With its roots in French—pronounced soh-LEHR—Solaire literally means “of the sun,” making it a unisex choice brimming with warmth, optimism, and golden horizons. In the United States, Solaire has quietly been on the rise, with roughly eight to a dozen little ones each year—enough to place it just inside the top thousand names on recent charts. More than just a poetic nod to sunlight, the name carries an inspirational glow, encouraging every child to shine in their own way. And if you’re a fan of playful surprises, you might appreciate the wink to a certain sun-praising knight from a beloved RPG—proof that this radiant gem can light up both nursery walls and pop-culture conversations.