Popular Baby Names 2008

Baby names that were most popular around 2008.

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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

God is my strength

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".

Woman from Magdala

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

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

Feminine form of GABRIEL.

From the hay clearing or hay meadow

YHWH has uplifted.

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.

Short form of ISABELLA and other names ending in bella. It is also associated with the Italian word bella meaning "beautiful".

Heaven spelled backward

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 CADEN.

Pure or keeper of the keys

Variant of AIDAN.

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

young green shoot, bud

Feminine form of Iulianus (see JULIAN). This was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr from Nicomedia, and also of the Blessed Juliana of Norwich, also called Julian, a 14th-century mystic and author.

God is my judge

Allies; friends

English-speaking countries

Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'

pleasant seaside meadow

A feminine form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'.

Feminine form of ADRIAN.

Variant of PEYTON.

Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night

fighter; son of the battle

youthful, downy

Pledge or hostage

Means "enthusiasm" in Welsh. Several Welsh rulers have borne this name.

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

Variant of ANIYA.

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

Means "comforted by YAHWEH" in Hebrew. According to the Book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament he was a leader of the Jews who was responsible for the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the return from the Babylonian captivity.

merciful, kindly

Anglicized form of RHYS.

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

Spanish-speaking countries

From the river.

Variant of MADISON.

Spanish-speaking countries

woman from Magdala

Variant of CADEN.

From the priest's town

English-speaking countries

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

A beloved name with deep roots

pure; derived from Caitrín

lovable; lovable lady

God is gracious

Beloved, cherished

English-speaking countries

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

Moses; drawn from water

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

God is salvation

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

delightful, pleasing

Southeast Asian countries

Spanish-speaking countries

son of the Nazarene

The one who is dark; a sea monster

Lord of the universe

God is my salvation

I have my heart

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

Variant of Rayna, meaning 'queen' or 'counselor'

One who is like a queen or a ruler.

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

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

a blend of jazz and a feminine suffix

Hebrew-speaking countries

Brave or lion-like

He who is like the precious stone

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Meaning 'pure'.

to lead or guide

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

Hebrew-speaking countries

a variant of the name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted by God'

Variant of the name Teague, meaning 'poet' or 'one who is handsome'.

Derived from 'Ciana', meaning 'God is gracious'

Spanish-speaking countries

Means 'gull' or 'seagull', a bird associated with coastal areas.

Variant of KAYLYN.

a modern variant of the name McKenzie, meaning 'son of the wise ruler'.

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from the Welsh name Tristan, possibly meaning 'tumult' or 'noise'.

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

Hebrew-speaking regions

rose or blossoming

no clear meaning

English-speaking countries

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

American English

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name Zuleika, meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful'

One who is precious.

A name derived from the indigenous Nahuatl, involving meanings around 'serpent' or 'to be wise.'

Variant of Zion, meaning 'highest point' or 'heavenly city'.

a variant of the name 'Jacoby', derived from the Hebrew name 'Ya'akov' meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.

A beloved name with deep roots

A variant spelling of the name Jamin, meaning 'right hand' or 'fully accepted.'

derived from ‘Cameron’, meaning ‘crooked nose’.

English-speaking countries

lake, island of linden trees

Fragrant flower

Derived from the Arabic 'Yasmin' meaning 'Jasmine flower'

Defender of mankind

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

A beloved name with deep roots

A form of the name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful'

Clearing; meadow

Hebrew-speaking countries

Hebrew-speaking countries

Heavenly; of the sky

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

God is my light

Defender of mankind

the one who is admirable

Fortunate and powerful

son of the chief

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

God is my salvation

a derived form resembling a tree, potentially symbolizing growth and strength.

The name Janariah does not have a widely recognized meaning but is often considered a modern, creative variation of the

A modern variant of Kaylee, which is derived from the Irish name Caoilinn, meaning 'slender' or 'fair.'

A modern invented name with no specific meaning.

Hispanic Communities

God is gracious; a combination of John and Andy.

Possibly a modern variant of Jazzy, reflecting liveliness and joy.

Worthy of admiration

Mature, intelligent

A form of 'Alberto' which means 'noble' and 'bright'.

A variant of the name Kaden, meaning 'fighter' or 'warrior'.

From the priest's meadow

a woman of the land of Syrae

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

English-speaking countries

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

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots