Unique Baby Names
Unique and rare names: 5 to 49 U.S. births in 2024, with a documented meaning. 1,466 names.
Names 1–100 of 1,466 (page 1 of 15)
How names qualify
A name is listed when the U.S. Social Security Administration’s 2024 national file records it with 5 to 49 births for a sex, it has no sex with 50 or more births, and it has a documented meaning in our data. Unique, rare and unusual are one list here: all three mean few births, which is the only measure this data supports. Rare here means rare in U.S. birth records, not invented or one of a kind.
SSA lists only names with at least 5 births in a year. Names SSA does not list in 2024, and names that never matched an SSA name, are not on this page: this data cannot say how rare they are. 142 more names fit the birth range but have no documented meaning of their own in our data yet. SSA counts spellings, not origins: the meaning shown is the one recorded in our data for the same spelling and sex.
1,423 of the 1,466 names come from the Muslim-names dataset (Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Turkish, Kurdish and related origins). Names from other traditions appear only where their recorded meaning fits the rule.
Ranks and births are SSA national data: see the source note under the table.
Each row shows the meaning recorded for that name in our data. A name can have other meanings and other origins.
Unique Baby Names
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender | U.S. births |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayyub | Ayyub was a Prophet of Allah known for his patience in the face of severity and hardship. There have been other noted men by this name, for instance Ibn Tamim was a reciter of the Quran, Al-Sakhtiyani was a learned ascetic, both had this name. | Muslim | Boy | 49 |
| Devi | goddess, female deity | Sanskrit | Girl | 49 |
| Surya | the sun or its deity | Sanskrit | Boy | 49 |
| Anja | Beauty | Muslim | Girl | 48 |
| Darya | Sea, wealthy. | Muslim | Girl | 48 |
| Marwan | Solid, old Arabic Muslim name | Muslim | Boy | 48 |
| Murray | sea, settlement | English | Boy | 48 |
| Naina | Eyes | Muslim | Girl | 48 |
| Reema | White antalope | Muslim | Girl | 48 |
| Talha | A name of Tree, Name of a Sahabi (R.A.) i.e. a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. | Muslim | Boy | 48 |
| Zair | Pilgrim, Visitor, guest. | Muslim | Boy | 48 |
| Aiya | Miracle, verses in the Qur'an | Muslim | Girl | 47 |
| Arisha | Highness | Muslim | Girl | 47 |
| Faisal | Umpire, arbitrator, decisive, sword, a judge, Strong, handsome | Muslim | Boy | 47 |
| Kamran | Lucky, happy, success, Safety and helpful.. | Muslim | Boy | 47 |
| Lyana | Eye of the light | Muslim | Girl | 47 |
| Nabil | Noble, high born, honourable, intelligent, dexterous, one skilled in archery, generous | Muslim | Boy | 47 |
| Qamar | The moon. Al-Qamar | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 6, Girl: 47 |
| Sahar | Time before day break, bewitch | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 6, Girl: 47 |
| Saya | Saya is a Kurdish name for girls that means shade, shadow, and figuratively it means care, attention. It is a variant of the Persian word Sayeh. | Kurdish | Girl | 47 |
| Tahani | Tahani is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means congratulations, to congratulate someone for something good that has happened to them. | Arabic | Girl | 47 |
| Xenia | hospitable | Ancient Greek | Girl | 47 |
| Zahid | Devout, ascetic. One who renounces the world and is fully devoted to Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 47 |
| Abdallah | Slave of God | Muslim | Boy | 46 |
| Ahad | One, unique, without partner, one of the names of Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 46 |
| Hala | Sweetness, moon halo, outline of brightness, ring around the eye, aureole, name of the sister of Khadija, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad. | Muslim | Girl | 46 |
| Hanan | Kind, Compassionate and Tenderhearted | Muslim | Girl | 46 |
| Haris | Vigilant, Guardian, protector, Ploughman, cultivator, agnomen of lion. | Muslim | Boy | 46 |
| Kamil | Perfect, complete., consumate, thotough, Abu Bakr Ahmad was Ibn Kamil, he studied with Tabari and was a judge at Kufah and a scholar of Hadith. | Muslim | Boy | 46 |
| Raniyah | Gazing. | Muslim | Girl | 46 |
| Subhan | Holy, Praise, glory. Al-Subhaan, the Glory: one of the names of Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 46 |
| Zacchaeus | be clean, pure | Hebrew | Boy | 46 |
| Afnan | Growth and Progress | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 12, Girl: 45 |
| Fares | rider | Muslim | Boy | 45 |
| Kevon | Variant of Kevin, which means “dear birth/person” | English | Boy | 45 |
| Lulu | Pearls | Muslim | Girl | 45 |
| Mahsa | Mahsa is a Persian name for girls that means moon-like, thus meaning beautiful. | Persian | Girl | 45 |
| Ora | Light | Muslim | Girl | 45 |
| Tali | Rising, Ascending, Going up | Muslim | Girl | 45 |
| Zaydan | Growth and increase. | Muslim | Boy | 45 |
| Anwar | More bright, more brilliant, more radiant, more luminous. | Muslim | Boy | 44 |
| Cyra | moon | Muslim | Girl | 44 |
| Dawud | Beloved, a Prophets name (David) | Muslim | Boy | 44 |
| Heston | brushwood, settlement | English | Boy | 44 |
| Jamilah | Beautiful, graceful | Muslim | Girl | 44 |
| Mahnoor | Light, Radiance, Glow of the moon, Moonlight | Muslim | Girl | 44 |
| Munir | Moons Light, Lamp, Splendid, shining, something that reflects light, bright, brilliant, radiant, luminous.. | Muslim | Boy | 44 |
| Zakiyah | Sharp mind,Pure,Wise,Intelligent | Muslim | Girl | 44 |
| Hamzah | Lion, name of the Prophets uncle | Muslim | Boy | 43 |
| Mehar | Kindness, grace | Muslim | Girl | 43 |
| Nawal | Gift, present, grant, favour, grace, kindness. | Muslim | Girl | 43 |
| Tasnim | Fountain in paradise | Muslim | Girl | 43 |
| Amna | Peace,Safety. | Muslim | Girl | 42 |
| Daya | pity, mercy, compassion | Sanskrit | Girl | 42 |
| Hadiya | Guide to righteousness, gift, fem. of Hadi, leader | Muslim | Girl | 42 |
| Imaan | Faith | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 11, Girl: 42 |
| Jun | Inlet, bay, gulf | Muslim | Boy | 42 |
| Kalila | Sweetheart, beloved | Muslim | Girl | 42 |
| Murad | Will, intention, desire, intended. | Muslim | Boy | 42 |
| Rahim | Merciful, Kind, generous, kindly, nice. | Muslim | Boy | 42 |
| Suhana | Beautiful | Muslim | Girl | 42 |
| Yaqub | A Prophets name (Jacob) | Muslim | Boy | 42 |
| Asim | Shield, Protector, guardian, chaste, safe, defender, Rescuer | Muslim | Boy | 41 |
| Eesha | Alive, She who lives. | Muslim | Girl | 41 |
| Eshaan | Desiring and wishing | Muslim | Boy | 41 |
| Hamdan | The praised one, The one who lauds, extols, variation of the name Muhammad. | Muslim | Boy | 41 |
| Naseem | Gentle wind,Breeze, fresh air, fragrant air, zephyr, a cool breeze. | Muslim | Boy | 41 |
| Nihal | Happy, Prosperous, Exalted, Pleased. | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 41, Girl: 15 |
| Saeed | Fortune, auspicious, venerable, dignified, happy, lucky. | Muslim | Boy | 41 |
| Abhay | fearless | Sanskrit | Boy | 40 |
| Alim | Wise or learned, Intellectual, Knowledgeable, Scholar, omniscient | Muslim | Boy | 40 |
| Faiza | Victorious, triumphant, winner, successful, prosperous fem. of Faiz. | Muslim | Girl | 40 |
| Ishaq | One who laughs, A Prophet, the biblical Isaac and son of Prophet Ibrahim. | Muslim | Boy | 40 |
| Kayan | To be complete, to be fulfill. | Muslim | Boy | 40 |
| Pete | Diminutive of Peter, which means “stone, rock” | English | Boy | 40 |
| Sarayah | Sarayah is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means brigade, detachment, a part or division of an army. | Arabic | Girl | 40 |
| Uri | light | Hebrew | Boy | 40 |
| Yumna | Right-hand, right, Good fortune, success, lucky, blessed fem. of Ayman. | Muslim | Girl | 40 |
| Aras | Aras is a Kurdish, Persian, Turkish and Urdu name for boys and girls. In Kurdish and Persian it means equal, balanced. The word Aras commonly refers to the Aras River, which flows through Turkey, Armenia, Iran and Azerbaijan. | Kurdish | Boy | 39 |
| Faizan | Benefactor, Ruler | Muslim | Boy | 39 |
| Haneen | Love, Loving and Beloved | Muslim | Girl | 39 |
| Lujain | Lujain is an Arabic name for girls and less commonly for boys that means silver. | Arabic | Girl | 39 |
| Meher | Benevolence | Muslim | Girl | 39 |
| Muad | A noted companion of the Prophet PBUH had this name, ibn-Jabal RA. | Muslim | Boy | 39 |
| Muaz | Protected. | Muslim | Boy | 39 |
| Rawan | Sensitive | Muslim | Girl | 39 |
| Reza | Contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, approval, consent, Wish | Muslim | Boy | 39 |
| Zakiya | Sharp mind,Pure,Wise,Intelligent | Muslim | Girl | 39 |
| Zidan | Growth and Progress | Muslim | Boy | 39 |
| Adil | Just, Upright,Honorable, Righteous, Noble, one who acts with justice and fairness, moderate, virtuous, excellent in character | Muslim | Boy | 38 |
| Arsh | Dominion, Crown, Sky, roof. | Muslim | Boy | 38 |
| Huzaifa | An old Arabic name, short-statured. | Arabic | Boy | 38 |
| Kadin | Friend, companion,confidant | Muslim | Boy | 38 |
| Maleek | Reigning, ruling. | Muslim | Boy | 38 |
| Manal | Successful | Muslim | Girl | 38 |
| Marah | Happiness, Laughter, Joy and Delight | Muslim | Girl | 38 |
| Muhsin | Beneficient, charitable | Muslim | Boy | 38 |
| Raniya | Gazing, looking at | Muslim | Girl | 38 |
| Rehan | Scented | Muslim | Boy | 38 |
| Vega | falling star | Muslim | Girl | 38 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.