Popular Baby Names 2010

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

wisdom

God is my oath

pure; innocent

defender of the people

strong, firm

blooming

(English: "stone worker")

fairy maiden

Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of EVE. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian.

God is my strength

little fire

thankful

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".

Variant of ZOE.

weary

Woman from Magdala

wisdom

Born on Christmas

from Hadria

broken land, or marshland

Exalted, noble, high-ranking

Feminine form of GABRIEL.

From the hay clearing or hay meadow

YHWH has uplifted.

long hill

Variant of ALISON.

Fair ruler

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

fighter

Heaven spelled backward

the Lord is gracious

from the farm by the warrior's town

strong, healthy

hay valley

Descendant of Riagán

Variant of CADEN.

Enthusiasm

Pure or keeper of the keys

Bent grass clearing

Variant of AIDAN.

night

young green shoot, bud

Bright, shining light

To ascend or rise

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "Tata's homestead" in Old English.

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.

lily flower

To descend

God is gracious

Attendant

Derived from the name Jay, meaning 'victory'

calm, peaceful

God's promise

A modern name with no defined meaning; possibly derived from 'Kasey'

pleasant seaside meadow

a pilgrim to Rome

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

Variant of PEYTON.

Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night

Fair, beautiful

Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.

greatest

River

fighter; son of the battle

youthful, downy

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

Variant of Madeline, meaning 'high tower' or 'woman from Magdala'.

Variant of ANIYA.

Variant of BROOKLYN.

noble

Courageous and strong

One who herds sheep

Hill, mound

Feminine form of DANIEL.

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.

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.

helper to the priest

Variant of MADISON.

God is my oath

divine

woman from Magdala

God is my judge

Hawaiian

Variant of Isaiah, meaning 'Salvation of the Lord'

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

A creative combination, possibly from 'Camber' and 'Lynn'

of the sea

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

Awakening

delicate, weak

heaven or paradise

youthful

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

son of the bison

Beloved, cherished

God is gracious.

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

God has heard

God is salvation

Sunflower

Intelligent, one who has knowledge.; The conscious, the aware.

delightful, pleasing

The one who is dark; a sea monster

a modern variant of the name Kamryn

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'

greatest, largest

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

Bitter, but with a sense of freshness

Son of the Church

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.

Brave or lion-like

He who is like the precious stone

poetry, literary work

dragon

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

gift of God; a sign or a sign of God

crooked nose

Meaning 'pure'.

to lead or guide

truth, reason

Innovative

bright

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Variations imply being a humble person or a small one.

Variant of KAYLYN.

A modern variant spelling of the name 'Colby', meaning 'from the dark village'.

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

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

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

rose or blossoming

Love

Means "young gazelle" in Turkish.

son of Henry

a modern variation of Jennifer, meaning white wave

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

Possibly derived from Aniyah, suggesting grace or favor.

A beloved name with deep roots

of January

from the dark town

fighter

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

little pearl

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

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

Highly praised

Sun, light; derived from the Latin 'sol'.

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

Defender of mankind

A beloved name with deep roots

A form of the name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful'

Clearing; meadow

gift of God'.

Heavenly; of the sky

to pull or tug

noble, sublime

a variant of 'Cillian' which means 'war' or 'strife'

Valley of Dan

明るい日

the place where we can rise

Defender of mankind

to be peaceful

Bentely is a variation of Bentley, meaning 'bent grass clearing' or 'meadow with bent grass'.

A variant of the name Brett, meaning 'from Britain'.

Variant of Drayden, meaning 'son of the drake'

hunter; one who hunts

brave and wise

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

Variant of the name Mark, often interpreted as 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.

A modern invented name with no specific meaning.

They are increasing

God is gracious; a combination of John and Andy.

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

of the lily flower

Worthy of admiration

Mature, intelligent

peaceful

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

A blend of 'Chris' (from Christopher) meaning 'bearer of Christ' and 'angel'.