Parents who are expecting in 2025 will no doubt be on the hunt for a suitable baby name, but it’s not always easy to find the perfect one.
It’s good timing, then, that a new report from Nameberry has just dropped, revealing the top baby name trends for 2025. According to its findings, baby names are reflecting broad cultural shifts and are influenced by everything from social media to fast fashion.
Parents are increasingly searching for unique, meaningful names that balance creativity with tradition, often incorporating elements of nature, global heritage or even a touch of the otherworldly.
Prostock-Studio
Here’s a breakdown of the baby names and their meanings for the year ahead.
Fast Fashion Names
Much like their namesake clothing style, fast fashion names reflect the trends of the moment. These names are original, bold and perfectly suited to today’s cultural climate. Names like Scottlynn, Jakai and Hollyn are representative of this trend, blending modernity with a hint of uniqueness.
Aven
Emryn
Hollyn
Jakai
Kollyns
Luxton
Novalie
Ryett
Scottlynn
Shilo
Global Americana
Parents are embracing names that reflect cultural diversity and global heritage. This trend features names with origins from across the world, like Kenzo, Isha and Suni, that are sophisticated and versatile, fitting children in a multicultural world.
Avani
Casper
Elio
Hassan
Idalia
Isha
Kenzo
Kyomi
Shai
Suni
Baby Names, Literally
Following in the footsteps of influencer culture, some parents are choosing playful and whimsical names for their little ones. Inspired by celebrity choices like Whimsy Lou and Benny, names like Blossom, Gio and Teo represent this lighthearted and quirky trend.
Bash
Blossom
Gio
Lilibet
Lottie
Nori
Rook
Sandro
Scottie
Teo
Country Rebrand
Classic country names are making a comeback but with a twist. Parents are reviving names like Clover, Abner and Waylon, pairing rustic charm with modern coolness. Many of these names are finding new life and appeal, free from old-fashioned stigma.
Abner
Clover
Elsie
Enoch
Harlan
Lou
Mabel
Opal
Santos
Waylon
Safe Haven Names
For those seeking peace and comfort in their children’s names, safe haven names evoke a sense of security and warmth. Names such as Harbor, Dove and Eden offer serene options that reflect parents’ desires for calmness and kindness in an often chaotic world.
Arcadia
Callum
Dove
Eden
Foster
Harbor
Pax
Sage
Shepherd
Zuma
Femininomenal Names
Strong, feminine and often dramatic, femininomenal names celebrate the power of femininity. Inspired by singer Chappell Roan, these names are rooted in myth, history and female empowerment.
Aurelia
Guinevere
Lilith
Maeva
Noelia
Ophelia
Rhiannon
Saanvi
Solana
Xiomara
Landscape Names
In a time of growing environmental awareness, parents are turning to nature-inspired names that are gender-neutral and minimalist. Simple yet evocative, these names reflect a connection to the earth and its natural beauty.
Cove
Coast
Creek
Field
Grove
Oak
Prairie
Reef
Ridge
Valley
Otherworldly Names
For parents looking beyond the ordinary, otherworldly names offer some cosmic flair. Names such as Altair, Evren and Mars hint at worlds of fantasy and science fiction, perfect for those drawn to the mystical and the unknown.
Altair
Aura
Cielo
Ender
Evren
Faye
Haze
Lumen
Lyra
Mars
Croc Names
Just as the rubbery shoes won over the masses, Croc names are so unfashionable they’ve become fashionable again. These are vintage names, once seen as outdated, that are now embraced in their original form.
Clarence
Enid
Ethel
Golda
Howard
Mildred
Murray
Oswald
Rita
Tyrone
Gen Z Names
As those between 27 and 18 enter parenthood, the letter Z is gaining serious traction. Edgy and bold, Generation Z names like Zephyr, Zayn and Mazie represent the generation’s penchant for breaking the mold and embracing fresh, unconventional choices.
Azalea
Boaz
Chozen
Itzel
Mazie
Ozzy
Zaya
Zayn
Zephyr
Zuri
Newsweek spoke to Sophie Kihm, the editor-in-chief at Nameberry, who said fast fashion names were the most surprising trend for 2025, based on parental feedback.
“Names like Ryett and Aven may not appeal to everyone, but their rise signals a shift toward more immediate, in-the-moment naming styles that reflect broader cultural trends in fashion and design,” she said.
Kihm also told Newsweek that parents are seeking names that offer a sense of calm and safety in an unpredictable world, as well as a strong dislike for the trend of aggressive boy names such as Arson, Gunner and Cutter.
As Gen Zers start to embrace parenthood, their naming choices stand out for their boldness and creativity. Kihm said that younger parents take a riskier approach when it comes to naming their child, which is why the report reflected trends like femininomenal names and otherworldly names taking off.
“Millennial parents, meanwhile, are more likely to go for the more traditional-leaning trends such as Croc names, old-fashioned choices that are so ugly they’re beautiful; global Americana names, which are deeply rooted choices with international origins; and country rebrand names, many of which are old-school names being seen through a new lens,” she said.