Here are some of the loveliest and most unique baby names that parents gave to their babies this decade.
Daleyza Hernandez may have been among the first Daleyzas, but the name will likely endure beyond the 2010s.
Azariah is a Hebrew name that translates to “Yahweh has helped.”
In the United States, ithas been used for both boys and girls.
Romina is a newcomer to the American baby name charts, although it has seen some use internationally.
Both Zaydon and Zaiden have been popular in the 2010s.
Khaleesi
Game of Thronesfans will be familiar with the nameKhaleesi.
Martin, that this unlikely name has made it to the baby name charts.
According toBustle,Game of ThronesnamesArya,Sansa, andBrienneare also seeing a boost in popularity among baby girls.
Makes sense, given howthe women ofGame of Throneswere the true heroesof the series.
The place name is derived from the Old Norse nameKalfr, which means “calf.”
It may not be the most romantic of name origins, but that hasn’t hurtKayson’s popularity.
The unique appellation is on the rise.
Other variations of Kayson includeKasenandKason.
According toBehind the Name,Yamileth first made an appearance on the baby name chartsin 2010.
People may, however, be more familiar with an Arabic variation of the name Yamileth,Jameela.
Iker
According toBehind the Name,the unique baby name Iker comes from the Basque region.
Much of the name’s popularity can likely be attributed to soccer.
It ended the decade in the top 1000 names for boys and in the top 400 names for girls.
It seems that parents are quite fond of this melodic name whichis rooted inthe Greek word “lyrikos.”
While the name Bodhi is quickly gaining traction in the English-speaking world, it has its roots in Sanskrit.
The name Bodhi comes from a Buddhist concept and means “awakening” or “enlightenment.”
Achieving Bodhi is the ultimate goal of Buddhism.
According toBehind the Name,Aitana is the name of a mountain range found in Valencia, Spain.
As a given name, it dates back to at least the early 20th century.
Poet Rafael Alberti named his daughter Aitana in 1941.
Perhaps they were taking their inspiration from Japanese folklore rather than video games.
According toBehind the Name,the name Raiden comes from Japanese mythology.
According to Japanese lore, Raiden is a regional epithet of the god Raijin.
In the 10th century, a monastery was founded there.
Montserrat is rooted in the Latin phrase “mons serratus” which means “jagged mountain.”
It cracked the top 100 names for baby girls in Chile in 2013 and 2014.
It made a brief appearance on the baby name charts in the United States as well.
Xavi appeared on baby name charts for boys in Catalonia, Spain, for much of the 2010s.
Kalani
The lovely and unique name Kalani can trace its roots to Hawaii.
Kalani ended the 2010s in the top 600 names for girls.
