Data·8 min
Baby Girl Names Ending in -ley, -ly, and -lee
The -ley/-ly/-lee ending is one of the biggest trends in American girl naming. Here's the complete guide to the best picks.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Baby Name Insights
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Guides·9 min
Sibling Name Ideas: Perfect Combos for Brothers & Sisters
Naming one child is hard enough. Naming siblings who have to introduce themselves together for the next 18 years? That's a whole extra layer of puzzle. Here's how to think about it — with real name pair data.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Trends·8 min
Royal Baby Names: From William to Archie
The British royal family has always set naming trends, and right now the House of Windsor is giving us more material than ever. From the timeless reign of Elizabeth to the fresh energy of Archie and Lilibet, here's how royal names are shaping American nurseries.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Lists·8 min
Baby Names That Mean Moon, Night & Stars: Celestial Picks Beyond Luna
Luna is gorgeous and it's #13. Nova is #39. Stella is #49. But if you want the celestial aesthetic with more uniqueness — Selene, Artemis, Lyra, Theia — there's a whole sky to choose from.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Guides·11 min
Baby Names to Avoid: Honest Advice from Data and Real Parents
Every baby name was someone's favorite once. But the data shows some names fade fast, some carry hidden baggage, and some create daily headaches for the kids who bear them. Here's what to consider before you commit.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Lists·9 min
African Baby Names: Beautiful Choices Rooted in Heritage
African baby names carry some of the most beautiful meanings in the naming world. Zuri means beautiful in Swahili. Imani means faith. Amara means grace. Here's your guide to the best of them.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Analysis·9 min
Mendoza At No. 1 Tests Whether A Spanish-Coded Name Can Cross The Saturation Line
Fernando Mendoza went first overall to the Raiders last night. Ty Simpson went second to the Rams. The first ten picks featured no Black quarterbacks but a deep Black skill-position class behind. Spanish-coded QB first names have never had a top-of-draft anchor. Fernando is the test case.
By Jack Lin
Analysis·8 min
Helly, Helena, and the Nickname Stack: What Severance's Identity-Confusion Finale Tells Us About Modern Naming
Helena versus Helly is not just a TV plot device. It is a pretty good description of how Gen Z parents are actually naming their kids — and the SSA data backs it up.
By Jack Lin
Opinion·8 min
Boycott the Bezos: How the 2026 Met Gala Backlash Maps Onto America's Class Divide in Baby Names
When 'Bezos' becomes a slur, the class signaling that drives 'old money aesthetic' baby names ironically intensifies. Working-class parents reach for class signals harder when they feel locked out.
By Ivy Hung
Guides·8 min
Middle Name Ideas: How to Find the Perfect Pairing for Any First Name
The middle name is the one your child will choose to use if they ever dislike their first name — so it matters more than most parents realize. Here's a practical guide to finding the perfect pair.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Guides·9 min
Baby Boy Names with Great Nicknames
A good long name is really two names in one. These 15 boy names come with nickname options that work for every stage of life.
By NamesPop Editorial Team
Lists·9 min
Baby Names by Season: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter Picks
Your baby's birth season is one of the most meaningful details of their arrival story. These names honor that connection — names that feel like the season they were born in.
By NamesPop Editorial Team