Kayleigh McEnany Chooses a One-of-a-Kind Baby Name—You’ve Never Heard This One Before! Here’s the Meaning Behind It

Kayleigh McEnany, former White House Press Secretary and Fox News personality, has just announced the name of her soon-to-arrive baby boy — and it’s a name so rare, data shows not a single child in the U.S. currently shares it.

In a heartwarming and emotional segment on Fox & Friends, McEnany shared the news while holding her ultrasound image and sitting next to her husband, Sean Gilmartin, a former MLB pitcher. The couple is expecting their second child in June.

“We wanted something meaningful, rooted in faith and family,” McEnany said through tears. “And we found a name that’s unlike any other.”

The Name: Zionel

Yes — Zionel. A blend of Zion (a biblical term representing heaven or the Promised Land) and El, the Hebrew word for “God.” According to name databases and Social Security baby name registries, Zionel has never been recorded as a legal name in the U.S.

“We looked for something that captures hope, strength, and a sense of divine purpose,” McEnany explained. “Zionel means ‘Heaven’s strength from God.’ It just spoke to us.”

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A Deeply Spiritual Choice

McEnany, known for her outspoken Christian faith, said the name came to her after weeks of prayer. She and her husband were reportedly torn between several traditional names before she stumbled across this unique combination during a Bible study session.

“I felt peace when I said it out loud,” she said. “We wanted a name that no one else had — but more importantly, a name that meant something eternal.”

The announcement has sparked an avalanche of reactions online. Supporters flooded McEnany’s Instagram with messages like:

“Zionel is powerful! Beautiful choice.”

“Only Kayleigh would come up with something this bold and original!”

“Biblical and modern — I’m obsessed.”

The Reaction: Awe, Curiosity, and Some Skepticism

While many fans embraced the name, others were skeptical. On parenting forums and baby name subreddits, discussions exploded overnight.

Some praised the originality. Others questioned whether a name that’s never existed might be a burden for a child growing up. But even critics admitted: it’s memorable.

“Zionel is unique, but it fits her,” one user wrote. “You wouldn’t expect Kayleigh McEnany to pick something like Liam or Noah. This is a statement.”

A New Chapter for the McEnany Family

This is the second child for McEnany and Gilmartin, who already share a daughter named Blake. Friends close to the family say Blake is excited to become a big sister and has already been calling the baby “Zio” — a nickname Kayleigh said they’re considering keeping.

“We’re feeling so blessed right now,” McEnany said. “Every life is a miracle. And we can’t wait to meet Zionel.”

The family plans a quiet, private birth but hinted at a faith-centered celebration afterward. McEnany also revealed that her Fox News co-hosts were the first to learn the name — and that Greg Gutfeld jokingly offered to be the child’s “goduncle.”

With a name like Zionel, Kayleigh McEnany isn’t just preparing to welcome a new life — she’s starting a trend. And maybe, just maybe, rewriting the baby name books.