Can I use a name that is similar to another business?
Possibly, but the name must satisfy applicable state distinguishability rules and its use should not infringe another party's trademark or other rights. State acceptance alone does not resolve trademark questions.
Swyft Filings provides business-name resources and performs name checks as part of its filing process. A state name check focuses on whether a proposed entity name can be accepted under that state's naming rules; it does not determine whether the name is clear from every trademark, branding, domain-name, or marketplace conflict.