Baby Names Directory & Lexicon

Explore 424 verified name profiles with attested meanings, source-qualified pronunciations, and 146 years of US demographic popularity data. Filter by origin heritage, starting letter, or gender classification.

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Olivia

oh-LIV-ee-uh
girl
Latin Origin

Olive; symbol of peace, fruitfulness, and tranquility; popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night

US Rank #1
Peaked in 2014

Liam

LEE-um
boy
Irish Origin

Resolute protector; traditional Irish short form of Uilliam / William

US Rank #1
Peaked in 2024

Noah

NOH-uh
boy
Hebrew Origin

Rest, comfort, peace, or tranquility (from Hebrew Noach)

US Rank #2
Peaked in 2024

Charlotte

SHAR-luht
girl
French Origin

Free human; French feminine diminutive of Charles

US Rank #2
Peaked in 2025

Emma

EM-uh
girl
Germanic Origin

Whole, universal, all-embracing (from Germanic ermen / irmin)

US Rank #3
Peaked in 2003

Oliver

OL-ih-vur
boy
Latin Origin

Olive tree; ancient emblem of peace, fruitfulness, and dignity; also connected to Old Norse Olaf (ancestor descendant)

US Rank #3
Peaked in 2024

Theodore

THEE-uh-dor
boy
Greek Origin

Gift of God, derived from theos (god) and doron (gift)

US Rank #4
Peaked in 2025

Amelia

uh-MEE-lee-uh
girl
Germanic Origin

Industrious, striving, eager to excel (from Germanic amal)

US Rank #4
Peaked in 2021

Henry

HEN-ree
boy
Germanic Origin

Ruler of the estate, home ruler (from Heimirich)

US Rank #5
Peaked in 2025

Sophia

soh-FEE-uh
girl
Greek Origin

Wisdom, intellectual elegance, divine insight

US Rank #5
Peaked in 2012

James

JAYMZ
boy
Hebrew Origin

Supplanter or follower; English derivative of Jacob via Late Latin Jacobus

US Rank #6
Peaked in 1947

Mia

MEE-uh
girl
Scandinavian Origin

Beloved (short form of Maria) or Italian for mine; darling

US Rank #6
Peaked in 2015

Isabella

iz-uh-BEL-uh
girl
Hebrew Origin

Pledged to God; Romance variation of Elizabeth

US Rank #7
Peaked in 2010

Elijah

ih-LY-juh
boy
Hebrew Origin

My God is Yahweh; steadfast devotion

US Rank #7
Peaked in 2011

Evelyn

EV-uh-lin
girl
English Origin

Wished-for child (from Germanic Avelina) or island in water

US Rank #8
Peaked in 1921

Mateo

mah-TAY-oh
boy
Spanish Origin

Gift of God; Spanish form of the biblical name Matthew (Mattityahu)

US Rank #8
Peaked in 2024

William

WIL-yuhm
boy
Germanic Origin

Resolute protector; compounded from wil (will, desire) and helm (helmet, protection)

US Rank #9
Peaked in 1947

Sofia

soh-FEE-uh
girl
Spanish Origin

Wisdom, Wise

US Rank #9
Peaked in 2015

Lucas

LOO-kuhs
boy
Greek Origin

Man from Lucania; bringer of light (associated with lux, light)

US Rank #10
Peaked in 2017

Benjamin

BEN-juh-min
boy
Hebrew Origin

Son of the right hand; son of the south or son of strength

US Rank #11
Peaked in 1989

Ava

AY-vuh
girl
Latin Origin

Bird or voice (Latin avis) or desired child (Germanic)

US Rank #11
Peaked in 2007

Eleanor

EL-uh-nor
girl
Old French Origin

Shining light or sun ray; royal European name popularized by Eleanor of Aquitaine

US Rank #12
Peaked in 1920

Levi

LEE-vy
boy
Hebrew Origin

Joined, attached, or united in harmony

US Rank #12
Peaked in 2022

Violet

VY-uh-lit
girl
Latin Origin

Violet flower; symbol of modesty, gentle beauty, and fidelity (from Latin viola)

US Rank #13
Peaked in 2025
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