Popular Baby Names 1996
Baby names that were most popular around 1996.
200 names4856 girl3151 boy
Emily
GirlEnglish
rival
#19 →
Victoria
GirlLatin
Victory
#45 →
Hannah
GirlIsrael
חַנָּה
#48 →
Micah
UnisexAmerican
Who is like God?
#87 ↑
Madeline
GirlFrance
of Magdala
#94 →
Austin
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#101 →
Samantha
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#114 ↓
Chase
UnisexAmerican
English
#154 ↓
Bailey
UnisexEnglish
bailiff, steward
#172 →
Alex
UnisexGreece
Greek
#203 ↓
Alexandra
UnisexGreece
defender of mankind
#204 ↓
Tucker
UnisexAmerican
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
#205 →
Griffin
UnisexAmerican
English
#214 →
Selena
UnisexGreek
Greek
#229 →
Morgan
UnisexWelsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
#247 ↓
Dallas
UnisexAmerican
English
#252 ↑
Tristan
UnisexFrance
French
#253 ↓
Rachel
GirlHebrew
ewe
#254 ↓
Paxton
UnisexEnglish
peacock town
#257 →
Bryce
UnisexAmerican
Speckled or freckled
#258 ↓
Taylor
UnisexEngland
to cut or to tailor
#260 ↓
Cade
UnisexAmerican
Derived from the Old French word 'cadi,' meaning 'round' or 'barrel'
#280 ↑
Celine
GirlFrench
heavenly
#300 ↑
Jensen
UnisexDenmark
A beloved name with deep roots
#301 →
Reid
UnisexScottish
red-haired
#315 ↓
Kayla
UnisexEnglish
Hebrew
#324 ↓
Alyssa
UnisexGreek
Greek
#334 ↓
Khalil
UnisexArabic
خليل
#340 ↓
Esmeralda
UnisexSpanish
Emerald
#342 ↑
Killian
UnisexIrish
Warrior
#367 ↓
Francesca
UnisexItaly
from France; free one
#374 ↑
Chance
UnisexAmerican
Fortuity; luck; opportunity
#377 ↓
Malik
UnisexArabic
King
#383 →
Mariah
UnisexAmerican
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#393 ↓
Sabrina
UnisexEnglish
from the river Severn
#396 →
Desmond
UnisexIreland
From the grassland village
#399 ↓
Reed
UnisexAmerican
English
#429 ↓
Tanner
UnisexAmerican
English
#432 ↓
Madeleine
UnisexFrance
French
#444 ↓
Callen
UnisexAmerican
Irish
#450 ↑
Corbin
UnisexAmerican
raven
#455 ↓
Alanna
UnisexIrish
Beautiful
#456 ↑
Zaire
UnisexDemocratic Republic of the Con
Lingala
#466 ↑
Briana
UnisexIreland
Irish
#470 ↑
Imani
UnisexKenya
Faith
#476 ↑
Kieran
UnisexIreland
Little dark one
#477 →
Shaquara
GirlAmerican
African American Vernacular English
#500 →
Arnae
GirlAmerican
eagle
#501 →
Daizja
GirlAmerican
A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.
#501 →
Kyndrah
GirlAmerican
Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.
#501 →
Kurstin
GirlSweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#501 →
Christinejoy
GirlAmerican
follower of Christ
#502 →
Dayasia
GirlAmerican
Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'
#503 →
Kadezha
GirlAmerican
Pure
#503 →
Tyshika
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#503 →
Briahna
GirlAmerican
noble or strong
#504 →
Sacora
GirlAmerican
An unexpected gift
#504 →
Shakura
GirlArabic
thankful, grateful
#504 →
Tonea
GirlAmerican
One who is strong
#504 →
Nicara
GirlAmerican
Inspirational or a leader.
#505 →
Desare
GirlUSA
A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.
#506 →
Emilye
GirlAmerican
Rival
#506 →
Markesia
GirlAmerican
of Mars, warrior
#506 →
Treanna
GirlAmerican
Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'
#506 →
Ahjanay
GirlAmerican
a combination of names
#507 →
Desriee
GirlAmerican
desired, longed for
#507 →
Gailynn
GirlAmerican
A modern name combining elements of 'Gail' and 'Lynn', often interpreted as 'joyful' or 'light'.
#507 →
Shayde
UnisexAmerican
Shade, shadow
#508 →
Diondria
GirlAmerican
divine
#509 →
Ibette
GirlAmerican
French
#509 →
Aleksandria
GirlGreek
defender of men
#510 →
Khelsey
GirlAmerican
Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.
#510 →
Mylesha
GirlAmerican
a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'
#510 →
Azhane
GirlAmerican
Blossom, flower
#511 →
Kazandra
GirlGreece
defender of man
#512 →
Nakiria
GirlAmerican
English
#512 →
Delexus
GirlAmerican
deluxe
#513 →
Dalton
UnisexAmerican
English
#513 ↓
Alenka
GirlSlovenia
light, bright, shining
#514 →
Briahnna
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of Brianna
#514 →
Dyon
UnisexAmerican
Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
#514 →
Geena
GirlAmerican
English
#514 →
Jarena
GirlAmerican
A variation of the name 'Jerena', related to the Hebrew 'Yareach' meaning 'moon'.
#514 →
Jaquesha
GirlAmerican
A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.
#514 →
Kurstyn
GirlAmerican
A variant of Kirsten, meaning 'Christian'.
#514 →
Quentavia
GirlAmerican
an invented name, possibly combining elements of Quen and Tavia, suggesting qualities of elegance and life.
#514 →
Teaunna
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#514 →
Cortavia
GirlUSA
Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.
#515 →
Naibe
GirlMexico
The name Naibe is derived from the Nahuatl word 'nahui', meaning 'four'.
#515 →
Bayley
UnisexEngland
Inhabitant by the river bay.
#516 →
Dazsha
GirlSlavic regions
Slavic
#516 →
Kahdejah
GirlAmerican
One who is strong.
#516 →
Alexsis
UnisexAmerican
defender of mankind
#517 →
Bryse
UnisexAmerican
A modern variation of Brice, suggesting strength and vigor
#517 →
Wayneisha
GirlAmerican
American
#517 →
Marlicia
GirlAmerican
English
#518 →
Oluwaseun
UnisexNigeria
God has done this for us.
#519 →
Rikki
UnisexAmerican
Bravery; strong power
#519 →
Yannery
GirlFrance
French
#519 →
Rickia
GirlAmerican
English
#520 →
Emmoni
GirlAmerican
Unknown origin, possibly a modern creative variation.
#521 →
Kirklyn
UnisexAmerican
church near a lake
#521 →
Keyanah
GirlAmerican
English
#521 →
Aanisah
GirlArabic
Companion with kindness
#522 →
Kadajah
GirlAmerican
The name is a modern variant of 'Khadijah', meaning 'premature child' in Arabic.
#523 →
Lakaysha
GirlAmerican
combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.
#523 →
Saki
UnisexJapan
Japanese
#523 →
Tiasia
GirlEnglish
fairy princess
#523 →
Hanna
UnisexHebrew
Grace
#524 →
Haide
GirlSpain
a form of 'Hayde', typically related to 'a form of beauty'
#524 →
Pierra
GirlItaly
stone
#524 →
Quinterria
GirlAmerican
English
#524 →
Tabor
UnisexHebrew
to be good or pleasing
#524 →
Dayln
UnisexUSA
valley
#525 →
Jamir
UnisexAmerican
The name Jamir is often associated with meaning like 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.
#525 ↑
Jamerial
GirlAmerican
American English
#525 →
Keandra
UnisexAmerican
Keandra is a modern blend of 'K' names, often associated with 'Kiana' and 'Aleandra'
#525 →
Shaiasia
GirlAmerican
gift from God
#525 →
Dejae
GirlAmerican
already
#526 →
Azha
GirlArabic
brilliance
#527 →
Leslei
GirlAmerican
A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.
#527 →
Lakeiya
GirlAmerican
Derived from the Latin word for 'lake'
#527 →
Marshe
GirlAmerican
From the marsh
#527 →
Queanna
GirlUSA
English
#527 →
Brynnen
UnisexAmerican
Little drop of water
#528 →
Khadesha
GirlAmerican
Arabic
#528 →
Corneisha
GirlAmerican
American
#529 →
Gavy
GirlUSA
Hebrew
#529 →
Mickalla
GirlAmerican
Who is like God?
#530 →
Daimarely
GirlSpanish
derived from the name meaning 'of the sea' or 'sea mistress'
#533 →
Kodey
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#533 →
Talyr
GirlWales
to be a plough or furrow
#533 →
Shanera
GirlAmerican
a modern name, possibly blending elements of 'Shane' and 'Nera'
#534 →
Tymeisha
GirlAmerican
a variant of Tamesha, often associated with a modern interpretation of time
#534 →
Tameera
GirlArabic
twin
#534 →
Yasmine
UnisexArabic
ياسمين (Yasmeen) means 'jasmine flower'
#534 →
Alexius
UnisexGreece
Αλέξιος (Defender)
#535 →
Ladesha
GirlAmerican
a modern created name, possibly a variation of LaDasha
#535 →
Donshay
UnisexAmerican
Of noble birth
#536 →
Marquell
UnisexAmerican
Variation of Mark, meaning 'warrior' or 'defender'
#536 →
Alijha
UnisexAmerican
Arabic
#537 →
Adaysha
GirlAmerican
Noble
#537 →
Keanu
UnisexAmerican
cool breeze over the mountains
#537 ↑
Kcee
GirlNigeria
A short form of Kcee Shining Star, reflecting brightness and success.
#537 →
Mickenzie
UnisexAmerican
Scottish
#537 →
Arabian
GirlSaudi Arabia
English
#538 →
Lysette
GirlFrench
A diminutive form of the name Lisette, itself derived from Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath'.
#538 →
Shalaka
GirlIndia
The name Shalaka is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is bright and shining'.
#538 →
Saren
GirlScandinavian
serene
#538 →
Tyiana
GirlUSA
A graceful and beautiful being.
#538 →
Ashay
UnisexIndia
Hindi
#539 →
Correena
GirlIreland
maiden
#539 →
Devonee
GirlAmerican
Derived from the Old French surname 'Devon', meaning 'one from Devon' or 'of Devon'.
#539 →
Julissa
UnisexAmerican
A blend of 'Julia' and 'Lisa'
#540 →
Rejean
UnisexFrance
reigning
#540 →
Tyannia
GirlAmerican
A modern, invented name possibly based on the name Tiana, which emphasizes beauty and grace.
#540 →
Ashlen
UnisexAmerican
A blend of Ashley and Ellen, symbolizing a combination of strength and light.
#541 →
Ciomara
GirlSpain
celestial
#541 →
Caitlynne
GirlIrish
pure
#541 →
Alexzandrea
GirlAmerican
defender of the people
#543 →
Kriselle
GirlAmerican
A unique or creative blend of the names Kristine and Giselle.
#543 →
Laderricka
GirlAmerican
English
#543 →
Ambriana
GirlAmerican
Tidal river
#544 →
Tyshonna
GirlAmerican
African-American
#545 →
Kenshayla
GirlAmerican
Innovative and creative spirit
#546 →
Phantasia
GirlAmerican
Fantasy, imagination.
#546 →
Quashay
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#547 →
Chais
UnisexHebrew
Life
#548 →
Javis
UnisexEnglish
English
#548 →
Jalanna
GirlEnglish
English
#548 →
Ndea
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name India, associated with the country and its rich culture.
#548 →
Zoyla
GirlSpanish
life; alive
#548 →
Breahanna
GirlAmerican
A combination of names Bre and Anna
#549 →
Joshalyn
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#549 →
Saned
UnisexMiddle Eastern countries
Arabic
#549 →
Dessiah
UnisexHebrew
Desired; longed for
#550 →
Deaisa
GirlAmerican
English
#551 →
Brinisha
GirlIndia
प्रज्ञा, विद्या
#552 →
Shakeria
GirlAmerican
shaken, moving
#552 →
Chambre
GirlFrench
room; chamber
#553 →
Caetlyn
GirlAmerican
Irish
#553 →
Cadisha
GirlAmerican
English
#553 →
Jabreia
GirlAmerican
English
#553 →
Jovannie
UnisexAmerican
Joyful, full of joy
#553 →
Johnniqua
GirlAmerican
A modern combination name possibly implying a blend of 'John' and 'unique'.
#553 →
Kirina
GirlJapanese
to aspire or to hope
#555 →
Aisja
GirlArabic
Alive, living
#556 →
Brittanynicole
GirlAmerican
English
#556 →
Levonna
GirlAmerican
a derivative of 'Levana,' meaning 'white' or 'pure'.
#556 →
Mikeyia
GirlAmerican
A modern invented name, possibly deriving from 'Mikaela' or 'Mikayla'.
#557 →
Nadaja
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
#557 →
Tremesha
GirlAmerican
Unique creation possibly combining elements from 'Tremaine' and traditional name endings.
#557 →
Antone
UnisexSpanish
priceless
#559 →
Alexus
UnisexAmerican
Latin
#559 →
Kaysea
GirlAmerican
pure or happiness
#559 →
Syedah
GirlArabic
Arabic
#559 →
Abreona
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Abrianna', a modern name often interpreted as 'a form of the Hebrew name Abraham', meaning 'father of a mu
#561 →
Genessee
GirlNative American
Native American
#561 →
Jaqulyn
GirlAmerican
English
#561 →
Alyxa
GirlAmerican
Defender of mankind.
#563 →