Baby Names from the 2000s

17345 names that peaked in popularity during the 2000s.

The 2000s saw an explosion of creative spellings and unique names. Traditional names with modern twists defined the era. 2000s names feel fresh again after a short gap in popularity.

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Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

defender of the people

From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]

From 'dy', meaning 'great', and 'llanw', meaning 'tide' or 'flow', thus 'great tide'.

son of Maud, meaning 'a powerful warrior' or 'mighty warrior' in its original context

Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.

Most likely related to Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kelev) meaning "dog". An alternate theory connects it to Hebrew כָּל (kal) "whole, all of" and לֵב (lev) "heart".

God is salvation

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'cam sron', meaning 'crooked nose'.

Woman from Magdala

Hebrew-speaking countries

He has given or gift.

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Yehoshu'a) meaning "YAHWEH is salvation". As told in the Old Testament, Joshua was a companion of Moses.

From an English surname meaning "son of ADAM". Its recent popularity as a feminine name stems from its similarity in sound to Madison.

English-speaking countries

Messenger of God

Born on Christmas

Scottish form of JOHN.

means 'follower of Christ' or 'Christian' in English; related to the Latin term 'Christianus'

From the name of the precious stone that is often used in carvings. It is derived from Spanish (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) flank", relating to the belief that jade could cure renal colic.

Feminine form of GABRIEL.

From the English word for the large grassy plain, ultimately deriving from the Taino (Native American) word zabana. It came into use as a given name in America in the 19th century.

Variant of ALISON.

Middle Eastern countries

prince, commander; אמיר - to say; to speak

From an occupational English surname for a hunter, derived from Old English hunta. A famous bearer was the eccentric American journalist Hunter S. Thompson (1937-2005).

Possibly a shortened form of SANTIAGO. In medieval records Diego was Latinized as Didacus, and it has been suggested that it in fact derives from Greek διδαχη (didache) "teaching".

the Lord is gracious

from the farm by the warrior's town

strong, healthy

Victory of the people; a popular male name that has been adopted for females.

Variant of BRADEN.

Spanish-speaking countries

From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".

Variant of CADEN.

From a surname which was from a place name perhaps meaning "enclosed valley" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the English historian William Camden (1551-1623).

Pure or keeper of the keys

Variant of AIDAN.

From an English surname which was derived from the Old English given name Tata, of unknown origin.

Sometimes explained as a derivative of the Irish surname Caden, which is a reduced form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin meaning "son of Cadán".

ditch, muddy place

From a surname: either the English surname DELANEY (1) or the Irish surname DELANEY (2).

bringer of light.

Simply from the English word faith, ultimately from Latin fidere "to trust". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

Roman feminine form of MARIANUS. After the classical era it was frequently interpreted as a combination of MARIA and ANA. In Portuguese it is further used as a form of MARIAMNE.

English-speaking countries

God is my judge

Allies; friends

Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'

English variant of CALEB.

Italian feminine and masculine form of CAELESTIS. It is also the English feminine form.

fighter; battle

pleasant seaside meadow

God is my strength

English-speaking countries

Feminine form of ADRIAN.

Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night

Hebrew-speaking countries

hewer, one who cuts trees

descendant of the headstrong one

fighter; son of the battle

Arabic-speaking regions

Pledge or hostage

The condition of being threefold

derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'

English-speaking countries

young servant or page

Combination of JAY (1) and the popular name suffix la.

Defender of the people

Means "my princess" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this was Sarah's name before God changed it (see Genesis 17:15).

Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS. This is the name of two American states: North and South Carolina. They were named for Charles I, king of England.

English-speaking countries

The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.

The one who is a triumph

Scottish Gaelic

Derived from the concept of fate or predetermined events; suggests an individual's significant purpose or fate.

merciful, kindly

Anglicized form of RHYS.

A variation of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'.

Spanish-speaking countries

Variant of XIMENA.

Variant of MADISON.

tender, delicate

the traverse, the land towards the sea

woman from Magdala

of the city of Paris

Variant of CADEN.

From the priest's town

English-speaking countries

a variation of Raven

Derived from the name Tyranny; indicates a person who is powerful or commanding.

God is gracious and 'warlike'

grace; kindness

English-speaking countries

unknown or rare name, possibly a modern invention

Victory of the People

Likely a modern blend or variation of names such as Tania or Nia, carrying no specific traditional meaning.

Central or of the center

sorrow or difficulty

Yahweh is gracious.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

pure; derived from Caitrín

lovable; lovable lady

Means 'breezy' or 'soft breeze'.

God is gracious

Wise, intelligent

English-speaking countries

Beloved, cherished

English-speaking countries

a variation of Kim, meaning 'chief' or 'ruler'

Moses; drawn from water

a variant of Ojani can imply 'gifted' or 'blessed'.

English-speaking countries

from the round hill

A combination of 'Zora' (dawn) and 'bel' (beautiful), meaning beautiful dawn.

scent; fragrance

Combination of 'Ja' for 'God' and 'Lynn' meaning 'lake'

God is salvation

Derived from the name 'Natalie', meaning 'born on Christmas'.; A variant spelling of 'Natalie', often associated with Christmas or the holiday season.

Variant of Zaria, meaning 'princess' or 'radiance'

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of 'Chloe', meaning young green shoot, and 'Jane', meaning God is gracious.

delightful, pleasing

Southeast Asian countries

A modern interpretation related to the concept of the Holy Trinity.

Spanish-speaking countries

son of the Nazarene

The one who is dark; a sea monster

Lord of the universe

Hebrew-speaking countries

My God is Yahweh; Variant of Elijah

God is my salvation

I have my heart

who is like God?

Loving horses.; A variant form of Felix, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.

One who is like a queen or a ruler.

Stylish or glamorous.

Possibly a modern alteration of Tyson, meaning 'from Ty'.

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from Ángel, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God.'

One who is strong

English-speaking countries

a modern created name, possibly a blend of 'Jan' (short for Janice or Janet) and 'isia'.

a variant of the name Javon, possibly derived from the name Yavan or meaning 'young'

a blend of jazz and a feminine suffix

Descendant of the one who is from the estate

Little and dark.

a ring or circle

Hebrew-speaking countries

He who is like the precious stone

A variation of the name 'Brady,' which means 'spirited' or 'descendant of Brádaigh'.

a variation of the name 'Nazaria', meaning 'from Nazareth'. It is often associated with the biblical figure of Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

A name of beauty

A combination of the names Asia and Marie.

gift of God; a sign or a sign of God

Middle Eastern countries

Magnificent, exalted.

to exceed in joy or beauty