Cool Names in the USA 2013-2014
We can wax poetic about hypothetical names for imaginary children until the cows come home, but sometimes it's nice to see what real people are naming their real children! Here is a random sampling of interesting names culled from birth announcements across the USA from 2013-2014 (note, these are first and middle names only)
| GIRLS | BOYS |
|---|---|
| Adirondack Joy | Abdiel Joel |
| Adley Ryken | Abel Weston |
| Ah'Miyah Ra'Chelle | Abrian Clint |
| Aimilliana Adiella | Ace Jameson |
| Aislyn Erin | Ackron Lloyd |
| Akylin Aliya | Aeron Dean |
| Alansyn Claire | Aithen James |
| Alaska Aurora | Aiyden Makaii |
| Alida Dee | Alarik Anthony |
| Allis | Alias Bird |
| Alvi Caylin | Alkenvis Deaubra |
| Amarii Rayne | Amani Liam |
| Amaris Rae | Amryn Kemper |
| Amelia-May Diamond | Archer Orion |
| Ameliana Marie | Archer Reid |
| Amira Nylan Sky | Arno Joseph |
| Amiya Laikli | Asher Reid |
| Anaiya Jenneth Ramelb | Ashtin DeJũan |
| Anavey Paisleigh | August Beau |
| Anevai Candace | Aureyn Khye |
| Angel RayNell | Avant Labron |
| Aniah Sky | Axel Cayn |
| Aniayah Aaliyah | Axile Joseph |
| Anjuli Lilly | Axl Rais |
| Annabella Ranezmea | Axton Zane |
| Anorah RyLeigh | Ayngel Joseph |
| Archer Mae | Bayne Thomas |
| Ariana Bedelia | Beau Christafer |
| Ariella Khaleesi | Beckett Ardell |
| AriEyllah Suncee | Benito Oliver |
| Arizona Ellen | Boden Payne |
| Aspyn Ann Marie | Boston Michael |
| Ataianova Azalia | Brac Lee |
| Athena Rose Mary | Brandon Neo |
| Auhbriey Marie | Braygan Brackins |
| Aurora Moon | Braylen Axel |
| Ava Dot Leialoha Kiyomi | Brekken Lee |
| Avonnah Monae | Brevyn Patrick |
| Ayanna Maria Dulcelina | Brextin Allen |
| Baylen Larae | Brey Lucas |
| Belize Kathleen | Briggs Easton |
| Bergen Jo | Briggston Cain |
| Berkley Allyson | Britain Lou |
| Berkley Lucille | Brixton Parker |
| Bernadette Rosemary | Brodix James |
| Blakely Olivia & Sawyer Marion (twins) | Bronx Albert |
| Blessing ReNae | Bryar Harlyn |
| Bradleigh Francesca | Bryer Caston |
| Braelyn Blayke | Burke Jensen |
| Braelyn Reneé Whinter | Burley Alan |
| Braelynn BreAnn | Caius Michael |
| Breighlynn Jae | Cal Aaron |
| Brengiei Viola | Cash Brennan |
| Brennyn Rose | Cassius Julian |
| Brenyn | Caylex Sage |
| Briele Leto | Chester Wayne |
| Brier Aubrey | Cian Philip |
| Brishelyz | Codyjames Anthonyjoseph |
| Brogan Laural | Cohen Fenway |
| Brooklyn Skylar Aryah | Colby Loren |
| Brooklynn Dior | Collyns Jay |
| Bryleigh Mesa | Conley Roy |
| Caidance North | Cooper Axel |
| Caleesi Jack-Lyn | Cooper-Ray Harvey |
| Callie Thera | Creighton Michael |
| Calliope Evelyn Monroe | Cruz Braxton |
| Cambrie Rose | Cub Matthew |
| Carissa Adair | Cylas Lloyd |
| Carmen Natalya | Cyrius Jabron |
| Cerenity Janece | Daedric Frost |
| Chandler Elise | Dagan Alan |
| Charley Jessilynn | Da'Mariiyon Henry Ja'Kaii |
| Chayton Dora | Damario Montay |
| Cherish Harmony Rose | Daxtin August |
| Chyanne Lilith | Deacon Ambrose |
| Clancee Jae | Decker Llewellyn |
| Clover Naomi | Declan Whistler |
| Collier Grace | Deklyn Felix |
| Dai'Mia Dior | Delano William |
| DaLena Faith Marie | Denlin Jay |
| Danayshia Jay'anna | Devonte Jamari |
| Dayla Skye | Dexter Arthur |
| Declyn Tilly | Diesel Jay |
| Desseny Charmaine | Dillian Raleigh |
| Destiny Athena | Dixon Dean |
| Dru Sophia | Dristan Jin |
| Dylan Alicia | Dubhlan Memphis |
| Eden Noa | Eli Nigel |
| Eliza Fern | Eli Patton |
| Elsie Maron | Emmett Ollie |
| Emma-Reign Minnie | Evans Isiah |
| Essence Nevaeh | Ezra Stuart |
| Estella Joan | Finn Garrison |
| Evelyn Odette | Finnegan O'Connor |
| Everette Nicole | Fisher Graham |
| Falin Marie | Fynn Maxwell |
| Finley Mae | Gailion Michael |
| Finli Jo | Gauge Loki |
| Fiona Morrelly | Gibson Robert Leroy |
| Fleur Irene-Louise | Graeme Francis |
| Galilea Virginia | Guilian Lee |
| Genevieve Maple | Gunnar Payson |
| Gia Ysabelle | Hans Larkin |
| Gianelys Sophia | Hardy Russell |
| Ginya Mae | Harlem Walter |
| Gisele Ingrid | Hayes Deelan |
| Greta Violet Jolie | Hayes Garrett |
| Haddie MacNealy | Hendrix James |
| Harlow Hazel | Henry Arthur-Augustus |
| Hayden Alexandria | Henry Obadiah |
| Helen Virginia | Henson LeRoy |
| Henley Colette | Houston Levi (grandfather's name is Peanut!) |
| Henley Grae | Huntter Hayes |
| Hennie Mae | Iden |
| Henzlie Nicole | Ike Steven |
| Holynd Jo | Indigo Storm |
| Honor Lynn | Jace Demetrius |
| I’Lynne Ma’Raj Poleaux | Jack Rowdy |
| Ida Mae Catherine | Jackson Gehrig |
| I'Lah No'Rhea | Jagger Jesse |
| Imara Mirembe Nkechi | Jahiem Jeramiah |
| Iolanthe Amelia Land | Ja'Mel Tylique |
| Isabel Lotus | Jansen Wade |
| Island Tecora | Jarik McCoy |
| Ivy Wren | Jassiah James |
| Ja Mya Ava | Jaxsyn Lee Jay |
| Jade Monroe | Jaxzyn Don |
| Jaidalyn Serenity | Je'Quan Donte La'Fon |
| Jailynn Catrice-Lynae | Jericho Paul |
| Jamiyah Sa'ni Loretta | Jerymiah Makiih |
| Janala Laylani | Jeter Patrick |
| Janielyz Isabel | Jett Joseph |
| Jaydis May | Jhase Raydon |
| Ja'zayiah Xiqurhea London | Jonan Brady |
| Je'Ana Lenise | Jory Amani |
| Je'niah Camellia | Jru Anthony |
| Jerlee Joyce Saige | Jude Vanwinkle |
| Jersie Shade | Judson McKinney |
| Jerzey Michelle | Justiah Herbert Joseph |
| Jesell Jordyn | Kainen Robert |
| Jetta Michael | Kaiven James |
| Jezebel Journey | Kalobe Anthony |
| Jolene Alice | Kanon Liam |
| Jolie Lois | Karter Jamar |
| Jor'Dynn Michelle | Kassh Calvin |
| Juliet Eleanor | Kaylum Dean |
| Juliyah Jordan Michaella | Keetin |
| June Greer | Keion Ca'ron |
| Kairi Daenerys | Kenton Michael |
| Kaisley Elaine | Kentrail |
| Kalaya Cincere | Khaydn Mathew |
| Kaleesi Ariana | Khyri Ray |
| Karlyn Micael | King Fredrick |
| Keanna Ivamya | King Malachai |
| Keeniya Reginae | Kingsley Dale |
| Kei'arrah Monde | Kipling |
| Kellyn Alanah | Kipton Adler |
| Kembry Ava | Kit Barristan |
| Kenleigh Reagan | Klassic I'shon |
| Keymanie Anita | Klay Boyd |
| Khaiya Nicole | Kneeco Wayne |
| Khaleesi Marie | Koehn Blake |
| Khylie Jo Suganob | Krieger Lance |
| Kinley Synneva | Kristopher Makail |
| Kiya Breeze | Kroix John |
| Kiyah MaeLynn | Kruz Gilbert |
| Kymber Fay | Kymani-Tishe |
| Kymburlee Richelle | L.Caine Corey-Nasir |
| Kynnsleigh Ellesia | Laeth Thomas |
| Kynzlee Alene | Lane Jiles |
| Laelah Rilynne | Laredo James |
| Lae'onah Navay-Alana | Lars Finny |
| Landric Jae | Ledger Scott |
| Laysec Layne | Lennon Dash |
| Leathia Ke'Aubrey | Leonidas Gilbert |
| Leia Aleeza Calipdan | Levey Rane |
| Leta Arelee Jane | Leviticus David |
| Lexus Kaylyn | Lison |
| Lilith Annabelle Grace | Lorcan Mateo |
| Lily Blossom | Luca Finnley |
| LizAnn Lee | Luka Tomilliam |
| Llewelyn Kay | Lyric James |
| Lorelei Rowen | Machi James Mali |
| Louella Pearl Lynn | Madden Archer |
| Lucchese Grace | Magnus Ellis |
| Luz Teofila Ngunde | Mahkai Elijah |
| Lyric Joanne | Majic Dwayne Royce |
| Lyric Lockwood | Major Lee |
| Macynn Riley | Malachi Remington |
| Mahaley Aurora | Mannix Anthony |
| Maisy Gael | Markus Constantine |
| Maken Zie Ariah | Marly Vernon |
| Mallory Lucille | Marshall Roark |
| Marijayn Willow | Marvel Quinnlen |
| Marjorie Jean | Master David |
| Marvel Mae | Mathias Nzash |
| Mary Scarlett Cylia | Maverick Melichi |
| Massalena Cecelia Paityn | Melvin Ray |
| Mayzii Desiree | Memphis Peyton |
| McCormick Marie | Merric Axel |
| Miakoda Ryan | Messiah Lee |
| Miamor-Beasia Desire-Latrice | Mikaiah Vincent |
| Micaiah Beitidh | Murphy Everett |
| Millani Montana | My'quan Shaquest |
| Misa Anime | Nazario Zell |
| My'irra-Fateema Blue | Noah Theus |
| Mylah Dian | Novac Joseph-James |
| Myleigh Winter Blossom | Octavius Daivat |
| Nararte Renae-Ann | Ollie Anson |
| Neyauni Chanai Gloria | Orson Adler |
| Nova Alley Blue | Otto Allan |
| Nycalyn Aris Cato | Otto Druex |
| Oakley Renee | Para'dice Yendor |
| Okalani Tai Jasmine | Paxsyn Jett |
| Olyve Lau'ri | Paxtyn Blaine |
| Ondine Adrienne | Porter Judson |
| Paeyton Harmenii | Preston Kennedy |
| Paiytynn Lynn | Prince Nazir |
| Patience Allen Daniel | Prophet Noah |
| Pepper Elizabeth | Quade John |
| Peregrine Fae | Quinlan Jamie |
| Petra Georgina | Quintin Michael Jamal |
| Prairie Angel | Raithan Tanis |
| Prudence Bailey | Ransom Sawyer |
| Quiana Tate | Raxhier Damian |
| Quin DayLynn | Raziel Omari |
| Quincey Grace | Rembrandt Edward |
| Quynn Lashae | Remington Jack |
| Raigen Katherine | Remy Haddor |
| Ramsey Lynn | Reynolds Crissen |
| RaNazia Erica | River Scott |
| Rayne La'Vonn | Rodcliffe |
| Remmi Lane | Roen Jennings |
| Rheagan Jean | Rogon Curtis |
| Rhiannon Lorelei | Roman Lee |
| Rielle Constance | Roscoe Parker |
| Rosalee Josephine Belle | Rovione Ellijah |
| Rosie Patience | Rowland Rilant |
| Rowen Christienne | Ruger Mac |
| Ryzen Annmarie | Ryatt Joe |
| Sadie Clementine | Ryker Creed |
| Sagelyn Faith | Shad Enoch |
| Sakura Lynn | Shyler Kolt |
| Saoirse Carolina | Si Raylin |
| Sapphira Loreann | Spencer Peace |
| Savanna Abella | Spencer Ringer |
| Savannah Care-Samone | Steele Anthony |
| Sawyer Jean-LaRae | Steely Dean |
| Sayannah Ryann | Sutter Walter |
| Saylor Renee | Sydney Octavious |
| Scotlynn Marie | Syi Christopher |
| Selah Angeliz | Tage Andrew |
| Selah Anica | Talon James |
| Senica Ann Marie | Tanner Brekkan |
| Sha'Asia | Tashon Javon |
| Shaimone Princess | Tattum James |
| Sky Sybella | Tavon Lee |
| Skylynn Rayne | Tayten Lee |
| Sonya Normandie | Tayven Robert |
| Sterling Junle | Teagan Daye |
| Sunny Jean | Teagen Ray |
| Sylvia Rosaria | Tel James |
| Talycia Nala | Te'Ron Fitzroy |
| Tatum James | Terran James |
| Tatyanna Carmelita | Teryk Gerald |
| Taya LaRae | Tharin William Paul |
| Teddie Leanne | Theo Lopez |
| Tenlee Joy | Theodore Quentin |
| Tinsley Marie | Thunder Grayson Alan |
| Trillian Scarlet | Tiberius Saxon |
| Trinity Divine | Tiernan Rainier |
| Trinity Reese | Tilton Matthew |
| Unique Diamond | Titus Adriel |
| Valentina Pearl | Titus Christian |
| Veda Shae | Trell Daniel |
| Vinita Gianna | Trexin Edward |
| Vinnette Mae | Tripp Jennings |
| Wynter Raven | Warner Kevin & Marlena Ann (twins) |
| Xayliaunna Elizabeth | Wasu Storm |
| Yazmin Orya Mystic | Watson Gabriel |
| Za'Kayla McKenzie | Wrenley Lincoln |
| Zakiyah Fatima Darlene | Wyatt Ear |
| Zaniyah Annalise | Wyatt Elwood |
| Zaria Gabriella Olivia | Wyatt Ross Grant |
| ZaRiah Rane | Xavi Alexander |
| Zayah Lyza | Xavion Kyrie |
| Zayla Mattisyn | Xayden Shayne |
| Zaylah Emoni | Xzavier Ford |
| Zayliana Ruby Faith | Zakhi Sidney |
| Zelda BrynLeigh | Zander Jayy |
| Zendaya Cherrelle | Zane Xavier |
| Zetta Lamanna | Zayden Akeem |
| ZhayleeJo Marie | Zayn Odin |
| Zipporah Nyobe | Zephyr Zayne |
| Zoie Kamaluhialani | Zi'Quan Nasir |
| Zuri Lynne Marie | Zyane Omari Eugene |
| Zyrah Autumn-Lynn |