Female and male names most popular from last year - page 21.
Shepherd
English name of Anglo-Saxon origin meaning 'shepherd' or 'farmer'.
Mariah
Hebrew female name derived from "Miriam," meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness.
Demi
French unisex name derived from the Latin word "demis," meaning "half.
Franklin
English name derived from Middle English Franklyn, meaning 'from the free land'.
Ibrahim
Arabic name meaning 'father of many', derived from the Semitic root verb 'hrb'. It's revered in Islamic tradition as the prophet and patriarch of Arab people.
Ares
Greek name meaning 'ruiner' or 'destroyer', originating from 'archein', which means 'to begin' or 'to lead'. It was associated with the god of war in Greek mythology.
Koda
Native American name from the Sioux tribe meaning "friend" or "companion".
Raelyn
Enchanting Irish name derived from the surname Raleigh, meaning "from the bright or red meadow.
Sabrina
The feminine given name Sabrina originates from Latin, meaning 'from the River Severn.'
Helen
Female name of Greek origin, derived from "Helene," meaning "torch" or "corposant.
Lawson
English given name derived from the surname Lawson, which originally referred to law enforcers or bailiffs. It can also mean 'son of someone who lives on a hill', tracing back to Old English roots. Popularized as a given name in the late 19th century, Lawson is now considered unisex and has been used in various literary works and popular culture.
Everlee
American name created by combining Evelyn ("life") and Olivia ("peace"), signifying grace, elegance, and timelessness.
Hugo
Hugo: German origin meaning 'heart'; popular boy's name associated with courage & charm.
Astrid
Germanic feminine given name derived from Old Norse elements 'ástr' meaning 'god' and 'vár' meaning 'guard', thus signifying 'divine guard' or 'godly guardian'. It was popular among the Norse people during the Viking Age and has been carried by notable figures such as Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, known for creating Pippi Longstocking.
Fiona
Irish name meaning 'fair-haired' or 'white', originating from the Irish word 'fionn'.
Michelle
Female name derived from French "Michel", meaning "who is like God?", and has been widely used across cultures since the Middle Ages. It gained popularity in North America during the mid-20th century as a feminine variation of Michael, and has been associated with notable figures such as Michelle Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer. The name conveys strength and positivity, embodying divine qualities like kindness and wisdom.
Xiomara
Captivating female given name of Spanish origin, derived from "ximar," meaning "in motion" or "in progress." It is inspired by the legendary queen Ximena, embodying strength, courage, and determination.
Briella
Italian name derived from "bellissimo," meaning "very beautiful." It translates to "very beautiful woman" and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries for its unique sound and positive connotation of beauty.
Alexandria
Captivating Greek-derived female name meaning 'defender of humankind', inspired by the ancient Egyptian city founded by Alexander the Great.
Frances
Latin-derived name meaning "free man" or "from France".
Kyle
Scottish surname turned unisex given name, meaning "narrow" or "slender". It gained popularity in the US during the mid-20th century and has been borne by notable figures like actors Kyle MacLachlan and Kyle Chandler.
Kyson
Unique American name of Greek origin, derived from "Xystus," meaning "graceful.
Kobe
The name Kobe originates from Japan and means "victory" or "be triumphant," derived from the traditional Japanese dance celebrating victory. It gained global popularity due to basketball legend Kobe Bryant who was named after the city where his parents met while serving in Japan's navy.
Pedro
Classic Spanish name derived from 'Peter', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It originated from the Greek word 'Petros' and was given to Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles. Popular since at least the 12th century in Spain, Pedro symbolizes strength and stability. Now globally recognized, it remains a popular choice for baby boys regardless of religious affiliation. Notable figures named Pedro include Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral and American actor Pedro Pascal.
Santino
Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "santus," meaning holy or saintly.
Wilder
American given name of English origin, derived from the occupational or topographical surname Wilder, meaning 'wild animal keeper' or 'dweller near a wild area'. It gained popularity as a first name in America with no widely accepted meaning, but often associated with wildness or untamed qualities.
Sage
English origin, meaning "wise" or "herbalist", derived from the Latin word "salvia" referring to sage herb. It has been used as a unisex given name since the Middle Ages and gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Sunny
English unisex name derived from 'sun', meaning warmth and brightness.
Sarai
Hebrew name meaning "princess" or "queen," popularized by its biblical association with Sarah, the wife of Abraham.
Raiden
Japanese name meaning "Thunder's Origin" or "Source of Thunder.
Alaya
Hebrew name that means "to ascend" or "to rise," originating from the Hebrew word "aláy." It signifies elevation and progress, has historical significance in the Old Testament as one of King David's wives' names, but gained popularity recently as a modern-sounding girl's name with flexible pronunciation.
Damon
Greek name meaning "to tame," popularized by Shakespeare's play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Melissa
Feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "honey bee" and associated with sweetness and beauty since ancient times.
Veronica
Latin-derived feminine name meaning 'bearing victory,' popularized by Saint Veronica's association with Jesus Christ.
Mira
Spanish female given name meaning "sea" and associated with the Latin word "mirus", meaning "wonderful". It has historical significance in Rome and India, and was notably carried by Saint Mirabai, a 15th-century Indian poet. Today, it's popular worldwide.
Zariah
Unique Arabic female name meaning "princess" or "noble".
Brynn
Welsh origin name meaning "from the hill", popularized worldwide after historical use in Wales and Scotland.
Nasir
Arabic name meaning 'helper' or 'assistant', popular among Muslims due to its historical significance and appealing phonetics.
Reign
English name with a unique meaning: 'power' or 'authority', likely derived from the word 'reign'.
Sean
Irish male name derived from Ó Séaghdha, meaning "descendant of Seán", which itself means "God is gracious".