Popular Baby Names in 2025 (and Their Meanings)
Every year, parents choose names that reflect culture, history, and hope for the future. In 2025, baby names continue to draw from timeless classics and rising trends. Below you’ll find the most popular names of the year, their meanings and origins, and a touch of art-history imagination.
Click any name to explore its full story.
Featured Names of 2025
Girls
- Olivia — Latin “olive tree,” symbol of peace. Read more →
- Emma — Germanic “whole, universal,” enduring favorite. Read more →
- Sophia — Greek “wisdom,” elegant across eras. Read more →
- Isabella — Spanish/Italian “pledged to God,” regal and romantic. Read more →
- Ava — Possibly from avis (bird), graceful and modern. Read more →
- Mia — Latin for “mine,” simple and affectionate. Read more →
- Amelia — Germanic “work, industrious,” vintage charm reborn. Read more →
- Luna — Latin “moon,” mystical and celestial. Read more →
- Charlotte — French diminutive of Charles, meaning “free man.” Read more →
- Chloe — Greek “blooming, green shoot,” linked to spring and renewal. Read more →
Boys
- Liam — Irish short form of William, “strong protector.” Read more →
- Noah — Hebrew “rest, comfort,” enduring biblical classic. Read more →
- James — Hebrew “supplanter,” traditional and timeless. Read more →
- Elijah — Hebrew “my God is Yahweh,” prophetic and strong. Read more →
- Mateo — Spanish form of Matthew, “gift of God.” Read more →
- Lucas — Latin “light-giving,” bright and approachable. Read more →
- Ethan — Hebrew “strong, firm,” solid and dependable. Read more →
- Theo — Greek “gift of God,” timeless and artistic. Read more →
- Benjamin — Hebrew “son of the right hand,” steady favorite. Read more →
- Alexander — Greek “defender of men,” heroic and classic. Read more →
Closing Note
These names are more than trends — they are stories carried across centuries, tied to language, culture, and art. Explore each to uncover meaning, famous namesakes, and a museum-inspired vision of your baby’s name.