Unique Baby Names
Unique and rare names: 5 to 49 U.S. births in 2024, with a documented meaning. 1,466 names.
Names 201–300 of 1,466 (page 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nilah | Nilah is an Arabic name for girls that means water hyacinth, which is a group of beautiful flowering plants (scientific name Eichhornia). It can also refer to a navy blue pigment extracted from said plants. | Arabic | Girl | 30 |
| Rahil | Path guider | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 14, Girl: 30 |
| Rasheed | Wise, prudent, judicious, rightly guided. Al-Rasheed, Rationale, the Right-minded, An attribute of Allah Almighty. | Muslim | Boy | 30 |
| Roshan | Bright, Shining | Muslim | Boy | 30 |
| Aahil | Prince | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Arissa | Bright | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Avan | Time, Era, Epoch. Avan is the Persian variant of Awan and means time, moment. Avan can also be a Persian, non-Quranic name meaning guard. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Daniyal | Intelligent, A Prophet of Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Fatiha | Opening | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Hina | The Indian privet a shrub, the leaves of which are used for dyeing the hands, feet and hair. | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Ihsan | Kindness, beneficence, highest level of Iman | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Israa | Variant transcription of ISRA,Waiking at night | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Jemimah | Beautiful | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Kinza | Hidden Treasure | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Majid | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Nazar | A vow, promise made to God, a gift, charity, votive offering. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Nur | Light | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 9, Girl: 29 |
| Nyasia | Most beautiful one | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Rumaysa | She was Umm Sulaym and a narrator of Hadith. | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Saba | East wind,Breeze, Queen saba, A Town In Yemen | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Sabir | Patient, tolerant, persevering. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Saida | Rising, ascending, fem. of Said, Most Beautiful, unmatched, friendly. | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Salar | Leader, officer of army, commander. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Salina | Soft | Muslim | Girl | 29 |
| Shamir | Precious stone | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Hanifa | Pure Muslim, True believer, one of true faith, upright, fem. of Hanif. | Muslim | Girl | 28 |
| Hashir | One who assembles, Another name for prophet muhammad, collector | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Hisham | Beneficence, generosity, Name of a Sahabi. | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Majd | Glory, honour, nobility. | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Mehran | Old name of a river sindh, name of a king. | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Miraal | Gazelle | Muslim | Girl | 28 |
| Najee | Safe, friendly, affectionate | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Rai | Guardian, custodian, patron, protector, sponsor. | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Raisa | Faminine form of Arabic Rais, meaning chief, leader. | Muslim | Girl | 28 |
| Samina | Precious, Generous, A healthy girl, fertile land without rock and stone. | Muslim | Girl | 28 |
| Suraya | Star, Variant transcription of THURAYYA | Muslim | Girl | 28 |
| Ziad | Super abundance, Variant transcription of ZIYAD | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Aleeza | Joy | Muslim | Girl | 27 |
| Arshan | Strong And Brave Man. | Muslim | Boy | 27 |
| Haroun | Arabic form of (Aaron), lofty or exalted, A Prophet's name | Muslim | Boy | 27 |
| Jennah | Paradise | Muslim | Girl | 27 |
| Maiza | Arabic for distinguisher, one who distinguishes between good and bad, or between truth and falsehood. | Muslim | Girl | 27 |
| Mubarak | Happy, Blessed, fortunate, lucky, auspicious, august. | Muslim | Boy | 27 |
| Nadya | Variant of Arabic Nadiyya, meaning 'delicate, tender.' | Muslim | Girl | 27 |
| Rayhan | Ease, fragrant herb, sweet basil, comfort. | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 27, Girl: 7 |
| Samya | Exalted | Muslim | Girl | 27 |
| Zakir | Remembering. Grateful,, one who praises Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 27 |
| Adham | Black Horse, The name of Balkh Ruler and a famous wali: Ibrahim Adham R.A. | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Adir | Majestic, noble | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Adyan | Religions, plural of Din, A nabee was named by this name. | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Altair | The flying eagle, also refers to a first magnitude star in the constellation Lyra. | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Hajar | Mother of prophet Ismael,Wife of prophet Ibrahim,Immigrant | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Henna | Blessed | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Hidayah | Guidance | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Humza | The name Humza is one of the arabic alphabets | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Junaid | Soldier, Young fighter, worrier whose strength is equal to a small army, Suitable only for boys. | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Nisa | Women | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Noya | Rose Flower, One who is Beautifully Adorned. | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Parisa | Like a fairy | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Rani | From the arabic name meaning queen, she is an energtic self-starter capable of sustaing a fast pace with strong leadership and qualities. a real motavater | Arabic | Girl | 26 |
| Rida | (In Gods) favor, contentment, satisfaction | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Ruhani | Spiritual | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Sahari | Sahari is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means deserts, it is the plural of Sahraa (desert). | Arabic | Girl | 26 |
| Samiah | Forgivness or forgiver | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Sumaiya | Pure, Exalted, High, A Narrator of Hadith (Sayings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)) | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Talal | Being pleasant, nice, admirable, agreeable, joy, a beautiful.. form or appearance | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Tarek | conqueror, Variant transcription of TARIQ | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Thara | Wealth | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Zaeem | Guaranter, Rich, healthy, leader, ruler,The leader | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Zeinab | Timorous | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Zuleyka | Beautiful | Muslim | Girl | 26 |
| Aasir | Captivating, fascinating. | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Anam | Creatures. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Annali | Annali is a Turkish name for girls that means kind, compassionate, gentle and sweet. Its made up of Ana (mother) and the suffix li (like), this the literal meaning is mother-like, motherly. | Turkish | Girl | 25 |
| Asal | Honey | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Azim | Greatest, Might, magnificent, glorious, great, dignified, exalted, determined, one of the names of Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Bassam | Smiling, Likes to smile, Cheerfull face | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Danyal | Prophet "Daniel" | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Emran | Progress, Achievement | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Erina | Beautiful lady | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Izzah | Might, power,Slave girl. The daughter of Umar bin Mumal was named Jariyah. Before he had become a Muslim, she was the slave of Umar (R.A) and he used to trash her very harshly that she might revoke Islam but she did not and finally he himself became a Muslim. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Javan | Javan is a Persian name for boys that means young. | Persian | Boy | 25 |
| Khalilah | Good friend, Immortal, everlasting. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Korina | Exalted, sublime, nice. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Mikaeel | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Mirah | Provisions, supply | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Muslima | Follower of the religion of Islam, fem. of Muslim. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Mysha | Happy for entire life | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Nabeel | Noble Man, Handsome, intelligint, dexterous, one who isskilled in archery. | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Nazanin | Elegant, delicate, beloved, Beautiful, pretty. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Rima | White antelope | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Ruqayyah | Gentle, name of the daughter of the Prophet | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Seerat | Inner beauty, fame, Character, life-story. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Sehrish | The sunrise, Glamorous, magical. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Surah | Surah is an Arabic name for girls that means highness of status, highness of rank, glory. It also means chapter of the Quran. | Arabic | Girl | 25 |
| Tanisha | Happiness | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Yarah | Warm | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Zafira | Victorious, triumphant, successful, winner, conqueror fem. of Zafir. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Zala | Shiny-ness. | Muslim | Girl | 25 |
| Abdel | Servant (of allah) | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
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.