Popular Baby Names 2016
Baby names that were most popular around 2016.
200 names37323 girl35364 boy
Ava
GirlLatin
life
#8 →
Evelyn
GirlEngland
wished for
#9 →
Harper
GirlEnglish
Harp player.
#11 →
Sofia
GirlGreece
Form of SOPHIA.
#12 →
Scarlett
GirlEngland
red; scarlet color
#17 →
Nora
GirlIreland
honor
#24 →
Aria
GirlItaly
Air, melody; a long song in an opera.
#25 →
Mila
GirlSlavic
Slavic
#28 →
Riley
GirlIreland
From a surname which comes from two distinct sources. As an Irish surname it is a variant of REILLY. As an English surname it is derived from a place name meaning "rye clearing" in Old English.
#43 →
Stella
GirlLatin
star
#46 →
Paisley
GirlScotland
church
#56 →
Sadie
GirlAmerican
princess
#59 ↑
Claire
GirlFrench
Clear, bright, famous
#67 →
Kinsley
GirlAmerican
king's meadow
#68 →
Adeline
GirlFrench
noble
#71 →
Kennedy
GirlAmerican
helmeted chief
#72 →
Rowan
UnisexIrish
Gaelic
#76 ↑
Caroline
GirlFrance
free man
#83 ↓
Quinn
GirlIreland
From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Cuinn meaning "descendant of CONN".
#86 →
Liliana
GirlItaly
of the lily, a flower symbolizing purity and beauty
#88 ↑
Ariana
GirlItaly
most holy
#97 ↓
Skylar
GirlAmerican
scholar
#107 ↓
Hadley
GirlEnglish
Heather field
#119 →
Sawyer
UnisexAmerican
A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.
#127 ↓
Adalynn
GirlAmerican
a modern variant of Adeline, meaning 'noble'.
#129 →
Brielle
GirlHebrew
God is my strength
#134 ↓
Piper
GirlAmerican
a player of the pipe or flute
#135 ↓
Emersyn
GirlAmerican
variants of Emerson, meaning 'brave' or 'powerful'
#146 →
Sloane
GirlIreland
From an Irish surname which was derived from an Anglicized form of the given name SLUAGHADHÁN.
#151 ↑
Ximena
GirlSpain
Heard or listened
#158 ↓
Emerson
UnisexAmerican
son of Emery
#161 →
Amaya
GirlJapan
Variant of AMAIA.
#162 ↓
Anastasia
GirlGreek
resurrection
#167 →
Arianna
GirlItaly
most holy
#189 ↓
Adaline
GirlAmerican
Noble
#192 ↑
Adalyn
GirlUSA
noble one
#196 ↓
Presley
UnisexAmerican
priest's meadow
#197 →
Norah
GirlHebrew
light
#201 ↓
Lia
GirlItaly
Italian
#210 ↑
Leia
GirlAmerican
weary
#211 ↑
Evangeline
Girl[English]
Means "good news" from Greek ευ (eu) "good" and αγγελμα (angelma) "news, message". It was (first?) used by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his epic poem 'Evangeline' (1847).
#212 ↑
Haven
UnisexAmerican
a place of safety or refuge
#218 ↑
Arabella
GirlLatin
Meaning 'yielding to prayer' or 'beautiful altar'
#227 ↓
Vivienne
Girl[French]
French form of VIVIANA.
#235 ↑
Samara
Unisex[English]
Possibly derived from the biblical place name Samaria, which means "watch mountain" in Hebrew.
#259 ↑
Talia
GirlHebrew
Hebrew
#264 ↑
Londyn
GirlAmerican
From London
#276 ↓
Finley
UnisexScottish
Scottish
#282 ↓
Antonella
UnisexItaly
priceless, of inestimable worth
#288 ↑
Juliet
UnisexFrench
youthful, downy
#292 ↓
Teagan
UnisexIreland
Attractive, beautiful
#309 ↓
Adelyn
GirlEnglish
noble
#320 ↓
Thea
GirlGreece
In Greek, Thea (Θεά) means 'goddess' or 'divine.'
#321 ↓
Amina
Girl[Bosnian
Bosnian form of AMINAH (2). It is also a variant transcription of Arabic AMINAH (1) or AMINAH (2).
#322 →
Luciana
GirlItalian
Light.
#329 ↑
Journey
GirlAmerican
A trip or experience, commonly understood as a transition or personal growth.
#333 ↓
Ariyah
GirlHebrew
lioness
#335 →
Annabelle
GirlFrance
Gracious, merciful
#340 ↓
Harley
UnisexAmerican
From the hares' meadow
#345 ↓
Adelynn
GirlAmerican
Noble kind
#385 ↓
Adelina
GirlItalian
noble
#387 ↑
Alessandra
Girl[Italian]
Italian form of ALEXANDRA.
#390 ↓
Julieta
GirlSpain
Youthful or downy
#391 ↑
Raelyn
GirlAmerican
pure and song
#397 ↓
Fiona
GirlScotland
white, fair
#400 ↓
Royal
Unisex[English]
From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.
#401 ↑
Briella
Girl[English]
Short form of GABRIELLA.
#404 ↓
Zariah
GirlAmerican
Princess, flower
#408 ↑
Maryam
Girl[Arabic
Arabic and Persian form of MARIA. In Iran it is also the name of a flower, the tuberose, which is named after the Virgin Mary.
#415 ↑
Aylin
GirlTurkish
Turkish
#422 ↑
Annalise
GirlGermanic
A blend of Anna and Elise, meaning 'grace'.
#427 ↑
Daleyza
GirlAmerican
Spanish
#445 ↓
Skye
GirlUnited Kingdom
Cloud
#447 ↓
Cali
GirlEnglish
beautiful
#450 ↓
Felicity
GirlUnited Kingdom
happiness
#455 ↓
Maia
GirlGreece
mother, nurse
#459 ↑
Amiyah
GirlAmerican
A modern invented name, often thought to mean 'dream' or 'beloved'.
#466 ↓
Lorelei
GirlGermanic
murmuring rock
#485 ↓
Brinley
GirlAmerican
English
#490 ↓
Rowen
UnisexEnglish
Little redhead
#492 ↑
Merali
GirlIndia
Arabic
#501 →
Ajwan
GirlArabic
a type of aromatic herb
#502 →
Makenzlie
GirlAmerican
Derived from the surname MacKenzie, meaning 'son of the fair one'.
#502 →
Meirav
GirlIsrael
to enrich, to be fruitful
#502 →
Sophiamaria
GirlGreece
Greek
#502 →
Zarayiah
GirlHebrew
God has given; God's gift
#502 →
Johileny
GirlAmerican
Spanish
#504 →
Serafima
GirlRussian
Fiery
#505 →
Eryanna
GirlAmerican
Beautiful lady
#507 →
Brezlin
UnisexSlavic countries
Slavic
#508 →
Julieonna
GirlAmerican
a variation of 'Julia' combined with 'Anna', emphasizing grace
#508 →
Tayma
GirlSaudi Arabia
date palm
#508 →
Allaynah
GirlAmerican
Arabic
#509 →
Ariiana
GirlArabic
The best
#509 →
Zarlish
GirlHebrew
God's chosen daughter
#510 →
Haddi
GirlArabic
Arabic
#511 →
Ramzie
GirlAmerican
tender, loving
#511 →
Ariah
GirlAmerican
lioness
#512 ↓
Lexanie
GirlAmerican
defender of men
#512 →
Avrilyn
GirlEnglish
English
#514 →
Jazzmynn
GirlAmerican
A modern variant of the name Jasmine.
#514 →
Meilahni
GirlAmerican
dark beauty
#514 →
Murphey
UnisexIrish
Irish Gaelic
#515 →
Audraya
GirlEnglish
English
#516 →
Emlee
GirlUSA
a modern variation of Emily, meaning 'rival'
#516 →
Annecy
GirlFrance
French
#517 →
Kyper
UnisexAmerican
A modern form of the name Kyra, meaning 'lady' or 'the one who is lord.'
#517 →
Sovilla
GirlSpain
Derived from the word 'sovilla', meaning 'a small silk worm'.
#517 →
Thianna
GirlAmerican
Combination of Tia, meaning aunt, and Anna, meaning grace
#517 →
Zyonnah
GirlAmerican
A modern name of uncertain origins, possibly influenced by Zyon (meaning 'a place of refuge').
#517 →
Avyanah
GirlHebrew
Related to the meaning ‘desired’ or ‘longed for’.
#518 →
Kyda
GirlAmerican
A form of the name 'Kida', possibly meaning 'the one who is loved' or 'the one who brings joy'
#518 →
Lilyrae
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#519 →
Giavannah
GirlItaly
Derived from the name Giovanna, which means 'God is gracious'.
#521 →
Natilea
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#522 →
Annzley
GirlAmerican
derived from the Old English meaning 'from Annesley', referring to a place of the marshy land or a clearing in the woods
#523 →
Yazlee
GirlAmerican
Unique
#524 →
Addilyn
GirlAmerican
noble kind
#525 →
Jhalae
GirlEnglish
a variant of Jala or Jalae, suggesting beauty and grace
#525 →
Jourie
GirlAmerican
day
#525 →
Naihomy
GirlAmerican
Spanish
#525 →
Makyleigh
GirlAmerican
English
#526 →
Youssra
GirlArabic
ease, comfort
#526 →
Kairaluchi
GirlBengali
river goddess
#527 →
Abryella
GirlUSA
English
#528 →
Jenaliz
GirlAmerican
English
#528 →
Pariza
GirlPersian
Persian
#528 →
Bentlei
UnisexAmerican
English
#529 →
Chevi
GirlAmerican
English
#529 →
Sador
UnisexUSA
Possibly a variation of Sada or Sadora, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
#529 →
Jessabel
GirlEnglish
God is my oath
#530 →
Karoma
GirlAmerican
One who is a chosen or selected one
#530 →
Adysun
GirlAmerican
English
#531 →
Reeham
GirlArabic
a heal or cure
#531 →
Pranitha
GirlIndian
leader or one who brings happiness
#532 →
Retag
GirlAmerican
a name derived from the concept of 'rebirth' or 'new beginnings'.
#532 →
Shrishti
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#532 →
Zaeley
GirlUSA
a modern blend of names and sounds
#532 →
Aubreella
GirlAmerican
English
#533 →
Aswan
GirlEgypt
Arabic
#533 →
Mariam
GirlArabic
Beloved
#534 ↑
Talayiah
GirlAmerican
English
#534 →
Daveney
GirlEnglish
English
#535 →
Jiamei
GirlChina
Chinese
#535 →
Kaliannah
GirlEnglish
A combination of Kali and Anna, meaning 'black' and 'grace'.
#535 →
Camani
UnisexHawaii
Hawaiian
#536 →
Maybellene
GirlAmerican
English
#536 →
Oyinlola
GirlNigeria
The sweetness of the world.
#536 →
Riyen
GirlIndia
One who is radiant
#536 →
Amabelle
GirlFrance
lovable
#537 →
Chenxi
UnisexChina
morning sun
#537 →
Danixsa
GirlMexico
a modern feminine name, possibly a variant of Daniza or derived from Dana in various contexts
#537 →
Harmonni
GirlAmerican
Harmony
#537 →
Lyric
Unisex[English]
Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικος (lyrikos).
#537 ↓
Medli
GirlJapanese
Japanese
#537 →
Eryan
GirlAmerican
English
#538 →
Fionnula
GirlIreland
Irish
#538 →
Rakshana
GirlIndia
Sanskrit
#538 →
Jacely
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#539 →
Leneah
GirlAmerican
English
#539 →
Pheonyx
UnisexEnglish
English
#539 →
Carmynn
GirlAmerican
song of the vine
#540 →
Haevynn
GirlAmerican
heavenly
#540 →
Persephany
GirlGreek
Greek
#540 →
Aleezah
GirlHebrew
Joyful
#541 →
Nayalis
GirlMultiple regions, primarily We
Gift of God
#541 →
Beckette
UnisexAmerican
Bee cottage
#542 →
Keaysia
GirlAmerican
English
#542 →
Azeema
GirlArabic
Arabic
#544 →
Lunagrace
GirlAmerican
Grace of the Moon
#544 →
Freia
GirlNorway
Lady, noblewoman
#545 →
Juliena
GirlItaly
youthful, downy
#545 →
Mojolaoluwa
UnisexNigeria
The wealth of the Lord, God has provided wealth
#545 →
Sokona
GirlMali
Mandinka
#545 →
Aldyn
UnisexEnglish
Old English
#546 →
Paislee
GirlAmerican
from the land of the 'pāisley', a region associated with the fabric pattern
#546 ↓
amitis
GirlHebrew
My truth
#547 →
Skyelee
GirlAmerican
Eternal life or heaven
#548 →
Sulaf
GirlArabic
A silk fabric; delicate.
#548 →
Teilynn
GirlEnglish
Potentially means 'pleasant' or 'beautiful'}], {
#548 →
Ithalia
GirlUSA
God’s promise
#549 →
Kaiylee
GirlAmerican
Rejoice
#549 →
Myleene
GirlUnited Kingdom
English
#549 →
Evleen
GirlEnglish
desired
#550 →
Kyndyl
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of 'Kendall' or a name influenced by the word 'kind'.
#550 →
Audrii
GirlAmerican
Anglo-Saxon
#551 →
Averie
GirlAmerican
Derived from the name Avery, meaning 'elf counsel'
#551 ↓
Emyri
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#551 →
Navera
GirlIndia
new, fresh, or newness
#551 →
Aviree
GirlAmerican
English
#552 →
Iiyana
GirlIndian
Arabic
#554 →
Levian
UnisexIsrael
Lion
#554 →
Saindhavi
GirlIndian
name of a goddess; symbolizes wealth and prosperity based on the root word 'Saindhava'.
#554 →
Saatvika
GirlIndia
pure, virtuous, or good-natured
#554 →
Taige
UnisexAmerican
A modern name, often associated with strength and independence.
#554 →
Alizandra
GirlAmerican
Greek
#555 →
Yasmely
GirlSpanish
The God is my salvation
#555 →
Zahra
GirlArabic
flower, blooming
#555 ↑
Finnly
UnisexAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
#556 →
Jarielyz
GirlAmerican
English
#556 →