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Baby names that were most popular around 1991. Browse the full list below, organized by gender, with meanings and origins for each name.

Quick facts: names popular in 1991

  • 6,145 names in our database peaked in popularity around 1991
  • 4,269 girl names and 2,405 boy names are associated with 1991
  • 1991 sits between the vintage revival window and today's trends
  • Nearby years with similar naming trends: 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993

Popular Girl Names 1991

161 girl names that peaked in popularity around 1991

#91
Hebrew
princess
#123
Italy
Italian
#126
United Kingdom
Ash tree clearing
#126
Ireland
lover of hounds
#156
American
ash tree town; ash town
#170
Greek
Pure
#177
USA
Maker of tiles
#191
Persian
Persian
#200
Spain
defender of mankind
#208
English
wished-for child
#224
Hebrew
אָנָה - 'grace' or 'favor'
#287
Hebrew
lion of God
#308
Spain↑ Rising
Lion
#325
Spain
A follower of Christ
#343
France
Laurel
#356
Spain
Spanish
#361
English↑ Rising
English
#403
Greece
defender of mankind
#415
France↑ Rising
Latin
#419
Hebrew
lioness of God
#442
Spain
crowned
#462
American
Poet
#467
Italy
white
#500
English
God is gracious
#500
American
English
#500
American
Modern English
#500
Hebrew
He will be gracious
#501
American
English
#501
American
to bloom
#502
English
pure
#502
English
From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.
#503
USA
Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#503
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#503
American
gift of God
#504
Sanskrit origins
Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.
#504
Italy
rich, powerful
#504
Hebrew
Hebrew
#505
American
A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.
#505
American
a flower or plant
#506
American
delight
#508
American
A blend of Charles (meaning 'free man') and Lisa (a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath')
#508
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
Slavic countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#509
American
One who is beautiful or precious.
#509
Russian
fairy queen
#510
African
Daughter of the people
#510
American
English
#510
Spanish
Spanish
#511
Japan
to fly
#511
Native American
Native American
#512
American
Loving and beloved
#512
American
French
#512
India
beloved
#512
Arabic
One who brings happiness
#512
English
English
#512
American
English
#513
USA
A modern creation, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Kira.
#513
Sweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#513
Norway
the name of a type of fish
#513
American
A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.
#514
American
Blessing
#514
USA
English
#514
French
French
#515
USA
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
American
A modern variation of the name Jessica, expressing elegance and charm.
#516
American
a creative variant of the name Ariel, commonly interpreted as 'lion of God'.
#516
African
A variation of the name with connections to being a 'strong' or 'blessed' individual.
#516
India
Silk
#516
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
Earth
#517
American
A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning feminine.
#517
American
a combination of Lauren and Ashley, often symbolizing honor and ash tree
#518
Austria
glorious
#518
American
from the valley by the meadow
#518
American
English
#518
American
It is often associated with strength and resilience
#519
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#519
English
clear and brilliant glass
#519
American
English
#519
American
From the lake
#519
Persian
Persian
#519
English
a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.
#519
Arabic
jasmine flower
#520
American
A unique variation of Tiffany, meaning 'theophany'
#521
Greece
αγγελία - angel or messenger
#521
American
Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.
#522
Arabic
the conqueror
#522
USA
Porshay is a modern variation of the name 'Portia', which often carries the meaning of 'offering'.
#522
Serbia
little king
#523
English
valley
#523
France
French
#523
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#524
Greece
Golden or precious
#524
USA
Spirit, essence
#524
American
English
#524
American
English
#526
France
invaluable
#526
American
Spanish
#527
Hebrew
fragrance, scent
#528
France
Singer; to sing
#528
Spanish
mountainous
#528
American
English
#528
Scandinavia
Danish
#529
American
A blend of the names Charlotte and Lisa, often interpreted as 'Free man' or 'Noble woman'
#529
American
Center, core
#529
Dutch
Dutch
#529
American
A modern name blending 'Karl' with a feminine suffix
#529
American
varied interpretations related to light or beauty
#530
Spanish
rainbow
#530
American
A modern variation of the name Kanisha, typically used in African American communities.
#530
American
English
#531
American
from the court
#531
Latin
Derived from 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful'
#531
American
A modern variant of the name Kearney or Karrie.
#531
American
A modern blend of names such as 'Kea' or 'Andrea'.
#531
American
English
#532
Hebrew
delicate; tender
#532
Spanish
Lonely
#533
American
Latin
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
American
Divine Gift
#533
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#533
American
African American Vernacular English
#534
American
a blend of Kay and Linda, often interpreted as pure or beloved
#535
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#535
Japan
radiance, shine, light
#535
American
English
#535
American
African American Vernacular English
#537
American
Derived from the combination of names Tania and Asha, meaning 'fairy queen' and 'hope' respectively.
#537
American
The one who is bold
#538
American
gift from God
#538
American
beloved, dear one
#538
American
a variation of the name 'Shana', meaning 'lily' or 'flower'
#539
Japan
wisdom, beauty
#539
Chinese
Little, tiny or small
#540
American
English
#540
American
Hebrew
#540
American
A fusion name that suggests a blend of 'Rae' and 'Nisha', symbolizing light.
#540
American
field of peace
#540
Latin
Latin
#541
Arabic
wild flower
#541
American
A modern name combining 'Queen' with a unique ending.
#542
American
Possibly derived from a combination of names like Lane and Nacia.
#542
American
English
#542
USA
God is gracious
#543
American
Grace
#543
American
Noble or truthful
#543
American
A modern name derived from the combination of Jerica and Erica.
#543
Ireland
tir na nognah, la tierra de la juventud (meaning: land of eternal youth)
#543
American
Soap
#544
American
a variation of Kristen, which means 'Christian' or 'follower of Christ'
#544
American
A combination of Tai and Anna
#545
American
Rejoice
#545
Hebrew
רִבְקָה - Meaning 'to tie, bind'.
#545
American
variant of Tisha, meaning 'she who has good fortune'
#545
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#546
American
English
#546
Spain
Spanish
#547
USA
a variant of Alicia, meaning 'noble'
#547
Arabic
captivating
#547
Hindi-speaking countries
Hindi