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Discover the hottest baby name trends for 2026. These are the names rising in popularity and capturing parents' hearts this year.
Names like Luna, Willow, River, and Sage continue to rise as parents seek connection to the natural world.
Explore Nature Names →Classic names from the 1920s-1950s are making a comeback: Theodore, Evelyn, Arthur, and Hazel.
Explore Vintage Names →Three and four-letter names are trending: Mia, Leo, Ava, Max, Zoe, and Kai are all on the rise.
Explore Short Names →Unisex names continue to grow: Riley, Avery, Quinn, and Jordan are popular for all babies.
Explore Unisex Names →Parents are embracing names from diverse cultures: Mateo, Amara, Enzo, and Aria.
Browse by Origin →Names from myths and books are trending: Athena, Apollo, Ophelia, and Atticus.
Explore Powerful Names →The most popular girl names this year
Olive tree
Whole, universal
Free woman, petite
Industrious, striving
Life, bird
Mine, beloved
Wisdom
Devoted to God
Harp player
Wished for child
Moon
Father's joy
Island
Young ceremonial attendant
God is my oath
All, completely
Red, scarlet
God is gracious
Wisdom
Industrious, eager
Ruler of elves
Air, song, melody
Gracious, dear
Bright, shining one
The most popular boy names this year
Strong-willed warrior
Rest, comfort
Olive tree
My God is Yahweh
Supplanter
Son of the right hand
Resolute protector
Gift of God
Bringer of light
Ruler of the home
Defender of the people
Stone worker
Joined, attached
Strong, firm
God is my judge
Happy, blessed
Venerable, revered
God is gracious
Son of Jack
Supplanter
Lion
Little hollow
Gift of God
Who is like God?
Baby name trends for 2026 reflect broader cultural shifts and parental values. This year, we're seeing a strong preference for names that connect to nature, honor heritage, and embrace gender neutrality. Many parents are moving away from overly popular names, seeking something meaningful yet distinctive.
The rise of vintage names shows parents looking to the past for inspiration, reviving classic names that feel fresh again after decades out of the spotlight. Names like Theodore, Eleanor, and Arthur are climbing the charts as parents appreciate their timeless elegance and rich history.
International names are more popular than ever, reflecting our increasingly connected world. Names like Mateo (Spanish), Amara (Igbo/Sanskrit), and Kai (Hawaiian) show parents embracing diverse cultural traditions and global perspectives.
Keep an eye on these names showing the biggest increases in popularity: Maeve, Atlas, Juniper, Silas, Nova, and Felix. These names combine modern appeal with meaningful origins and are predicted to continue rising throughout 2026.
While trending names are popular for good reason, consider how the name will age and whether you're comfortable with your child sharing their name with classmates. Many parents find success by taking a trending name and choosing a unique spelling or finding a similar but less common alternative.