Choosing a popular baby name sounds great in theory, but what about when your daughter is one of six Sarahs in her fifth-grade class alone? To help, we compiled a list of uncommon baby names (that aren’t all that tricky to spell—we’re looking at you, Starbucks). Keep scrolling for our 40 faves.
40 Uncommon Baby Names to Help Your Son or Daughter Stand Out from the Crowd
Published May 26, 2021
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1. Jago
For a boy
It clocks in at #1 on the most uncommon names for boys, according to Bounty.
2. Khaleesi
For a girl
Mother of dragons. Duh.
3. Massimo
For a boy
The Italian version of Max.
4. Darius
For a boy
The moniker means “to possess good.”
5. Paityn
For a girl
It’s currently the most unique moniker for girls on Nameberry.com.
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6. Xander
For a boy
It means “defender of the people.”
7. Quinn
For a girl or boy
Inspired by Glee. It’s unisex and means “wise.”
8. Fatima
For a girl
An Arabic name meaning “captivating.”
9. Macauley
For a boy
It’s the second least common boy name. *Cue Macauley Culkin’s Home Alone face*
10. Serafina
For a girl
Also spelled Seraphina, this moniker means “angel.”
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11. Leroy
For a boy
It means “the king.” *Bows down*
12. Louis
For a boy
It’s uncommon in the U.S. but still fit for a royal.
13. Emerson
For a girl
It’s #1 on the list of least common names for girls.
14. Zigmund
For a boy
Comes complete with a nickname “Ziggy.”
15. Petra
For a girl
It’s the female version of Peter.
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16. Treyvon
For a boy
This combo name brings together Trey and Devon.
17. Santos
For a boy
Nameberry.com listed it as the second most uncommon name for boys.
18. Amalia
For a girl
Before there was Emily and Amelia, there was Amalia.
19. Declan
For a boy
An Irish name meaning “man of prayer.”
20. Vida
For a girl
“Life” in Latin.
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21. Evalyn
For a girl
Another uncommon name for girls on Nameberry.com.
22. Marquis
For a boy
It’s a French name that means “nobleman.”
23. Luz
For a girl
This one means “light.”
24. Winnie
For a girl
A nickname for Winifred, Gwendolyn, it also works as just plain ol’ Winnie.
25. Bear
For a boy
Strong and brave. Double whammy.
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26. Nailah
For a girl
An Arabic name meaning “success.” You can’t go wrong.
27. Blaise
For a girl or boy
Unisex names FTW.
28. Alistair
For a boy
It means “defending men.” (And yes, it’s one of the most infrequently used names for boys.)
29. Atlas
For a boy
Not to be confused with a book of maps.
30. Fleur
For a girl
Not just for flower lovers.
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31. Kit
For a boy
Looking at you, Kit Harington.
32. Glen
For a boy
You go, Glen Coco.
33. Zuri
For a girl
A Swahili name meaning “beautiful.”
34. Rashaad
For a boy
It means “wisdom” and “good guidance.”
35. Murphy
For a girl or boy
Who said it’s only a surname?
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36. Neville
For a boy
We love a good Harry Potter reference.
37. Tansy
For a girl
Also a flower, the moniker means “immortality.”
38. Jericho
For a girl or boy
Biblical and unisex.
39. Braxton
For a boy
An Old English name meaning “Brock’s town.”
40. Zahra
For a girl
A trendy twist on Sarah.
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