Most Popular Baby Names of 2025 (So Far)
Discover which names are winning hearts and making headlines this year.
Lucia
Latin name meaning "light." Has religious significance through Saint Lucia and international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Luke
Latin form of Lucas meaning "light-giving." Has biblical significance as one of the Gospel writers.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Biblical
Luna
Latin name meaning "moon." Evokes celestial beauty and has risen dramatically in popularity with nature-inspired names.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Nature
Lydia
Greek name meaning "from Lydia" (a region in Asia Minor). Biblical figure was a successful businesswoman.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Biblical
Lyla
Arabic name meaning "night" or variation of Leila. Has a melodic, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Arabic
Style
Elegant
Mabel
Latin name meaning "lovable." Victorian-era name that has seen a revival.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Vintage
Madelyn
English variation of Magdalene meaning "from Magdala." Has a graceful, sophisticated sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Elegant
Magnolia
Latin name referring to the flower. Southern charm with nature associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Nature
Maisie
Scottish diminutive of Margaret meaning "pearl." Has a sweet, cheerful quality with vintage charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Vintage
Malachi
Hebrew name meaning "my messenger" or "messenger of God." Biblical prophet known for his prophecies.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Malcolm
Scottish name meaning "devotee of Saint Columba." Has a distinguished, intellectual quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Classic
Marco
Latin form of Mark meaning "warlike." Has a strong international appeal with Italian flair.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Cultural
Marcus
Latin name meaning "dedicated to Mars" (the Roman god of war). Has ancient Roman connections and a distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Marcus
Latin name meaning "dedicated to Mars" (the Roman god of war). Has ancient Roman connections and a distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Maria
Latin form of Mary meaning "bitter" or "beloved." Has religious significance through the Virgin Mary.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Mariana
Latin variation of Mary meaning "bitter" or "of the sea." Has a romantic, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Elegant
Martin
Latin name meaning "dedicated to Mars" (the Roman god of war). Has significance through Martin Luther King Jr.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Mason
English occupational name meaning "stoneworker" or "builder." Conveys strength, craftsmanship, and reliability.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Strong
Mateo
Spanish form of Matthew meaning "gift of God." Has a melodic quality with strong cultural roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Spanish
Style
Cultural
Maverick
English word meaning "independent" or "nonconformist." Has a rugged, independent spirit.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Bold
Max
Latin short form of Maximilian meaning "greatest." Strong and decisive with an international appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Strong
Maximus
Latin name meaning "greatest." Has ancient Roman connections and a powerful, commanding quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Strong
Maya
Hebrew name meaning "water" or Sanskrit for "illusion." Has diverse cultural connections and a spiritual quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew/Sanskrit
Style
Cultural
Melody
Greek name meaning "song" or "music." Musical associations give it a lyrical, melodic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Musical
Melody
Greek name meaning "song" or "music." Musical associations give it a lyrical, melodic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Musical
Mia
Originally a short form of Maria or Amelia meaning "mine" in Italian. Simple yet sophisticated with global appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Modern
Micah
Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" Biblical prophet known for advocating justice and mercy.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Michael
Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" Has remained consistently popular for its strength and biblical significance.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Classic
Michelle
French feminine form of Michael meaning "who is like God?" Has a classic elegance with international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Classic
Mila
Slavic name meaning "gracious" or "dear." Has international appeal with a delicate yet strong feel.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Slavic
Style
Modern
Miles
Latin name derived from "soldier" or English variant of Milo. Has a strong yet gentle quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Miranda
Latin name meaning "worthy of admiration." Has literary connections through Shakespeare's The Tempest.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Literary
Morgan
Welsh name meaning "sea circle" or "bright sea." Has a strong yet adaptable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Modern
Nadia
Slavic name meaning "hope." Has an international appeal with a graceful sound.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Slavic
Style
Elegant
Naomi
Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness." Biblical figure known for her loyalty and devotion to her family.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Natalie
Latin name meaning "birthday" or "born on Christmas Day." Has a graceful, international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Elegant
Nathan
Hebrew name meaning "he gave" or "gift from God." Biblical figure was a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Neil
Irish name meaning "champion" or "cloud." Has a simple strength with space exploration connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Classic
Nicholas
Greek name meaning "victory of the people." Has religious significance through St. Nicholas.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Nina
Spanish short form of names ending in "nina" or Russian short form of Anna. Has an international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Spanish/Russian
Style
Classic
Noah
Hebrew name meaning "rest" or "comfort." Known from the biblical figure who built an ark to survive the great flood.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Nolan
Irish name meaning "famous" or "noble." Has a strong yet approachable quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Nora
Originally a short form of Eleanor or Honora meaning "light" or "honor." Has Irish connections and vintage appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Vintage
Nova
Latin name meaning "new." Astronomical connections with a bright, cosmic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Celestial
Oakley
English place name meaning "oak meadow." Nature-inspired with a touch of strength.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Oliver
Derived from Latin meaning "olive tree." Conjures images of peace and has literary connections through Oliver Twist.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Olivia
A Latin name meaning "olive tree" symbolizing peace and fertility. Popularized by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Omar
Arabic name meaning "eloquent" or "flourishing." Has strong cultural roots and a distinguished quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Arabic
Style
Cultural
Oscar
Irish name possibly meaning "deer lover" or Old English "divine spear." Has literary and film award associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Classic
Oscar
Irish name possibly meaning "deer lover" or Old English "divine spear." Has literary and film award associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Classic
Oscar
Irish name possibly meaning "deer lover" or Old English "divine spear." Has literary and film award associations.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Classic
Owen
Welsh name meaning "young warrior" or "well-born." Simple yet strong with Celtic roots.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Classic
Paris
Greek name derived from the ancient city. Has classical mythology connections through Paris of Troy.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Paul
Latin name meaning "small" or "humble." Has religious significance through the apostle Paul.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Paxton
English place name meaning "peace town." Modern and distinctive.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Penelope
Greek name associated with faithfulness and cleverness. In Homer's Odyssey, Penelope was Odysseus's faithful wife.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Peter
Greek name meaning "rock" or "stone." Has religious significance through the apostle Peter.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Biblical
Phoebe
Greek name meaning "bright" or "pure." In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan associated with the moon.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Phoenix
Greek name referring to the mythical bird that rises from its ashes. Symbolizes rebirth and resilience.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological
Piper
English occupational name for someone who played the pipe. Musical associations give it a lively quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Musical
Preston
English place name meaning "priest's town." Has a distinguished, professional quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Distinguished
Quinn
Irish surname meaning "counsel" or "wisdom." Has a strong yet gentle quality with unisex appeal.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Rachel
Hebrew name meaning "ewe" or "female sheep." Biblical figure was Jacob's beloved wife.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Raelynn
Modern American combination of Rae and Lynn. Has a sweet, melodic quality with Southern charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Ralph
Germanic name meaning "wolf counsel." Has a vintage charm with literary connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Germanic
Style
Vintage
Raphael
Hebrew name meaning "God has healed." Has religious significance as one of the archangels.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Raven
English bird name symbolizing mystery and intelligence. Has a bold, distinctive quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Reece
Welsh variant of Rhys meaning "enthusiasm." Has a strong yet approachable quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Welsh
Style
Modern
Reid
English or Scottish surname meaning "red-haired." Has a distinguished, professional quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English/Scottish
Style
Classic
Remi
French name meaning "oarsman" or "remedy." Short and sweet with international appeal.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
French
Style
Modern
Rhett
English variant of surname that means "advice" or "counsel." Has literary connections through Gone with the Wind.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Southern
Riley
Irish surname meaning "valiant" or "courageous." Has become popular as a first name with a friendly, spirited feel.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
River
English word name with nature associations. Peaceful yet powerful with environmental connections.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Rodrigo
Spanish form of Roderick meaning "famous power." Has strong cultural roots with a distinguished sound.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Spanish
Style
Cultural
Ronan
Irish name meaning "little seal." Has a strong Celtic quality with a touch of mysticism.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Celtic
Rosa
Latin name meaning "rose." Has a simple elegance with multicultural appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Rosalie
French name meaning "rose." Combines floral beauty with vintage charm and elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Vintage
Rose
Latin name derived from the flower. Classic and elegant with nature associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic
Rowan
Irish name meaning "little red one" or referring to the rowan tree. Nature-inspired with Celtic roots.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
Irish
Style
Nature
Ruby
English name referring to the red gemstone. Victorian-era name that has seen a revival.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Vintage
Ruby
English name referring to the red gemstone. Victorian-era name that has seen a revival.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Vintage
Ruth
Hebrew name meaning "companion" or "friend." Biblical figure known for her loyalty and devotion.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Sadie
English diminutive of Sarah meaning "princess." Has a vintage charm with a friendly quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Vintage
Sage
English herb name symbolizing wisdom and immortality. Nature-inspired with a philosophical quality.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Samuel
Hebrew name meaning "heard by God" or "name of God." Biblical figure was a prophet and judge of Israel.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Santiago
Spanish form of Saint James, derived from Hebrew. Has strong cultural connections throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Spanish
Style
Cultural
Savannah
English name derived from Spanish "sabana" meaning "treeless plain." Has a Southern charm with nature connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Nature
Scarlett
English name derived from the color, denoting a rich shade of red. Literary connections through Gone with the Wind's Scarlett O'Hara.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Bold
Scarlett
English name derived from the color, denoting a rich shade of red. Literary connections through Gone with the Wind's Scarlett O'Hara.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Bold
Sebastian
Greek name meaning "venerable" or "revered." Has royal and literary connections while maintaining a classic feel.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Selena
Greek name meaning "moon goddess." Has musical associations and a melodic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Celestial
Serenity
English virtue name meaning "peaceful" or "calm." Modern with a spiritual, tranquil quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Virtue
Seth
Hebrew name meaning "appointed" or "placed." Biblical figure was the third son of Adam and Eve.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Silas
Latin or English variant of Silvanus meaning "forest" or "woods." Has biblical connections and a vintage appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Vintage
Silas
Latin or English variant of Silvanus meaning "forest" or "woods." Has biblical connections and a vintage appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Vintage
Simon
Hebrew name meaning "he has heard." Biblical significance as one of Jesus's twelve apostles.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Skye
Scottish place name referring to the Isle of Skye. Nature-inspired with celestial associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Scottish
Style
Nature
Skylar
Dutch-influenced American name meaning "scholar" or "shelter." Modern with a touch of nature through sky associations.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Sloane
Irish surname meaning "warrior" or "raider." Has a strong, sophisticated quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Modern
Sofia
Alternative spelling of Sophia meaning "wisdom." International variant popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
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