Baby names will be popular in 2025: expert

Parents expecting a child in 2025 will undoubtedly be looking for a suitable name for their child, but it is not always easy to find the perfect one.

So it’s a good time for the release of a new report from Nameberry, which reveals the most important baby naming trends in 2025. The findings show that baby names reflect broad cultural changes and are influenced by everything from social media for fast fashion.

Parents are increasingly looking for unique, meaningful names that balance creativity with tradition, often incorporating elements of nature, global heritage, and even a touch of the otherworldly.

Here’s a roundup of baby names and their meanings for the year ahead.

Fast fashion names

Like their namesake clothing style, fast fashion names reflect current trends. These names are original, bold and fit perfectly into today’s cultural climate. Names like Scottlynn, Jakai and Hollyn are representative of this trend, combining modernity with a touch of uniqueness.

Aven

Emryn

Hollyn

What

Kollyns

Luxton

Nowalia

Ryetta

Scottlynn

Shila

Global America

Parents choose names that reflect cultural diversity and global heritage. This trend includes names from around the world, such as Kenzo, Isha and Suni, which are sophisticated and versatile, suitable for 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 choose fun and fancy names for their children. Inspired by celebrity choices like Whimsy Lou and Benny, names like Blossom, Gio and Teo represent this carefree and quirky trend.

Roar

Flower

Gio

Lilibet

Lotty

Nori

Tower

Sandra

Scottie

Theo

Rebranding the country

Classic country names are back, but in a new version. Parents are bringing back names like Clover, Abner and Waylon, combining rustic charm with modern serenity. Many of these names are finding new life and appeal, free from the old-fashioned stigma.

Abner

Clover

Elsie

Enoch

Harlan

Lou

Mabel

Opal

Santos

Waylon

Names of safe havens

For those who seek peace and comfort in their children’s names, safe haven names evoke a sense of security and warmth. Names like Harbor, Dove, and Eden offer calm options that reflect parents’ desires for peace and kindness in an often chaotic world.

Arcadia

Callum

Pigeon

Eden

To cherish

Port

Paten

Sage

Shepherd

Zuma

Female names

Strong, feminine and often dramatic, feminine names celebrate the power of femininity. Inspired by singer Chappell Roan, these names are rooted in myth, history and the power of women.

Aurelia

Guinevere

Lilith

Maeva

Noelia

Ophelia

Rhiannon

Saanvi

Solana

Xiomara

Landscape names

In times of growing ecological awareness, parents are reaching for names inspired by nature, which are gender neutral and minimalist. Simple yet evocative, these names reflect a connection with the land and its natural beauty.

Cove

Coast

Cove

Field

Grove

Oak

Prairie

Reef

Ridge

Valley

Unearthly names

For parents who look beyond the ordinary, otherworldly names offer cosmic style. Names like Altair, Evren, and Mars allude to fantasy and science fiction worlds, perfect for those who are drawn to the mystical and unknown.

Altair

Aura

Cielo

Ender

Evren

Faye

Fog

Lumen

Lyre

Mars

Crocodile names

Just as rubber boots conquered the masses, Croc names are so out of fashion that they have become fashionable again. These are vintage names, once considered obsolete, now adopted in their original form.

Clarence

Enid

Ethel

Golda

Howard

Mildred

Murray

Oswald

Rita

Tyrone

Generation Z names

As 27- to 18-year-olds begin parenthood, the letter Z becomes more important. Bright and bold Gen Z names like Zephyr, Zayn and Mazie represent the generation’s penchant for breaking the mold and making fresh, unconventional choices.

Azalea

Boaz

Chosen

Itzel

Mazie

Ozzy

Zaya

Zayn

Zephyr

Zuri

Newsweek talked to Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of Nameberry, who, based on parents’ opinions, concluded that fast fashion names are the most surprising trend in 2025.

“Names like Ryett and Aven may not appeal to everyone, but their rise signals a shift toward more direct, current naming styles that reflect broader cultural trends in fashion and design,” she said.

Kihm also said Newsweek that parents are looking for names that give a sense of peace and security in an unpredictable world, as well as a strong aversion to the trend of giving aggressive names to boys, such as Arson, Gunner and Cutter.

As Gen Zers begin to engage in parenting, their name choices stand out for their boldness and creativity. Kihm said younger parents are taking a riskier approach to naming their child, which is why the report includes trends such as the popularity of female and out-of-this-world names.

“Meanwhile, Millennial parents are more likely to choose more traditional trends like Croc names, old-fashioned choices that are so ugly they’re beautiful, global American names that are deeply rooted in choices with international origins; and country names, many of which are outdated names seen in a new light,” she said.