Popular Baby Names 2009

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

wisdom

God is my oath

pure; innocent

blooming

fairy maiden

weary

Woman from Magdala

wisdom

From an English surname meaning "son of ADAM". Its recent popularity as a feminine name stems from its similarity in sound to Madison.

Born on Christmas

broken land, or marshland

Feminine form of GABRIEL.

From the hay clearing or hay meadow

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

highest point

from the farm by the warrior's town

strong, healthy

God is my oath

hay valley

Pure or keeper of the keys

Harmony

night

young green shoot, bud

Bright, shining light

To ascend or rise

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

lily flower

To descend

God is gracious

calm, peaceful

pleasant seaside meadow

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

Variant of PEYTON.

Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night

Harvester

youthful, downy

Little Goth.

Pledge or hostage

Variant of ANIYA.

Variant of BROOKLYN.

noble

Courageous and strong

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

Feminine form of DANIEL.

grace, favor

merciful, kindly

Anglicized form of RHYS.

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

adventurous

derived from 'Macey', meaning 'gift of God'

From the river.

Variant of MADISON.

God is my oath

divine

woman from Magdala

Hawaiian

A modern, invented name with no specific meaning but often associated with strength and independence.

of the sea

Likely a modern blend or variation of names such as Tania or Nia, carrying no specific traditional meaning.

delicate, weak

youthful

A beloved name with deep roots

pure; derived from Caitrín

lovable; lovable lady

God is gracious

Beloved, cherished

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

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

Sunflower

Noble; exalted

delightful, pleasing

flower

The one who is dark; a sea monster

A variant of the name Kamille, derived from the Latin 'camillus', meaning 'helper' or 'attendant'.

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

One who is like a queen or a ruler.

a variant of Kamaria, meaning 'moonlight'

a blend of jazz and a feminine suffix

Bitter, but with a sense of freshness

A desired gift

From Japanese 優 (yuu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" or 柚 (yuu) meaning "grapefruit, pomelo, citrus fruit" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 奈 (na), a phonetic character.

good news

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.

One who is compassionate

A name of beauty

A combination of the names Asia and Marie.

crooked nose

Meaning 'pure'.

to lead or guide

truth, reason

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

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'.

Derived from the name Taylor, meaning 'cutter of cloth'.

rose or blossoming

Love

Means "young gazelle" in Turkish.

A name of unknown exact origins, possibly derived from African languages or cultures.

Possibly derived from Aniyah, suggesting grace or favor.

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

little pearl

A beloved name with deep roots

lake, island of linden trees

Highly praised

Fragrant flower

A form of the name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful'

Clearing; meadow

gift of God'.

Heavenly; of the sky

God is my light

明るい日

Defender of mankind

the one who is admirable

to be peaceful

Strong, noble

House of figs

A beloved name with deep roots

shining light

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.

They are increasing

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

of the lily flower

Worthy of admiration

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

Nahuatl

From the priest's meadow

a woman of the land of Syrae

Desired land

bright, shining light; noble

A beloved name with deep roots

Delicate, pleasant

Valley of the River

Modern variant of Malia, meaning 'beloved' or 'a gift from God'.

a name of Goddess Durga, signifies power and beauty

Derived from 'sahana', meaning 'to tolerate' or 'to endure'

Derived from Jordan, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend'.

From the grove; Moon

Meaning is derived from a combination of 'Kim' and 'Verly', possibly meaning 'royal fortress meadow'.

Gracious, Merciful

Blind

New hope

A variant of Coral, referring to the marine invertebrates.

God is my oath

A modern variation of Genesis

A modern blend of Kayla and Anne

a modern and unique variation of the name Sinead

Youthful

gracious, favored

place of refuge

A beloved name with deep roots

Son of the brave one

Honoring God

to analyze or examine

A beloved name with deep roots

Exuberance, growth

A diminutive form of Susan or a term of endearment

a modern variation of Jasmine, which means 'flower'

My God has answered

Derivative of Daniel and Lyn

Beloved

The ivy plant

Flower or Radiance

Possibly derived from the name Ashira, meaning 'I will sing'.

goddess of love and beauty

Filipino

Defender of mankind; Noble

a form of a name meaning 'breeze' or 'air'

Gift of God

Hindi

deer; light, radiance

maiden, young woman

A variation of the name Mariah, meaning 'bitterness' in Hebrew.

a variant of the name Deanna, meaning divine

a modern blend of names, typically a combination of 'Jo' and 'Catherine' or 'Lynn'

Means "soft" in Sanskrit.

small

Delicate, tender

slender, beautiful

light; shining one

a modern feminine name derived from the name Jocelyn, emphasizing beauty and grace.

A blend of 'Aubrey' and 'Ann'

Variant of Carla or Karly, strong and free

Beautiful

from Sinai

gift; born on the right side

A modern invented name akin to Rihanna.

non-duality, oneness

from the land of the family of the chaste or pure

a little deer

pledge, oath

pure, innocent, lily flower