Popular Baby Names 1997
Baby names that were most popular around 1997.
200 names4658 girl2976 boy
Emily
GirlEnglish
rival
#19 →
Victoria
GirlLatin
Victory
#45 →
Hannah
GirlIsrael
חַנָּה
#48 →
Madeline
GirlFrance
of Magdala
#94 →
Samantha
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#114 ↓
Brianna
GirlIreland
Irish
#152 →
Bailey
UnisexEnglish
bailiff, steward
#172 →
Alexandra
GirlGreece
defender of mankind
#204 ↓
Selena
GirlGreek
Greek
#229 →
Kiara
GirlIrish
little, dark one
#230 ↑
Morgan
UnisexWelsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
#247 ↓
Rachel
GirlHebrew
ewe
#254 ↓
Celine
GirlFrench
heavenly
#300 ↑
Jensen
UnisexDenmark
A beloved name with deep roots
#301 →
Hope
GirlEngland
Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
#303 ↓
Sydney
GirlAustralia
Wide meadow
#307 ↓
Kayla
GirlEnglish
Hebrew
#324 ↓
Alyssa
GirlGreek
Greek
#334 ↓
Esmeralda
GirlSpanish
Emerald
#342 ↑
Francesca
GirlItaly
from France; free one
#374 ↑
Mariah
GirlAmerican
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#393 ↓
Sabrina
GirlEnglish
from the river Severn
#396 →
Madeleine
GirlFrance
French
#444 ↓
Alexis
UnisexGreece
Greek
#448 ↓
Alanna
GirlIrish
Beautiful
#456 ↑
Zaire
UnisexDemocratic Republic of the Con
Lingala
#466 ↑
Imani
GirlKenya
Faith
#476 ↑
Camryn
GirlUSA
A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.
#495 ↓
Cassidy
GirlIreland
Irish
#496 ↓
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 →
Kieria
GirlAmerican
Dark-haired
#501 →
Kurstin
GirlSweden
Christian, follower of Christ
#501 →
Montavia
GirlAmerican
An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.
#501 →
Zanteria
GirlAmerican
English
#501 →
Christinejoy
GirlAmerican
follower of Christ
#502 →
Dayasia
GirlAmerican
Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'
#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 →
Taionna
GirlAmerican
Created name, possibly derived from 'Tiana' meaning 'fairy queen' in Latin or 'goddess' in various interpretations
#505 →
Desare
GirlUSA
A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.
#506 →
Kiaja
GirlUSA
English
#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 →
Diondria
GirlAmerican
divine
#509 →
Aryell
GirlEnglish
lioness
#510 →
Aleksandria
GirlGreek
defender of men
#510 →
Mylesha
GirlAmerican
a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'
#510 →
Azhane
GirlAmerican
Blossom, flower
#511 →
Lexys
GirlUSA
A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.
#511 →
Lissete
GirlSpain
A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#511 →
Kazandra
GirlGreece
defender of man
#512 →
Nakiria
GirlAmerican
English
#512 →
Delexus
GirlAmerican
deluxe
#513 →
Briahnna
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of Brianna
#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 →
Najae
GirlAmerican
Beauty
#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 →
Alexsis
GirlAmerican
defender of mankind
#517 →
Kaimilani
GirlHawaii
Hawaiian
#517 →
Tejah
GirlIndia
Meaning 'radiance' or 'glow'.
#517 →
Wayneisha
GirlAmerican
American
#517 →
Oluwaseun
UnisexNigeria
God has done this for us.
#519 →
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 →
Celesse
GirlAmerican
heavenly
#522 →
Lakaysha
GirlAmerican
combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.
#523 →
Saki
GirlJapan
Japanese
#523 →
Tiasia
GirlEnglish
fairy princess
#523 →
Hanna
GirlHebrew
Grace
#524 →
Haide
GirlSpain
a form of 'Hayde', typically related to 'a form of beauty'
#524 →
Pierra
GirlItaly
stone
#524 →
Quinterria
GirlAmerican
English
#524 →
Destinye
GirlAmerican
English
#525 →
Jamerial
GirlAmerican
American English
#525 →
Shaiasia
GirlAmerican
gift from God
#525 →
Dejae
GirlAmerican
already
#526 →
Azha
GirlArabic
brilliance
#527 →
Daejanae
GirlAmerican
English
#527 →
Leslei
GirlAmerican
A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.
#527 →
Lakeiya
GirlAmerican
Derived from the Latin word for 'lake'
#527 →
Nseya
GirlAfrican
Gifted One
#527 →
Queanna
GirlUSA
English
#527 →
Brynnen
UnisexAmerican
Little drop of water
#528 →
Corneisha
GirlAmerican
American
#529 →
Gavy
GirlUSA
Hebrew
#529 →
Mickalla
GirlAmerican
Who is like God?
#530 →
Taizha
GirlAmerican
American
#532 →
Daimarely
GirlSpanish
derived from the name meaning 'of the sea' or 'sea mistress'
#533 →
Kaitlynmarie
GirlEnglish
English
#533 →
Talyr
GirlWales
to be a plough or furrow
#533 →
Karysma
GirlAmerican
grace
#534 →
Shanera
GirlAmerican
a modern name, possibly blending elements of 'Shane' and 'Nera'
#534 →
Tameera
GirlArabic
twin
#534 →
Yasmine
GirlArabic
ياسمين (Yasmeen) means 'jasmine flower'
#534 →
Alexius
GirlGreece
Αλέξιος (Defender)
#535 →
Donshay
UnisexAmerican
Of noble birth
#536 →
Alijha
UnisexAmerican
Arabic
#537 →
Adaysha
GirlAmerican
Noble
#537 →
Kcee
GirlNigeria
A short form of Kcee Shining Star, reflecting brightness and success.
#537 →
Mickenzie
GirlAmerican
Scottish
#537 →
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 →
Devonee
GirlAmerican
Derived from the Old French surname 'Devon', meaning 'one from Devon' or 'of Devon'.
#539 →
Julissa
GirlAmerican
A blend of 'Julia' and 'Lisa'
#540 →
Tyannia
GirlAmerican
A modern, invented name possibly based on the name Tiana, which emphasizes beauty and grace.
#540 →
Ashlen
GirlAmerican
A blend of Ashley and Ellen, symbolizing a combination of strength and light.
#541 →
Caitlynne
GirlIrish
pure
#541 →
Diamonique
GirlAmerican
Diamond-like, precious
#542 →
Emyly
GirlAmerican
Latin
#542 →
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 →
Gillian
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 →
Jissell
GirlSpanish
a variant of the name 'Giselle', which means 'pledge' or 'hostage'
#552 →
Shakeria
GirlAmerican
shaken, moving
#552 →
Chambre
GirlFrench
room; chamber
#553 →
Caetlyn
GirlAmerican
Irish
#553 →
Deaveon
UnisexAmerican
God is gracious
#553 →
Gabrielle
GirlFrench
God is my strength
#553 ↓
Jabreia
GirlAmerican
English
#553 →
Kirina
GirlJapanese
to aspire or to hope
#555 →
Aisja
GirlArabic
Alive, living
#556 →
Brenay
GirlEnglish
little raven
#556 →
Jemmy
GirlAmerican
English
#557 →
Nadaja
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
#557 →
Hadeer
GirlArabic
the one who is bright, radiant, or beautiful
#558 →
Alexus
GirlAmerican
Latin
#559 →
Kaysea
GirlAmerican
pure or happiness
#559 →
Marcayla
GirlAmerican
Variant of Marcellus, meaning young warrior or little warrior
#559 →
Syedah
GirlArabic
Arabic
#559 →
Tylesha
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#560 →
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 →
Shakemmia
GirlAmerican
English
#561 →
Alyxa
GirlAmerican
Defender of mankind.
#563 →
Sephra
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#563 →
Allese
GirlAmerican
Noble
#564 →
Kendrica
GirlAmerican
a variation of Kendall, meaning valley of the river.
#564 →
Aanchal
GirlIndia
सांत्वना, छाया
#565 →
Shiyan
GirlChina
poetic or elegant
#565 →
Tupou
UnisexTonga
to be a chief; a leader
#566 →
Yajayra
GirlSpain
Spanish
#566 →
Champane
GirlFrance
Derived from 'champagne', referring to the sparkling wine.
#567 →
Rielley
GirlIreland
descendant of the red-haired one
#567 →
Dejone
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
#568 →
Nyya
GirlAmerican
gift from God
#568 →
Sierra
GirlSpanish
Spanish
#568 ↓
Shanaz
GirlPersian
Persian
#568 →
Caitlynd
GirlAmerican
Pure; clear
#569 →
Myreya
GirlSpain
derivative of 'Mireia', meaning 'to admire'
#569 →
Nijia
GirlAfrican
Successful one
#569 →
Reyna
GirlSpanish
queen
#569 ↑
Hinal
GirlIndia
moonlight
#570 →
Khrissa
GirlAmerican
a derivative form of Christina
#570 →
Fantasy
GirlAmerican
imagination, daydream
#571 →
Jerrisha
GirlAmerican
Strong and independent
#571 →
Allye
GirlUSA
A modern variant of Allie, which is a diminutive of names like Allison or Alexandria.
#572 →
Cailie
GirlScotland
Irish
#572 →
Diera
GirlSpanish
Derived from 'de' meaning 'of' and 'era,' meaning 'age'
#572 →
Rahasia
GirlIndonesia
secret
#572 →
Takeria
GirlAmerican
English
#572 →
Tierza
GirlHebrew
a bird or a light breeze
#572 →
Corielle
GirlAmerican
English
#573 →
Hiral
GirlIndia
Shining, radiant, brilliant.
#573 →
Ogechukwu
GirlNigeria
God’s time
#573 →
shyna
GirlUSA
English
#573 →
Tiphanee
GirlFrench
a variant of Tiffany, meaning 'appearance' or 'manifestation'.
#573 →
Breasha
GirlAmerican
variant of Brisha, meaning fresh, of the sea
#574 →