930+ Invented Baby Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

An amalgam of too many diverse elements.

An intriguing, plausible name--kind of a Nell-Hillary combo--created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book The Lost Princess of Oz.

A pretty but none-too-classy amalgamation of Nicole and Keesha.

Top 100 choice in Puerto Rico that is relatively unknown outside of the territory.

Also appearing as Jaliyah and Jaleah, Jalayah is mostly likely to be another variation of the popular Aliyah, which has both Hebrew and Arabic origins. In this case, the sounds of Amaya and Alaya might also have been thrown into the mix.

Sounds like Nia, looks like Leah.

Jamarion is found primarily in the African American community. It may be related to the name Jamar, in use since the 1970s.

A name inspired by such popular choices as Hailey, Halsey, and Hallie.

Modern, none-too-classy elaboration of Shawn.

A really inventive invented name, with a little of this and a little of that. Has a somewhat rhythmic African feel.

Shakespeare invented the names Salerio, Solanio, and Salarino for his play The Merchant of Venice. The names are puns on salario, the Italian word for "salary," as each character shows great concern with money.

The name Magnethia was created for Winx Club, a children's TV series about villain-fighting fairies. Magnethia is the mother of Tecna, the fairy of technology.

A seldom-used Game of Thrones name, perhaps because its main originator, Tywin Lannister, is as ruthless as any character in the show. Yet the "ty-" beginning is so ubiquitous and popular that Tywin may have some potential... the fact that it's less well-known than Tyrion probably works in its favor.

Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.

Ziana could be used as a Xiana variant or nickname for Luziana or Graziana, but fair warning — it's also the name of prescription acne medication.

Ginger-homonym created by L. Frank Baum for a General character in his Oz books.