Popular Baby Names 2011

Baby names that were most popular around 2011.

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

Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.

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.

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

broken land, or marshland

Exalted, noble, high-ranking

Feminine form of GABRIEL.

From the hay clearing or hay meadow

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".

Heaven spelled backward

from the farm by the warrior's town

strong, healthy

Descendant of Riagán

Pure or keeper of the keys

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 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

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

Variant of ANIYA.

Variant of BROOKLYN.

Variant of LILLIAN.

Courageous and strong

Feminine form of DANIEL.

Anglicized form of RHYS.

English-speaking countries

Bright red color

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

From the river.

Variant of MADISON.

Spanish-speaking countries

woman from Magdala

God is my judge

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

God is gracious.

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

descendant of Conn

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'

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.

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

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'.

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 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 variant of Briar; a thorny patch

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

A form of the name Yamila, meaning 'beautiful'

Clearing; meadow

the place where we can rise

Defender of mankind

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

A modern invented name with no specific meaning.

They are increasing

English-speaking countries

of the lily flower

Worthy of admiration

Modern Western societies

God has promised

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

a woman of the land of Syrae

bright, shining light; noble

From the bent meadow.

Valley of the River

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

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

Hebrew-speaking countries

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

From the grove; Moon

A modern amalgamation of 'Lily', representing purity and beauty, and 'Alana', which means 'little rock'.

God is gracious

English-speaking countries

A variant of Coral, referring to the marine invertebrates.

A modern variation of Genesis

A modern blend of Kayla and Anne

Crown or laurel; a symbolic representation of victory.

strong, virtuous, and honorable

A beloved name with deep roots

Son of the brave one

to analyze or examine

A beloved name with deep roots

A diminutive form of Susan or a term of endearment

My God has answered

Flower or Radiance

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

English-speaking countries

Courageous and beautiful

Defender of mankind; Noble

a variation of Haven, meaning a safe place

A unique or modern name possibly derived from the name Shana.

English-speaking countries

maiden, young woman

Variant of Emily; rival.

from the King's town

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

A name meaning 'imbued with fragrance'

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

Delicate, tender

A blend of 'Aubrey' and 'Ann'

Variant of Carla or Karly, strong and free

Latin countries

Noble and bright

gift; born on the right side

non-duality, oneness

from the land of the family of the chaste or pure

Hebrew-speaking countries

pure, innocent, lily flower

you will always be loved

God has remembered

From the hare meadow.

a blend of Dallas and Lexia

The name Jennaveve is a modern variation of the traditional name Genevieve, which means 'woman of the people' or 'tribe woman'.

God of the moon and time