Baby Names from the 2020s

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Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.

From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH". Elijah was a Hebrew prophet and miracle worker, as told in the two Books of Kings in the Old Testament.

Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.

[Roman Mythology]

Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.

meaning 'joined' or 'attached'.

young ceremonial attendant

Hebrew-speaking regions

Derived from Latin leo meaning "lion", a cognate of LEON. It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over…

God is gracious

From an English surname which meant "son of HUDDE". A famous bearer of the surname was the English explorer Henry Hudson (1570-1611).

Means "dawn" in Latin. Aurora was the Roman goddess of the morning. It has occasionally been used as a given name since the Renaissance.

bringer of light; light

English-speaking countries

My God has answered

Derived from Latin novus meaning "new". It was first used as a name in the 19th century.

Cognate of ELIJAH. This is the form used in the Greek New Testament.

independent, nonconformist

Hebrew-speaking countries

light or bright

God strengthens

bright, shining light

Sea; Forgiveness; Victorious

Heavenly flower

English-speaking countries

land by the road

Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'

Medieval Danish form of ABSALOM.

Medieval form of BENEDICT. This was the more common spelling in England until the 18th century. Modern use of the name is probably also influenced by the common surname Bennett, itself a derivative of the medieval name.

Hebrew-speaking countries

delight, paradise

Means "beautiful" in French. It has been occasionally used as an American given name since the late 19th century.

Probably a short form of SILVANUS. This is the name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament.

English-speaking countries

ruler of the home

birthday, born on the day of Christ's birth

[Greek Mythology]

Possibly means "enduring" from Greek τλαω (tlao) meaning "to endure". In Greek mythology he was a Titan punished by Zeus by being forced to support the heavens on his shoulders.

a modern combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'ewe' and 'lake' respectively

From the English word for the type of tree, derived ultimately from Latin iuniperus.

God has answered

A flowing body of water

Joyful, happy; a cheerful spirit.

Diminutive or feminine form of CHARLES. A famous bearer is Charlie Brown, the main character in the comic strip 'Peanuts' by Charles Schulz.

Oarsman; one who rows.; Remi can be written in different kanji with various meanings. Commonly, it can mean 'beautiful' (麗) or 'man' (男).

From an English occupational surname derived from Old English ridere meaning "mounted warrior" or "messenger".

bowman, one who uses a bow and arrow

English-speaking countries

Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.

English-speaking countries

Spanish form of KATHERINE.

from the oak meadow

from the dark meadow

From the Oak Tree

English-speaking countries

the glowing fragment of coal or wood in a dying fire

From the Wren's Meadow

Derived from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.

gracious, merciful

a variant of the word 'Stetson' denoting a wide-brimmed hat, often associated with cowboy culture.

Strictly feminine form of ARIEL.

Hebrew-speaking countries

Night; Night, dark beauty

my dream, my light

beautiful, good

A beloved name with deep roots

From the hedge.

English-speaking countries

boatman or sailor

Quaking tree; aspen tree

Variant of CALUM.

messenger of God

Hebrew-speaking regions

Night monster; ghost

Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendant of Leannán". The name Leannán means "lover" in Gaelic. This surname was borne by musician John Lennon (1940-1980), a member of the Beatles.

Diminutive of STEPHEN or STEPHANIE. A famous bearer is the American musician Stevie Wonder (1950-).

the flower name, named after botanist Anders Dahl

Czech, Slovak and Polish form of CAMILLA.

At the ash tree

From the elm tree; a place name.

From the name of a beautiful immortal bird which appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology.

A name that refers to a 'calm sea' or 'gentle breeze'.

Variant of Elena, meaning 'bright, shining light'.

The Praised One

English-speaking countries

From an English occupational surname for a box maker, derived from Norman French casse meaning "case". A famous bearer of the surname was American musician Johnny Cash (1932-2003).

Hebrew-speaking countries

which means 'God has answered'.; 'bright' or 'radiant'.

Spanish-speaking countries

From Κυρος (Kyros), the Greek form of the Persian name Kūrush, which may mean "far sighted" or "young". The name is sometimes associated with Greek κυριος (kyrios) "lord".

Hebrew-speaking countries

A gemstone; a type of quartz

referring to a person who is a keeper of the receding cold

esteemed, beloved

Latin countries

Young ceremonial attendant

God strengthens

a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep

Hebrew-speaking countries

From the coal town

English-speaking countries

riverbank or hillside

English-speaking countries

A field of grassland, typically filled with wildflowers

Hebrew-speaking countries

friend, companion

From a nickname which is commonly used to denote a young boy, derived from the English word son.

A feminine form of Charlie, meaning 'free man'.

The branch of the armed forces at sea

From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Greek αζαλεος (azaleos) "dry".

Brave; powerful

the coldest season of the year

Light, illumination.

A combination of 'grace' and the suffix '-lynn'

Exalted, noble, or highborn

From the family name Armani, meaning 'warrior'

a blend of love and the moon

A beloved name with deep roots

Short form of DEMETRIA.

Occupational surname referring to one who bakes bread.

A modern creation, possibly derived from the name Everly, meaning 'from the boar meadow'

Scandinavian countries

ready for battle

The highest point

a companion or friend; the last of the wolf pack

To hold royal office; to rule.

coming from the gods; tortoise

referring to 'wild' or 'untamed', indicating a free-spirited nature.”

French-speaking countries

Sylvia - of the forest

Wise person; a sage.

of Apollo, god of the sun, music, and prophecy

God is my light

English-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

God is salvation

derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance

Italian-speaking countries

God is gracious

A variant of Catalina, which is derived from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'

The one who is not afraid; fearless

To trip or stumble.

Wood; Derived from Silas, meaning 'man of the wood'

alluring enchantress; a siren or a water spirit

Spanish-speaking countries

roaming samurai

Italian-speaking countries

lyre, a stringed musical instrument

graceful, charm

established and beautiful

Greek-speaking countries

Beautiful voice

From Lucania; Light

From an occupational English surname meaning "doorkeeper", ultimately from Old French porte "door", from Latin porta.