Modern Baby Names
Names that share a modern feel, drawn from many origins, with what each one means and how it is doing in the US today. Browse 800+ names, each with its meaning and current US rank.
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Mia
Scandinavian · Girl
A tiny name with infinite tenderness, meaning mine or beloved in Scandinavian tradition.
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Ava
Latin · Girl
Meaning life or birdlike, this name is graceful and effortlessly beautiful.
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Luna
Latin · Girl
The moon itself, celestial and luminous, a name for dreamers born under starlight.
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Harper
English · Girl
Originally meaning harp player, this name strikes a perfect chord between musical and...
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Levi
Hebrew · Boy
Joined in harmony, a name that bridges ancient faith with modern cool.
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Gianna
English · Girl
God is gracious, a name of warmth and faith.
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Mason
English · Boy
A builder by trade and by nature, solid and industrious.
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Ethan
Hebrew · Boy
Strong and enduring, a name for someone who will weather every storm.
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Logan
Scottish · Unisex
From the Scottish Gaelic meaning little hollow, Logan feels both rugged and warm, a name...
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Logan
Scottish Gaelic · Boy
From the little hollow, a name with rugged charm and cinematic appeal.
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Jackson
English · Boy
Son of Jack, a name that turns a classic into something bold and modern.
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Mila
Slavic · Girl
Gracious and dear, a beloved treasure.
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Aiden
Irish · Boy
Little fire, a name that captures the spark and spirit of its Celtic roots.
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Chloe
Greek · Girl
A fresh green shoot, this name evokes springtime growth and youthful vitality.
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Owen
Welsh · Boy
Young warrior or wellborn, a name that is both gentle and strong.
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Aria
Italian · Girl
An Italian musical term for a self-contained melody, beautiful and soaring.
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Ryan
Irish · Boy
Little king, a name with effortless Irish charm and easygoing confidence.
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Ellie
English · Girl
A sunny diminutive of Eleanor and Elizabeth, warm and approachable from the very first...
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Leo
Latin · Boy
The lion, bold and golden, a name that roars with warmth and courage.
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Zoey
Greek · Girl
Meaning life itself, this name bubbles with energy and joy.
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Aiden
Irish · Unisex
From the Irish Aodh meaning fire, Aiden burns bright with warmth and passion, a modern...
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Riley
Irish · Girl
An Irish surname meaning courageous, now a spirited and playful choice for girls.
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Wyatt
English · Boy
Brave in war — strong and western
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Mateo
Spanish · Boy
Gift of God, the Spanish form of Matthew with a sun-warmed rhythm.
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Asher
Hebrew · Boy
Happy and blessed, a name that carries sunshine in every syllable.
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Carter
English · Boy
A cart driver's child, steady and reliable.
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Jayden
American · Boy
A modern invention full of energy and youthful exuberance.
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Willow
English · Girl
Inspired by the graceful weeping willow, a name that bends beautifully but never breaks.
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Riley
Irish · Unisex
Meaning courageous in Irish, Riley has an upbeat, can-do energy that makes it one of the...
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Grayson
English · Boy
A son of the gray-haired sage, wise and calm.
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Isla
Scottish · Girl
A Scottish island name meaning bright as the sun, breezy and radiant.
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Ezra
Hebrew · Boy
Helper, a name of compassion and purpose with a cool, modern edge.
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Nova
Latin · Girl
Meaning new, this celestial name evokes the brilliant explosion of a newborn star.
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Zoe
Greek · Girl
Life — short, spirited, impossible to forget
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Addison
English · Girl
Originally meaning son of Adam, now a polished modern name with preppy appeal.
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Jayden
Modern American · Unisex
A modern invention blending Jay and the popular -den suffix, Jayden rockets with youthful...
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Hudson
English · Boy
Son of Hugh, a name that evokes the grandeur of the river and valley.
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Dylan
Welsh · Boy
A wave name meaning son of the sea, free and untamed.
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Cameron
Scottish Gaelic · Boy
Crooked nose, an endearingly honest name with highland spirit.
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Brooklyn
English · Girl
Inspired by the vibrant New York City borough, this name feels urban, energetic, and cool.
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Paisley
Scottish · Girl
Named for the ornate teardrop pattern from a Scottish town, artsy and spirited.
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Aubrey
French · Girl
A Norman French name meaning elf ruler, blending magical folklore with sophisticated...
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Madison
English · Unisex
Originally meaning son of Maud, Madison was reinvented by a movie mermaid and became one...
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Savannah
Spanish · Girl
A wide-open grassland name evoking warmth, freedom, and the golden light of the American...
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Waylon
English · Boy
Land by the road, a name with country soul and a rugged sense of freedom.
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Maverick
American · Boy
An independent spirit who blazes his own trail.
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Kai
Hawaiian · Boy
The sea, a name that feels like an ocean breeze across many cultures.
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Addison
English · Unisex
Meaning child of Adam, Addison has a preppy polish and professional poise that appeals to...
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Madelyn
French · Girl
A modern take on Madeleine, meaning woman from Magdala, fresh but rooted in history.
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Jaxon
American · Boy
A modern respelling of Jackson with a punchy, contemporary edge.
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Brooks
English · Boy
Of the brook, a nature name that flows with ease and sophistication.
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Kinsley
English · Girl
An English surname turned modern first name meaning king's meadow, spirited and preppy.
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Quinn
Irish · Girl
An Irish surname meaning wise or chief, short and commanding with a modern cool.
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Nolan
Irish · Boy
A champion name meaning descendant of the famous one.
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Miles
Latin · Boy
Soldier, a name of courage and creative genius from jazz to Marvel.
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Serenity
English · Girl
A modern virtue name meaning peaceful calm, like still water under a wide sky.
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Kennedy
Irish · Girl
An Irish clan name meaning helmeted chief, carrying the dignity of a great American...
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Aaliyah
Arabic · Girl
Means exalted and sublime, rising above with grace.
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Autumn
Latin · Girl
The season of golden leaves and harvest moons, warm and richly beautiful.
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Colton
English · Boy
A spirited boy from the coal town settlement.
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Luca
Italian · Boy
A bringer of light, illuminating the world with kindness.
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Connor
Irish · Boy
Lover of wolves, a name with wild Irish spirit and loyal heart.
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Landon
English · Boy
A child from the long hill, reaching for the sky.
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Hunter
English · Boy
A child who pursues life with passion and skill.
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Declan
Irish · Boy
Full of goodness, a name steeped in Irish saintly tradition and modern cool.
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Axel
Scandinavian · Boy
Father of peace, a name with Nordic strength and rock-and-roll energy.
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Easton
English · Boy
A bright child from the eastern village.
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Cooper
English · Boy
A barrel maker's child with skilled hands.
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Ayla
Turkish · Girl
Meaning moonlight or halo of light, a name that glows with quiet radiance.
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Jameson
English · Boy
A son who carries the supplanter's legacy.
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Lainey
English · Girl
A breezy diminutive of Elaine meaning bright shining light, sunny and playful.
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Parker
English · Boy
Keeper of the park, a name of natural stewardship and friendly energy.
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Piper
English · Girl
Originally a surname for a pipe player, now a zippy modern name with energy to spare.
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Greyson
English · Boy
A son of the gray-haired wise one.
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Hailey
English · Girl
A hay meadow name, fresh and cheerful.
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Sawyer
English · Boy
One who saws wood, a name that channels Tom Sawyer's free-spirited charm.
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Genesis
Greek · Girl
Meaning origin or beginning, a name that celebrates the very start of something wonderful.
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Carson
English · Boy
A child who lives near the marshland waters.
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Kennedy
Irish · Unisex
Meaning helmeted chief in Irish, Kennedy resonates with American history, leadership, and...
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Raelynn
American · Girl
A modern American creation combining Rae and Lynn, sunny and melodic.
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Jace
American · Boy
A healer at heart, a modern name with bright, energetic appeal.
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Ariana
Italian · Girl
Meaning most holy, a melodic name that sings with Italian and Greek elegance.
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Austin
English · Boy
A majestic child with dignity and grandeur.
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Allison
Germanic · Girl
Meaning noble and kind, a name that balances strength with warmth.
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River
English · Boy
A free-flowing name that carries the calm power of water in motion.
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Brielle
French · Girl
A short form of Gabrielle meaning God is my strength, airy and modern.
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Lyla
Arabic · Girl
A softer spelling of Layla meaning night, dark and poetic with romantic undertones.
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Legend
English · Boy
A name of epic proportions, for a child destined to write his own story.
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Emery
Germanic · Unisex
Meaning brave and powerful, Emery has a polished, gemstone-like quality that feels both...
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River
English · Unisex
Flowing and free, River is a nature name that feels both peaceful and powerful, like...
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Beckett
English · Boy
Bee cottage, a name that hums with literary gravitas and vintage charm.
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Archer
English · Boy
One who shoots arrows, a name aimed at adventure and precision.
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Rylee
Irish · Girl
A modern feminine spelling of Riley meaning courageous, sporty and spirited.
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Sawyer
English · Unisex
An occupational name for a woodcutter, Sawyer has the adventurous spirit of Tom Sawyer...
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Crew
English · Boy
A team, a tribe, a name that speaks to togetherness and collective strength.
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Wren
English · Girl
Named for the tiny but mighty songbird, compact and full of spirit.
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Bodhi
Sanskrit · Boy
Awakening and enlightenment, a name that invites spiritual curiosity.
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Sage
Latin · Girl
A botanical and virtue name meaning wise, herbal and earthy with a knowing quality.
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Weston
English · Boy
A child from the western settlement by the fields.
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Peyton
English · Unisex
Originally a village name meaning fighting man's estate, Peyton has evolved into a...
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