Popular Baby Names 2011

Baby names that were most popular around 2011.

200 names6364 girl3842 boy

All Names Girl Names (6364)Boy Names (3842)

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

defender of the people

From an English surname meaning "son of JACK". A famous bearer of the surname was American president Andrew Jackson (1767-1845).

Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.

(English: "stone worker")

English-speaking countries

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

From the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq) meaning "he will laugh, he will rejoice", derived from צָחַק (tzachaq) meaning "to laugh".

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.

Means "birth" in Greek. This is the name of the first book of the Old Testament in the Bible. It tells of the creation of the world, the expulsion of Adam and Eve, Noah and the great flood, and the three patriarchs.

Woman from Magdala

The season between summer and winter; fall

God is my salvation

broken land, or marshland

Exalted, noble, high-ranking

Feminine form of GABRIEL.

From the hay clearing or hay meadow

YHWH has uplifted.

Variant of ALISON.

calmness, peacefulness

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

Short form of JASON.

Heaven spelled backward

the Lord is gracious

from the farm by the warrior's town

strong, healthy

Descendant of Riagán

Variant of CADEN.

Pure or keeper of the keys

English-speaking countries

Bent grass clearing

young green shoot, bud

English-speaking countries

Bright, shining light

Hebrew-speaking countries

To ascend or rise

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

Slavic countries

Gracious, dear.

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.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

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

a pilgrim to Rome

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

Meaning 'elf ruler' (from the name Aubrey)

Variant of PEYTON.

Night; dark beauty; Delicate; night

From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain. As a surname it was borne by the American author Jack London (1876-1916).

Fair, beautiful

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

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.

Variant of LILLIAN.

Courageous and strong

One who herds sheep

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.

Anglicized form of RHYS.

English-speaking countries

Bright red color

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

From the river.

helper to the priest

Variant of MADISON.

Spanish-speaking countries

woman from Magdala

God is my judge

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'

English-speaking countries

heaven or paradise

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious

English-speaking countries

son of the bison

God is gracious.

English-speaking countries

To utter words in one’s thoughts to a deity.

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

descendant of Conn

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

delightful, pleasing

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'

a variant of Kamaria, meaning 'moonlight'

greatest, largest

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

a blend of jazz and a feminine suffix

English-speaking countries

Bitter, but with a sense of freshness

Son of the Church

a variant of the name Aislin

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

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

A modern invented name combining 'Brey' with a trendy suffix.

Meaning 'pure'.

to lead or guide

A combination of the name 'Ara' which can mean 'brings rain' or 'champion' and 'Lynne' which means 'lake'.

Warrior, leader

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'.

City of light or brightness.

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

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

Hebrew-speaking regions

rose or blossoming

Means "young gazelle" in Turkish.

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

a variant of Briar; a thorny patch

from the dark town

English-speaking countries

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

Growth, abundance

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

English-speaking countries

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

the place where we can rise

Defender of mankind

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

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

A variant of 'Chester', which refers to a fortress or castle.

Variant of Drayden, meaning 'son of the drake'

hunter; one who hunts

A beloved name with deep roots

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

Hispanic Communities

God is gracious; a combination of John and Andy.

English-speaking countries

of the lily flower

Worthy of admiration

Mature, intelligent

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

Modern Western societies

God has promised

A creative and innovative leader

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