Unique Boy Names
Unique and rare boy names: 5 to 49 U.S. births for boys in 2024, with a documented meaning. 757 names.
Names 101–200 of 757 (page 2 of 8)
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 boys, 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. 113 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.
733 of the 757 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 Boy Names
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender | U.S. births |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashar | Wise, prudent, One who has wisdom.. | Muslim | Boy | 31 |
| Asir | captivating, fascinating | Muslim | Boy | 31 |
| Keyan | Keyan is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means being, existence, essence. It is derived from the K-W-N (existence, being, was) root, which is one of the most common roots of the Arabic language, used over 800 times in the Quran: | Quranic | Boy | 31 |
| Mehtab | The Moon | Muslim | Boy | 31 |
| Waris | Heir, inheritor, successor. Al-Waris, the Inheritor: one of the names of Allah. | Muslim | Boy | 31 |
| Arslan | Lion, Title of the kings of Persia | Muslim | Boy | 30 |
| Brogan | descendants of brógán, shoe | English | Boy | 30 |
| Ebrahim | Earth, name of a prophet | Muslim | Boy | 30 |
| Khalifa | Successor, viceroy, caliph, vice-regent. Ruler of all Muslim Representing Allah | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ihsan | Kindness, beneficence, highest level of Iman | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Majid | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Nazar | A vow, promise made to God, a gift, charity, votive offering. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Sabir | Patient, tolerant, persevering. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Salar | Leader, officer of army, commander. | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| Shamir | Precious stone | Muslim | Boy | 29 |
| 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 |
| Najee | Safe, friendly, affectionate | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Rai | Guardian, custodian, patron, protector, sponsor. | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Ziad | Super abundance, Variant transcription of ZIYAD | Muslim | Boy | 28 |
| Arshan | Strong And Brave Man. | Muslim | Boy | 27 |
| Haroun | Arabic form of (Aaron), lofty or exalted, A Prophet's name | Muslim | Boy | 27 |
| Mubarak | Happy, Blessed, fortunate, lucky, auspicious, august. | Muslim | Boy | 27 |
| Rayhan | Ease, fragrant herb, sweet basil, comfort. | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| 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 |
| Talal | Being pleasant, nice, admirable, agreeable, joy, a beautiful.. form or appearance | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Tarek | conqueror, Variant transcription of TARIQ | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Zaeem | Guaranter, Rich, healthy, leader, ruler,The leader | Muslim | Boy | 26 |
| Aasir | Captivating, fascinating. | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| Hani | Content, Delighted, happy, joyful | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Javan | Javan is a Persian name for boys that means young. | Persian | Boy | 25 |
| Mikaeel | Gentle, kind, pleasant, friendly | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Nabeel | Noble Man, Handsome, intelligint, dexterous, one who isskilled in archery. | Muslim | Boy | 25 |
| Abdel | Servant (of allah) | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Affan | Modest, Father of Caliph Usman, Forgiving person. | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| 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 |
| Kinan | Kinan is an Arabic name for boys that means covering, wrap, veil. | Arabic | Boy | 24 |
| Salih | Good, Pious, righteous, upright, just, virtuous, devoted, chaste. | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Uthman | Name of tht third Caliph,One of the companions of the Prophet (pbuh) | Muslim | Boy | 24 |
| Ashraf | More honourable, most distinguished, eminent more nobler. | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Kadeem | Slave to Allah, Servant | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Kalan | Greator, bigger, senior. | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| Thayer | Rebel | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Zeyad | Prince, the honest and kind. Peace and truth | Muslim | Boy | 23 |
| Firas | Perspicacity | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Ghazi | Conqueror, hero, gallant soldier. | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Jafar | Rivulet, stream | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Jihad | Strive, Struggle, holy war | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Joud | Joud is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means generosity, goodness toward others. | Arabic | Boy | 22 |
| Kalil | Beautiful, good friend | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Mikal | Angel, messenger | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| Suhail | Canopus, Gentle, Easy, The Name Of A Star, the second brightest star in the sky. | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| Zaidan | Growth, increase, excess. | Muslim | Boy | 22 |
| 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 |
| Ferran | Baker | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| Kaysan | Wise | Muslim | Boy | 21 |
| Nadir | Extraordinary, rare, dear, exceptional. | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Azhar | Famous, More evident, most apparent, most illuminated. | Muslim | Boy | 20 |
| Dawood | A Prophet and father of Prophet Suleiman. In Bible, he is known as David. | Muslim | Boy | 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 |
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.