Newest Names on Nameberry

Mostly reserved as a term of endearment - or more recently as slang for actors and fictional men who are soft and 'cute' but also secure in their masculinity - you may be surprised to learn that Babygirl has been given to 1980 babies since the 1970s.

The prefix "sen" of this name refers to the many-folded steel used to make samurai swords.

An alternative name for the all-powerful Hindu deity Shiva.

A word name that sounds a bit like Atticus, Axel, or Atlas, Access was given to 7 babies in 2023. It has the religious connotation of being able to access faith and of having opportunity to enter into the presence of God, but it also sounds slightly cyber-punk, techno or AI inspired, with its links to accessing data, information, and files, as well as to the database software, Microsoft Access.

Ryda is an English name, possibly a form of the name Ryder.

Swiss Albanian footballer Granit Xhaka put his name on the American charts in 2023, following his debut season with Bayer Leverkusen.

A Roman familial name more familiar in the forms Cornelius and Cornelia, but striking nonetheless in any form.

A variation of the name Moshe, itself the Hebrew variant of Moses. It is notably used by the Jewish American group, Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men who use verse and song to teach children about Orthodox Judaism. One of the lead singers is Moshe (Milton) Tanenbaum, originally had the nickname "Uncle Mitty", but, after being encouraged to use his Hebrew name, he switched it to "Uncle Moishy". Used as a given name since 2003, Moishy has gained more attention in recent years and is now given to around 20 babies each year.

Yunay is possibly derived from Anjaneya, an alternative name for the Hindu deity, Hanuman. Associated with wisdom, strength, devotion and self-discipline, it could make for a name that feels light and concise, but is also very powerful.

An elegant and elaborate girl's name with a plethora of nickname options, such as boyish Frankie, vintage Francie and Celie, and chic Celine.

A diminutive of Blima or Bluma, Blimy means "flower", and might give off a similar feel to Daisy, Poppy, Florrie, or Romy.

With Clover rising up the charts, and Everly, Emberly, Waverly and Oakley on trend, it is possibly that this English surname may catch on, especially with its whimsical meaning.

An alternative spelling to Lindy, which may have been popularized in recent years by Twitch Streamer Lindsay Elizabeth "Lyndi". While it did see some usage as a full name back in 80s, it was only used occasionally until 2020, when it began to see a little more interest. Given to 48 girls in 2023, it combines retro and contemporary vibes.

Hansjorg is German combination name. Hans is related to John, meaning "god is gracious", and Jörg is related to George, meaning "farmer, earthworker".

Combining parts of Jayla or Jayda with those of Asia and Alicia, Jalaysia is a modern invention blends on-trend sounds with familiar elements to make something new. Used since the late 1990s, Jalaysia is given to around 20 girls each year in the US.

Nimit is a boy's name that comes from Sanskrit literature, referring to the concept of destiny.

Pitambar — also seen as Pitambara — is an epithet of the Hindu God Vishnu. In Hinduism, yellow is the color of Lord Vishnu and symbolizes knowledge.

A variation of the popular Kaden family, that could also be pronounced as "kie-den" for those wanting a longer name for short, sparky Kai. It might also draw inspiration from the Japanese name, Kei, meaning "blessing, excellent, respect, wise, jewel". Italian music creator, Keiden, is one bearer of the name.

Kaena is a pleasant sounding unisex Hawaiian place name, the westernmost point of the island of Oahu, though it is also associated with the Hawaiian word for "show off", when not spelled as Ka'ena.

Derived from the Albanian word dritë, meaning "light" is also seen in the spelling Dritan.