Choosing the perfect name for your child is more than a label—it’s a legacy. In 2024, parents are leaning into rare, meaningful names that defy trends and celebrate individuality. Whether inspired by celestial wonders, forgotten myths, or the quiet beauty of nature, these 365 unique American baby names are curated to spark connection and stand out in a crowd.

From whimsical gender-neutral gems like Zephyrine to bold mythological picks like Persephone and Perseus, this list blends modern creativity with timeless charm. Dive in to discover a name as extraordinary as your little one—one that whispers stories, embodies strength, and carries a touch of magi

Criteria for Rarity:

  • Never ranked in the SSA’s top 1,000 names (1900–2023).
  • No association with major historical figures (e.g., presidents, celebrities).
  • Rooted in obscure mythology, nature, or modern inventions.

365 Unique & Rare American Baby Names for 2025

Here is the list of rare American baby names on basis of Boy, Girl, and uncommon Gender-neutral names.

American Boy Names

120 Rare American Boy Names 2025

  1. Alaric
  2. Bodhi
  3. Cassian
  4. Dmitri
  5. Evander
  6. Fintan
  7. Gideon
  8. Huxley
  9. Ivar
  10. Jorah
  11. Kael
  12. Leif
  13. Magnus
  14. Nero
  15. Orson
  16. Perseus
  17. Quentin
  18. Ragnar
  19. Soren
  20. Titus
  21. Ulric
  22. Valor
  23. Wolfram
  24. Xander
  25. Yuri
  26. Zane
  27. Daxton
  28. Osiris
  29. Zebulon
  30. Bastian
  31. Caius
  32. Dario
  33. Eamon
  34. Florian
  35. Gulliver
  36. Horatio
  37. Idris
  38. Jovian
  39. Kato
  40. Lysander
  41. Magnus
  42. Nikolai
  43. Oberon
  44. Percival
  45. Quillon
  46. Rafferty
  47. Sayer
  48. Theron
  49. Ulysses
  50. Viggo
  51. Whittaker
  52. Xerxes
  53. Yael
  54. Zephyr
  55. Alistair
  56. Bram
  57. Cedric
  58. Dorian
  59. Elio
  60. Ferris
  61. Griffith
  62. Hadrian
  63. Ignatius
  64. Jett
  65. Keane
  66. Leander
  67. Malachi
  68. Niall
  69. Orpheus
  70. Phineas
  71. Quinlan
  72. Ronan
  73. Stellan
  74. Torin
  75. Uriel
  76. Vaughn
  77. Wulfric
  78. Xavi
  79. Yannick
  80. Zev
  81. Ajax
  82. Balthazar
  83. Cassius
  84. Draven
  85. Emeric
  86. Finnian
  87. Gideon
  88. Halston
  89. Ivo
  90. Jarvis
  91. Kian
  92. Leocadio
  93. Maxim
  94. Nevin
  95. Orville
  96. Ptolemy
  97. Quade
  98. Remus
  99. Sirius
  100. Tiberius
  101. Ulises
  102. Vesper
  103. Wilbur
  104. Xenon
  105. Yannis
  106. Zoltan
  107. Ansel
  108. Blaise
  109. Corin
  110. Dashiell
  111. Elian
  112. Fletcher
  113. Gulliver
  114. Hartley
  115. Isandro
  116. Jago
  117. Keir
  118. Lorcan
  119. Marcellus
  120. Neron
American baby girl name

125 Unique American Girl Names

  1. Amaryllis
  2. Briseis
  3. Calanthe
  4. Dagny
  5. Eulalie
  6. Fiora
  7. Galatea
  8. Hannelore
  9. Isolde
  10. Jessamine
  11. Kismet
  12. Lorelei
  13. Melusine
  14. Nerissa
  15. Ophelia
  16. Persephone
  17. Quintessa
  18. Reverie
  19. Seraphina
  20. Thalassa
  21. Undine
  22. Vespera
  23. Wisteria
  24. Xenia
  25. Yara
  26. Zinnia
  27. Calliope
  28. Thessaly
  29. Zenobia
  30. Elowyn
  31. Fenella
  32. Guinevere
  33. Halcyon
  34. Ianthe
  35. Juniper
  36. Keturah
  37. Luminara
  38. Marcella
  39. Novalie
  40. Odette
  41. Petronella
  42. Quenby
  43. Rosalind
  44. Saffron
  45. Tamsin
  46. Ursa
  47. Viatrix
  48. Willoughby
  49. Xanthea
  50. Ysolde
  51. Zephyra
  52. Aveline
  53. Bryony
  54. Cressida
  55. Drusilla
  56. Eirian
  57. Fable
  58. Ginevra
  59. Hyacinth
  60. Isabeau
  61. Jovienne
  62. Kerensa
  63. Lilias
  64. Morwenna
  65. Naiara
  66. Ophira
  67. Parisa
  68. Quintana
  69. Romilly
  70. Saskia
  71. Tanith
  72. Ulanni
  73. Valora
  74. Winslet
  75. Xandra
  76. Yvaine
  77. Zadie
  78. Alouette
  79. Belladonna
  80. Cerys
  81. Delphine
  82. Elspeth
  83. Fawn
  84. Gwendolen
  85. Hestia
  86. Ilaria
  87. Jora
  88. Katriel
  89. Leonie
  90. Maelle
  91. Nolwenn
  92. Ottilie
  93. Peregrina
  94. Rhiannon
  95. Sirena
  96. Tindra
  97. Una
  98. Vienne
  99. Waverly
  100. Xylia
  101. Yseult
  102. Zora
  103. Aisling
  104. Beatrix
  105. Cassiopeia
  106. Damaris
  107. Eirwen
  108. Fleur
  109. Gaia
  110. Heloise
  111. Inara
  112. Jessalyn
  113. Kaia
  114. Lirael
  115. Marigold
  116. Niamh
  117. Ovidia
  118. Phaedra
  119. Runa
  120. Solene
  121. Thora
  122. Veda
  123. Wrenna
  124. Xara
  125. Zella
American Gender Neutral Names

Rare Gender-Neutral Names (120)

  1. Airelle
  2. Bexley
  3. Caius
  4. Daelan
  5. Eirlys
  6. Fable
  7. Greer
  8. Havilah
  9. Ione
  10. Jovie
  11. Kaelin
  12. Lior
  13. Marlowe
  14. Nyx
  15. Oberon
  16. Pax
  17. Quill
  18. Rumi
  19. Sable
  20. Tove
  21. Uly
  22. Vale
  23. Winslow
  24. Xanthe
  25. Yael
  26. Zephyrine
  27. Elowen
  28. Indigo
  29. Solstice
  30. Zenith
  31. Arden
  32. Briar
  33. Cove
  34. Dune
  35. Echo
  36. Finch
  37. Hollis
  38. Jett
  39. Kestrel
  40. Larkin
  41. Merritt
  42. Neri
  43. Onyx
  44. Peregrine
  45. Quest
  46. Raine
  47. Salem
  48. Teagan
  49. Vesper
  50. Wren
  51. Zael
  52. Aven
  53. Bellamy
  54. Clover
  55. Dior
  56. Emberly
  57. Florian
  58. Garnet
  59. Hero
  60. Julep
  61. Koa
  62. Lyric
  63. Mars
  64. Niamh
  65. Oriel
  66. Poet
  67. Quince
  68. Rowan
  69. Saylor
  70. Thorne
  71. Urban
  72. Vesper
  73. Wilder
  74. Xylo
  75. Yarrow
  76. Zuri
  77. Alder
  78. Blaise
  79. Cedar
  80. Darcy
  81. Elysian
  82. Fenn
  83. Harbor
  84. Isley
  85. Journey
  86. Kairos
  87. Laken
  88. Moss
  89. Neve
  90. Oakes
  91. Phoenix
  92. Quinlan
  93. Rook
  94. Shiloh
  95. Tatum
  96. Ulani
  97. Vail
  98. Wynn
  99. Xavia
  100. Yves
  101. Zorion
  102. Amory
  103. Blue
  104. Cricket
  105. Delta
  106. Evolet
  107. Frost
  108. Gale
  109. Hart
  110. Joss
  111. Kieran
  112. Lux
  113. Mica
  114. Nox
  115. Ocean
  116. Pilot
  117. Quest
  118. Reef
  119. Skye
  120. True

Final Thoughts:

Every name on this list is a rare gem, blending mythology, nature, and modern creativity. Whether you’re drawn to the celestial charm of Vesper, the literary strength of Perseus, or the whimsy of Fable, these names ensure your child’s identity is as unique as they are.

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