Newest Names on Nameberry

Adur is a handsome name with a lucky meaning, representing the concept of luck and destiny in Basque mythology. It entered the Basque 100 most popular boy names for the first time in 2018 and has stayed there since then.

A name from Armenian Zoroastrianism, where Aramazd was the chief and creator god who fathered the other gods. His name originates as a variant of the Persian name for the god, Ahura Mazda. Aramazd doubles as a place name, as the beautiful Aramazd mountains in Armenia were named after the god.

Hesiod was an 8th-century Greek poet considered the "father of Greek didactic poetry". A unique choice for fans of Greek myth and literature, but we doubt that it could catch on alongside other Greek names.

A spelling variation of Ayra, this bright sounding name is well used in India, and certainly has the potential to catch on elsewhere too.

A quirky anglicization of the Medieval Irish name, Bean Mhidhe, in which Bean means "lady" and Mhidhe refers to County Meath in Ireland. It is rarely used as a given name.

A name of Arabic origin, Zoraiz combines zaw and reez meaning "light" and "distributor", giving it a bright and poetic meaning. Other forms include Zureez, Zorayz, and Zoyreiz.

This literary creation was used by Anne Rice in her popular book series the Vampire Chronicles. It is borne by the anti-hero and central character, Lestat de Lioncourt, an immortal vampire from the 18th century. It is theorized that the name could come from the Old French l'estat meaning "status" or "state", however, Anne Rice herself has suggested she named him after her husband Stan

An Arabic name with a number of possible meanings, depending on which root you follow, Aizal meanings ranging from may also be a variation of the Turkish Aysel, meaning "moon flood". It was one of the fastest rising girl names in the UK in 2023 when it jumped into the Top 400 having been out of the Top 1000 the year before. Instagram, TikTok and YouTube famous child Aizal Zulqarnain is one bearer of the name.

An Old Testament name, Bithiah is a bit like Tabitha, Keziah, and Beulah in sound, but heard far less often. In the Bible, Bithiah is the name of one of Pharaoh's daughters, often depicted as the one to take Moses out of the Nile. Used occasionally in the US, it was given to 14 girls in 2023 — the highest number on record.

A soundalike to Lloyd (and potentially a variation on it), Loid is also an Estonian surname meaning "languid". It may however be best associated with the character Loid Forger from the Spy × Family franchise, whose name was selected as a reference to loiding, a slang term for picking a lock with a celluloid strip.

A wild word name with a poetic and fantastical feel, Stargazer fits in with celeb-style choices such as Whimsy, Poetry, Brother, Romance, and Locket. While it might not be practical as a first name, it could work as a bold middle name to honor someone who is into astronomy or astrology.

A rare feminine form of Simon, Shimei, or Simeon, Simea also appears in the 2024 Disney movie, Moana 2. In this case, the name is a twist on Samea (the director David Derrick Jr's daughter's name) which could come from the Arabic Samiya or from the Hebrew Samuel.

Although it may seem unfamiliar at first glance, Krikor is just the Western Armenian form of Gregory, with a distinct K-heavy look and sound. This was the name of many Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem and Constantinople.

This name was invented for the classic Norwegian fairy tale "White Bear King Valemon". An elaborate name with a mythical background, Valemon could be a unique yet wearable choice for lovers of myths and folk tales.

The name of a main character in Leigh Bardugo's successful Six of Crows novels, Wylan fits right in with on-trend names like Wayland, Waylon and Ryland.

A rare diminutive of Ann, given to a small number of girls each year in Wales. Casting director Nanw Rowlands is one bearer of the name.

A Norwegian relation of Roger, Hroar is derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning "warrior" or "geirr meaning "spear". English speakers might find the pronunciation unintuitive at first, but it is said as ROO-ar.

A modern Hebrew compound name, blending the popular Noah/Noa with the name Hebrew name Li to mean either "my motion" or "my rest and repose" depending on which form of Noah you take as the first element. Currently a rare choice, it could fit in with Romi, Novalee, and Rosalie.

An on-trend tailored, gender neutral surname name with a strong meaning that gets you to chic nickname Prue — the best of both worlds!

A joyful hyphenated name with vintage charm. It was a rising choice in the UK in 2023.