Newest Names on Nameberry

An alternate spelling of the Arabic Qays. With a similar sound to the sunny and trendy Kai, Kais could be a very stylish choice for a baby boy with Arabic heritage.

This name traces back to Incan mythology, where Inti is a sun god celebrated as the patron of the Incas. A cute name with a rich history and celestial meaning, Inti is well-used in various South American countries. While typically masculine, it was recently in the spotlight as a feminine name with the birth of Inti Nodal, daughter of Mexican singer Christian Nodal & Argentine Rapper Julieta “Cazzu” Cazzucheli.

Traditionally, this name is written with kanji that give it lovely meanings of "full moon," "moonlight," or similar. Mitsuki is the real name of singer-songwriter Mitski.

Metrodora is known as the possible author of an Ancient Greek medical text focused on pregnancy and women's health, and as a 4th century saint, sister to Menodora and Nymphodora. The name combines the elements meter meaning "mother" or "origin" with doron meaning "gift", making the overall meaning "gift of the mother".

A smoosh name used by Gregory Maguire in his book Wicked and the subsequent musical. It blends Rose with Nessa, which can be a short form of Vanessa (or other -nessa names), an anglicized variation of Irish Neasa, or a Hebrew name meaning "miracle".

A last name as a first name, Redell began to appear in England after the Norman invasion. Likely connected to the names Raymond and Radulf, it could mean "counsel, advice, decision". Another possible interpretation is that it merges the word red with the word dell to form the meaning "red valley". This could also mean it borrows from land feature in the Lake District of England, known as Red Dell.

Froukje is a Frisian name with a unique sound, originating from the German word frau ("woman, lady").

A unique unisex name from the Netherlands, for those looking for something that is both gender-neutral and unexpected.

A spiky yet musical feeling name of Sanskrit origin, Janaki was used as an epithet of the heroine Sita who appears in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. The name comes from that of her father, King Janaka, Janaka meaning "father, creator". Notable bearers include botanist Janaki Ammal and author, actress, and storyteller, Janaki Sabesh.

This Georgian diminutive of Sophia can also be spelled as Sopiko and Sofiko and could be a way to make your Sophia stand out if Soph doesn't appeal to you as a nickname. Journalist, author, and presenter Sophie "Sophiko" Shevardnadze is a notable bearer.

This rare masculine form of Sophia could add a fresh twist on the popular name. It is occasionally used as a feminine name in Georgia too, making this a unisex possibility.

A Greek floral name most often used in the Byzantine Empire, such as in Agathias Scholasticus' poem "Rhodanthe" or Theodore Prodromos' novel "Rhodanthe and Dosikles".

Ireti is a name of Yoruba origin, predominantly used in Nigeria. Translating to "hope" or "expectance", it is sometimes used as a short form of Iretioluwa meaning "the expectance of God" or Iretiayo meaning "expecting joy". Notable bearers include Nigerian politician and civil engineer Ireti Kingibe, fashion-entrepreneur Iretidayo "Ireti" Zaccheaus, and actress Iretiola "Ireti" Doyle.

A distinctive word name or a short form of the Italian Bonaventura, Venture could make a bold choice, similar in style to Knight, Worthy, Brave, Truth, and Valor. It has been given to around 10 boys each year since 2020.

A soft but distinctive Swedish short form of the rugged Ulrik, not to be confused with the Estonian (feminine name) Ülle. It has appeared on characters in the game series The Witcher and in the TV series, The Day of the Jackal.

Derived from the Igbo name Ositadimma, Osita comes from the longer phrase Osi-ta-dị-mma-ọdịbalụ-gboo meaning "if it starts to get better today it started early". A powerful meaning with a simple short form, Osita is borne by Nigerian actor Osita Iheme, and is the name of a character in the TV show The Day of the Jackal.

This alluring Basque name is a diminutive of Miren, a Basque equivalent of Mary. It was most famously used in the mononymous opera Mirentxu by Jesús Guridi. A beautiful name with a distinct ending sound, it's a unique way to honour a Mary, although the "X" sound may lead to some pronunciation issues.

Gentle sounding but with a bright and powerful meaning, Bennu is a name associated with both mythology and astronomy.

This cool Dutch name was popularised by Flemish and Dutch writer and statesman Philips of Marnix, who is credited for writing the Dutch national anthem. The -x ending gives an otherwise gentle-sounding name a cool edge and modern feel. Marnix would fit right in with other -x names that have been gaining traction in recent years, like Lennox and Maddox.

The original name of Glinda from Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked and the subsequent Broadway musical. She drops the 'a' from her name to honor a goat, who mispronounced her name as a Glinda.