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.
Eleanor
Old French name meaning "light-hearted" or "shining light." Has royal connections and vintage appeal.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
French
Style
Vintage
Ellie
English diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen meaning "light." Short, sweet, and friendly.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Alexander
Greek name meaning "defender of the people." Carried by Alexander the Great and many rulers throughout history.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Greek
Style
Classic
Wesley
English surname meaning "western meadow." Has Methodist connections through John Wesley and a friendly quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Classic
Aria
Italian musical term for a solo performance. Also has Hebrew roots meaning "lioness" and Persian connections meaning "noble".
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Italian
Style
Musical
Benjamin
Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Biblical figure was the youngest son of Jacob.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Nova
Latin name meaning "new." Astronomical connections with a bright, cosmic quality.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Latin
Style
Celestial
Raelynn
Modern American combination of Rae and Lynn. Has a sweet, melodic quality with Southern charm.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
American
Style
Modern
Neil
Irish name meaning "champion" or "cloud." Has a simple strength with space exploration connections.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Irish
Style
Classic
Spencer
English occupational surname meaning "dispenser of provisions." Has a distinguished, sophisticated quality.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
English
Style
Distinguished
Esther
Persian name meaning "star" or Hebrew "myrtle leaf." Biblical figure known for her courage and beauty.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Persian/Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Avery
English name derived from Alfred meaning "ruler of the elves." Originally a surname that has become a popular first name.
Gender
Unisex
Heritage
English
Style
Modern
Aaron
Hebrew name meaning "high mountain" or "exalted." Biblical figure was Moses's brother and the first high priest.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Ruth
Hebrew name meaning "companion" or "friend." Biblical figure known for her loyalty and devotion.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
Aaliyah
Arabic name meaning "high" or "exalted." Has a melodic quality with musical associations.
Gender
Girl
Heritage
Arabic
Style
Modern
Josiah
Hebrew name meaning "God supports" or "God heals." Biblical figure was a king who reformed Judah.
Gender
Boy
Heritage
Hebrew
Style
Biblical
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