Newest Names on Nameberry

A compound name that blends the up-and-coming Amari with the classic Anna, to create a smoosh that sounds at once traditional (like Marianne) and contemporary (like Aviana).

Menace fits into the growing group of badass baby names that work for boys or girls. Menace is exceedingly rare but has future possibilities.

A handsome and fresh multi-cultural form of the more dated English Arnold.

For when you want the strength and solidity of Anna's double consonant and the gentle but sophisticated flick of Anya too.

A feminist, literary choice that inevitably conjures writer Virginia.

Lawaia is a Hawaiian occupational name, used occasionally for boys.

A cheerful Arabic name meaning "smile", predominantly used for girls, but occasionally used on boys too, in South Asia. Notable bearers include author and poet Ibtisam Barakat and activist Ibtissam "Betty" Lachgar.

This variation of the unexpectedly popular word name Chosen was one of the fastest rising gender- neutral names in 2023. Given to 53 girls and 41 boys, this spelling and the Chosynn spelling lean just slightly more feminine than their counterparts.

Pretty in sound and modern in appearance, Amiree could have a number of origins. On one hand, it may be a variation of Amiri, a popular Māori boys' name that refers to the wind which blows from the east. On the other hand, it could be a play on Amir, a Hebrew and Arabic name that means "treetop" or "royal" respectively. Alternatively, it may be a creative spelling for the popular Emery (also spelled Emerie, Emory, Amery, Amerie, Emiree) with the trendy -ee ending.

Elloree is an English name, possibly a variation of Ellery. Elloree is also the name of a small town in South Carolina.

A beautiful Dutch variation of the aromatic Rosemary.

A spelling variation of Lakelyn, an elaboration of the word name Lake, which can mean "lake lake" or "pretty lake". The name was given to nearly 40 girls in 2023.

A gentle but powerful Arabic name, linked to the more familiar Amani.

Sato is a Japanese girls' name meaning sugar as well as a common Japanese surname credited with a range of meanings, from village to wise to wisteria. The simple spelling and o ending give it international appeal.

A nature inspired Georgian name, borne by actor Otar Saralidze, film director Otar Iosseliani, and footballer Otar Kiteishvili to name just a few. It is a popular choice in its native Georgia.

Adapted from the German Senta, itself a short form of Crescentia or Kreszentia, Zenta is a zippy sounding Latvian and Hungarian name which was popular in the early 20th century.

This contracted form of the Arabic Izz ad-Din is a spiritual choice that could travel well. Actor Izudin Bajrović is a notable bearer, while Izudin Kolečić is a member of Bosnian pop band Hari Mata Hari who performed in The Eurovision Song Contest in 2006.

This short form of Jovan — one of many international variants of John — makes a cool and distinctive choice, as both a nickname and a given name.

Popular in Romania and Moldova, this feminine form of John also lends itself to nicknames Nela and Nel.

Also used as a surname, this floral choice was the name of an 11th century French prince, and a familiar choice in France during the early 20th century. While it faded out of style in the '40s, could those looking for gentler boys names and nature connections revive Fleury?