatile, rising African- American actor Mekhi Phifer have begun to adopt his unusual first name for their sons.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.

Cole and Kole — at their most stylish in the early 2000s — are now being passed over for modern favorites Colton, Colt, Colter, Colson, et al. Nonetheless, Kole is still floating just at the bottom of the US charts.

Former Miss Universe and former Mrs. Marc Anthony, Dayanara Torres has made a more lasting success of her name.

Feminine form of Cian, a name from Irish legend.

Inspired by the Mexican singer who uses it as her single name.

Cameron is an ultra-popular boys' name, in the US Top 100 since 1987. As a result, it has generated numerous spelling variations, including Kameron, Camron, Kamron, Kamren, and Camren. The Kamren spelling has been on and off the US Top 1000—always near the bottom—since 2000.

Made most familiar by Miah Persson, a famous Swedish opera singer.

Another increasingly popular member of the Omar family, this one perhaps influenced by hip-hopper Omarion Granberrg (born Omari) of the group B2K.

For girls, the most popular form of a very popular name. See also Jaidyn, Jaiden, and Jaden.

Braeden was one of the many -aiden names that we heard everywhere just a few years ago. Now it's fading, along with Aiden, Jayden, and company.

Is it a smoosh of Emma and Lee or a spelling variation of Emily? With Em- names so popular, it's no surprise to see Emmalee in use, but there are other Em- and -lee names that might feel less expected. This spelling has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1999.

See JASMINE.