Unique Baby Names
Unique and rare names: 5 to 49 U.S. births in 2024, with a documented meaning. 1,466 names.
Names 801–900 of 1,466 (page 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afifa | Neat lady,pure, chaste, modest, virtuous, honest, righteous, upright, decent, fem. Of Afif | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Alyaan | High Status, Exalted, Sublime, Superb, Great, Supreme | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Asan | Light, facile, easy | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Aseer | Honoured, Chosen, Preferred, noble, exquisite. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Asil | Of noble origin, highborn, pure, pristine. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Ayaaz | A trusted slave of Sultan Mehmood Ghaznavi | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Azal | Azal is a Persian and Arabic name for boys and girls that means eternity, since the beginning of time. | Persian | Girl | 10 |
| Azhaan | Geniuses, Intellects, Wits, Abilities and Zaheen. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Bijan | Persian ancient hero of legend | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Danish | Intelligent, Wisdom, Learning, Science. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Ehab | Gift/gifting someone | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Farouk | Knowing from right to wrong, Variant transcription of FARUQ | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Fatma | My giving, Abbreviated from of Fatima, meaning 'abstainer.' | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Hadid | Strong, 57th Surah of the Quran, iron | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Hamnah | Name of a Sahabiyyah, who is known as Hamnah bint Jahsh and she was a sister of Hazrat Zainab (RA), The daughter of Jahsh al-Asdiyah was so named she narrated Hadith.. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Heer | Powerful, Generous and understanding. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Ikhlas | Sincerity, purity. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Izyan | Intelligent, wise,one who possesses wisdom. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Jalila | Great, exalted, magnificent | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Jari | Powerful, Bold, courageous, brave. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Jasiyah | The 45th Surah of the Qiirayi | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Kameela | Most perfect | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Karima | Kind, generous, benevolent, something invaluable, open-handed, bountiful, noble fem. of Karim. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Karmani | Benefactor | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Keyaan | Crown, King | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Khali | Khali is an Arabic name for boys that means solitary, one who is by himself. It also means that which has passed. It also means empty. | Arabic | Boy | 10 |
| Khalila | Sweetheart, beloved | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Kohl | Kohl is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means kohl, which is a substance that women use to beautify their eyes. | Arabic | Boy | 10 |
| Kushagra | intelligent, shrewd | Sanskrit | Boy | 10 |
| Lama | Darkness of inner lips, it is considered to be beautiful. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Layali | Nights | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Luay | Shield, Proper name | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Maalik | Owner, proprietor, master, an attribute applied to Allah Almighty, Name of a sahabi who took part in the battle of badr, Name of great jurist and scholar of Hadith. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Majeed | Glorious, noble, exalted, an epithet of Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Mansour | Aided (by God), Victorious, One who triumphs | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Masir | Destiny, goal. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Mehnoor | Light of the moon | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Mitra | Mitra is a Persian name for girls that means the Sun, it can also mean promise. | Persian | Girl | 10 |
| Mubashir | Bringer of good news, Spreader of good news | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Mubina | Distinct, Clear, Manifest, One who clarifies | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Mujtaba | Chosen, selected, elected. Title of the Prophet Muhammad. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Mutasim | Abstaining from sin (by the grace of Allah), preserved, defended. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Naba | Arabic for announcement, news, tidings. It is the name of chapter 78 of the Quran. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Nagi | Saved, Variant transcription of NAJI | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Najib | Intelligent, Excellent, noble, distinguished, praiseworthy, generous, aristocratic, Of noble descent. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Naser | Assister, Friend, Protector | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Nasreen | Jonquil, Narcissus, wild rose, Jericho rose. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Nassim | Breeze | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Nazeer | Warner, Prophet sent by Allah to warn mankind, a courtier. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Naziah | Companion, friend, Sharpness, cold, a large bowl. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Nijah | Success | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Niyati | destiny, fate | Sanskrit | Girl | 10 |
| Rahm | Mercy, pity, compassion, kindness, tenderness | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Ramla | Sand, Wife of the Holy Prophet (pbuh), (More popularly known as Hazrat Umm Habiba) | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Rayn | It is the name of a gate of the heaven | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Raziya | Delighted, satisfied, contended, pleased, fem. of Razi. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Reham | Rain drops | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Rua | Dreams, visions, Pl. of Ruya. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Ruqaya | Gentle, Daughter of the Prophet (pbuh) | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Rustam | The most renowned hero among the Persians, hero of the Persian epic Shahnama. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Saadia | Lucky | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Sairah | Walking | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Samer | The guy who chats at night | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Samil | Peacemaker | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Sartaj | Crown | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Sawdah | A wife of the Prophet (S.A.W) | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Sayf | Sword (of religion) | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Shahm | Shahm is an Arabic name for boys that means intelligent, sensible, rational. | Arabic | Boy | 10 |
| Shahzad | Prince, son of king. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Shifa | Cure, healing, satisfaction, gratification | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Shua | Ray of the sun, sunshine, light, luster, splendour. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Sirat | Path | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Siyam | Siyam is a direct Quranic name for boys and girls that means fasting (to refrain from eating for a period of time), which is a practice followed by Muslims throughout the month of Ramadan. The word Siyam is used nine times in the Quran. | Quranic | Boy | 10 |
| Sohaib | Reddish or Sandy (Hair) | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Tawhid | Belief in the unity of Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Yameen | Benefit, Blessings and Profit | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Zakariyya | A Prophets name (Zakaria) | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Zanyah | Beautiful, Beautiful flower,unique | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Zayir | Zayir is an Arabic name for boys that means roaring lion if derived from the Z-HAMZ-R root. It can also be a simplified version of Zaair, derived from the Z-W-R root, which means one visits [someone]. | Arabic | Boy | 10 |
| Zeeshan | Pompous, A high standard, High in dignity, Splendid, Magnificent | Muslim | Boy | 10 |
| Zinat | Adornment, ornament, decoration, elegance, beauty. | Muslim | Girl | 10 |
| Zoraida | an Arabic name meaning 'enchanting woman,' or a namenvented by Cervantes who gave one of his characters this namen his novel, Don Quixote. | Arabic | Girl | 10 |
| Aafiya | Good health, free from illness and grief, Away from all Problems. | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Akin | Warrior, hero, brave man | Muslim | Boy | 9 |
| Anees | Intimate, friendly | Muslim | Boy | 9 |
| Armina | Armina is a Persian name for girls that can be a reference to Armin, a mythical Persian hero, or an ancient Parthian name for the area that is currently known as the country of Armenia. | Persian | Girl | 9 |
| Arta | Arta is a Persian name for boys and girls, it comes from ancient Persian and means pure, virtuous, sacred. | Persian | Boy | 9 |
| Ashir | Living | Muslim | Boy | 9 |
| Askari | Soldier. | Muslim | Boy | 9 |
| Ata | Gift, present, favour, bounty, generosity. | Muslim | Boy | 9 |
| Ayli | moonlight. | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Aynoor | Moonlight | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Azka | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Azrah | Beautiful pearl in Jannah (Heaven) | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Batool | Pure, Chaste, Virgin (Devoted to Allah) | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Daneen | Princess | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Farhat | Calm, satisfaction, happiness, Joy. | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Halah | Aureole | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
| Hassam | Sword. | Muslim | Boy | 9 |
| Hena | Greenery, Someone who is polite | Muslim | Girl | 9 |
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.