According to the website Name.org, singers Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Aaliyah top the list of artists who have inspired baby names in the United States.
Website Name.org has published its list of top 20 musicians whose fame inspired parents in the U.S. when choosing names for their babies. The data is taken from births that occurred in the country after 1879. However, it is 20th century musicians who lead the way.
The top spot goes to Mariah Carey, followed by the late Whitney Houston and Aaliyah, who died in 2001. In 20th place, former One Direction member Zayn Malik is the only male musician to feature in the list.
1. Mariah Carey
2. Whitney Houston
3. Aaliyah
4. Mya
5. Selena
6. Willow Smith
7. Sheena Easton
8. Lauryn Hill
9. Norah Jones
10. Shania Twain
11. Miley Cyrus
12. Ashanti
13. Céline Dion
14. Britney Spears
15. Rihanna
16. Ariana Grande
17. Jewel
18. Adele
19. Aretha Franklin
20. Zayn Malik
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