Newest Names on Nameberry

A common shortened version of the Lithuanian form of Joseph is celebrated on March 19th each year.

Anup, also spelled Anoop, is a popular name across South Asia, particularly India and Nepal. A well-known bearer is Indian musician and actor Anup Jalota.

A Hawaiian word name, promoting community spirit and connection, the name Hilinai ranked in the Hawaii Top 100 Names for 2023, but was not used anywhere else in the US. The name can also be spelled as Hilina'i.

Used by Emily Brontë in her novel Wuthering Heights , Hareton is a distinctive, rugged and literature-inspired choice. With the sounds of an English place name and the vibes of a last name as a first name, Hareton was likely an invention of Emily Brontë's, which she created by changing up the name of a neighbourhood family, The Heatons.

Kirkpatrick is an Irish name, originally used as an honor for a church called St. Patrick's church. It could also be see as a combination of the name Kirk, meaning "church", and Patrick, meaning "noble, patrician".

Garner is an uncommon word and surname with some prospect of garnering popularity, especially now that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have given it to their son Samuel as his middle name, and Jessica Alba and Cash Warren have used it as the middle name of their second daughter Haven. Garner is also Cash Warren's middle name.

Also spelled Manish, 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 variation of Biblical Joseph is celebrated, along with its very common short form Juozas, on March 19th each year.

A relatively modern creation, Jalyric entered the US data in 1999. Used predominantly on girls, but occasionally on boys too, Jalyric combines the musical word lyric with the popular prefix Ja. In 2023, it was given to 10 babies.

Kanchana — also spelled Kanjana — is a golden-hued name used in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and among Hindus in India.

This modern rendition of Callan was created by author Sarah J. Maas for her fantasy romance series A Court of Thorns and Roses.

A combination of the Arabic elements, Abd and Fateh, meaning "servant of" and "victorious, conqueror" respectively. Fattah, another spelling variation of Fateh, is also used as a name for God, meaning "the one who opens the doors to mercy". Putting the meanings together, this name suggests the importance of faith, dedication and humility towards Allah.

In Hinduism, white symbolizes purity, adding an extra layer of meaning to Shweta, which comes from the Sanskrit word for the color. Shweta is a common name among Hindu women and is connected to the goddess Saraswati, who also goes by the epithet Shwetambara.

Signifying the first rays of sun, Rohit is a wildly popular name in India, where it is connected to the Hindu God Vishnu. Along with Hindus, Rohit is also used among Jains and Sikhs.

Iowerth, derived from the roots io meaning "lord" and berth meaning "fine, handsome", has been long considered the Welsh equivalent of Edward, despite their separate roots and meanings.

Cruz is a cool Spanish word name which also has subtle Biblical ties. Kruze is a spelling variation, with the on-trend K initial.

A Nigerian name, derived from the Yoruba language, which can mean "God has given me wealth and prosperity" or "God has vindicated me".

Radhika (also called Radha, Radharani, or Radhe) is an important goddess in Hinduism, the queen and favorite consort of the god Krishna. She is also sometimes considered an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of beauty, wealth and prosperity.

An animal word name in Albanian, and also a variation of the Turkish Demir, Demiri was a fast rising choice in 2023, when it more than quadrupled in use. Given to 38 boys,

With a similar cadence to Everly, Delaney, and Avery, Devory is a contemporary choice with several possible origins. On one hand, it could be a twist on the Hebrew name Devorah, giving it the meaning "bee", linking it to the Bible, and making it a possible honor name for a Deborah.