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.

This royal but common Scandinavian name is, in the US, 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.

Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Achol is an African name that usually means more specifically, "second born after the first child dies," making it a name often used for rainbow babies. Achol Ayor is a South Sudanese model.

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.

Variation of Irune.