Popular Baby Names 2004

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'.

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.

God is salvation

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.

Messenger of God

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.

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.

God will add

prince, commander; אמיר - to say; to speak

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".

my messenger

Old English

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

Variant of BRADEN.

pledged to God

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

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).

Anointed one

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".

boomerang

white hawk

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.

grace, favor

Allies; friends

English variant of CALEB.

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

fighter; battle

God is my strength

Small stream

Little fire

Feminine form of ADRIAN.

little angel

hewer, one who cuts trees

descendant of the headstrong one

Great goddess

narrow

The condition of being threefold

derived from the Hebrew name Yadon, meaning 'thankful'

young servant or page

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

Defender of the people

Rainbow

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.

Rival, eager

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

beautiful

Variant of XIMENA.

tender, delicate

the traverse, the land towards the sea

of the city of Paris

Yoruba

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

sorrow or difficulty

Origin; birth

Thankful

Yahweh is gracious.

Poetess

Wise, intelligent

favor, grace

Sword or blade

Gift of God

Moses; drawn from water

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

beautiful lady

from the round hill

scent; fragrance

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

Eighth

to reign

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.

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

son of the Nazarene

Lord of the universe

I have my heart

who is like God?

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

God's mercy

Stylish or glamorous.

One who is strong

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

Little and dark.

royal valley

a ring or circle

he who is wise

melody, song

to be able

Magnificent, exalted.

Beyond, the one that is ahead

Altar of the goddess

Brilliant, radiant

God is gracious

lake

lotus born, water born

American English

A place of peace and joy, often seen as the eternal home for the righteous.

night

A modern name possibly combining 'Tamara' and 'Maria'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Jasmine, meaning flower

Derived from Markus, which means 'male' or 'warrior', blended with 'Evan' meaning 'God is gracious'.

American English

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

Old English

A variation of Madeline, meaning 'high tower'.

One who is thoughtful or wise

a name of the God Rama

A variant of the name Tia, meaning aunt

Sky; heavenly

knowledge; knowledgeable

A blend of names possibly meaning 'sweet' or 'delicate'.

One who is precious.

Enchanting, fascinating

A modern invented name, often associated with beauty and individuality.

No established meaning

son, child

One who brings joy

Possibly a variant of 'Ethan', meaning 'strong' or 'firm'.

Mandinka

A variation of Jamonte, meaning 'brave and strong'

Joyful

Melody; a musical tune; Musical harmony

angelic; beautiful like an angel

A surname derived from the Old English 'brōd,' meaning 'broad'

Christ-like or follower of Christ

Day of the sun

young downy, youthful

God has been gracious

Gift of God

brightness, illumination

אֲבִיגַיִל

Variation of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'

a modern name possibly derived from a combination of Ty and Juan, meaning 'you' and 'God is gracious'.

a variant of Alice, which means noble

dark-haired; little dark one

Strong

follower of Christ

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Beautiful and kind-hearted.

son of the chief

A hopeful and bright future

gift of God

unique or uncommon

Lark; a type of bird known for its melodious song

belonging to the Lord

My God is Yahweh

blooming, flourishing

God is my salvation

variant of Kaye, meaning 'pure' or 'rejoice'

Earth

Wisdom; intelligence

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

A modern variation of the names Emily or Amaya.

African

sparkling

bright

One who is a protective covering or shelter.

juvenilis: youthful

A derivative of 'Jair,' meaning 'to enlighten' or 'to bring light'

A modern born variant of Christian, relating to Christ

A modern blend of Jay and Dun; may imply 'blue' or 'light'

A modern unique name possibly derived from Kaylee and the suffix 'ese'.

Great Water.

blossoming, flourishing

derived from 'Udonis', a modern name often associated with strength and resilience.

sweet, caring

Noble, exalted

God guides me

to be found

birthday

Derived from the Latin 'Camilla', meaning 'young ceremonial attendant' or 'helper'.

Derived meaning of 'moonlight' or 'goddess of the moon'.

Mountain or high place

a variation of the name Connor

an invented name, possibly a variation of Debra

Wealthy friend

Eye of the Moon

God’s promise

New.; Shortened form of names like 'Nyla' or 'Nya'.

one who is wise; intelligent.

an allusion to love or beauty

Wolof

To ascend

son of the right hand

To govern, ruler; The ruler

A modern invented name, possibly derived from the name Neely.

Arabic

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