Popular Baby Names 2000

Baby names that were most popular around 2000.

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From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov).

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

From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.

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

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

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.

Hebrew-speaking countries

Who is like God?

victory of the people

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").

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).

Variant of BRIANA.

English-speaking countries

bailiff, steward

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

Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.

little, dark one

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.

Speckled or freckled

French-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen

Hebrew-speaking countries

hewer, one who cuts trees

descendant of the headstrong one

Variant of ALICIA. The spelling has probably been influenced by that of the alyssum flower, the name of which is derived from Greek α (a), a negative prefix, combined with λυσσα (lyssa) "madness, rabies", since it was be…

son of the marsh-dwellers

Spanish-speaking countries

Arabic-speaking regions

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

The one who is a triumph

From an English surname meaning "one who tans hides".

Scottish Gaelic

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

French form of MAGDALENE.

From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.

Little dark one

A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Caiside meaning "descendant of CAISIDE".

A combination of the name 'Keon' with a suffix to give it a unique twist.

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

unknown or rare name, possibly a modern invention

An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.

Victory of the People

To achieve, to attain; One who is pious

Derived from 'Zan', meaning 'God'

God gives victory

A beloved name with deep roots

Means 'breezy' or 'soft breeze'.

English-speaking countries

Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'

noble or strong

A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.

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

Inspirational or a leader.

a monk or religious scholar

Created name, possibly derived from 'Tiana' meaning 'fairy queen' in Latin or 'goddess' in various interpretations

Hebrew-speaking countries

My God is Yahweh; Variant of Elijah

A unique and individualistic spirit.

one who is born on a Saturday

Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'

a combination of names

desired, longed for

brightness, illumination

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'.

Descendant of the one who is from the estate

a ring or circle

a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'

English-speaking countries

defender of men

to exceed in joy or beauty

A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.

A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.

The one who is praised.

a variation of the name Shawn, meaning 'God is gracious'

Modern variant, combination of Jay and Raymond

Possibly a variation of Nakira, which means 'the glowing one' or 'the bright one'.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

One who brings peace and higher order

American English

American English

dragon; to achieve; accomplished

Hindi-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.

unknown origin and meaning, likely a modern creation

The name Naibe is derived from the Nahuatl word 'nahui', meaning 'four'.

Derived from 'Darren', which is believed to be an Irish surname signifying 'great' or 'oak tree.'

A modern invented name

One who is from the city by the lake

A modern variation of Brice, suggesting strength and vigor

A modern variation of the name Ciara, meaning 'dark' or 'black'.

Hindi / Punjabi

who is like God?

The name Rifat means 'high', 'elevated', or 'noble'.

a name of the God Rama

A variant of the name Tia, meaning aunt

Meaning 'radiance' or 'glow'.

Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.

A combination of Jorge and Alberto, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker' (Jorge) and 'noble' or 'bright' (Alberto)

to be loved, to love

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Crown or laurel

A creative variation of the name Kieran.

A variant of the name Chant, meaning 'song' or 'to sing'.

church near a lake

The name is likely a modern invention, possibly derived from variations of 'Kiana', meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

From the meadow

defender of mankind

אֲבִיגַיִל

Ancient; a descendant of Cian.

Variation of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

a variant of Alice, which means noble

from the place of the brambles

follower of Christ

combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.

A variant of the name 'Nia', which means 'purpose'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Hebrew-speaking countries

A variant of 'Destiny', which signifies fate or predetermined course of events.

Hebrew-speaking countries

My God is Yahweh

blooming, flourishing

A variation of Hayley, meaning 'hay clearing' or 'hay meadow'

The name Jamir is often associated with meaning like 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.

Wisdom; intelligence

A modern variation of names like Ronald and Darius, possibly combining elements that invoke leadership and strength.

No specific meaning, but it can be associated with 'pure' or 'innocent'.

An invented name, possibly inspired by the name Mida, associated with wealth and affluence.

To shine brightly

A modern, blended name possibly derived from 'Dae' and 'Janae', with no established meaning.

A beloved name with deep roots

A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.

Little drop of water

English-speaking countries

A modern born variant of Christian, relating to Christ

My God is Yahweh (אֱלִיָּהוּ)

Modern variant possibly derived from 'Jamira', meaning 'to be prosperous'.

Modern invented name

A variant of Wilbur, meaning 'resolute guardian.'

Christian woman, follower of Christ.

A modern invented name likely derived from 'Tray' and 'lan'

Hebrew-speaking countries

a dough enriched with eggs

an invented name, possibly a variation of Debra

God’s promise

a creative and artistic person

Variant of 'Sidney', meaning 'wide island' or 'Saint Denys'

Spanish-speaking countries

derived from the name meaning 'of the sea' or 'sea mistress'

Descendant of Dreánán

Possibly a variant of the name Kiya or derived from the word 'ya', meaning 'to be' in Hebrew.

Arabic countries

one who is praised

Land of the Kashmiri people