Unique Baby Names
Unique and rare names: 5 to 49 U.S. births in 2024, with a documented meaning. 1,466 names.
Names 301–400 of 1,466 (page 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affan | Modest, Father of Caliph Usman, Forgiving person. | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Amanat | Something given in trust, deposit, security | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Amil | Striver, A worker, Doer, one who hopes. | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Azeem | Greater, Defender, referring to one of Gods ninety nine qualities | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Elaf | Safety and Security | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Ghalia | Precious, priceless, valuable, dear, beloved. | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Husayn | In protection, security, ibn-Umar and Ibn-Wahuj (or Wah Wah) had this name. | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Jalil | Great, exalted, magnificent, revered | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Jumana | Pearl. | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Kelia | Crown,laurel | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Kinan | Kinan is an Arabic name for boys that means covering, wrap, veil. | Arabic | Boy | 24 |
| Maisha | Pretty | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Salih | Good, Pious, righteous, upright, just, virtuous, devoted, chaste. | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Suhayla | Smooth, Soft (ground), Fluent, Flowing (style) | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Uthman | Name of tht third Caliph,One of the companions of the Prophet (pbuh) | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Zahrah | Flower, beauty,blossom, star, the planet Venus | Muslim | Girl | 24 |
| Aara | Adoring, High, exalted, beautifier | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Alima | Knowledgeable, Intellectual, learned, Woman scholar, Wise women,Woman of learning, | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Ashraf | More honourable, most distinguished, eminent more nobler. | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Awa | Beautiful angel, night | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Dariya | learned | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Deena | Judge | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Haleema | Clement, tolerant, gentle,mild-tempered, A patient woman, A wet nurse of the Holy prophet ( peace be upon him), fem. of Halim.. | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Heba | Gift | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Kadeem | Slave to Allah, Servant | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Kalan | Greator, bigger, senior. | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Maram | Wish, desire, aspiration. | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Marzia | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Mourad | Desire, wished | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Nihaal | (Persian) A young, planet, pleased, happy, prosperous. | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Rizwan | Satisfaction contentment, happiness, pleasure, name of the Keeper of the gates of Jannah (Paradise). | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Ruqayya | Charming, Attractive, Captivating, Wife of the third Caliph of Islam (Usman), Daughter of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Sadia | Lucky, Pious, Blessed, Prosperous, Feminine form of SADI | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Sarita | Intelligent, clever, active. | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Thayer | Rebel | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Zeena | Ornament, Something beautiful | Muslim | Girl | 23 |
| Zeyad | Prince, the honest and kind. Peace and truth | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Ziara | Ziara is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means visit, visitation. It is derived from the Z-W-R root which is used in the Quran in verse 102:2.. Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you.Until you visit the graveyards. (Quran 2:102) | Quranic | Girl | 23 |
| Almas | Diamond. | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 8, Girl: 22 |
| Anila | Beautiful | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Arfa | High Status, Exalted, Sublime and Superb | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Asli | Pure, original. | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Deema | Rainy Cloud | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Firas | Perspicacity | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Ghazi | Conqueror, hero, gallant soldier. | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Jafar | Rivulet, stream | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Jameela | Beautiful, graceful, lovely | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Jihad | Strive, Struggle, holy war | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Kalil | Beautiful, good friend | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Lamees | Lamees is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means soft to the touch, smooth. It also means the sun. | Arabic | Girl | 22 |
| Mikal | Angel, messenger | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Reena | Beautiful, Song, joy | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Ridwan | Acceptance, satisfaction, name of the keeper of the gates of Heaven | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Sajid | Prostrate in worship, bowing in adoration to Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Somaya | Beautiful garden surrounded with roses and flowers | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Suhail | Canopus, Gentle, Easy, The Name Of A Star, the second brightest star in the sky. | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Taqwa | Piety, devoutness, heedfulness of God | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Zaara | Beautiful Flower | Muslim | Girl | 22 |
| Zaidan | Growth, increase, excess. | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Aamina | Safe, Secure, Protected, Trustworthy,Loyal, a lady of peace and harmony. Name of the beloved mother of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Amaan | Trust, safety, security, protection, tranquility, peace of mind, calmness. | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Azad | Free, unrestrained, Independent, Liberated | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Bashir | Bringer of glad tidings, Harbinger, bringer of good news. | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Doreen | Pearly | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Duaa | Prayer | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Ferran | Baker | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Habiba | Beloved(female form), darling, sweetheart,Friend, fem. of Habib. | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Haidar | A lion, Original name of Hadrat Ali ibn Abu Talib, May Allah be pleased with him. | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Haytham | Young hawk | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Inayat | Care, concern, favour, bounty, kindness. | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Kaysan | Wise | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Nadir | Extraordinary, rare, dear, exceptional. | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Neha | Love, rain | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Parsa | Devout or abstemious person, pious | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Rakeem | Writer | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Shaheen | Royal white falcon, the needle of the beam of scales. | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Shaila | Small mountain | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Walid | Newborn, newborn child, nascent, new, boy, son. Name of a Sahabi i.e. companion of the Prophet Muhammad. | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Yazid | God will increase, enhance | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Zimal | Zimal is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means any large item of clothing that covers the entire body, such as a garment, robe, or abaya. It also means provisions for a journey. It is derived from the Z-M-L root which is used in the Quran in 73:1, and is also used in the title of the chapter, al-Muzzammil: | Quranic | Girl | 21 |
| Zohra | Venus, Blossom, glare, jewels of sky | Muslim | Girl | 21 |
| Alvina | Highest, Height | Muslim | Girl | 20 |
| Amer | Rich | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Amjad | Most glorious, most distinguished, more illustrious, most venerable, most noble. | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Amr | By my life A famous companion had this name, ibn al-Aas who conquered Egypt, also Ibn al-Ala called Zabban, was one of the seven readers of the Quran and an eminent Scholar, Name of Prophet's (pbuh)companion. | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Areej | Fragrant, sweet-smelling. | Muslim | Girl | 20 |
| Azhar | Famous, More evident, most apparent, most illuminated. | Muslim | Boy / Girl | Boy: 20, Girl: 7 |
| Dawood | A Prophet and father of Prophet Suleiman. In Bible, he is known as David. | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Delara | Delara is a Persian name for girls and boys that means beloved, darling. Its literal meaning is one who brings happiness and joy to the hearts of others. | Persian | Girl | 20 |
| Diyan | Judge, leader, captain. | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Fahd | Leopard, lynx | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Hammad | One who praises (Allah) abundantly, Praising (Allah) | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Hasnain | The two Hasans, Hasan and Husain, the two sons of Caliph Ali and it is used as name of one person. | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Himmat | Ambition, endeavour, resolution, determination. | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Ismaeel | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Jameel | Beautiful, Handsome, Impressive,Physically and morally attractive, name of a Sahabi, the companion of the prophet (peace be upon him). | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Khayr | Goodness, health, Safe | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Muadh | Protected, name of a companion | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Nuriya | Light, luminous, radiant, brilliant, fem. of Noori. | Muslim | Girl | 20 |
| Rahman | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
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.