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Rank in 2017: #626 (up 92 spots from 2016)

Axton, derived from the " evokes images of the legendary King Arthur. Steven Tyler of Aerosmith is the proud grandfather of little , born to daughter, Mia and Dan Halen in 2017.

Rank in 2017: #813 (up 124 spots from 2016)

Calliope was one of the nine muses in Greek mythology. The name means "," reflective of Calliope's . In 2017, actress named her little bundle of joy Calliope Maeve.

Rank in 2017: #949 (up 93 spots from 2016)

Traditionally a nickname for Michael, , like Jake and Max, has come into its own as a given first name. One of the mentioned in the Bible, Michael is the .  

Rank in 2017: #808 (up 125 spots from 2016)

Belle, from the French word for "beauty," was , and is currently enjoying a revival. The Disney's classic "Beauty and the Beast," which recently underwent a live-action makeover, features a princess named Belle.

Rank in 2017: #611 (up 93 spots from 2016)

Perennially popular in the U.K., Callum is a variant of Calum, the "  was the sixth-century missionary believed to have converted Scotland to Christianity.  

Rank in 2017: #704 (up 126 spots from 2016)

Reign, " belongs to a burgeoning group of baby names with royal connotations. In 2014, rap artist Lil' Kim named her little princess .

Rank in 2017: #873 (up 95 spots from 2016)

A cousin the Scottish name Callum, "  was the first African-American mayor of Detroit.  

Rank in 2017: #581 (up 126 spots from 2016)

Avah appears to be , which is " In some instances, Avah may have derived from the Hebrew name , meaning "life.“"

Rank in 2017: #994 (up 96 spots from 2016)

Alaric was the commander of the , the Barbarian tribe that sacked Rome in 410 A.D., bringing the empire to an abrupt end. The name is " A character in the popular show "The Vampire Diaries," carries the name Alaric (Matthew Davis). 

Rank in 2017: #887 (up 127 spots from 2016)

, sometimes spelled Amina, is ."  was the mother of the prophet Muhammad.

Rank in 2017: #479 (up 98 spots from 2016)

Oakley isn't just a chic line of outdoor apparel, it's also an increasingly popular name in the U.S. It is of English origin, and the meaning is fairly straightforward, .

Rank in 2017: #837 (up 127 spots from 2016)

Particularly , Tinsley evokes images of Lilly Pulitzer prints and summers on Nantucket. It was originally an English surname referring to a place called "."  of ”Real Housewives“ fame, has helped popularized the name.

Rank in 2017: #769 (up 99 spots from 2016)

Like Reign, Rey—Spanish for "king"—is another trending name with regal associations. It may also be a shortened form of Reymon, Reymond, or Reign. The popularity of the name could be linked to 2015's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," in which Daisy Ridley stars as Rey. 

Rank in 2017: #621 (up 131 spots from 2016)

Kailani, which means "sea and sky," is just one of a handful of Hawaiian baby flourishing on the charts. is an Australian figure skater.

Rank in 2017: #750 (up 99 spots from 2016)

Stefan is the . It is derived from the "  was another central character on the television show, "The Vampire Diaries."

Rank in 2017: #699 (up 135 spots from 2016)

Stevie is a common nickname for Stephanie, which . Fleetwood Mac vocalist and pop culture icon popularized the name, helping spur the transition from nickname to given name.

Rank in 2017: #779 (up 100 spots from 2016)

Zyaire is an , the former name for what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  

Rank in 2017: #630 (up 135 spots from 2016)

"Game of Thrones" fanatics can take credit for the upward trajectory of Khaleesi. means ", and is frequently used to reference fan favorite Daenerys Targaryen.

Rank in 2017: #663 (up 101 spots from 2016)

Reyansh is a ." It is one of many names given to the Hindu god Vishnu. Bollywood starlet . 

Rank in 2017: #542 (up 138 spots from 2016)

Another Hawaiian name climbing up the charts, Kalani means "."  is a dancer and actress who rose to fame on "Dance Moms."

Rank in 2017: #720 (up 103 spots from 2016)

Jaziel is a lesser-known Biblical name meaning ". New York Yankees' legend .

Rank in 2017: #628 (up 139 spots from 2016)

Antonella is an ." Soccer star and childhood sweetheart is named Antonella.

Rank in 2017: #887 (up 105 spots from 2016)

Wesson brings to mind images of the Wild West, and is suggestive of firearms, including Gunnar, Colt, Beretta, and Trigger, all currently gaining traction. Wesson is , which means "western settlement."  

Rank in 2017: #711 (up 142 spots from 2016)

 The Spanish variant is consistent with the gravitation toward names with royal associations currently in vogue.

Rank in 2017: #833 (up 111 spots from 2016)

is the Spanish form of Thaddeus, an Aramaic name meaning "gift of God." Thaddeus was one of the 12 apostles in the New Testament.

Samara translates to ", and as "seed of the elm tree" in Latin. was a character on the popular television show "Pretty Little Liars."

Rank in 2017: #898 (up 111 spots from 2016)

Frankie, traditionally a nickname for Francis, derives from the . As a given first name, Frankie is also gaining traction with parents of girls as well as boys. Actress Drew Barrymore in 2014.

Rank in 2017: #881 (up 159 spots from 2016)

Raylee is a distinctly modern invention, a hybrid of Ray and Lee.  

Rank in 2017: #959 (up 112 spots from 2016)

Kyng, notable for its inventive spelling and regal connotations, incorporates two of the most on-point baby name trends for 2017.

Rank in 2017: #859 (up 159 spots from 2016)

Like Ruby and Pearl, Opal, ," is a popular 19th-century name currently enjoying a revival. Opal is the birthstone for October, making it a particularly appropriate choice for baby girls born in that month.  
 

Rank in 2017: #810 (up 112 spots from 2016)

Alfonso ," and has remained a beloved name in Spain since the 17th century. Alfonso is also the .

Rank in 2017: #979 (up 161 spots from 2016)

Another gem of a name, Emerald is is . Emerald may also be riding the "Em train," given the ubiquitous of Emily and Emma. Esmerelda, the Spanish form, was the name of Samantha Stevens' zany aunt on the '60s television hit "Bewitched."

Rank in 2017: #926 (up 118 spots from 2016)

A , Shepard can be spelled a variety of ways, including Shepherd, Sheperd, and Sheppard. and wife Jessica's 12-year-old son is named Shepherd.

Rank in 2017: #826 (up 123 spots from 2016)

Roselyn was a perennial favorite in the U.S. until . The name reemerged 15 years ago, and has been climbing ever since. Roselyn may be a hybrid of "Rose" and "Lynn," or a .

Musa is , which is " American dancer appeared on the hit television show "So You Think You can Dance."

Rank in 2017: #416 (up 164 spots from 2016)

Hamlet's beloved may have met an unfortunate end in Shakespeare's play, but the name Ophelia has been resurrected over the past few years. A popular name in the 19th century, Ophelia, which means "help," , returning in 2015. Musician .

Rank in 2017: #668 (up 124 spots from 2016)

Kannon, an inventive spelling of the name English surname Cannon, is also the . Actor .

Rank in 2017: #801 (up 167 spots from 2016)

Ari is a shortened form of Arielle, or Ariel, which was originally a boy's name, . is the sister of Jazz Jennings in TLC's hit reality series, "I Am Jazz."  

Rank in 2017: #236 (up 126 spots from 2016)

�Ѳ��پ�����——is a trendy alternative to the the more traditional Matthew, which . Several are named Matias, including Matias Rodriguez, Matias Fernandez, and Matias Emilio Delgado.
 

Rank in 2017: #650 (up 168 spots from 2016)

Katalina, an , is also riding the "K" trend. Catalina is a "

Rank in 2017: #770 (up 127 spots from 2016)

Zaid is an alternative spelling of Zayd, which itself is a " Zayd ibn Harithah was a favorite companion of the Prophet Muhammad.   

Rank in 2017: #613 (up 169 spots from 2016)

Amalia is of in the 18th century. The "—which connotes an industrious personality. Natalie Portman gave birth to daughter Amalia in 2017.

Rank in 2017: #880 (up 128 spots from 2016)

A unisex name trending with parents of both boys and girls, Briar is meaning "someone who lives at the edge of a briar patch." Actors named their daughter Briar Rose.

Rank in 2017: #848 (up 176 spots from 2016)

The origins of the name Xiomara are somewhat murky, but its upward trajectory is indisputable. A ," it may also be a variation of the ."  was a contestant on "America's Next Top Model" in season two, and the mother of Jane (Gina Rodriguez) on the popular TV show "Jane the Virgin," is also named Xiomara (Andrea Navedo).

Rank in 2017: #818 (up 130 spots from 2016)

Gordon was from 1911 to 1943, and is currently enjoying a revival. A beloved name in its native Scotland, Gordon was originally a ."  

Rank in 2017: #810 (up 176 spots from 2016)

Yet another Hawaiian name inspired by the island's natural beauty, Nalani means "." Nalani Bolton is one-half of the twin .  

Rank in 2017: #975 (up 131 spots from 2016)

Yadiel joins other Spanish translations of Biblical names, such as Matias and Tadeo, currently climbing the charts. Yehudial is one of the archangels, and .  

Rank in 2017: #387 (up 185 spots from 2016)

Everleigh is inventive American spelling of the traditional ." In 2009, "Twilight" heartthrob .

Rank in 2017: #888 (up 133 spots from 2016)

Aaden is an ." One of the Gosselin sextuplets from the TLC hit show "" is named Aaden.

Rank in 2017: #984 (up 194 spots from 2016)

Gaining in popularity as a first name, Sunny is " The name Sunny von Bülow hit the headlines in the 1980s after the socialite slipped into a suspicious drug-induced coma in her Newport mansion.

Rank in 2017: #966 (up 147 spots from 2016)

Zahir is an ." R&B sensation Ciara and husband, rapper Future, in 2014.

Rank in 2017: #941 (up 196 spots from 2016)

Mylah, also spelled Myla, is an alternative spelling for Mila. Mila is the feminized form of Milo, " Mila is currently the "

Rank in 2017: #735 (up 149 spots from 2016)

Ridge pulls no punches—it means exactly what it sounds like: "." In 1987, long-running soap opera "" introduced viewers to the ruggedly handsome Ridge Forrester.

Rank in 2017: #727 (up 198 spots from 2016)

This melodic name is from the , a small U-shaped harp. In 2011, actress Sophie Dahl and singer Jamie Cullum . is also a character in the 2016 film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," as well as the main character in the popular fantasy series "His Dark Materials."

Rank in 2017: #573 (up 152 spots from 2016)

Wilder is a rough and tumble name of . Wilder took off in 2007 after the birth of . In 2014, "The Big Bang Theory" star  and actor .

Rank in 2017: #697 (up 198 spots from 2016)

The name Bonnie has never fully fallen out of fashion, but it did take a . In 2017, Bonnie regained its position in the top 1,000, and has been climbing ever since.  A Scottish name meaning "pretty, cheerful," Bonnie is " meaning "good."

Rank in 2017: #825 (up 156 spots from 2016)

The origins of Merrick are unclear. It , which is the Welsh form of Maurice, or a Gaelic word meaning "a fork in the river or road." Justice Merrick Garland's has etched the name in the American consciousness since 2016.

Rank in 2017: #625 (up 203 spots from 2016)

Alessia is an " The corresponds with the ascent of pop singer .

Rank in 2017: #495 (up 164 spots from 2016)

Rowen is an alternative spelling of the unisex Rowan, slightly more popular with parents of boys than girls. Rowan is an English adaptation of the ." In 2003, actress .

Rank in 2017: #991 (up 214 spots from 2016)

is a popular Indian name of Hindu origin. It is believed to be an .

Rank in 2017: #986 (up 168 spots from 2016)

Gianluca is an Italian hybrid of Gian (John) and Luca (Luke). is an Italian millionaire and Instagram sensation.

Rank in 2017: #690 (up 217 spots from 2016)

A nickname for the popular Emma or Emily, Emmie had its heyday at the turn of the 20th century, and . Homespun reality stars .

Rank in 2017: #969 (up 172 spots from 2016)

Khari, sometimes spelled Khary, is a ." Although more commonly used for boys, rapper Fetty Wap and reality star Masika Kalysha in 2016.  

Rank in 2017: #554 (up 221 spots from 2016)

as American as apple pie. It capitalizes on both the "K" trend, as well as the feminized suffix "lee" or "ley."

Rank in 2017: #586 (up 177 spots from 2016)

Marcelo, sometimes spelled Marcello, is the " which means "." Actress .

Rank in 2017: #762 (up 250 spots from 2016)

Everlee is an alternative spelling of Everleigh—#27 on the Social Security Administration 2016–2017 Change in Popularity Index. Both are feminized versions of the English surname Everly, " In 2013, actors Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan .

Rank in 2017: #646 (up 196 spots from 2016)

In addition to being the capital of Egypt, Cairo is also an ." Cairo is the middle name of , the young son of reality star Blac Chyna and rapper Tyga.

Rank in 2017: #942 (up 251 spots from 2016)

Oaklee joins Oakley, #45 on the Social Security Administration 2016–2017 Change in Popularity Index. Oaklee and Oakley are favorites , where both variants rank in the top 10 most popular names for girls.

Rank in 2017: #907 (up 200 spots from 2016)

Ayan is a cross-cultural name with associations. It , where it means "time" or "era." It is also the , and in Tamil, refers to Lord Brahma.

Rank in 2017: #921 (up 271 spots from 2016)

Malani is Hawaiian for "she who is from the sky." Like most Hawaiian names, the comes from the islands' natural beauty.

Rank in 2017: #973 (up 205 spots from 2016)

An increasing affinity for the name Ledger of Australian actor Heath Ledger. Ledger is the anglicized version of the French name Leger, which is , or Liutgar.  

Rank in 2017: #905 (up 298 spots from 2016)

Luella, an amalgamation of Louise and Ella, was that drifted out of the U.S. top 1,000 in the 1950s. Celebrity kids like Alabama Luella Barker, daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, have sparked a new appreciation for the name.

Rank in 2017: #931 (up 211 spots from 2016)

—#30 on the Social Security Administration 2016–2017 Change in Popularity Index. Zaid was the adopted son and companion of the Prophet Muhammad.  

Rank in 2017: #917 (up 302 spots from 2016)

Selene is the . Her Roman counterpart was called Selena. The name's increase in popularity may be linked to the success of actress and singer .   

Rank in 2017: #846 (up 214 spots from 2016)

Jaxxon is an even more fanciful version of Jaxon, which itself is an invented spelling of the traditional English surname Jackson, meaning "son of Jack." Celebrity affection for Jackson and its derivatives helped popularize the name. In 2014 actress .

Rank in 2017: #858 (up 304 spots from 2016)

Lyanna is the name of two different characters in George R.R. Martin's "Game of Thrones" series, the second to . —the adolescent Queen of Bear Island—is a featured character on the HBO adaptation.

Rank in 2017: #961 (up 236 spots from 2016)

The birth of in 2015 cemented Reign as the leading example of the royal name trend. While slightly more popular for boys, Reign came in at #48 on the Social Security Administration's girls' list.

Rank in 2017: #633 (up 305 spots from 2016)

Maren, like its cousins Marina and Marin, is a girls' name of " In Scandinavian countries, Maren is the "

Rank in 2017: #776 (up 241 spots from 2016)

Juelz is an ” It also ties into the gemstone trend that includes Emerald and Opal. is a well-known rap artist.

Rank in 2017: #698 (up 317 spots from 2016)

Amora is a Spanish name derived from the .

Rank in 2017: #953 (up 276 spots from 2016)

Bjorn, a " is steadily gaining steam in the U.S. Made famous worldwide by Swedish tennis sensation Bjorn Borg in the 1970s, .  

Rank in 2017: #522 (up 347 spots from 2016)

Kehlani, which ," is the most popular of the Hawaiian "-lani" names to make the list. This may be due in part to the popularity of (born Kehlani Ashley Parrish).  

Rank in 2017: #957 (up 282 spots from 2016)

Gatlin is uncompromisingly masculine, conjuring images of country music and Texas barbecue. Adapted from the English surname, Gatlin ."

Rank in 2017: #987 (up 352 spots from 2016)

Yara has . Yara means , and is the name of a . Yara Greyjoy is also a character on the HBO series "Game of Thrones," and is the name of "Black-ish" and "Grown-ish" star .

Rank in 2017: #939 (up 294 spots from 2016)

Koa is the only Hawaiian boys' name to crack the top 50 on the Social Security Administration list, and it's also the highest ranking. " and is also the name of a tree native to Hawaii. No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont .

Rank in 2017: #840 (up 364 spots from 2016)

Not only is Paisleigh a modern construct, it's also an invented spelling of the Scottish name Paisley, incorporating the popular "-leigh" ending. The name is believed to come from "basilica," " Paisley is also the name of an ornate teardrop-.

Rank in 2017: #641 (up 302 spots from 2016)

Kashton is part of the the larger group of "K" names that has taken the current generation of babies by storm. It riffs on the more traditional Cash, while taking on the .  

Rank in 2017: #593 (up 435 spots from 2016)

This classic Latin name gained traction in the Victorian period, where it was frequently employed for . Smaller families put Octavia on the back burner, but it's currently on the upswing. Oscar-winning actress has popularized the name in recent years. Actor Kevin Sorbo also has .  

Rank in 2017: #870 (up 315 spots from 2016)

Kace is the highest ranking of all the "K" names on the list. It's a " or, in some instances, a .

Rank in 2017: #629 (up 616 spots from 2016)

A modern invented name, Emberly adds the popular "-ly" ending to , sometimes used as an alternative to Amber. Emberly is phonetically evocative of Everly.

Rank in 2017: #918 (up 323 spots from 2016)

Nova may mean "new," but it's been around as a name since the . Traditionally a girls' name, Nova is now . "Teen Mom" star .

Rank in 2017: #930 (up 720 spots from 2016)

First Lady Melania Trump has undoubtedly helped catapult her name to the top of the rankings. A Spanish name with Greek roots, Melania means "." Melania was , the goddess of fertility, in Greek mythology.

Rank in 2017: #736 (up 323 spots from 2016)

Colson is another surname that has found new life as a first name. It " and is derived from the old French name Cole.  

Rank in 2017: #676 (up 749 spots from 2016)

Oaklyn is a twist on Oakley, substituting the "-lyn" suffix for "-ly." This nature-themed name "
 

Rank in 2017: #868 (up 328 spots from 2016)

Dashing and romantic, Caspian . The name is of Irish origin, and means "borrowed from the sea." Prince Caspian is a beloved character in C.S. Lewis' "" Actress when she named her son Caspian in 2012.   

Rank in 2017: #828 (up 840 spots from 2016)

Blac Chyna has the magic touch when it comes to choosing trend-setting baby names. , her daughter with reality star Rob Kardashian, has rocketed to the top of the rankings.

Rank in 2017: #803 (up 423 spots from 2016)

This inventing spelling of Like the more traditional spelling, the name references the Egyptian capital.

Rank in 2017: #886 (up 1,072 spots from 2016)

Oaklynn is the highest ranking of the ragingly fashionable oak-inspired names.  

Rank in 2017: #915 (up 504 spots from 2016)

Traditionally a surname, Wells skyrocketed to the top of the rankings in 2017. A city in the United Kingdom, " Pregnancy expert , naming her second son Wellington, nicknamed "Wells," in 2011.  

Rank in 2017: #965 (up 1,461 spots from 2016)

Ensley, , takes the top spot for girls. An English surname, Ensley .“ "Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans named her daughter Ensley in 2017.