Newest Names on Nameberry

Shuyuan is an erudite name with connections to Imperial China. Translated to English as Academies of Classic Learning or merely Academies, shuyuan were private institutions for scholars, often in peaceful, remote settings. The word is derived from the elements shū, meaning "book" or "writings" and yuán, "garden" or "park".

Combining the sounds of familiar Ellie with the spark of contemporary Clover, Clovelly has a hint of Everly, Chloe, and Romilly about it too. Currently a very rare choice, and likely to remain so for now.

Sabrin is a concise and polished name of Arabic origin, meaning "patient, forbearing and endurance". The name can also be spelled as Sabreen and it is closely linked to the name Sabriyya which has the same meaning.

A common name in India, where aside from the literal meaning of "gold", Hema is said to symbolize a beautiful, radiant woman.

A once popular choice in Spain, Mariajulia — or more often Maria Julia as a double first name — has since fallen out of favor. A notable bearer is model, dancer, and teacher, María Julia Mantilla García who won Miss World 2004. She uses the nickname "Maju" which has some of the sweetness, style, and unexpectedness of the French Lilou — and this might sell the name to some.

A modern invention, possibly inspired by the word name "Kaiser" meaning "king", by the Arabic variant of Cesar, Qaisar, or by the Arabic Khadir or Khizir, meaning "green". With its popular 'Kye' sound and its link to the NFL player, Kyzir White, Kyzir doubled in use between 2021 and 2023, and is given to more than 40 babies each year.

Kahealani is a powerful and pretty Hawaiian name that combines two Hawaiian words, kahea, meaning to "summon, call, or invoke", and lani, meaning "heaven or sky".

With its devotional meaning and its musical sounds, Tobechukwu was one of the fastest-rising names in the US in 2023. Derived from the Igbo language,"Tobechukwu" is also the title of a catchy, danceable worship song by Nathaniel Bassey.

The feminine form of the name Savan, Savani is assoiciated with the fifth month in the Hindu calendar, Śrāvaṇa, which is also the rainy season. The name is notably borne by singer Savani Ravindra

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

We love the idea of Zuzu as an adorable nickname for this gorgeous Japanese girl name.

In West African Yoruba culture, Taiwo is traditionally given to the first born of a set of twins; the counterpart to the name Kehinde, as in Black American artist Kehinde Wiley (who does in fact have a twin brother named Taiwo).

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,

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.

Mostly used among Hindus, Dhaval is a striking choice traditionally given to baby boys with fair complexions.

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Giambattista is an Italian combination name, used to honor John the Baptist.

This Persian girl's name is composed of the elements Del, meaning "heart", and Aram, meaning "calm". The name has been used in several classic Persian poems.

A sunny Hindu name that sees the most use in the United States in the form of Sonali.

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.