Number Names for Babies

Ashura is an Arabic name used predominantly among Swahili speakers in East Africa. It is traditionally given to baby girls born on the holiday Ashura. The holiday is considered celebratory among Sunni Muslims, but a day of mourning — marking the death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson — among Shia Muslims.

Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.

The K is silent in this royal but common Scandinavian name that is, in this country, linked to a single figure -- Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne. Could easily be confused with Newt.

An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.

This Roman name is featured in the New Testament as that of the governor of Judea.

A meeting of two trends — compound names a la Myking and Alegend and money-related -illion names such as Million and Billion.

Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.

Never officially on the baby name charts, but British soccer player Andy Carroll has a son named Wolf Nine, after the number on his football shirt at the time. Nine doesn't have the on-trend sounds of Seven, but as a long monosyllable it has potential as a strong, surprising middle name.

Variation of Gorou.

Rhythmic name with both religious and geographical ties, commonly heard in Latin countries.

A Croatian form of George, and also a lively Japanese name traditionally given to the tenth son.

An unusual international variant on Trinity and Trinidad, also spelled Hirune (from hiru, "three").

After your first little Primo, you could always call the next Segundo -- though that's like naming them number one and number two.

A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute is the middle name of Jessica Simpson's son Ace, in honor of his paternal great-grandfather.

Cute-sounding name that refers to the seven colors of the rainbow, making it especially good for a rainbow baby.

Pretty, zippy and almost unknown, this Italian name would suit a third child.