Baby Names by Meaning

The meaning behind a name can be just as important as how it sounds. Many parents choose names specifically for what they convey — hope, strength, joy, beauty, or faith. Browse names organized by the meanings that matter most to you.

211 names found

Elara

rising

Shining light; a moon of Jupiter

GreekgirlUnique

Theodore

trending

Gift of God

GreekboyClassic

Sage

trending

Wise one; herb of healing

LatinunisexNature

Isolde

rare

Ice ruler; fair lady

CelticgirlLiterary

Cassian

rising

Hollow; curly-haired

LatinboyUnique

Wren

trending

Small songbird

EnglishunisexNature

Aurelius

rare

The golden one

LatinboyRoyal

Lyra

rising

Lyre; constellation of song

GreekgirlMusicalUnique

Felix

classic

Happy and fortunate

LatinboyClassic

Juniper

trending

Evergreen tree; youthful energy

LatingirlNature

Orion

rising

Rising in the sky; great hunter

GreekboyUnique

Lucian

rising

Light; luminous

LatinboyClassic

Caspian

rare

Of the Caspian Sea

EnglishboyUnique

Leander

rare

Lion-man; brave as a lion

GreekboyLiteraryUnique

Haruki

rising

Shining sun; spring radiance

JapaneseboyModern

Soren

rising

Stern; stern and wise

NordicboyModern

Dashiell

rare

Page boy; herald of good news

FrenchboyLiterary

Idris

rising

Ardent lord; studious prophet

ArabicboyClassic

Benedict

classic

Blessed; the blessed one

LatinboyRoyal

Jude

trending

Praised; one who is praised

BiblicalboyClassic

Edmund

classic

Prosperous protector

EnglishboyRoyal

Elijah

trending

My God is Yahweh; prophet of fire

BiblicalboyClassic

Noah

trending

Rest; comfort; peace

BiblicalboyClassic

Isaac

classic

He will laugh; laughter and joy

BiblicalboyClassic

Caleb

trending

Faithful; whole-hearted devotion

BiblicalboyClassic

Silas

trending

Forest; of the woods

BiblicalboyClassic

Samuel

classic

God has heard; name of God

BiblicalboyClassic

Oliver

trending

Olive tree; symbol of peace

EnglishboyClassic

Sebastian

trending

Venerable; worthy of reverence

LatinboyClassic

Finn

trending

Fair; white; legendary Irish hero

IrishboyClassic

Ezra

trending

Helper; God is my strength

BiblicalboyClassic

Asher

trending

Happy; blessed; fortunate one

BiblicalboyNature

Kenji

classic

Strong and vigorous; wise second son

JapaneseboyModern

Hiro

classic

Generous; abundant; widespread

JapaneseboyModern

Taro

classic

First-born son; large and great

JapaneseboyClassic

Minjun

rising

Clever and talented; outstanding

KoreanboyModern

Minho

trending

Clever and talented; bright path

KoreanboyModern

Seojun

trending

Auspicious; handsome and talented

KoreanboyModern

Dohyeon

rare

Virtuous and bright; moral wisdom

KoreanboyModern

Arjun

classic

Bright; shining; pure white

IndianboyClassic

Rohan

rising

Ascending; growing; moving upward

IndianboyClassic

Vikram

classic

Valour; brave step; courageous king

IndianboyRoyal

Aditya

rising

Sun; belonging to the sun

IndianboyClassic

Ravi

classic

Sun; radiant; the solar deity

IndianboyNature

Aryan

rising

Noble; of high birth; illustrious

IndianboyClassic

Omar

classic

Long-lived; eloquent speaker

ArabicboyClassic

Tariq

classic

Morning star; one who knocks at night

ArabicboyClassic

Khalil

classic

Friend; intimate companion

ArabicboyClassic

Amir

rising

Prince; ruler; commander

ArabicboyRoyal

Rashid

classic

Rightly guided; wise counselor

ArabicboyClassic

Kareem

classic

Noble; generous; bountiful

ArabicboyClassic

Diego

classic

Supplanter; follower of God

SpanishboyClassic

Miguel

classic

Who is like God; divine strength

SpanishboyClassic

Rafael

rising

God has healed; divine healing

SpanishboyClassic

Alejandro

classic

Defender of men; protector

SpanishboyClassic

Mateo

trending

Gift of God; divine blessing

SpanishboyClassic

Carlos

classic

Free man; strong and manly

SpanishboyClassic

Hugo

trending

Mind; intellect; bright spirit

FrenchboyClassic

Louis

classic

Renowned warrior; famous in battle

FrenchboyRoyal

Antoine

classic

Priceless; praiseworthy; flourishing

FrenchboyClassic

Bastien

rising

Venerable; revered; worthy of honor

FrenchboyClassic

Gaston

rare

Guest; stranger; from Gascony

FrenchboyClassic

Apollo

rare

Destroyer; god of sun, arts, and prophecy

GreekboyRoyal

Alexios

rare

Defender; protector of mankind

GreekboyClassic

Leonidas

rare

Son of a lion; lion-hearted king

GreekboyRoyal

Cian

rare

Ancient; enduring; the old one

IrishboyClassic

Declan

rising

Full of goodness; man of prayer

IrishboyClassic

Killian

rising

Church; fierce; little warrior

IrishboyClassic

Padraig

classic

Noble; patrician; of the nobility

IrishboyClassic

Cormac

rare

Charioteer; son of the raven

IrishboyClassic

Maximilian

classic

Greatest; the greatest one

LatinboyRoyal

Aria

trending

Air; a beautiful solo song

ItaliangirlMusical

Seraphina

rare

Ardent; fiery angel of the highest order

HebrewgirlRoyal

Astrid

classic

Divinely beautiful; godly strength

NordicgirlClassic

Linnea

rare

Lime tree; the twinflower

NordicgirlNature

Ines

rising

Pure; holy; gentle and chaste

SpanishgirlClassic

Amara

rising

Grace; eternal; imperishable beauty

AfricangirlUnique

Beatrix

classic

She who brings happiness and blessings

LatingirlRoyal

Evangeline

classic

Bearer of good news; angelic messenger

GreekgirlLiteraryUnique

Niamh

rising

Bright; radiant; shining beauty

IrishgirlClassic

Priya

classic

Beloved; dearest; cherished one

IndiangirlClassic

Cosette

rare

Little thing; victorious people

FrenchgirlLiterary

Selene

rising

Moon goddess; radiant moonlight

GreekgirlUnique

Thalia

rising

To flourish; blooming muse of comedy

GreekgirlMusical

Mei

classic

Beautiful; plum blossom

ChinesegirlClassic

Aurora

trending

Dawn; goddess of the morning

LatingirlRoyal

Celeste

rising

Heavenly; of the sky; divine

FrenchgirlClassic

Vivienne

classic

Alive; vibrant; full of life

FrenchgirlRoyal

Maeve

rising

She who intoxicates; legendary Irish queen

IrishgirlRoyal

Daphne

rising

Laurel tree; symbol of victory

GreekgirlNature

Iris

trending

Rainbow; messenger goddess of the gods

GreekgirlNature

Penelope

trending

Weaver; faithful and patient

GreekgirlClassic

Phoebe

trending

Bright; radiant; the shining moon

GreekgirlClassic

Callista

rare

Most beautiful; fairest of all

GreekgirlUnique

Fiona

classic

Fair; white; pure and bright

IrishgirlClassic

Aoife

rare

Beautiful; radiant; bright shining one

IrishgirlClassic

Saoirse

rising

Freedom; liberty; free spirit

IrishgirlClassic

Ciara

rising

Dark; black-haired; dark beauty

IrishgirlClassic

Brigid

rare

Exalted one; goddess of fire and poetry

IrishgirlClassic

Miriam

rising

Beloved; sea of bitterness; strong woman

BiblicalgirlClassic

Naomi

rising

Pleasantness; my delight; sweetness

BiblicalgirlClassic

Deborah

classic

Bee; industrious; prophetess and judge

BiblicalgirlClassic

Rachel

classic

Ewe; gentle as a lamb

BiblicalgirlClassic

Ruth

classic

Friend; companion; loyal devotion

BiblicalgirlClassic

Hannah

trending

Grace; favor; answered prayer

BiblicalgirlClassic

Lydia

rising

From Lydia; noble woman of purple

BiblicalgirlClassic

Esther

classic

Star; hidden; bride of the king

BiblicalgirlRoyal

Zahra

rising

Shining; brilliant; bright flower

ArabicgirlClassic

Layla

trending

Night; dark beauty; intoxicating

ArabicgirlClassic

Yasmin

classic

Jasmine flower; fragrant blossom

ArabicgirlNature

Fatima

classic

One who abstains; daughter of the prophet

ArabicgirlClassic

Amina

rising

Trustworthy; faithful; safe and secure

ArabicgirlClassic

Zara

trending

Princess; blooming flower; radiance

ArabicgirlClassic

Leila

rising

Night; dark-haired beauty of the night

ArabicgirlClassic

Sofia

trending

Wisdom; wise and learned

SpanishgirlClassic

Lucia

trending

Light; born at dawn; luminous

SpanishgirlClassic

Carmen

classic

Song; poem; garden

SpanishgirlClassic

Valentina

trending

Strong; brave; healthy and vigorous

SpanishgirlRoyal

Isabella

trending

Devoted to God; pledged to God

SpanishgirlRoyal

Paloma

rising

Dove; symbol of peace and love

SpanishgirlNature

Lola

rising

Strong woman; sorrows; lady of grace

SpanishgirlClassic

Rosario

classic

Rosary; garland of roses

SpanishgirlClassic

Margaux

rising

Pearl; precious gem of the sea

FrenchgirlClassic

Amelie

classic

Hardworking; industrious; striving

FrenchgirlClassic

Eloise

rising

Healthy; wide; famous in battle

FrenchgirlClassic

Colette

rising

Victory of the people; triumphant

FrenchgirlLiterary

Victoria

classic

Victory; triumphant conqueror

LatingirlRoyal

Yuki

classic

Snow; happiness; blessed courage

JapanesegirlNature

Hana

classic

Flower; blossom; joy

JapanesegirlNature

Aiko

classic

Child of love; beloved little one

JapanesegirlClassic

Yuna

rising

Gentle; superior; moon blessing

JapanesegirlModern

Mio

rising

Beautiful thread; cherry blossom path

JapanesegirlNature

Sakura

classic

Cherry blossom; beauty that blooms briefly

JapanesegirlNature

Jisoo

rising

Wisdom; clever and beautiful

KoreangirlModern

Soyeon

classic

Plain and graceful; simple elegance

KoreangirlModern

Serin

rising

Fairy; charming spirit

KoreangirlModern

Nara

rising

Country; joyful; blooming wildflower

KoreangirlNature

Bora

rising

Purple; violet; bold and bright

KoreangirlNature

Haerin

rising

Clear jewel; shining and pure

KoreangirlModern

Yuri

rising

Lily; glass; friend; shining

KoreangirlModern

Devi

classic

Goddess; divine feminine power

IndiangirlClassic

Ananya

rising

Unique; matchless; one without equal

IndiangirlClassic

Maya

trending

Illusion; dream; greatness

IndiangirlClassic

Kavya

rising

Poem; poetic beauty; literary gift

IndiangirlLiterary

Nisha

classic

Night; the dark beauty of night

IndiangirlClassic

Leela

rising

Play; divine play; joyful dance

IndiangirlClassic

Shreya

rising

Auspicious; good fortune; the best

IndiangirlClassic

Rowan

trending

Little red-haired one; rowan tree

IrishunisexNature

Kai

trending

Sea; ocean; rejoice

JapaneseunisexModern

Jin

classic

Gold; bright; precious metal

KoreanunisexModern

River

trending

Flowing water; constant movement

EnglishunisexNature

Avery

trending

Ruler of elves; wise counsel

EnglishunisexModern

Quinn

trending

Wise; counsel; fifth-born

IrishunisexModern

Phoenix

rising

Dark red; mythical bird of rebirth

GreekunisexUnique

Indigo

rising

Deep blue-violet; the color of the sky at dusk

EnglishunisexUnique

Cypress

rare

Cypress tree; symbol of immortality

LatinunisexNatureUnique

Remy

rising

Oarsman; from Rheims; rower

FrenchunisexModern

Elliot

trending

The Lord is my God; Jehovah is God

EnglishunisexClassic

Finley

trending

Fair-haired warrior; fair hero

IrishunisexModern

Marlowe

rising

Driftwood; remnants from the lake

EnglishunisexLiteraryUnique

Noor

rising

Light; divine light; radiance

ArabicunisexClassic

Kiran

classic

Ray of light; beam of sunlight

IndianunisexNature

Camille

classic

Attendant at ritual; noble helper

FrenchunisexClassic

Sora

rising

Sky; the vast open sky

JapaneseunisexNature

Nao

classic

Honest; straight; docile

JapaneseunisexModern

Akira

rising

Bright; clear; dawn

JapaneseunisexModernUnique

Ren

rising

Lotus; love; water lily

JapaneseunisexModern

Hyun

classic

Virtuous; bright; talented

KoreanunisexModern

Jae

rising

Respect; talent; material

KoreanunisexModern

Jiwoo

rising

Will; wisdom; vast and graceful

KoreanunisexModern

Zephyr

rising

West wind; gentle breeze of spring

GreekunisexNatureUnique

Aaron

classic

Mountain of strength; exalted high mountain

HebrewboyClassic

Ezekiel

rising

God strengthens; the Lord will give strength

HebrewboyClassic

Levi

trending

Joined; attached; pledged in loyalty

HebrewboyClassic

Solomon

classic

Peace; peaceful and prosperous king

HebrewboyRoyal

Jonah

rising

Dove; peaceful messenger of God

HebrewboyClassic

Micah

rising

Who is like God; humble servant of the Lord

HebrewboyClassic

Gideon

rising

Mighty warrior; one who cuts down the enemy

HebrewboyUnique

Sarah

classic

Princess; noblewoman; mother of nations

HebrewgirlRoyal

Abigail

classic

Father's joy; source of great happiness

HebrewgirlClassic

Judith

rare

Woman of Judea; praised and celebrated

HebrewgirlClassic

Tamar

rare

Palm tree; upright and graceful

HebrewgirlNature

Shira

rising

Song; poetry; beautiful melody

HebrewgirlMusical

Adina

rare

Gentle; delicate; refined and noble

HebrewgirlClassic

Yael

rare

Mountain goat; one who climbs to great heights

HebrewgirlNature

Eden

rising

Delight; paradise; garden of perfect bliss

HebrewunisexNature

Shiloh

rising

Peaceful; place of tranquility and rest

HebrewunisexUnique

Rhys

rising

Enthusiasm; ardor; passionate warrior spirit

CelticboyClassic

Dylan

trending

Great tide; son of the sea; ocean-born

CelticboyClassic

Emrys

rare

Immortal; divine; the undying one

CelticboyUnique

Brennan

rising

Descendant of the sad one; little raven

CelticboyClassic

Bran

rare

Raven; blessed raven; lord of the dark birds

CelticboyNature

Taliesin

rare

Shining brow; brilliance of the legendary poet

CelticboyLiterary

Alistair

classic

Defender of men; noble and courageous protector

CelticboyRoyal

Caolan

rare

Slender; narrow; lean and swift warrior

CelticboyClassic

Branwen

rare

White raven; blessed and eternally fair

CelticgirlUnique

Guinevere

rare

White shadow; fair and radiant lady

CelticgirlRoyal

Nimue

rare

Lady of the Lake; enchantress of Arthurian legend

CelticgirlLiterary

Cerridwen

rare

Blessed song; keeper of the sacred cauldron

CelticgirlUnique

Elspeth

rare

Pledged to God; consecrated and devoted

CelticgirlClassic

Rhiannon

rising

Great queen; divine maiden; goddess of horses

CelticgirlRoyal

Morgan

classic

Sea circle; great and bright; sea defender

CelticunisexClassic

Brynn

rising

Hill; high land; elevated and noble

CelticunisexNature

Emilia

trending

Rival; industrious; striving to excel

LatingirlClassic

Adrian

trending

From the Adriatic Sea; dark and mysterious

LatinboyClassic

Sterling

rare

Of high quality; genuine; little star

EnglishboyClassic

Hadley

rising

Heather field; meadow of heather blossoms

EnglishgirlNature

Winston

classic

Joy stone; from the town of friends

EnglishboyRoyal

Piper

rising

One who plays the flute; joyful pipe player

EnglishgirlModern

Lark

rare

Songbird; free-spirited; joyful as a morning bird

EnglishgirlNature

Hunter

rising

One who hunts; the bold and skilled hunter

EnglishboyModern

About Baby Names by Meaning

Every name is a small poem — a word that carries meaning, history, and aspiration. When you understand what a name means, it adds a dimension to every time you call your child's name.

Names meaning light: Elara (shining light), Lucian (luminous), Phoebe (bright moon), Noor (divine light), Kiran (ray of light), Zahra (shining brilliance), Lyra (shining constellation)

Names meaning strength and courage: Alistair (defender of men), Valentina (brave and strong), Vikram (valiant king), Arianna (holy and noble), Leander (lion-man), Gideon (mighty warrior)

Names meaning love and joy: Priya (beloved), Felix (happy), Asher (blessed and joyful), Abigail (father's joy), Amara (eternal beauty), Khalil (intimate friend)

Names meaning wisdom: Solomon (peaceful wisdom), Sophia (wisdom), Saul (prayed for), Quinn (wise counsel), Cassian (wise man)

Why meaning matters: A name's meaning can be a private gift — something a parent whispers to a child before they can understand words. It can be a daily affirmation, a family aspiration, or a connection to spiritual belief.