Baby Names 2026 — Trending Picks
The names defining 2026 — a mix of timeless classics and fresh rising stars, each with its meaning and origin.
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Liam
Strong-willed warrior, protector
Olivia
Olive tree, peace
Noah
Rest, comfort
Michael
Who is like God?
Sophia
Wisdom
Emma
Whole, universal
Emily
Rival or eager; English form of the Latin "Aemilia" from the Roman family name Aemilius
Ava
Life, bird, water
Isabella
Devoted to God, pledged to God
William
Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Alexander
Defender of the people
Charlotte
Free woman, petite
Sofia
From the Greek "sophia," meaning wisdom or skill
John
God is gracious
Mia
Mine, beloved, star of the sea
Luna
Moon
James
Supplanter, one who follows
Ella
All, completely; from the Germanic element "ali" meaning all, or a short form of names with "el" meaning light
Elijah
My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
David
Beloved
Ethan
Strong, firm, enduring
Aiden
Little fire
Maya
Illusion; water; great one; derives from multiple origins including the Sanskrit maya meaning illusion or magic, and Hebrew and Latin roots meaning water or great
Thomas
From Aramaic "toma," meaning twin; borne by the apostle Thomas in the New Testament
Elizabeth
My God is an oath, pledged to God
Jacob
Supplanter, held by the heel
Matthew
Gift of God
Daniel
God is my judge
Luke
Light, light-giving
Evelyn
Wished for child, life, bird
Jack
God is gracious, supplanter
Aria
Air, song, melody
Emilia
Rival or eager; from the Latin "Aemilius" from a Roman family name meaning rival or striving
Eva
Life; from the Hebrew "Chavah" meaning life or living, the name of the first woman in Genesis
Hannah
Grace, favour; from the Hebrew "Channah," meaning grace or favour as in favoured by God
Stella
From the Latin "stella," meaning star
Charles
Free man, manly, strong
Joseph
He will add, God will increase
Leo
From the Latin "leo" meaning "lion"; also the name of the fifth astrological sign; used as a short form of Leonardo and Leopold
Victoria
From Latin "victoria," meaning victory; the name of the Roman goddess of victory
Joshua
The Lord is my salvation
Mateo
Gift of God; the Spanish form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh
Samuel
God has heard, name of God
Christopher
Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier
Andrew
Manly, brave, courageous
Ariana
Most holy, very holy one
Aurora
Dawn, goddess of the dawn
Camila
Young ceremonial attendant
Catherine
Pure, clear
Eliana
God has answered me; from the Hebrew composed of "El" (God) and "ana" (answered)
Mary
Beloved; wished-for child; bitterness; the English form of Maria, derived from the Hebrew Miriam, with possible meanings including beloved, bitter, or drop of the sea
Sarah
From Hebrew "sarah" meaning princess or noblewoman; in the Bible, wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
Violet
From the Latin "viola," the name of the purple flowering plant; symbolizes faithfulness and modesty
Logan
Little hollow
Grace
Charm, goodness, divine favor
Gabriel
God is my strength
Alex
Defender of the people
Ryan
Little king, kingly
Audrey
Noble strength
Charlie
Free man
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