Number Names for Babies

The name of an early Greek god of the sea, after whom a moon of Neptune is named.

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.

More familiar in its K forms, where it's associated with football legend Knute Rockne, Canute has a tough, macho image.

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

Authentically spelled İlkin, this would be an unusual (to English speakers) pick for a firstborn boy.

The second most common numerical -illion name, after Million. Probably because of the outdated nickname Bill.

Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.

Ensio derives from the Finnish word ensimmäinen, meaning "first one."

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

Unlucky number thirteen is now an edgy baby name option thanks to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, who named their son Rocky Thirteen. They chose his one-of-a-kind middle name because "13 is just the greatest number of all time," according to Barker. Rocky is also the 13th Kardashian grandchild.

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

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

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.

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

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

The most common of the -illion numerical names, which are rising up the ranks.

Typically spelled Hachirō, with a macron over the O. It was historically given to the eighth son in a family, although these days eight sons is a rare occurrence.

It's difficult to conceptualize the numerical value of a trillion, but this extraordinarily large number name is a rising choice for baby boys.

The author Roald Dahl named his oldest daughter Olivia Twenty, after a $20 bill he had in his pocket, and her birthday on April 20.