Popular Baby Names 1996

Baby names that were most popular around 1996.

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מַתִּתְיָהוּ - meaning 'gift of God'.

Who is like God?

יָרְדֵן - Yarden, meaning 'to descend'

A beloved name with deep roots

bailiff, steward

defender of mankind

Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.

Sea-born or sea-circle

Speckled or freckled

to cut or to tailor

Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'

A beloved name with deep roots

from France; free one

Fortuity; luck; opportunity

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

from the river Severn

From the grassland village

Democratic Republic of the Con

Little dark one

From the valley of the rivers

one hundred years

A beloved name with deep roots

God gives victory

Christian, follower of Christ.

A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.

victorious or conqueror

Brave or warrior.

Wise, virtuous, abundant

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant that combines 'shy' with an element of 'quan', often associated with presence and charisma.

The one who is praised.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

One who brings peace and higher order

Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'

A combination of John and Tay

he who brings joy

Victory of the people

Inhabitant by the river bay.

American English

A beloved name with deep roots

defender of mankind

A modern variation of Brice, suggesting strength and vigor

A modern variation of Elijah, which means 'Yahweh is my God'.

Intelligent, wise

God has done this for us.

Bravery; strong power

church near a lake

to be good or pleasing

The name Jamir is often associated with meaning like 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.

Keandra is a modern blend of 'K' names, often associated with 'Kiana' and 'Aleandra'

Little drop of water

My God is Yahweh (אֱלִיָּהוּ)

A beloved name with deep roots

a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Tyshawn or Tysheem

ياسمين (Yasmeen) means 'jasmine flower'

Αλέξιος (Defender)

A blend of names, likely inspired by Damon and the suffix '-yune'

from the land near the river

Variation of Mark, meaning 'warrior' or 'defender'

cool breeze over the mountains

A beloved name with deep roots

derived name with unknown specific meaning, unique contemporary name.

A blend of 'Julia' and 'Lisa'

A blend of Ashley and Ellen, symbolizing a combination of strength and light.

high and prosperous

The bliss or joy of giving

a variant of the name Jacob, meaning supplanter

famous land, renowned

A unique or creative variation on Quantez

Fierce or brave

Middle Eastern countries

Desired; longed for

a form of Russ or Russian

modern twist on the name Vaughn, meaning 'small' or 'little'

Joyful, full of joy

A beloved name with deep roots

light of victory

An American invented name, possibly derived from Jaden and Terrence.

Light, illumination

from the three hills

Derived from 'Trey' meaning third

A beloved name with deep roots

the one who is called

to be a chief; a leader

an Armenian form of a name meaning 'little' or 'young'

Derived from the name Letran; The one who brings

Variant of Jasmine, a flower

The name means 'peaceful' (浩) and 'fly' (平)

A variant of Alexander, meaning 'defender of man'.

A modern name created from phonetic influences.

The one who is pure and noble.

A variation of 'Jesus', meaning 'God is salvation'

Venerable, majestic

Coedy can be seen as a variation of Cody, which means 'helpful' or 'benefit'.

From the town by the river

A form of Tanner, referring to someone who tans hides or works with leather.

A modern invented name, possibly a mix of 'Trey' and ‘Deon'.

Invented name with no specific traditional meaning

A beloved name with deep roots

unknown, modern invention

A modern name likely derived from a combination of the names Javi and Ante or a variation of Javon.

In Sanskrit, Amith means 'infinite', 'boundless', or 'everlasting'.

victorious leader

related to a king or ruler

A modern name, possibly derived from 'Dre' adding an innovative spin.

Middle Eastern countries

a variant of Marcus, meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'

From the town by the river