Newest Names on Nameberry

  1. Manish
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "the god of the mind"
    • Description:

      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".
  2. Maelor
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "prince + land"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Baglan
    • Origin:

      Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "descendant of the little scholar"
    • Description:

      Derived from the old Gaelic surname O' Beigleighinn, Baglan was the name of a 6th-century Saint and missionary.
  4. Manisha
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "god of the mind"
    • Description:

      This beautiful Hindu girl's name is made of the elements mann meaning "man" and ish meaning "God, master".
  5. Siraj
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "light, lamp"
    • Description:

      Worldly and evocative.
  6. Hema
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, Tamil
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

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

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "rainy season"
    • Description:

      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
  8. Dhaval
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "white, fair"
    • Description:

      Mostly used among Hindus, Dhaval is a striking choice traditionally given to baby boys with fair complexions.
  9. Clovelly
    • Origin:

      Place name
    • Meaning:

      "ravine under the mill"
    • Description:

      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.
  10. Hilinai
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "to trust, to rely on, to have confidence"
    • Description:

      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.
  11. Garner
    • Origin:

      English surname
    • Meaning:

      "granary"
    • Description:

      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.
  12. Kanchana
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, Tamil, Thai
    • Meaning:

      "gold"
    • Description:

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

      Variation of Callan, Gaelic
    • Meaning:

      "descendent of Cathalan"
    • Description:

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

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      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.
  15. Rohit
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "red"
    • Description:

      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.
  16. Iowerth
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "handsome lord"
    • Description:

      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.
  17. Renly
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name
    • Description:

      Wrenley in all forms is on the rise for baby girls. This particular spelling is featured in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones.
  18. Moishy
    • Origin:

      Variation of Moshe or Moses
    • Meaning:

      "to deliver; son of"
    • Description:

      A variation of the name Moshe, itself the Hebrew variant of Moses. It is notably used by the Jewish American group, Uncle Moishy and the Mitzvah Men who use verse and song to teach children about Orthodox Judaism. One of the lead singers is Moshe (Milton) Tanenbaum, originally had the nickname "Uncle Mitty", but, after being encouraged to use his Hebrew name, he switched it to "Uncle Moishy". Used as a given name since 2003, Moishy has gained more attention in recent years and is now given to around 20 babies each year.
  19. Adamarie
    • Origin:

      English, combination of Ada and Marie
    • Meaning:

      "noble drop in the sea; noble and beloved"
    • Description:

      Adamarie is an unusual compound name, combining Ad- names like Ada, Adele, Adelaide, and Adeline, all sharing the meaning "noble", with Marie, meaning "drop in the sea; beloved". This name feels a little like Adelaide, Emery, Adamina, and Adelyn at the same time. With a hint of both vintage and modern vibes, this name has a pleasing combined meaning.
  20. Cloverley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "meadow of clover"
    • Description:

      With Clover rising up the charts, and Everly, Emberly, Waverly and Oakley on trend, it is possibly that this English surname may catch on, especially with its whimsical meaning. Whether the Cloverley or the Cloverly spelling gets used is yet to be seen.