Trending Baby Names

455 names

Trending names are the ones gaining ground the fastest right now. They are not always common yet, but more parents are choosing them each year, and they give a good snapshot of current naming tastes.

Several trends meet on this page. Ailany and Aylani show a love for flowing, vowel-rich girls' names with Hawaiian-inspired sounds, and Wrenlee and Wrenley pair the small songbird's name with a popular ending. Adhara, the name of a bright star in the constellation Canis Major, reflects the ongoing interest in celestial names. Kaeli offers a soft, modern spelling.

For boys, the trend leans toward bold, energetic sounds. Colter, Colsen and Jettson carry a western or rugged surname feel, while Kayce has become familiar through a popular television drama. Kaizen borrows a Japanese word associated with continuous improvement, Chozen and Izael have a spiritual tone, and Amiri draws on Arabic and Swahili roots. Scottie gives the list a playful, nickname-style option. Choosing a trending name means picking something current and fresh, but it also means your child's name may grow more common in the years ahead. If originality matters to you, weigh how quickly a name is climbing. If you simply love the sound, a trending name can be a joyful choice that reflects the moment your child arrived.

Most popular right now

Ailany Girl
eye-LAH-nee
“uncertain; modern coinage” · American (modern coinage)
#14
Adhara Girl
uh-DAIR-uh
“star name, from Arabic for the maidens” · Arabic
#370
Analeia Girl
ah-nuh-LAY-uh
“blend of Ana and Leia” · American (modern coinage)
#514
Madisson Girl
MAD-ih-suhn
“variant of Madison: son of Maud” · American (modern coinage)
#319
Chozen Boy
CHOH-zun
“respelling of the word chosen” · American (modern coinage)
#523
Eithan Boy
EE-thuhn
“strong, firm” · Hebrew
#97
Scottie Girl
SKAH-tee
“a Scot” · English
#126
Wrenleigh Girl
REHN-lee
“wren with the -leigh ending” · English
#685
Dutton Boy
DUHT-uhn
“from an English place name” · Old English
#779
Jasai Boy
juh-SY
American (modern coinage)
#439

Top 300 of 455 names

Sorted by current popularity. US rank uses 2025 data for the name's most common sex; the trend compares births with five years earlier. Tap a column heading to re-sort.

Name Sex Meaning Origin US rank 2025 5-yr trend
Ailany Girl uncertain; modern coinage American (modern coinage) 14 ↑ +6569%
Adhara Girl star name, from Arabic for the maidens Arabic 370 ↑ +3848%
Analeia Girl blend of Ana and Leia American (modern coinage) 514 ↑ +2044%
Madisson Girl variant of Madison: son of Maud American (modern coinage) 319 ↑ +1524%
Chozen Boy respelling of the word chosen American (modern coinage) 523 ↑ +1486%
Eithan Boy strong, firm Hebrew 97 ↑ +1304%
Scottie Girl a Scot English 126 ↑ +1242%
Wrenleigh Girl wren with the -leigh ending English 685 ↑ +1236%
Dutton Boy from an English place name Old English 779 ↑ +1111%
Jasai Boy — American (modern coinage) 439 ↑ +1006%
Kaeli Girl variant of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 756 ↑ +985%
Eziah Boy blend of Ezra and Josiah American (modern coinage) 610 ↑ +981%
Colter Boy colt herder; from an English surname English 157 ↑ +965%
Kayce Unisex form of Casey; vigilant American (modern coinage) 375 ↑ +892%
Akari Unisex light, brightness Japanese 542 ↑ +855%
Wrenlee Girl blend of Wren and Lee American (modern coinage) 358 ↑ +825%
Aylani Girl uncertain; Hawaiian-style modern name American (modern coinage) 293 ↑ +815%
Kaizen Boy improvement Japanese 364 ↑ +769%
Kasai Boy — American (modern coinage) 639 ↑ +740%
Kolter Boy variant of Colter, colt herder American (modern coinage) 600 ↑ +668%
Kyaire Boy modern name, meaning uncertain American (modern coinage) 367 ↑ +632%
Lainey Girl pet form of Elaine English 30 ↑ +580%
Colsen Boy variant of Colson: son of Cole American (modern coinage) 566 ↑ +579%
Eliam Boy God is my people Hebrew 313 ↑ +566%
Eiden Boy variant of Aiden, little fire American (modern coinage) 537 ↑ +527%
Wrenley Girl modern blend of Wren and -ley American (modern coinage) 159 ↑ +526%
Arleth Girl uncertain; possibly from Arlette — 269 ↑ +518%
Jireh Unisex he will provide Hebrew 881 ↑ +516%
Izael Boy uncertain; perhaps a variant of Israel American (modern coinage) 767 ↑ +500%
Kollyns Girl variant of Collins, son of Colin Irish 905 ↑ +453%
Callahan Boy descendant of Ceallachán Irish 227 ↑ +444%
Elowyn Girl modern form of Cornish Elowen, elm Cornish 299 ↑ +439%
Evren Boy universe, cosmos (Turkish) Turkish 857 ↑ +407%
Haziel Boy seen by God Hebrew 795 ↑ +380%
Kyomi Girl possibly from Kiyomi, pure beauty Japanese 548 ↑ +375%
Solana Girl sunshine Spanish 495 ↑ +372%
Chosen Boy chosen English 555 ↑ +366%
Arisbeth Girl modern blend of Aris and Elizabeth Spanish 862 ↑ +360%
Eren Boy saint, holy person Turkish 882 ↑ +358%
Alara Girl water fairy in Turkish folklore Turkish 652 ↑ +350%
Azari Unisex uncertain; modern name American (modern coinage) 766 ↑ +348%
Elio Boy sun (from Helios) Italian 388 ↑ +342%
Jettson Boy modern blend of Jett and -son American (modern coinage) 824 ↑ +341%
Liora Girl my light Hebrew 900 ↑ +340%
Stetson Boy uncertain; English surname English 136 ↑ +339%
Ainara Girl swallow (the bird) Basque 898 ↑ +334%
Bryer Boy thorny shrub English 704 ↑ +324%
Lottie Girl pet form of Charlotte; free man English 528 ↑ +319%
Rhodes Boy from the Greek island; often linked to roses Greek 575 ↑ +309%
Naylani Girl modern name with -lani, sky American (modern coinage) 897 ↑ +306%
Lakelynn Girl blend of Lake and Lynn American (modern coinage) 498 ↑ +305%
Brewer Boy occupational surname for a brewer English 804 ↑ +303%
Aslan Boy lion Turkish 860 ↑ +294%
Azaiah Boy modern name modeled on Isaiah American (modern coinage) 749 ↑ +293%
Arlet Girl variant of Arlette French 642 ↑ +291%
Kailany Girl variant of Kailani, sea and sky Hawaiian 581 ↑ +281%
Syaire Boy — American (modern coinage) 939 ↑ +280%
Ozias Boy Greek form of Uzziah, God is my strength Hebrew 708 ↑ +277%
Romi Girl my height, exaltation Hebrew 818 ↑ +274%
Jaziel Boy possibly 'strength of God' Hebrew 198 ↑ +272%
Kael Boy — American (modern coinage) 903 ↑ +265%
Koah Boy possibly a variant of Koa, brave Hawaiian 912 ↑ +256%
Banks Boy one who lived by a bank or slope English 310 ↑ +241%
Azlan Boy variant of Aslan, lion Turkish 978 ↑ +239%
Amiri Unisex princely, commander Arabic 604 ↑ +237%
Eitan Boy strong, enduring Hebrew 921 ↑ +237%
Honey Girl honey; a term of endearment English 846 ↑ +235%
Aziel Boy God is my strength Hebrew 186 ↑ +233%
Alora Girl — American (modern coinage) 195 ↑ +233%
Dereck Boy ruler of the people Dutch 688 ↑ +230%
Sunday Girl the day of the sun English 947 ↑ +229%
Ailani Girl often said to mean high chief Hawaiian 168 ↑ +225%
Jream Unisex modern coinage, likely from dream American (modern coinage) 518 ↑ +225%
Nael Boy attainer, achiever Arabic 905 ↑ +225%
Azriel Boy God is my help Hebrew 529 ↑ +223%
Cassian Boy from the Roman family name Cassius Latin 479 ↑ +223%
Eliora Girl my God is light Hebrew 914 ↑ +222%
Kyren Boy modern form of Kieran; little dark one American (modern coinage) 584 ↑ +221%
Aurelius Boy golden Latin 991 ↑ +219%
Rome Boy the city of Rome Latin 452 ↑ +213%
Sylvie Girl forest French 282 ↑ +211%
Mariel Girl diminutive of Maria German 893 ↑ +210%
Callum Boy dove Scottish 118 ↑ +209%
Shepherd Boy sheep herder English 246 ↑ +204%
Winona Girl firstborn daughter Native American 627 ↑ +203%
Baker Boy one who bakes bread English 217 ↑ +202%
Murphy Unisex sea warrior Irish 397 ↑ +200%
Raya Girl friend; several independent sources Hebrew 369 ↑ +200%
Oziel Boy God is my strength Spanish 997 ↑ +190%
Merritt Unisex boundary gate English 703 ↑ +188%
Romy Girl diminutive of Rosemarie German 698 ↑ +187%
Ozzy Boy short for Oswald or Osborne English 549 ↑ +184%
Jakai Boy modern name; uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 569 ↑ +184%
Callan Boy uncertain; from an Irish or Scottish surname Irish 190 ↑ +179%
Bodie Boy uncertain; possibly messenger English 275 ↑ +179%
Elian Boy uncertain; from the Roman name Aelianus Spanish 147 ↑ +179%
Kreed Boy variant of Creed: belief English 936 ↑ +179%
Marceline Girl from Marcellinus; little Marcus French 424 ↑ +179%
Seraphina Girl fiery ones; from seraphim Hebrew 600 ↑ +178%
Koen Boy bold counsel Dutch 623 ↑ +176%
Julietta Girl pet form of Julia Italian 819 ↑ +174%
Kohen Boy priest Hebrew 296 ↑ +173%
Jaslyn Girl blend of Jasmine and Lynn American (modern coinage) 996 ↑ +173%
Hallie Girl pet form of Harriet or Hal English 120 ↑ +173%
Neriah Girl lamp of God Hebrew 762 ↑ +172%
Koa Boy brave, warrior; koa tree Hawaiian 269 ↑ +169%
Westyn Boy west town (variant of Weston) English 724 ↑ +167%
Jaylani Girl modern name; uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 471 ↑ +166%
Saint Boy holy person English 267 ↑ +164%
Waylen Boy variant of Waylon American (modern coinage) 849 ↑ +163%
Kenai Boy from an Alaskan place name Native American 713 ↑ +162%
Cillian Boy uncertain; possibly church or strife Irish 507 ↑ +161%
Wylder Boy variant of Wilder; untamed American (modern coinage) 671 ↑ +161%
Lian Boy uncertain; varies by language Chinese 428 ↑ +157%
Lenora Girl form of Eleanor, origin uncertain English 539 ↑ +157%
Aurelio Boy golden Italian 681 ↑ +154%
Truett Boy — English 521 ↑ +154%
Jasiel Boy uncertain; possibly Hebrew, made by God Hebrew 683 ↑ +154%
Jrue Boy modern name of uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 817 ↑ +153%
Thiago Boy form of James; 'supplanter' Portuguese 50 ↑ +153%
Arlette Girl — French 494 ↑ +152%
Ares Boy — Greek 290 ↑ +150%
Indy Unisex short for India or Indiana English 768 ↑ +150%
Azael Boy God has made Hebrew 645 ↑ +150%
Clover Girl clover plant English 517 ↑ +149%
Asaiah Boy modern blend of Asa and Isaiah American (modern coinage) 773 ↑ +147%
Teo Boy short for Teodoro or Mateo; gift of God Spanish 794 ↑ +146%
Kiyomi Girl pure beauty Japanese 765 ↑ +146%
Alessio Boy defender Italian 867 ↑ +146%
Elodie Girl uncertain; from the Visigothic name Alodia French 310 ↑ +145%
Anaiah Girl Yahweh has answered Hebrew 853 ↑ +145%
Cielo Girl sky, heaven Spanish 795 ↑ +144%
Miley Girl modern name from the nickname Smiley American (modern coinage) 338 ↑ +144%
Lettie Girl joy; pet form of Letitia English 757 ↑ +144%
Campbell Unisex crooked mouth Scottish 617 ↑ +143%
Georgina Girl farmer Greek 689 ↑ +143%
Matheo Boy gift of God Spanish 751 ↑ +141%
Miller Unisex one who works a mill English 369 ↑ +137%
Kaleo Boy the voice, the sound Hawaiian 898 ↑ +137%
Agastya Boy name of a revered Vedic sage Sanskrit 929 ↑ +136%
Benson Boy son of Ben English 279 ↑ +136%
Cal Boy short for Calvin, Callum or Caleb English 543 ↑ +136%
Barron Boy baron, a noble title English 790 ↑ +134%
Krue Boy variant of Crew American (modern coinage) 937 ↑ +132%
Dariel Boy modern name of uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 327 ↑ +132%
Daphne Girl laurel Greek 178 ↑ +131%
Julieta Girl feminine of Julius Spanish 285 ↑ +129%
Xyla Girl wood Greek 763 ↑ +128%
Walker Boy cloth fuller English 78 ↑ +126%
Jahmir Boy — American (modern coinage) 726 ↑ +124%
Marigold Girl marigold flower English 590 ↑ +123%
Florence Girl blossoming, flourishing Latin 391 ↑ +123%
Teddy Boy short for Theodore or Edward English 823 ↑ +123%
Millie Girl diminutive of Mildred or Millicent English 73 ↑ +123%
Denim Unisex from the fabric, named after Nimes English 880 ↑ +122%
Celine Girl possibly heavenly French 207 ↑ +118%
Yahya Boy Arabic form of John Arabic 616 ↑ +117%
Zymir Boy modern name, meaning uncertain American (modern coinage) 946 ↑ +116%
Lakelyn Girl blend of Lake and Lyn American (modern coinage) 673 ↑ +116%
Eloise Girl uncertain; possibly healthy and wide French 49 ↑ +116%
Sonny Boy son English 298 ↑ +116%
Atlas Boy possibly to bear, to endure Greek 75 ↑ +115%
Makari Boy modern name, possibly "blessed" American (modern coinage) 918 ↑ +114%
Navy Girl dark blue; the navy English 327 ↑ +114%
Mabel Girl lovable English 201 ↑ +112%
Zakai Boy pure, innocent Hebrew 563 ↑ +112%
Azai Boy uncertain; modern coinage American (modern coinage) 809 ↑ +112%
Evelina Girl — English 778 ↑ +112%
Vienna Girl the capital of Austria Latin 434 ↑ +111%
Kylian Boy form of Cillian; meaning uncertain Irish 624 ↑ +111%
Alanna Girl uncertain; feminine of Alan Irish 280 ↑ +110%
Odette Girl wealth, fortune French 883 ↑ +109%
Rowyn Girl form of Rowan; little red one Irish 699 ↑ +109%
Tadeo Boy uncertain; form of Thaddeus Spanish 427 ↑ +109%
Sol Unisex sun; also short for Solomon Spanish 722 ↑ +108%
Anayah Girl — American (modern coinage) 913 ↑ +108%
Elowen Girl elm tree Cornish 798 ↑ +108%
Tate Boy from an Old English personal name English 194 ↑ +107%
Andie Girl short for Andrea or Andrew; brave English 650 ↑ +107%
Antonella Girl diminutive of Antonia Italian 284 ↑ +107%
Marlowe Girl remnant of a lake English 523 ↑ +106%
Elouise Girl variant of Eloise French 788 ↑ +106%
Milan Unisex gracious, dear; also an Italian city Slavic 242 ↑ +106%
Enzo Boy short form of Lorenzo or Vincenzo Italian 72 ↑ +105%
Maizie Girl pet form of Margaret, 'pearl' Scottish 901 ↑ +105%
Carlo Boy free man Italian 869 ↑ +104%
Jovie Girl jolly; from jovial English 521 ↑ +104%
Ivey Girl variant of Ivy English 926 ↑ +104%
Ryatt Boy modern blend of Ryan and Wyatt American (modern coinage) 715 ↑ +104%
Alisson Girl noble; variant of Allison English 511 ↑ +104%
Siya Girl — Hindi 879 ↑ +104%
Noa Girl movement, motion Hebrew 226 ↑ +103%
Margot Girl pearl French 102 ↑ +103%
Elara Girl lover of Zeus; a moon of Jupiter Greek 942 ↑ +102%
Evander Boy good man Greek 698 ↑ +102%
Eliana Girl my God has answered Hebrew 10 ↑ +100%
Musa Boy Arabic form of Moses Arabic 470 ↑ +100%
Iyla Girl modern name; uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 525 ↑ +98%
Nico Boy short form of Nicholas, 'victory of the people' Italian 174 ↑ +98%
Massimo Boy greatest Italian 938 ↑ +98%
Onyx Boy claw, fingernail; the gemstone Greek 365 ↑ +97%
Rocky Boy rocky; nickname for Rocco English 568 ↑ +97%
Selah Girl uncertain; a word from the Psalms Hebrew 216 ↑ +96%
Blair Girl plain, field Scottish 169 ↑ +95%
Camilo Boy uncertain; form of Camillus Spanish 585 ↑ +95%
Caspian Boy from the Caspian Sea English 491 ↑ +94%
Stevie Girl crown; short for Stephen English 203 ↑ +94%
Sunny Unisex cheerful; full of sunshine English 390 ↑ +94%
Casey Unisex vigilant, watchful Irish 320 ↑ +94%
Harvey Boy battle worthy Breton 251 ↑ +93%
Elani Girl modern name of uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 844 ↑ +93%
Amira Girl princess; commander Arabic 132 ↑ +92%
Maeve Girl she who intoxicates Irish 76 ↑ +92%
Ruthie Girl pet form of Ruth; possibly friend English 781 ↑ +92%
Kataleya Girl uncertain; possibly from the Cattleya orchid American (modern coinage) 459 ↑ +92%
Taytum Girl variant of Tatum; English surname American (modern coinage) 732 ↑ +91%
Goldie Girl gold English 621 ↑ +91%
Marcelo Boy little Marcus Spanish 399 ↑ +91%
Isael Boy uncertain; possibly Hebrew Spanish 989 ↑ +91%
Crue Boy uncertain; modern word-style name American (modern coinage) 797 ↑ +90%
Celeste Girl heavenly Latin 188 ↑ +90%
Oaklynn Girl modern blend of oak and Lynn American (modern coinage) 153 ↑ +89%
Leandro Boy lion man Spanish 406 ↑ +89%
Elora Girl uncertain; modern name American (modern coinage) 354 ↑ +89%
Blaire Girl field, plain Scottish 384 ↑ +88%
Emi Girl blessing and beauty, depending on kanji Japanese 882 ↑ +88%
Della Girl short form of Adela; noble Germanic 563 ↑ +88%
Anya Girl grace; pet form of Anna Russian 375 ↑ +87%
Soleil Girl sun French 758 ↑ +86%
Azaria Girl helped by God Hebrew 638 ↑ +86%
Aurelia Girl golden Latin 290 ↑ +86%
Eliseo Boy God is salvation Spanish 550 ↑ +85%
Rio Unisex river Spanish 532 ↑ +85%
Tatum Unisex Tata's homestead English 189 ↑ +84%
Kaylani Girl modern; sea and sky American (modern coinage) 185 ↑ +84%
Winnie Girl short form of Winifred or Edwina English 475 ↑ +83%
Isa Unisex Arabic form of Jesus Arabic 933 ↑ +82%
Tilly Girl strength in battle English 885 ↑ +82%
Luca Boy from Lucania; form of Luke Italian 14 ↑ +81%
Wells Boy springs, wells English 347 ↑ +81%
Jakari Boy modern coinage American (modern coinage) 613 ↑ +80%
Izan Boy uncertain; often linked to Ethan Spanish 884 ↑ +80%
Adelina Girl noble Italian 304 ↑ +80%
Jett Boy jet, a black gemstone English 169 ↑ +79%
Loretta Girl from Loreto; form of Laura Italian 606 ↑ +78%
Yuna Girl several Japanese and Korean meanings Japanese 952 ↑ +78%
Archie Boy genuine and bold; pet form of Archibald Scottish 301 ↑ +78%
Darla Girl darling English 941 ↑ +77%
Theo Boy short for Theodore, gift of God Greek 82 ↑ +77%
Rory Unisex red king Irish 199 ↑ +77%
Keziah Girl cassia tree Hebrew 767 ↑ +77%
Sutton Unisex south town English 181 ↑ +77%
Elianna Girl my God has answered Hebrew 218 ↑ +77%
Jethro Boy abundance Hebrew 953 ↑ +76%
Elsie Girl God is my oath Scottish 123 ↑ +76%
Azrael Boy help of God Hebrew 656 ↑ +75%
Aura Girl breeze Greek 817 ↑ +75%
Rosemary Girl dew of the sea; an herb Latin 251 ↑ +75%
Azalea Girl azalea flower; dry Greek 278 ↑ +75%
Mustafa Boy the chosen one Arabic 761 ↑ +75%
Nellie Girl short form of Eleanor or Helen English 533 ↑ +74%
Bennett Boy blessed English 40 ↑ +74%
Halo Girl halo, ring of light English 613 ↑ +74%
Wes Boy short form of Wesley; west meadow English 716 ↑ +74%
Rosalina Girl little rose Spanish 681 ↑ +74%
Maisie Girl pearl; pet form of Margaret Scottish 233 ↑ +73%
Tru Unisex true, faithful English 591 ↑ +73%
Melany Girl dark Greek 399 ↑ +73%
Flora Girl flower Latin 607 ↑ +73%
Elaine Girl uncertain; Old French form of Helen French 305 ↑ +73%
Amoura Girl modern form of French amour, love American (modern coinage) 527 ↑ +73%
Benny Boy short for Benjamin; son of the right hand English 841 ↑ +72%
Maisy Girl little Margaret; pearl Scottish 745 ↑ +72%
Kyro Boy modern name of uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 611 ↑ +72%
Lucia Girl light Latin 83 ↑ +72%
Oakley Unisex oak clearing English 156 ↑ +71%
Iris Girl rainbow Greek 61 ↑ +71%
Beaux Boy handsome; spelling of Beau French 970 ↑ +71%
Cleo Girl glory of the father Greek 577 ↑ +70%
Evangeline Girl good news Greek 147 ↑ +70%
Aitana Girl from a Spanish mountain range Spanish 211 ↑ +70%
Colette Girl victory of the people French 316 ↑ +69%
Laith Boy lion Arabic 896 ↑ +69%
Ezrah Boy help Hebrew 914 ↑ +69%
Daisy Girl day's eye English 75 ↑ +69%
Cade Boy from an English surname; round, lumpy English 248 ↑ +69%
Inaya Girl care, concern Arabic 776 ↑ +68%
Zyla Girl uncertain; modern name American (modern coinage) 953 ↑ +68%
Emiliano Boy from Aemilius, possibly 'rival' Spanish 94 ↑ +68%
Sylvia Girl forest Latin 300 ↑ +68%
Ivory Girl ivory, the creamy-white material English 378 ↑ +68%
Emiliana Girl from the Roman family name Aemilius Italian 789 ↑ +67%
Meadow Girl grassy field English 286 ↑ +67%
Rosie Girl rose English 283 ↑ +67%
Casper Boy treasurer Dutch 924 ↑ +67%
Opal Girl opal, the gemstone Sanskrit 423 ↑ +66%
Bowen Boy son of Owen Welsh 266 ↑ +66%
Meilani Girl uncertain; modern Hawaiian-style name American (modern coinage) 591 ↑ +66%
Calliope Girl beautiful voice Greek 451 ↑ +66%
Koda Boy friend Native American 411 ↑ +66%

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