930+ Invented Baby Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

The -ah ending makes Jedah read feminine, but it was actually created for a male character in the video game Darkstalkers. One of the many unique baby names inspired by the gaming world.

This contemporary combo name burst onto the scene in tandem with the megasuccess of then-child singer Tevin Campbell in 1989, but has been losing its footing since the start of the millennium.

Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.

An invented name that has its roots in DeAndre or D'Andre, which springs from "the son of Andrew." Feels like half Don or Dion, half Andre or Andrew, but not enough of something unto itself.

The Social Security Lists show Willodean and its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

This name was created for the character Inojin Yamanaka from Naruto. It is close in sound to the English girl names Imogen and Innogen.

Iyana is a new name with a New Age feel that's been on the popularity charts since 2000, related to cousins Aiyana and Ayanna.

A variation of Riley with an added -lynn suffix, this girl name is bubbling right underneath the Top 1000.

Variation of Kaylee and Kali with the popular "-leigh" suffix.

Elaboration of Sophia created for the character Sophitia Alexandra in the video game Soulcalibur.

Rising star Nailah Blackman is a Trinidadian singer.

Less popular than spelling variation Jazlyn. The extra n does not make this name any better. Nonetheless, this spelling entered the US Top 1000 in 2007 and peaked at Number 573 in 2011.

The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

God'iss Love is the full name of the daughter of R & B singer Lil' Mo, who decided to move beyond Trinity and Genesis and turn her child's name into a statement. Her sister is called Heaven.

Created in the style of Jabari, a fashionable Swahili name. Jakari is mainly used among African American families in the US.

One of the most popular of the creative spellings of this name.

The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

Fanciful name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz.