Newest Names on Nameberry

Sway is a truly gender-neutral choice with rhythm and swagger. Although it's still extremely rare — last used for 13 girls and eight boys — expect it to continue to rise for both sexes, alongside potential full form Swayze.

Author Sarah J. Maas created the name Amren for a High Fae in her acclaimed fantasy romance series A Court of Thorns and Roses. Amren debuted on the US charts in 2023.

Adarius is an invented name combination name, created from the A- prefix - or from Adam - and the name Darius. This could give it the meaning, "man possessing goodness". This name is most common in the African American community.

A Lakota word name meaning "star", Wicahpi has appeared in the US data a handful of times, primarily as a girl name.

A dashing Welsh boy's name fitting into the fashionable category of names that mean gold.

Bento is a diminutive of Benedito, meaning "blessed" or "well spoken of". Popular in Brazil and used as a given name, a nickname, and a surname, the name Bento is not to be confused with the Japanese concept of Bento, a single portion, convenience meal, often eaten at lunchtime.

Also spelled Maneesh, this Hindu boy's name is popular across the Indian subcontinent. The name is made of the elements mann meaning "man" and ish meaning "God, master".

The Lithuanian word for the aurochs, an ancient wild cattle species, is now a Top 20 boy name in Lithuania. It is, of course, related to Taurus, as in the zodiac sign of the bull.

Achin is a common male name in India but scarcely used in the US, where today's most popular Indian boy names include choices like Aarav, Vihaan, and Veer.

While Quynh, which is pronounced like Quinn, is mostly a female name, it is also used sometimes for boys, much like its Irish counterpart. That makes Quynh a perfect cross-cultural gender-neutral choice.

Possibly a variation of the name Kaori, meaning "scent or fragrance", a Japanese name brought into the spotlight by celebrity couple Eniko and Kevin Hart, who gave it to their daughter in 2020. Other possible kanji translations include "beauty, flower, concord, harmony, trust, okay".

A rhythmic word name with modern, gender-neutral appeal, Sway is rising for baby girls alongside potential full form Swayze.

Amirion is possibly a variation of the Hebrew name Amiron, meaning "my nation is a song". Alternatively, it might be an elaboration of the popular and cross-cultural Amir — meaning "treetop" or "prince". The name first appeared in the US name data in 2017, and was used a handful of times a year until 2023, when it doubled in usage. Given to 40 boys in 2023, it combines the sounds of Amir, Amari, Orion and Zion.

The Manchester City goalkeeper known mononymously as Ederson has inspired some American parents to use his name for their sons. It's a uniquely Brazilian elaboration of Eder, which is originally Basque in origin.

Whether you like Cardinal for its connections to the songbird, religious connotations, or even sports ties, this unique new name fits in with today's name landscape. Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden used it for their son, born in 2024, but it could just as easily be used on a daughter — perhaps with the nickname Cardi.

In Welsh legend, Maelor Gawr ("giant") was a king and, as his name suggests, a giant, who lived on a hillfort near Aberystwyth in west Wales. The name is very rarely used, even in Wales, but if you're looking for a name with a fantasy-esque "ae" spelling that also has genuine history, that could be a good option.

A beautiful Japanese girl name that leads to the sweet nickname Mari.

Jhai could be Filipino form of Jay or Jai meaning "victory" in Sanskrit or "jaybird" in English. It also coincides with the Hindi word for freckle. 11 boys were name Jhai in 2023.

For when you need to register your baby but haven't decided on a name yet.

Worldly and evocative.