The most popular baby names of 2025, and what they mean

Olivia Likely

From Latin oliva, 'olive'

Charlotte Well attested

French feminine of Charlot, a pet form of Charles ('man')

Emma Well attested

Short form of Germanic names beginning with ermen, 'whole, entire'

Amelia Likely

Blend of Emilia, a Roman family name, and Germanic Amalia, 'work, vigor'

Sophia Well attested

Greek for 'wisdom'

Mia Well attested

Pet form of Maria in Scandinavian, German and Dutch; Maria's origin is disputed

Isabella Well attested

Latinate and Italian form of Isabel, from Elizabeth, Hebrew 'my God is an oath'

Evelyn Well attested

From a surname, itself from the Norman woman's name Aveline, a pet form of Ava

Sofia Well attested

Greek for 'wisdom'

Eliana Disputed

Origin disputed: Hebrew 'my God has answered', or Late Latin Aeliana, from a Roman family

Ava No settled meaning

No settled meaning: probably from an old Germanic name element of unknown sense

Eleanor Disputed

Origin disputed: Old Provençal Alienor, perhaps 'the other Aenor'; older uses may exist

Violet Well attested

The violet flower

Ailany No settled meaning

A modern name with no settled meaning

Aurora Well attested

Latin for 'dawn'; also the Roman goddess of the dawn

Harper Well attested

An occupational surname for a harp player, from Middle English harpere

Elizabeth Well attested

Hebrew Elisheba: 'my God is an oath'

Lily Well attested

The lily flower (Latin lilium)

Camila Disputed

Origin disputed: Latin camillus, 'young attendant at rites', or an obscure Roman name

Nora Well attested

A short form of Honora (Latin 'honor') or of Eleanor and Leonora

Hazel Well attested

The hazel tree, or the light brown of its nuts

Penelope Disputed

Origin disputed: Greek 'duck', or 'thread on a bobbin'

Chloe Well attested

Greek 'young green shoot', a title of the goddess Demeter

Ellie Likely

A pet form of Eleanor, Elizabeth, Elena and similar names

Lucy Likely

From Lucia, feminine of the Roman name Lucius, probably from lux 'light'

Aria Disputed

Origin disputed: Italian 'air', also a solo song, or a form of Sanskrit or Hebrew names

Luna Well attested

The Latin word for the moon, and the Roman moon goddess

Isla Likely

From Islay, a Scottish island; a 20th-century Scottish coinage

Ella Disputed

Origin disputed: a Germanic name from 'other' or 'all', or short for Eleanor or Ellen

Lainey No settled meaning

A pet form of Elaine, Helen or Delaney, with no settled meaning of its own

Zoe Likely

Greek for 'life'

Scarlett Likely

From scarlet, a fine cloth often dyed red; a surname for its dyer or seller

Gianna Well attested

Italian short form of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni; Hebrew 'God is gracious'

Emily Likely

From Aemilia, feminine of the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly 'rival'

Valentina Well attested

Feminine of Valentinus, a Roman name from Latin valens, 'strong, vigorous'

Layla Well attested

Arabic laylah, 'night'

Avery Well attested

Norman form of Alfred, from Old English 'elf' + 'counsel'

Grace Well attested

The English word grace, from Latin gratia, 'favor, goodwill'

Ivy Well attested

The ivy plant

Madison Likely

An English surname: usually 'son of Matthew', sometimes 'son of Maud'

Abigail Well attested

Hebrew 'my father's joy', also read 'my father rejoices' or 'father of exaltation'

Elena Disputed

Origin disputed: a form of Greek Helen, perhaps 'ray of light', 'torch' or 'bright one'

Mila Likely

Pet form of Slavic names with mil-, 'grace, dear', such as Ludmila and Milena

Willow Well attested

The willow tree

Emilia Likely

Feminine of Aemilius, a Roman family name, possibly from Latin aemulus, 'rival'

Nova Likely

Latin 'new'

Naomi Well attested

Hebrew 'my pleasantness'

Riley Well attested

English place name, 'rye clearing', or Irish Reilly, from a name of unknown meaning

Eloise Disputed

Origin disputed: French, from Eloi (Latin 'to choose'), or Germanic 'whole' + 'wood'

Sadie Well attested

Pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew 'princess'

Delilah Disputed

Origin disputed: Hebrew 'delicate' or 'weakened', or a root meaning 'to entice'

Stella Well attested

Latin for 'star'

Josephine Well attested

French feminine form of Joseph, Hebrew 'God adds'

Victoria Well attested

Latin for 'victory'; also the Roman goddess of victory

Sophie Well attested

The French form of Sophia, Greek for 'wisdom'

Hannah Well attested

Hebrew 'grace, favor'; one dictionary reads it as 'God has favored me'

Lillian Disputed

Origin disputed: a pet form of Elizabeth, or a variant of Latin lilium, 'lily'

Leah Disputed

Origin disputed: Hebrew Le'ah, read as 'languid, weary', or linked with 'wild cow'

Adeline Well attested

French pet form of Adele, from Germanic adal 'noble'

Leilani Disputed

Meaning disputed: Hawaiian lei + lani, read as 'heavenly garland' or 'royal child'

Iris Likely

Greek 'rainbow', also the iris flower; used as a flower name since the late 1800s

Maya Disputed

Origin disputed: Sanskrit 'illusion', the Greek goddess Maia, or a short form of Maria

Clara Well attested

Latin clara, 'clear, bright', also 'famous'; made popular by St. Clare of Assisi

Ruby Well attested

The gemstone ruby, from Latin for 'red'

Alice Well attested

Old French form of Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble kind'; the same root as Adelaide

Genesis Well attested

Greek 'origin, creation'; the title of the first book of the Bible

Paisley Disputed

From the Scottish town; the town's name is disputed: 'church', or Gaelic 'pasture'

Claire Well attested

French form of Clara, from Latin clarus, 'clear, bright'

Zoey Likely

Greek for 'life'

Eden Disputed

Origin disputed: Hebrew 'delight', or older words for 'plain' or 'well-watered place'

Madelyn Well attested

From Magdalene, 'woman from Magdala', a Galilee village named from a word for 'tower'

Vivian Likely

From Latin Vivianus, probably from vivus, 'alive'

Millie Likely

Pet form of several names, including Millicent, Mildred, Camilla, Emily and Amelia

Emery Well attested

Medieval Germanic: Amalric ('vigor' + 'ruler') or Heimrich ('home' + 'ruler')

Daisy Well attested

The daisy ('day's eye'); also a pet form of Margaret

Maeve Disputed

Origin disputed: Irish Medb, 'she who intoxicates', or 'she who rules'

Ayla Likely

Turkish word for a halo, especially the ring of light around the moon

Liliana Disputed

Origin disputed: form of Lillian, linked with Latin 'lily', or a pet form of Elizabeth

Melody Well attested

The English word melody, from Greek for 'singing, chanting'

Lyla Well attested

Arabic laylah, 'night'

Madeline Well attested

From Magdalene, 'woman from Magdala', a Galilee village named from a word for 'tower'

Josie Well attested

Pet form of Josephine, from Joseph, Hebrew 'God adds'

Lucia Likely

Feminine of the Roman name Lucius, probably from Latin lux 'light'

Addison Well attested

Surname meaning 'son of Addie', a medieval pet form of Adam

Kennedy Disputed

Origin disputed: Irish Cinnéidigh, 'head' + 'ugly', or 'helmeted head'

Audrey Well attested

From Old English Æthelthryth: 'noble' + 'strength'

Maria Disputed

Latin form of Mary. Origin disputed: Hebrew 'bitter' or 'rebellion', or Egyptian 'beloved'

Autumn Well attested

Autumn, the season

Natalie Well attested

French form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (dies), 'birthday' or Christmas Day

Sarah Well attested

Hebrew for 'lady, princess'; the wife of Abraham in the Bible

Everly Well attested

From English places named for 'wild boar' + 'woodland clearing'; first a surname

Lydia Well attested

Greek 'woman from Lydia', a kingdom in Asia Minor

Kinsley Well attested

An English surname and place name: the man's name Cyne + 'woodland clearing'

Sienna Likely

From Siena, the Italian city, and sienna, the earth pigment named after it

Jade Well attested

The stone jade, from Spanish piedra de ijada, 'stone of the side'

Caroline Well attested

French feminine form of Carolus, the Latin for Charles ('man')

Quinn Well attested

Irish surname, 'descendant of Conn'

Amara No settled meaning

A modern name with no settled meaning

Georgia Well attested

Feminine form of George, from Greek for 'farmer'

Juniper Well attested

The juniper, an evergreen shrub

Liam Well attested

Irish short form of William: Germanic 'desire, resolve' + 'helmet'

Noah Well attested

Hebrew 'rest'; also linked with a word for 'comfort'

Oliver Disputed

Origin disputed: Latin 'olive tree', or a Germanic name such as 'elf army' or Olaf

Theodore Well attested

Greek theos 'god' + doron 'gift': 'gift of God'

Henry Well attested

Germanic 'home' + 'ruler', via French

James Likely

English form of Jacob, via Late Latin Iacomus; traditionally linked to 'heel'

Elijah Well attested

Hebrew Eliyahu: 'my God is Yahweh'

Mateo Well attested

Spanish form of Matthew, Hebrew 'gift of the Lord'

William Well attested

Germanic, 'desire, resolve' + 'helmet'

Lucas Disputed

Latin form of Luke. Origin disputed: 'man from Lucania', or a short form of Lucius

Benjamin Disputed

Meaning disputed: Hebrew 'son of the right hand', 'son of the south' or 'son of days'

Levi Likely

Hebrew Lewi, 'joined, attached' or 'associated'; the deeper origin is uncertain

Elias Well attested

Greek form of Elijah: Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh'

Luca Disputed

Italian form of Luke. Origin disputed: 'man from Lucania', or a short form of Lucius

Jack Disputed

Origin disputed: a pet form of John (via Jankin), or from French Jacques, a form of Jacob

Sebastian Well attested

Latin Sebastianus, 'of Sebastia', a city named from Greek sebastos, 'venerable'

Hudson Well attested

'Son of Hudde', a medieval pet name usually taken as a form of Hugh

Samuel Disputed

Origin disputed: Hebrew 'name of God', 'God has heard', or 'God has set'

Leo Well attested

Latin leo, 'lion'

Ezra Well attested

Hebrew 'help'; probably short for Azariah, 'God has helped'

Michael Well attested

Hebrew for 'who is like God?'

Daniel Well attested

Hebrew: 'God is my judge'

John Well attested

Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'

Ethan Well attested

Hebrew: 'firm, enduring, strong'

Julian Disputed

Origin disputed: Latin 'of Julius'; Julius is perhaps 'downy-bearded' or 'of Jove'

Santiago Well attested

Spanish for Saint James: sant, 'saint', + Iago, a form of Jacob

Cooper Well attested

English trade surname: a maker and repairer of wooden barrels and casks

Asher Well attested

Hebrew 'happy'; in the Bible, a son of Jacob

Joseph Well attested

Hebrew Yosef, 'God adds' or 'God increases'

Alexander Well attested

Greek 'to defend' + 'man': defender of men

Owen Disputed

Origin disputed: Greek and Latin 'well-born' (as Eugene), or Celtic 'born of the yew'

Matthew Well attested

From Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of the Lord', through Greek and Latin

Luke Disputed

Origin disputed: Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', or a short form of Lucius

Thomas Well attested

From Aramaic for 'twin', the nickname of one of the apostles

David Well attested

Hebrew: 'beloved'

Jackson Well attested

'Son of Jack', an English, Scottish and northern Irish surname

Gabriel Well attested

Hebrew 'man of God', from words for 'strong man' and 'God'

Wyatt Disputed

Origin disputed: Old English 'war' + 'hard', or Wyot, a medieval pet form of Guy

Mason Well attested

A surname for a stonemason, from Old French masson

Bennett Well attested

Medieval form of Benedict, from Latin benedictus, 'blessed'

Dylan Likely

Welsh, probably linked with a word for 'sea'; a sea figure in Welsh legend

Roman Well attested

Latin Romanus, 'a Roman'

Jacob Likely

Hebrew Yaakov, traditionally linked to 'heel'; later read as 'supplanter'

Miles Disputed

Origin disputed: Norman, perhaps from Michael, Slavic mil-, or Latin miles, 'soldier'

Carter Well attested

A cart driver: an English trade surname; also Irish Mac Artúir, 'son of Arthur'

Anthony No settled meaning

The Roman family name Antonius, of unknown meaning, probably Etruscan

Isaac Likely

Hebrew, traditionally linked to the verb 'to laugh': 'he laughs'

Charles Well attested

From Germanic Karl, 'man', in the sense of a man who was not a serf

Maverick Well attested

English word for an independent-minded person, after Texas rancher Samuel Maverick

Thiago Likely

A Portuguese spelling of Tiago, a form of James taken from Santiago, 'Saint James'

Grayson Well attested

'Son of a steward', from Middle English greyve, 'steward'

Wesley Well attested

A surname from English places named 'west clearing'; spread by John Wesley

Logan Well attested

From a place in Ayrshire whose name is Gaelic lagan, 'little hollow'

Josiah Likely

Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'God has mended' or 'supported by God'

Weston Well attested

A place name and surname, Old English for 'west farmstead'

Waylon Likely

A form of Wayland, the smith of Germanic legend; his name may mean 'crafting one'

Isaiah Well attested

Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'

Caleb Likely

Hebrew Kalev, apparently from keleb, 'dog'

Rowan Likely

The rowan tree; also Irish Ruadhán, 'little red one'

Beau Likely

French beau, 'handsome, beautiful'; also short for names such as Beaumont

Ezekiel Well attested

Hebrew Yehezqel, 'God strengthens'

Aiden Well attested

'little fire': from Irish Aodhán, a pet form of Aodh, 'fire'

Nathan Well attested

Hebrew 'he has given', with God understood as the giver

Brooks Well attested

A form of the surname Brook, for someone who lived by a brook

Nolan Likely

Irish 'descendant of Nuallan'; nuall is read as 'famous, noble' or 'champion'

Joshua Well attested

Hebrew Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation'

Angel Well attested

Greek angelos 'messenger', the word for an angel

Christopher Well attested

Greek Khristophoros, 'bearing Christ'

Lincoln Well attested

From the English city of Lincoln, named from a British word for 'pool'

Jayden No settled meaning

A modern coinage with no settled meaning, apparently Jay blended with Hayden

Silas Disputed

Origin disputed: Aramaic, related to Saul, or short for Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest'

Enzo Likely

From German Heinz, a form of Henry; also a pet form of Lorenzo, Vincenzo and others

Andrew Well attested

Greek Andreas, from a root meaning 'man'; usually glossed 'manly'

Adrian Well attested

Latin Hadrianus, 'man from Hadria', a town in northern Italy

Atlas Disputed

Origin disputed: Greek 'bearer, one who endures', or an older pre-Greek or Berber name

Cameron Well attested

Highland clan name, Gaelic 'crooked nose'; Lowland Camerons take it from a place in Fife

Everett Well attested

Surname from Everard: Germanic 'wild boar' + 'hard, brave'

Walker Well attested

A surname for a fuller, who trod wet cloth to thicken it

Axel Likely

Scandinavian form of Absalom, Hebrew 'father of peace'

Aaron Disputed

Origin disputed: probably Egyptian; Hebrew 'exalted' or 'high mountain' are also proposed

August Well attested

From Latin augustus, 'venerable, majestic'; in English also the month

Theo Likely

A short form of Theodore, Greek 'gift of God'; also of other Theo- names

Ian Well attested

Scottish form of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'

Adriel Disputed

Origin disputed: Hebrew 'flock of God', or an Aramaic form of 'God is my help'

Luka Disputed

Slavic form of Luke. Origin disputed: 'man from Lucania', or a short form of Lucius

Gael Disputed

Origin disputed: short for Breton Gwenaël or Judicaël, or from Gael, a Gaelic person

Arthur Disputed

Origin disputed: probably Celtic 'bear', or the Roman family name Artorius

Jeremiah Disputed

Origin disputed: Hebrew, read as 'God exalts', 'appointed by God' or 'God loosens'

Jonathan Well attested

Hebrew Yonatan, 'God has given'

Micah Well attested

Short form of Hebrew Mikhayahu, 'who is like Yahweh?'

Leonardo Well attested

Italian form of Leonard: Germanic 'lion' + 'hard, strong'

Robert Well attested

Germanic 'fame' + 'bright', both about renown

Kai Disputed

Origin disputed: Hawaiian 'sea', or a Danish and German name of uncertain origin

Emiliano Likely

From Latin Aemilianus, from the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly 'rival'

Jose Well attested

Spanish and Portuguese form of Joseph, Hebrew 'God adds'

Christian Well attested

Latin Christianus, 'a follower of Christ'

Eithan Well attested

Hebrew: 'firm, enduring, strong'

Archer Well attested

Surname for a bowman, from Old French archier, from Latin arcus 'bow'

Ryan Likely

Irish surname, 'descendant of Rian'; Rian may come from 'king', or its sense is lost

Myles Disputed

Origin disputed: Norman, perhaps from Michael, Slavic mil-, or Latin miles, 'soldier'

Olivia Likely

From Latin oliva, 'olive'

Lily Well attested

The lily flower (Latin lilium)

Amelia Likely

Blend of Emilia, a Roman family name, and Germanic Amalia, 'work, vigor'

Isla Likely

From Islay, a Scottish island; a 20th-century Scottish coinage

Florence Well attested

From the Latin names Florentius and Florentia, 'blossoming'

Freya Well attested

Old Norse 'lady', the name of the Norse goddess of love

Poppy Well attested

The poppy flower

Elsie Well attested

Scottish pet form of Elspeth, a form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'

Ivy Well attested

The ivy plant

Isabella Well attested

Latinate and Italian form of Isabel, from Elizabeth, Hebrew 'my God is an oath'

Ava No settled meaning

No settled meaning: probably from an old Germanic name element of unknown sense

Evelyn Well attested

From a surname, itself from the Norman woman's name Aveline, a pet form of Ava

Sophia Well attested

Greek for 'wisdom'

Phoebe Well attested

Greek 'bright, shining', also 'pure'

Sienna Likely

From Siena, the Italian city, and sienna, the earth pigment named after it

Mabel Well attested

Shortened from Amabel, from Latin amabilis, 'lovable'

Sofia Well attested

Greek for 'wisdom'

Daisy Well attested

The daisy ('day's eye'); also a pet form of Margaret

Matilda Well attested

Germanic: maht, 'might', + hild, 'battle'

Willow Well attested

The willow tree

Muhammad Well attested

Arabic for 'praiseworthy'; the name of the prophet of Islam

Noah Well attested

Hebrew 'rest'; also linked with a word for 'comfort'

Leo Well attested

Latin leo, 'lion'

Luca Disputed

Italian form of Luke. Origin disputed: 'man from Lucania', or a short form of Lucius

Arthur Disputed

Origin disputed: probably Celtic 'bear', or the Roman family name Artorius

Oliver Disputed

Origin disputed: Latin 'olive tree', or a Germanic name such as 'elf army' or Olaf

George Well attested

Greek georgos, 'farmer', literally 'earth-worker'

Oscar Disputed

Origin disputed: Irish 'deer' + 'friend', or Old English 'god' + 'spear'

Theodore Well attested

Greek theos 'god' + doron 'gift': 'gift of God'

Freddie Well attested

Pet form of Frederick, Germanic 'peace' + 'ruler'

Archie Well attested

Pet form of Archibald, Germanic 'genuine' + 'bold'

Theo Likely

A short form of Theodore, Greek 'gift of God'; also of other Theo- names

Henry Well attested

Germanic 'home' + 'ruler', via French

Jude Likely

Short form of Judas, the Greek form of Judah, Hebrew for 'praised'

Arlo Disputed

Origin disputed: Spenser's invented hill name in The Faerie Queene, or Italian, like Carlo

Alfie Well attested

Pet form of Alfred, Old English 'elf' + 'counsel'

Rory Well attested

'red king': from Irish Ruairí, from ruadh 'red' + rí 'king'

Finley Well attested

Gaelic Fionnlagh: fionn 'white, fair' + laoch 'warrior, hero'

Harry Well attested

Medieval English form of Henry, Germanic 'home' + 'ruler'

Mohammed Well attested

Arabic for 'praiseworthy'; the name of the prophet of Islam