930+ Invented Baby Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

An elaboration of popular Nova, that first appeared in the US baby name charts in 2020.

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

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

Magnethia was created as a feminine name for the TV show Winx Club. As far as we know, it's never been used as a name for a child of any sex.

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.

One of the new two-syllable boys' names with more style than substance.

The name of a controversial character in Game of Thrones, Stannis Baratheon. He's better liked by book readers -- who see him as the embodiment of rigorous law and order -- than show watchers. In HBO's version of the story, his character was mostly defined by his disastrous loyalty to the red priestess Melisandre.

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.

This Russian name was created by Communist parents looking to reject traditional names (it is believed to derive from the French surname Jaures). One notable bearer is Nobel prize winner and physicist, Zhores Alferov.

Dalton with a B. The original is better.

A versatile name with multiple origins, Anylah - and its more popular sister spelling Anyla - have quietly risen up the US charts since the 2000s. As a Hindi and Sanskrit name, it is a feminine form of Anil, the Hindu god of the wind, while in Albania, Hungry, Poland, Sweden and Finland, it is a form of Anila or Anilla, in turn variations of Anna and Agnes, There is also the possibility that this is a created name, inspired by the rise of Nyla.

A hybrid of trendy syllables, but less evocative than the original Taylor.

Like cousin Shakira, captivating and evocative.

Strange amalgam with little appeal.

Variation of Lake.

Name of a feminist air pirate with an evil bent, Sala is also the word name for 'room' in Spanish. Salah is a common Arabic name.

America's Next Top Model contestant Toccara Jones introduced this rhythmic choice into the lexicon.