Choosing a baby name is a personal journey. Consider factors like meaning, cultural significance, family traditions, how it sounds with your surname, potential nicknames, and current popularity trends. Our tool helps you explore all these dimensions — from meaning and origin to popularity scores — so you can make an informed decision that feels right for your family.

Our popularity score ranges from 1 to 100, reflecting how common a name is based on recent trends and historical usage. A score of 90-100 indicates a very popular, trending name (like Olivia or Liam). Scores of 50-70 represent moderately popular classics. Scores below 30 are rare, unique gems — perfect if you want your child to stand out. Use the sort dropdown to view most popular or most unique names first.

Yes! Our smart search looks through both names and their meanings. Try searching for keywords like "wisdom" (you might find Sophia), "strength" (Ethan, Gabriel, Valerie), "light" (Lucy, Elena, Nora), or "gift" (Theodore, Matthew, Dorothy). This is a wonderful way to find names that carry a special significance for your family.

Top names for girls include Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Sophia. For boys, Liam, Noah, Oliver, James, and Elijah lead the charts. Gender-neutral names like Avery, Riley, Jordan, and Quinn are also rising in popularity. Use our "Most Popular" sort option to see the full ranked list and discover which names are trending right now.

To discover unique names, sort by "Most Unique" in our dropdown menu — this shows names with the lowest popularity scores first. You can also browse by specific letters using the A-Z navigation, or explore names from specific origins. Rare names often come from less common cultural traditions or are vintage names that have fallen out of mainstream use but retain beautiful meanings.

Unisex or gender-neutral names are names used for both boys and girls. Examples include Avery, Riley, Jordan, Morgan, Quinn, and Rowan. These names offer flexibility and are increasingly popular among parents who prefer not to be constrained by traditional gender associations. Use our "Unisex" filter to browse all gender-neutral options in our database.

Click the heart icon () on any name card or in the detail view to save it to your favorites. Your favorites are stored locally in your browser and will persist across visits. Use the "Favorites" toggle button to view only your saved names. You can also see your favorites count in the badge next to the Favorites button. Remove a name by clicking the heart again.

Our name data is curated from reputable etymological sources, historical records, and modern naming databases. Origins span Hebrew, Latin, Greek, German, Irish, Scottish, Arabic, Sanskrit, Celtic, Norse, French, Italian, Spanish, Welsh, Japanese, and more. Each name's meaning is carefully researched to provide accurate and meaningful information for your naming journey.