Popular Baby Names 1998
Baby names that were most popular around 1998.
200 names4736 girl3104 boy
Emily
GirlEnglish
rival
#19 →
Jacob
BoyHebrew
עַקֹב (Ya'akov) means 'to follow' or 'to supplant'.
#35 ↓
Victoria
GirlLatin
Victory
#45 →
Hannah
GirlIsrael
חַנָּה
#48 →
Cameron
BoyScotland
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.
#58 →
Micah
BoyAmerican
Who is like God?
#87 ↑
Madeline
GirlFrance
of Magdala
#94 →
Jordan
BoyIsrael
יָרְדֵן - Yarden, meaning 'to descend'
#96 →
Nicholas
BoyGreece
victory of the people
#109 ↓
Carson
BoyAmerican
Son of Carr
#112 ↓
Samantha
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#114 ↓
Hunter
BoyAmerican
English
#115 ↓
Brianna
GirlIreland
Irish
#152 →
Chase
BoyAmerican
English
#154 ↓
Bailey
UnisexEnglish
bailiff, steward
#172 →
Tate
BoyAmerican
English
#197 ↑
Tucker
BoyAmerican
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
#205 →
Griffin
BoyAmerican
English
#214 →
Kiara
GirlIrish
little, dark one
#230 ↑
Morgan
UnisexWelsh
Sea-born or sea-circle
#247 ↓
Tristan
BoyFrance
French
#253 ↓
Rachel
GirlHebrew
ewe
#254 ↓
Bryce
BoyAmerican
Speckled or freckled
#258 ↓
Cade
BoyAmerican
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 →
Hope
GirlEngland
Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen
#303 ↓
Sydney
GirlAustralia
Wide meadow
#307 ↓
Alyssa
GirlGreek
Greek
#334 ↓
Karson
BoyAmerican
son of the marsh-dwellers
#337 ↓
Esmeralda
GirlSpanish
Emerald
#342 ↑
Viviana
GirlItalian
alive
#359 ↑
Killian
BoyIrish
Warrior
#367 ↓
Francesca
GirlItaly
from France; free one
#374 ↑
Serena
GirlLatin
serene, calm
#375 ↑
Chance
BoyAmerican
Fortuity; luck; opportunity
#377 ↓
Kameron
BoyAmerican
Scottish
#392 ↓
Mariah
GirlAmerican
Mary's bitterness or wished-for child
#393 ↓
Sabrina
GirlEnglish
from the river Severn
#396 →
Desmond
BoyIreland
From the grassland village
#399 ↓
Reed
BoyAmerican
English
#429 ↓
Jalen
BoyAmerican
The one who is a triumph
#430 ↑
Tanner
BoyAmerican
English
#432 ↓
McKenzie
GirlScotland
Scottish Gaelic
#437 ↓
Madeleine
GirlFrance
French
#444 ↓
Alexis
UnisexGreece
Greek
#448 ↓
Alanna
GirlIrish
Beautiful
#456 ↑
Zaire
UnisexDemocratic Republic of the Con
Lingala
#466 ↑
Imani
GirlKenya
Faith
#476 ↑
Kieran
BoyIreland
Little dark one
#477 →
Camryn
GirlUSA
A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.
#495 ↓
Cassidy
GirlIreland
Irish
#496 ↓
Dremond
BoyUSA
From the valley of the rivers
#500 →
Issey
BoyJapan
one hundred years
#500 →
Keontez
BoyAmerican
A combination of the name 'Keon' with a suffix to give it a unique twist.
#500 →
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 →
Niclaus
BoyGermanic
Victory of the People
#501 →
Sakib
BoyBangladesh
Arabic
#501 →
Zanteria
GirlAmerican
English
#501 →
Dejahn
BoyAmerican
God gives victory
#502 →
Kiler
BoyEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
#502 →
Nassem
BoyArabic
Arabic
#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 →
Juanye
BoyUSA
A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.
#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 →
Nykee
BoyAmerican
victorious or conqueror
#505 →
Reide
BoyAmerican
impulsive
#505 →
Rahib
BoyArabic
Arabic
#505 →
Taionna
GirlAmerican
Created name, possibly derived from 'Tiana' meaning 'fairy queen' in Latin or 'goddess' in various interpretations
#505 →
Trekwon
BoyAmerican
English
#505 →
Kiaja
GirlUSA
English
#506 →
Markesia
GirlAmerican
of Mars, warrior
#506 →
Quameer
BoyGhana
one who is born on a Saturday
#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 →
Sudeep
BoyIndia
brightness, illumination
#507 →
Kvaughn
BoyAmerican
Descendant of the one who is from the estate
#508 →
Tomohiro
BoyJapan
Wise, virtuous, abundant
#508 →
Shyquan
BoyAmerican
A variant that combines 'shy' with an element of 'quan', often associated with presence and charisma.
#509 →
Tavier
BoyAmerican
a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'
#509 →
Aryell
GirlEnglish
lioness
#510 →
Aleksandria
GirlGreek
defender of men
#510 →
Mylesha
GirlAmerican
a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'
#510 →
Beyounce
GirlAmerican
English
#511 →
Lexys
GirlUSA
A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.
#511 →
Lissete
GirlSpain
A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
#511 →
Medin
BoyArabic
The one who is praised.
#511 →
Jaymond
BoyAmerican
Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond
#512 →
Kazandra
GirlGreece
defender of man
#512 →
Nakiria
GirlAmerican
English
#512 →
Senad
BoyBosnia and Herzegovina
One who brings peace and higher order
#512 →
Braijon
BoyAmerican
Unknown
#513 →
Tatsu
BoyJapan
dragon; to achieve; accomplished
#513 →
Cortavius
BoyUSA
A beloved name with deep roots
#514 →
Dyon
BoyAmerican
Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
#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 →
Teaunna
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#514 →
Cortavia
GirlUSA
Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.
#515 →
Dermarr
BoyAmerican
English
#515 →
Jassiem
BoyArabic
he who brings joy
#515 →
Naibe
GirlMexico
The name Naibe is derived from the Nahuatl word 'nahui', meaning 'four'.
#515 →
Bayley
UnisexEngland
Inhabitant by the river bay.
#516 →
Davarrio
BoyAmerican
English
#516 →
Markeon
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#516 →
Shahzeb
BoyPakistan
prince
#516 →
Alexsis
GirlAmerican
defender of mankind
#517 →
Bryse
BoyAmerican
A modern variation of Brice, suggesting strength and vigor
#517 →
Elijawon
BoyAmerican
A modern variation of Elijah, which means 'Yahweh is my God'.
#517 →
Kaimilani
GirlHawaii
Hawaiian
#517 →
Kearrah
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of the name Ciara, meaning 'dark' or 'black'.
#517 →
Rifat
BoyTurkey
The name Rifat means 'high', 'elevated', or 'noble'.
#517 →
Tejah
GirlIndia
Meaning 'radiance' or 'glow'.
#517 →
Wayneisha
GirlAmerican
American
#517 →
Kyaisha
GirlAmerican
to be loved, to love
#518 →
Oluwaseun
UnisexNigeria
God has done this for us.
#519 →
Kielah
GirlEnglish
Crown or laurel
#520 →
Kisean
BoyAmerican
English
#520 →
Chanton
BoyAmerican
A variant of the name Chant, meaning 'song' or 'to sing'.
#521 →
Emmoni
GirlAmerican
Unknown origin, possibly a modern creative variation.
#521 →
Kirklyn
UnisexAmerican
church near a lake
#521 →
Keyanah
GirlAmerican
English
#521 →
Larrion
BoyLatin
From the meadow
#521 →
Alecxis
BoyGreece
defender of mankind
#522 →
Cianan
BoyIreland
Irish
#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 →
Pierra
GirlItaly
stone
#524 →
Tabor
BoyHebrew
to be good or pleasing
#524 →
Destinye
GirlAmerican
English
#525 →
Dayln
BoyUSA
valley
#525 →
Hailea
GirlAmerican
A variation of Hayley, meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'
#525 →
Jamir
BoyAmerican
The name Jamir is often associated with meaning like 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.
#525 ↑
Jamerial
GirlAmerican
American English
#525 →
Rondarius
BoyAmerican
English
#525 →
Shaiasia
GirlAmerican
gift from God
#525 →
Dejae
GirlAmerican
already
#526 →
Kiwane
BoyAmerican
African
#526 →
Xiaver
BoyChina
To shine brightly
#526 →
Azha
GirlArabic
brilliance
#527 →
Anubhav
BoyIndia
Experience
#527 →
Daejanae
GirlAmerican
English
#527 →
Leslei
GirlAmerican
A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.
#527 →
Nseya
GirlAfrican
Gifted One
#527 →
Queanna
GirlUSA
English
#527 →
Reaganne
GirlAmerican
little king
#527 →
Brynnen
UnisexAmerican
Little drop of water
#528 →
Elisjah
BoyHebrew
My God is Yahweh (אֱלִיָּהוּ)
#528 →
Jmyra
GirlAmerican
Modern variant possibly derived from 'Jamira', meaning 'to be prosperous'.
#528 →
Jaquaze
BoyAmerican
American
#528 →
Corneisha
GirlAmerican
American
#529 →
Dalin
BoyAmerican
noble
#529 →
Traylan
BoyAmerican
A modern invented name likely derived from 'Tray' and 'lan'
#529 →
Hallah
GirlHebrew
a dough enriched with eggs
#530 →
Mickalla
GirlAmerican
Who is like God?
#530 →
Taizha
GirlAmerican
American
#532 →
Cidni
GirlAmerican
English
#533 →
Daimarely
GirlSpanish
derived from the name meaning 'of the sea' or 'sea mistress'
#533 →
Drennan
BoyIreland
Descendant of Dreánán
#533 →
Kodey
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#533 →
Kaitlynmarie
GirlEnglish
English
#533 →
Talyr
GirlWales
to be a plough or furrow
#533 →
Jaicie
GirlAmerican
A variant of the name Jayce, meaning 'healer' or 'to heal'.
#534 →
Karysma
GirlAmerican
grace
#534 →
Shanera
GirlAmerican
a modern name, possibly blending elements of 'Shane' and 'Nera'
#534 →
Tysheen
BoyAmerican
a modern invented name, possibly a variation of Tyshawn or Tysheem
#534 →
Tameera
GirlArabic
twin
#534 →
Yasmine
GirlArabic
ياسمين (Yasmeen) means 'jasmine flower'
#534 →
Alexius
GirlGreece
Αλέξιος (Defender)
#535 →
Dameyune
BoyEnglish
A blend of names, likely inspired by Damon and the suffix '-yune'
#535 →
Rijad
BoyArabic
بستان أو حديقة
#535 →
Donshay
UnisexAmerican
Of noble birth
#536 →
Alijha
UnisexAmerican
Arabic
#537 →
Adaysha
GirlAmerican
Noble
#537 →
Malyke
BoyAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#537 →
Mickenzie
GirlAmerican
Scottish
#537 →
Kylel
BoyAmerican
narrow or straight
#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 →
Devonee
GirlAmerican
Derived from the Old French surname 'Devon', meaning 'one from Devon' or 'of Devon'.
#539 →
Drew
BoyAmerican
Derived from Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
#539 ↓
Kishaun
BoyAmerican
The Lord is gracious
#539 →