40 Uncommon Baby Names to Help Your Son or Daughter Stand Out from the Crowd
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
36. Neville
For a boy
Kudos to J.K. Rowling.
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.