Most Popular  Baby Names of 2025 (So Far)

Discover which names are winning hearts and making headlines this year.

Aaliyah

Arabic name meaning "high" or "exalted." Has a melodic quality with musical associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Arabic
Style
Modern

Aaron

Hebrew name meaning "high mountain" or "exalted." Biblical figure was Moses's brother and the first high priest.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Abigail

Hebrew name meaning "my father's joy." Biblical figure known for her beauty, wisdom, and quick thinking.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Ada

Germanic name meaning "noble" or "nobility." Simple yet sophisticated with a vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage

Adalyn

Modern American combination of Ada and Lynn. Has a sweet, melodic quality with vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Modern

Adam

Hebrew name meaning "earth" or "man." According to the Bible, Adam was the first man created by God.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Adeline

Germanic name meaning "noble" or "nobility." Has a vintage charm with French influences.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage

Adrian

Latin name meaning "from Hadria" (a northern Italian town). Has a sophisticated, international appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

Aiden

Irish name meaning "little fire" or "fiery one." Modern popularity began in the 1990s and has remained strong.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern

Alaina

Latin variation of Helen meaning "light." Has a melodic, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Elegant

Alan

Celtic name possibly meaning "handsome" or "cheerful." Has a simple strength with classic appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Classic

Alana

Hawaiian name meaning "awakening" or "precious." Has a melodic quality with international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hawaiian
Style
Elegant

Alexa

Greek short form of Alexandra meaning "defender of mankind." Has a strong yet feminine quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Modern

Alexander

Greek name meaning "defender of the people." Carried by Alexander the Great and many rulers throughout history.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic

Alice

Germanic name meaning "noble" or "of noble kind." Has literary connections through Alice in Wonderland.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Classic

Amanda

Latin name meaning "worthy of love." Has a classic feel with enduring popularity.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

Amelia

Germanic name meaning "work" with Latin roots suggesting "striving" or "industrious." Has a vintage charm with modern appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage

Amy

Latin name meaning "beloved." Simple yet enduring with a friendly quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

Annie

Hebrew diminutive of Anna meaning "grace." Has a friendly, approachable quality with vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Vintage

Anthony

Latin name possibly meaning "priceless one." Has religious significance through St. Anthony.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

April

Latin name for the month. Has fresh, springtime associations with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Nature

Aria

Italian musical term for a solo performance. Also has Hebrew roots meaning "lioness" and Persian connections meaning "noble".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Musical

Arthur

Celtic name meaning "bear" or "stone." Has royal and legendary connections through King Arthur.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Royal

Asher

Hebrew name meaning "happy" or "blessed." Biblical connection as one of Jacob's sons and the founder of the tribe of Asher.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Athena

Greek name from the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare. Strong and feminine with mythological significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological

Aubrey

Germanic name meaning "elf ruler." Originally a male name that has become predominantly female in modern usage.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage

Audrey

Anglo-Saxon name meaning "noble strength." Associated with elegance through actress Audrey Hepburn.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Elegant

August

Latin name meaning "majestic" or "venerable." Has imperial Roman connections and a distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Distinguished

Aurora

Latin name meaning "dawn." In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of the morning who brought the day.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Mythological

Austin

English contracted form of Augustine meaning "great" or "magnificent." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Autumn

English name referring to the season. Nature-inspired with warm, rich associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature

Ava

Latin name meaning "bird-like" or "life." Short, sweet, and internationally recognized with a touch of Hollywood glamour.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Elegant

Avery

English name derived from Alfred meaning "ruler of the elves." Originally a surname that has become a popular first name.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Axel

Scandinavian form of Absalom meaning "father of peace." Has a strong, edgy quality with rock music associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scandinavian
Style
Modern

Ayla

Turkish name meaning "moonlight" or Hebrew "oak tree." Has a melodic quality with international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Turkish/Hebrew
Style
Modern

Beau

French name meaning "handsome." Simple yet sophisticated with a touch of Southern charm.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
French
Style
Elegant

Beckett

English surname meaning "beehive" or "stream." Literary connections through playwright Samuel Beckett.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Bella

Italian name meaning "beautiful." Short, sweet, and internationally recognized.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Elegant

Benjamin

Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Biblical figure was the youngest son of Jacob.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Bennett

Latin name meaning "blessed." Has a distinguished, sophisticated quality with vintage appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Vintage

Blake

English name meaning "black" or "dark-haired." Strong and decisive with a unisex quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Bradley

English place name meaning "broad meadow." Has a strong yet approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic

Bridget

Irish name meaning "strength" or "exalted one." Associated with St. Bridget of Ireland.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Classic

Brielle

French short form of Gabrielle meaning "God is my strength." Has a delicate yet strong quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Elegant

Brody

Irish surname meaning "ditch" or possibly "muddy place." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern

Bryce

Celtic name possibly meaning "swift" or "speckled." Has a strong yet approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Modern

Caleb

Hebrew name meaning "faithful" or "devoted to God." Biblical figure was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Callum

Scottish form of Columba meaning "dove." Peaceful with Celtic roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern

Cameron

Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose." Has a strong yet adaptable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Modern

Camila

Latin name meaning "young ceremonial attendant." Has royal connections and a romantic, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Elegant

Carter

English occupational surname meaning "one who transports goods by cart." Strong and masculine with a touch of Southern charm.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Catherine

Greek name meaning "pure." Has royal connections and numerous variations in different languages.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Royal

Cecilia

Latin name meaning "blind." Has musical associations through St. Cecilia, patron saint of music.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Musical

Cedric

Celtic name possibly meaning "bounty" or "kindly." Has a distinguished, literary quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Celtic
Style
Distinguished

Celeste

Latin name meaning "heavenly." Has celestial associations and a sophisticated elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Celestial

Celine

French name meaning "heavenly." Has musical associations and an elegant quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Elegant

Charles

Germanic name meaning "free man" or "warrior." Has been carried by numerous kings and influential figures.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Royal

Charlotte

Feminine form of Charles meaning "free man." Associated with royalty through Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Royal

Chloe

Greek name meaning "blooming" or "fertility." Has ancient roots as an epithet of the goddess Demeter.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic

Christopher

Greek name meaning "Christ-bearer." Has religious significance and has remained consistently popular.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic

Claire

French name meaning "clear" or "bright." Simple yet sophisticated with a timeless elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Elegant

Clara

Latin name meaning "clear" or "bright." Has a vintage charm with literary connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Vintage

Clark

English occupational name meaning "clerk" or "scholar." Has superhero associations through Superman's alter ego.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Strong

Colin

Irish diminutive of Nicholas meaning "victory of the people." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Classic

Colton

English place name meaning "coal town." Has a strong, masculine quality with Western appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Connor

Irish name meaning "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover." Strong yet approachable with Celtic roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern

Cooper

English occupational name meaning "barrel maker." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Cora

Greek name meaning "maiden" or possibly from "heart." Has literary connections and vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Vintage

Craig

Scottish or Irish name meaning "rock" or "crag." Has a strong, solid quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Strong

Dahlia

Swedish name derived from the flower. Has a rich, exotic quality with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Swedish
Style
Nature

Daisy

English flower name derived from "day's eye." Cheerful and sweet with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature

Daisy

English flower name derived from "day's eye." Cheerful and sweet with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature

Daisy

English flower name derived from "day's eye." Cheerful and sweet with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature

Daniel

Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge." Biblical figure known for his unwavering faith and wisdom.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Daphne

Greek name meaning "laurel tree." In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who transformed into a laurel tree.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological

David

Hebrew name meaning "beloved." Biblical significance as the king who united the kingdom of Israel.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Dean

English occupational name meaning "valley" or church official. Has a strong, masculine quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic

Dean

English occupational name meaning "valley" or church official. Has a strong, masculine quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic

Dean

English occupational name meaning "valley" or church official. Has a strong, masculine quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic

Delilah

Hebrew name meaning "delicate" or "languishing." Biblical figure known for her beauty and deception.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Desmond

Irish name meaning "from South Munster." Has a distinguished quality with musical associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Distinguished

Dominic

Latin name meaning "belonging to the Lord." Has religious significance through St. Dominic.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

Drew

English short form of Andrew meaning "manly" or "strong." Has a friendly, approachable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Eden

Hebrew name meaning "delight" or "paradise." Biblical reference to the Garden of Eden.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Eduardo

Spanish form of Edward meaning "wealthy guardian." Has a romantic quality with strong cultural roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Spanish
Style
Cultural

Edward

English name meaning "wealthy guardian." Has royal connections and a distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Royal

Eleanor

Old French name meaning "light-hearted" or "shining light." Has royal connections and vintage appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Vintage

Eli

Hebrew name meaning "height" or "elevation." Biblical figure was a high priest and judge of Israel.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Eliana

Hebrew name meaning "God has answered." Has a melodic quality with spiritual significance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Elegant

Elijah

Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God." A major prophet in the Old Testament known for his unwavering faith.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Eliza

Hebrew short form of Elizabeth meaning "God is my oath." Has literary connections and a vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Vintage

Elizabeth

Hebrew name meaning "God is my oath." Has royal connections and countless variations and nicknames.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Royal

Ella

Germanic name meaning "fairy maiden" or "all." Simple, elegant, and musical with vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Elegant

Ellie

English diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen meaning "light." Short, sweet, and friendly.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Elliot

Hebrew name meaning "the Lord is my God." Has a scholarly, distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Classic

Eloise

French name derived from Louise meaning "famous warrior." Has literary connections and a sophisticated sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Vintage

Emerson

Germanic name meaning "son of Emery" or "brave and powerful." Has literary connections and a sophisticated sound.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Distinguished

Emilia

Latin feminine form of Emil meaning "rival" or "eager." Has a romantic, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Elegant

Emma

Originally a Germanic name meaning "whole" or "universal." Has maintained popularity for its simple elegance and literary connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Classic

Emmett

Germanic name derived from Emma meaning "universal." Has a vintage appeal with a gentle strength.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage

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