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Short names pack a punch. They're easy to say, hard to shorten, and often the ones that age best. Here are the best short baby names right now.
Whether you want a name that literally means "strong" or one that carries the legacy of warriors and heroes, this list covers the best strength-inspired names for boys and girls in 2025.
Spanish names are among the fastest-rising in America. Here's a guide to the best picks for boys and girls.
Italian names have a warmth and musicality that's almost impossible to resist. Luca is the #23 boy name in America. Leonardo hasn't felt more alive since the Renaissance. And Aria has crossed from opera house to top-30 girl name. La dolce vita, indeed.
Boy names that end in vowels have a certain ease to them — they flow off the tongue, they travel across cultures, and they feel both modern and timeless at once. The data shows they're surging.
A name meaning grace or blessing is a gift within a gift. These names — from the timeless Grace to the Hebrew Asher to the Italian Giovanni — carry centuries of gratitude in their roots.
Greek names dominate the US top 100 — often without parents realizing it. Here's your guide to the best of them.
French names have a particular kind of magic: they sound effortlessly chic even in an American suburb. Charlotte is the #4 girls' name in the country. Margot is climbing fast. Beau, Remi, and Juliette are everywhere. Paris has never been so close to home.
Hope is one of the most powerful things a name can carry. These names — from the Roman goddess of dawn to the Latin word for new — are perfect for any child who feels like a fresh start.
Hawaiian names bring the spirit of the islands to any family. Here are the most popular picks and what they mean.
Japanese names have a quiet elegance that's hard to match. Rooted in nature, philosophy, and art, they carry meanings that resonate far beyond their culture of origin — which is exactly why American parents keep discovering them.
In a chaotic world, giving your child a name rooted in peace is its own kind of wish. These names — from the Greek goddess Irene to the Sanskrit Shanti — carry that intention beautifully.