Popular Baby Names 2013

wisdom

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

Form of SOPHIA.

pure; innocent

Originally a surname meaning 'ruler of the elves'.

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.

Variant of ZOE.

church

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.

princess

wisdom

helmeted chief

Noble strength

The season between summer and winter; fall

broken land, or marshland

Exalted, noble, high-ranking

most holy

Fair ruler

calmness, peacefulness

scholar

Heather field

a player of the pipe or flute

Descendant of Riagán

Enthusiasm

most holy

noble one

priest's meadow

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.

Gracious, dear.

French form of VIVIANA.

lily flower

dew from God; light, morning dew

God is gracious

Attendant

God's promise

From London

Meaning 'elf ruler' (from the name Aubrey)

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'.

noble

Gracious, merciful

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

Variant of BROOKLYN.

Variant of LILLIAN.

Courageous and strong

Noble kind

Italian form of ALEXANDRA.

Hill, mound

Moonlight.

Feminine form of DANIEL.

A variant of the name 'Dahlia', refers to a flower.; It often embodies notions of brightness or shining.

Cloud

beautiful

Bright red color

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

murmuring rock

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'

Generous; Gift; Divine gift

heaven or paradise

A beloved name with deep roots

to enrich, to be fruitful

God is gracious.

A combination of the names Jo and Helen, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' and 'light'.

descendant of Conn

a modern variant of the name Kamryn

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

a variant of Kamaria, meaning 'moonlight'

Slavic

a variation of 'Julia' combined with 'Anna', emphasizing grace

Pure or wise

Bitter, but with a sense of freshness

Son of the Church

date palm

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.

noble

The best

poetry, literary work

One who is compassionate

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

One who is steadfast or firm

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.

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'.

Means "young gazelle" in Turkish.

A modern variant of the name Jasmine.

a modern variation of Jennifer, meaning white wave

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

Irish Gaelic

Variant of Audrey, often associated with nobility and strength.

Possibly derived from Aniyah, suggesting grace or favor.

a modern variation of Emily, meaning 'rival'

A modern name of uncertain origins, possibly influenced by Zyon (meaning 'a place of refuge').

a variant of Briar; a thorny patch

A form of the name 'Kida', possibly meaning 'the one who is loved' or 'the one who brings joy'

little pearl

A beloved name with deep roots

Maiden

Highly praised

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

Derived from the name Giovanna, which means 'God is gracious'.

derived from the Old English meaning 'from Annesley', referring to a place of the marshy land or a clearing in the woods

noble, sublime

Valley of Dan

the place where we can rise

Unique

House of figs

shining light

Delicate; graceful

They are increasing

of the lily flower

peaceful

God has promised

Abryella is a variant of Gabriella, meaning 'God is my strength'.

Desired land

A combination of Jennifer and Elizabeth

Fairy-like; angelic.

bright, shining light; noble

Bentley clearing

A form of Cheyenne, which is associated with the people of the same name.

God is my oath

English

From the bent meadow.

God is my oath

A blend of the names Aubrey and Isabella.

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

God is gracious

New hope

Earth, Nature

No known traditional meaning; a modern invented name.

Aspiring

A combination of Kali and Anna, meaning 'black' and 'grace'.

Crown or laurel; a symbolic representation of victory.

lovable

dark meadow

strong, virtuous, and honorable

Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικος (lyrikos).

noble, exalted

Son of the brave one

Protection; Guardian

A modern variant of the name Elena, which means 'bright, shining light'.

A beloved name with deep roots

heavenly

My God has answered

a blend of 'Kea' which can mean 'the sea' and a suffix that suggests femininity and grace.

Courageous and beautiful

Filipino

a variation of Haven, meaning a safe place

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

maiden, young woman

Variant of Emily; rival.

from the King's town

The wealth of the Lord, God has provided wealth

Old English

A name meaning 'imbued with fragrance'

My truth

Variant of Carla or Karly, strong and free

brave queen

Eternal life or heaven

A silk fabric; delicate.

Noble and bright

God’s promise

Rejoice

A modern variation of 'Kendall' or a name influenced by the word 'kind'.

Anglo-Saxon

Derived from the name Avery, meaning 'elf counsel'

A beloved name with deep roots

derived from Avery, meaning 'ruler of the elves'

a little deer

you will always be loved

God has remembered

From the hare meadow.

a blend of Dallas and Lexia

Feminine version of the name Iyin, meaning 'beautiful'; Graceful

name of a goddess; symbolizes wealth and prosperity based on the root word 'Saindhava'.

Derived from 'Alexander', meaning 'defender of men'.

God of the moon and time

A beloved name with deep roots

a diminutive form of Xiomara, which is of unknown origin but associated with battle or warrior.

noble, kind

A form of Giselle meaning pledge or oath

place of the sea

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of the names Josie and Marie, signifying 'God will increase' and 'bitter' or 'beloved' respectively

One who is honest; truth

A beloved name with deep roots

A gift from God

place of the deer

little gourd

From Britain

A modern invented name, possibly combining elements of ‘De’ with ‘mauria’