1000+ Names With Many Spellings
- Kace
Origin:
Modern invented name or variation of Casey, IrishMeaning:
"brave in battle"Description:
As a boys' name, Kace ranked in the Top 1000 from 2017 through 2021, and possible parent name Casey is once again climbing for boys.
- Leylani
Origin:
Hawaiian, spelling variation of LeilaniMeaning:
"heavenly flower"Description:
With the melodic Leilani in the US Top 100, and gaining traction across the pond in the UK too, alternative spellings have naturally come into use. Leilany and Laylani are currently the more popular variations, with both ranking in the Top 1000 and each given to around 300 babies in a recent year. Leylani currently lags slightly behind, but is nevertheless becoming increasingly familiar, particularly among Spanish speakers.
- Khalani
Origin:
Variation of Kailani, HawaiianMeaning:
"sea and sky"Description:
Khalani debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2020 thanks to the influence of Khalani Simon — known as Lani Love — a child model and budding star.
- Amiri
Origin:
Maori, Arabic, HebrewMeaning:
"the East wind; king, ruler; treetop"Description:
The fastest-rising boy name of 2021 is now among the fastest-rising girl names of 2022, both thanks to the rise of luxury fashion brand AMIRI. A commonly used name in Māori culture, Amiri refers to the wind that blows from east to west. In the US, it's more often seen as a variation of the Arabic and Hebrew name Amir and Amira.
- Alijah
Origin:
Spelling variation of ElijahDescription:
This version of the name changes the nickname from Eli to Ali.
- Tru
Origin:
Variation of True, English word nameMeaning:
"true"Description:
True is a rising name in all forms, this amputated one included.
- Madisyn
Origin:
Spelling variation of MadisonDescription:
Both Madisyn and Madison have lost ground in recent years.
- Kyree
Origin:
Spelling variation of KyrieDescription:
This male name uses the popular feminine suffix -ee, so if you're set on this name we'd suggest using Kyrie.
- Emely
Origin:
Spelling variation of EmilyDescription:
This trendy spelling of Emily may be benefiting from the rise of Emery.
- Zyon
- Adelle
- Jesmyn
Origin:
Variation of Jasmine or Jessamine, PersianMeaning:
"jasmine"Description:
National Book Award-winning novelist Jesmyn Ward brought this uncommon spelling of a lovely name into the public eye. Jasmine is the flower-y version, and Jessamine the genteel British version. Jessamyn West was an American writer in the 20th century.
- Kamilah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"perfect"Description:
One of the most adaptable of the Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camilla.
- Tristen
Description:
Variation of Tristan.
- Jazmine
Origin:
Spelling variation of JasmineDescription:
Leave the Z behind, please. You're better off with the classic Jasmine spelling -- though all of this name's variations have been falling in popularity in recent years.
- Taytum
Origin:
Variation of Tatum, EnglishMeaning:
"Tate's homestead"Description:
As names become more popular, the truism goes, spelling variations are invented and become more popular too. Taytum entered the Top 1000 in the US for girls for the first time in 2021, following on the heels of mother name Tatum, now in the Top 300.
- Jazmin
Origin:
Spelling variation of Jasmine, Persian flower nameDescription:
The inclusion of the trendy "z" doesn't do much for this variant of Jasmine. We recommend the original spelling.
- Ashlee
Origin:
Variation of Ashley, EnglishMeaning:
"dweller near the ash tree meadow"Description:
The Ashlee variation of the megapopular 90s favorite Ashley is best-known as the name of Ashlee Simpson, younger sister of Jessica.
- Kataleya
Origin:
Variation of Cataleya, flower name from English surname "Cattley's flower"Meaning:
"Cattley's flower"Description:
Variation of Cataleya, both of which are popular among Hispanic families in the US. Zoe Saldana played a character named Cataleya in Colombiana.
- Yusef