Baby Names: Trending, Unique & Timeless Picks for Your Newborn

Discover the most popular, meaningful, and AI-predicted baby names of 2026 - curated for modern parents.

Top 300 Baby Names of 2026

Based on SSA data, cultural trends, and AI analysis - see which names will dominate nurseries this year.

Aurora

Latin name meaning "dawn." In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of the morning who brought the day.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Mythological

Florence

Latin name meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous." Has a vintage charm with geographic connections.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Vintage

Emilia

Latin feminine form of Emil meaning "rival" or "eager." Has a romantic, flowing quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Elegant

Nina

Spanish short form of names ending in "nina" or Russian short form of Anna. Has an international appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Spanish/Russian
Style
Classic

Esther

Persian name meaning "star" or Hebrew "myrtle leaf." Biblical figure known for her courage and beauty.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Persian/Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Lucas

Latin form of Luke meaning "light-giving" or "illumination." Has religious significance as one of the Gospel writers.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

Maria

Latin form of Mary meaning "bitter" or "beloved." Has religious significance through the Virgin Mary.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

Amanda

Latin name meaning "worthy of love." Has a classic feel with enduring popularity.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Classic

Nathan

Hebrew name meaning "he gave" or "gift from God." Biblical figure was a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical

Nora

Originally a short form of Eleanor or Honora meaning "light" or "honor." Has Irish connections and vintage appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Irish
Style
Vintage

Rosalie

French name meaning "rose." Combines floral beauty with vintage charm and elegance.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Vintage

Max

Latin short form of Maximilian meaning "greatest." Strong and decisive with an international appeal.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Strong

Tanner

English occupational name for a leather worker. Has a rugged, masculine quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Modern

Penelope

Greek name associated with faithfulness and cleverness. In Homer's Odyssey, Penelope was Odysseus's faithful wife.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Greek
Style
Mythological

Peter

Greek name meaning "rock" or "stone." Has religious significance through the apostle Peter.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Biblical

Marco

Latin form of Mark meaning "warlike." Has a strong international appeal with Italian flair.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Latin
Style
Cultural

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