Popular Baby Names 1988

Greek

God has given

Irish

Latin

English

From the clay town or settlement.

Brave in battle

Laurel

holding fast

narrow, straight

unfortunate

white

Hebrew

noble

Hebrew

Loved, beloved

Modern English

He will be gracious

English

African American Vernacular English

manifestation of God

to bloom

pure

Victorious

God is gracious

Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.

From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing quali

Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.

Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'

gift of God

Revelation

from Britain

Rising, dawn

Hebrew

goddess of learning

English

A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.

a flower or plant

A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.

Spanish

A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.

delight

Yiddish

Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.

A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, mea

beautiful, delicate

A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'

A beloved name with deep roots

exalted one, elevated

A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.

A beloved name with deep roots

luxurious

Native American

Loving and beloved

English

the name of a type of fish

Blessing

A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.

Silk

A beloved name with deep roots

Earth

English

A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning f

a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree

noble strength and rose

from the valley by the meadow

English

A variant of the name Misha, often interpreted as 'gift from God'

help, protect

clear and brilliant glass

Christian follower

Persian

To be free

To cross over

a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.

Colorful, joyous

αγγελία - angel or messenger

Native American

A variant of 'Kassandra', meaning 'shining upon man'

Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.

the conqueror

Pure and beloved

little king

valley

English

A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Tiara.

invaluable

Κυρία

fragrance, scent

pure, chaste

pure

Combination of the name La and Tisha, often considered to signify 'God is my wit

Pig; swine

a variation of Kendra, meaning 'knowledge' or 'understanding'

English

Mary of the Angels

A beloved name with deep roots

of noble birth

Center, core

English

noble

Dutch

supplanter

rainbow

A modern variation of the name Kanisha, typically used in African American commu

English

believed to be a combination of names or a creative variant.

from the court

Derived from 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful'

A modern variant of the name Kearney or Karrie.

A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.

Turkish

English

English

delicate; tender

Lonely

Latin

A beloved name with deep roots

Divine Gift

to be steadfast

Keeper of the keys; pure

From Brittany

pure, beloved

a combination of the names 'Sherry' and 'Monica'

A feminine variation of the name Jiles, modernly associated with joyful or cheer

American

A modern invention, possibly a combination of Rae and Nesha

Derived from the combination of names Tania and Asha, meaning 'fairy queen' and

The one who is bold

a name meaning 'a girl who is hailed'

A unique name possibly derived from 'shatter' and 'terra'.

born on Christmas day

Germanic

wisdom, beauty

Angel

English

English

प्रकाश

Latin

Chinese

shining, clear; a crystal-like beauty

God is gracious

Princess

shine; allow; consent

American

A unique blend of sounds, often conveying beauty and strength.

English

Rejoice

variant of Tisha, meaning 'she who has good fortune'

English

Enchanting or charmed

Spanish

a variant of Alicia, meaning 'noble'

The name may derive from the Swahili word for 'to be rich'

A modern blend, possibly derived from 'Marsha' and 'Shay'.

noble, generous

Hawaiian

(English: "God is gracious")

The sea, or wave

derived from Tia or Tyler, meaning princess or tile maker

dragon from the mountain

Spanish

African American Vernacular English

A modern interpretation, possibly a blend of names like 'Samantha' and 'Kwan.'

A variant of 'Maria', often associated with the sea.

appearance of God

Blind

Derived from the term 'laurel,' symbolizing victory and achievement.

A beloved name with deep roots

Gift of God

God will add

Hebrew

delightful

The one who brings success or vibrancy

Paullina is derived from Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'.

English

A beloved name with deep roots

The name can signify 'elegance' or 'beautiful'.

English

Italian

Никита (Nikíta) - unconquered

English

Cheerful, bright

blind

From the DeSean family

Royal ruler or leader

Crown

A beloved name with deep roots

African-American Vernacular English

A beloved name with deep roots

English

beautiful; cheerful

English

Combination of Shawn and Denise

Ash tree clearing

English

Brave or strong

Follower of Christ.

God's gift

Bitter or sea queen