Popular Baby Names 2000

Baby names that were most popular around 2000.

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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.

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.

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

Variant of BRIANA.

English-speaking countries

bailiff, steward

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.

French-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen

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…

Spanish-speaking countries

Arabic-speaking regions

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

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.

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

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

English-speaking countries

a variation of Raven

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

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.

Derived from 'Zan', meaning 'God'

English-speaking countries

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

noble or strong

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.

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

A unique and individualistic spirit.

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

a combination of names

desired, longed for

One who is strong

English-speaking countries

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

a ring or circle

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'.

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

American English

American English

Hindi-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

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

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

One who is from the city by the lake

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

who is like God?

A variant of the name Tia, meaning aunt

Meaning 'radiance' or 'glow'.

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

to be loved, to love

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Crown or laurel

church near a lake

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

אֲבִיגַיִל

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

a variant of Alice, which means noble

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.

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

Wisdom; intelligence

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.

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

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

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

Christian woman, follower of Christ.

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'

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

Arabic countries

A variant of the name Jayce, meaning 'healer' or 'to heal'.

Noble, graceful; derived from Alyssa and Anne

English-speaking countries

relating to mysticism; spiritually significant or mysterious

Beloved or dear.

A variant spelling of 'Harley', meaning 'hare meadow'.

pure or unsullied

a combination of the names 'Raye' and 'Anna'

'To be beautiful.'

highly accomplished, auspicious

a variant of Cassidy, meaning 'clever' or 'curly-haired' in Irish

Prosperity, auspiciousness.

Derived from the Old French surname 'Devon', meaning 'one from Devon' or 'of Devon'.

An expression of beauty or elegance, often associated with gracefulness

daughter of the river

English-speaking countries

A precious metal

Diamond-like, precious

Rival or striving

defender of the people

A unique or creative blend of the names Kristine and Giselle.

Hebrew-speaking countries

Brave, courageous spirit

Mercy; Compassion

a combination of 'Lana' and 'Aisha'

Innovative and creative spirit

Derived from 'Montserrat', referring to a mountain range.

Combination of different names such as Daisy and Lynn

Medieval English feminine form of JULIAN. This spelling has been in use since the 13th century, though it was not declared a distinct name from Julian until the 17th century.

A variant of the name India, associated with the country and its rich culture.

A combination of names Bre and Anna

a variant of the name Tiana, often connected to the word 'princess'

a blend of Ashley and Kate

Spanish-speaking countries

a variant of the name 'Giselle', which means 'pledge' or 'hostage'

Pure, clear; variant of Caitlin, derived from the Old French form of the Irish name Caitlín.

God is gracious

God is my strength

A modern name possibly derived from combining 'Jasmine' and 'Gabriella', suggesting beauty and divine strength.

Unique, unparalleled; new and fresh.

Diminutive of JEREMY (and formerly of JAMES).

Mary of the Rosary

Fairy princess; a form of Tatiana.

Defender of mankind

the one who is bright, radiant, or beautiful

A name that signifies 'the chosen one' or 'to be pure'

pure or happiness

Variant of Marcellus, meaning young warrior or little warrior

beautiful balance

A modern variation of the name Jenna.

a unique variation with no standard meaning

A beloved name with deep roots

A blend of names, representing strength and creativity.

A modern variant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'

A modern invented name, possibly derived from a blend of names like 'Shakina' and 'Kemia'.

Modern variant of 'Dawn', meaning 'the first appearance of light'.

Star that shines

God is gracious

YHWH is gracious

Variant of Leslie, meaning 'gardener' or 'from the gray fortress'.

Means "mountain range" in Spanish, referring specifically to a mountain range with jagged peaks.

a beautiful woman

A form of Cymbeline, or a reference to a church bell

Defender of mankind

imagination, daydream

A modern variant of Allie, which is a diminutive of names like Allison or Alexandria.