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It’s hard to see the zeitgeist while you’re a part of it.
So which baby names will be super popular in 2018 and which will be highly unique?
Emersyn
This newfangled spelling of the classic name Emersonjumped 90 spotsto the 304th spot.
As Levine notes, “while strange spellings are becoming commonplace, the names themselves are rooted in tradition.
It’s a balancing act that says ‘I’m unique, but not strange.'”
Emersyn/Emerson is definitely an example of this.
The surname Emerson has been around the United States for a long time.
Like Emersyn, it’s an updated version of a traditional name: Aloysius.
Plus, the more modernly spelled Saige jumped 95 spots for girls.
There’s also some crossover, as some millennials nowburn sage as a cleansing ceremonyfor new homes.
The word sage also, of course,means"wise through reflection and experience."
Of course, if everyone tries to be original, originality can become common.
Former First Daughter Malia Obama brought the name into the spotlight when her dad took office in 2008.
It’s been trending downward quickly ever since, ranking in the 500s over the past few years.
Though, the name has moved up nine spots since 2015 to #533.
As for the name Barack?
Not on the charts.
It’s probably a littletooassociated with one person.
Even Mindy Kaling’s character on her TV showThe Mindy Projectnamed her baby Leo.
The sky’s the limit.
Nova/Luna
Two other space-related names that arejumping the chartsare Nova and Luna.
A nova is atype of star, and luna is the Spanish word for moon.
Harley
Looking for an edgy name for your future rebel baby girl?
This is the perfect name for a badass in the making.
