Short Baby Names
Names that share a short feel, drawn from many origins, with what each one means and how it is doing in the US today. Browse 700+ names, each with its meaning and current US rank.
- #3091
Hera
Greek · Girl
Queen of the gods, majestic and powerfully protective.
- #3108
Adi
Hebrew · Unisex
A precious jewel, valued and admired.
- #3144
Kofi
Akan · Boy
Born on Friday, a day-name of peaceful arrival and quiet strength.
- #3170
Hala
Arabic · Girl
Means halo around the moon, a glow of quiet beauty.
- #3195
Ghaith
Arabic · Boy
Rain, a name of life-giving showers and heavenly nourishment.
- #3232
Tadhg
Irish · Boy
An ancient name meaning poet or philosopher, wise and creative.
- #3245
Armand
French · Boy
A soldier of strength whose bravery defends the innocent.
- #3298
Pace
English · Boy
A peaceful child who moves through life gently.
- #3298
Pilar
Spanish · Girl
A strong pillar, steady and unwavering in her faith.
- #3338
Mai
Vietnamese · Girl
A plum blossom heralding the spring.
- #3360
Tanvi
Sanskrit · Girl
Means beautiful and delicate, a name of slender grace.
- #3370
Rune
Norse · Boy
A secret name meaning hidden lore and ancient mystery.
- #3383
Elva
Spanish · Girl
A noble elf, small and full of bright magic.
- #3387
Hilda
Spanish · Girl
A battle maiden, fierce yet tender in her love.
- #3407
Nawal
Arabic · Girl
Means gift, a generous name celebrating life's treasures.
- #3409
Nura
Arabic · Girl
Means light, a radiant name that brightens every room.
- #3461
Reva
Sanskrit · Girl
A star that moves gracefully across the heavens.
- #3466
Yannick
French · Boy
God is gracious, a name of divine generosity and favor.
- #3471
Zeno
Italian · Boy
A gift from Zeus, connecting mortal warmth to divine power.
- #3475
Quinto
Spanish · Boy
The fifth, a name marking order and completeness.
- #3505
Roya
Persian · Girl
Means dream or vision, a name of beautiful imagination.
- #3601
Rui
Portuguese · Unisex
A famous ruler, known and celebrated.
- #3629
Dara
Persian · Boy
Wealthy, a name of abundant riches and kingly prosperity.
- #3640
Alva
Swedish · Girl
An elf maiden, magical and wise.
- #3661
Loukas
Greek · Boy
A bringer of light, illuminating paths with wisdom.
- #3671
Nori
Japanese · Boy
A gentle name meaning ceremony and tradition.
- #3798
Dael
Hebrew · Boy
Knowledge of God, a name of insightful faith and understanding.
- #3812
Greer
English · Unisex
A watchful guardian with a perceptive soul.
- #3812
Greer
English · Boy
A watchful and vigilant child, ever alert.
- #3829
Fatou
Wolof · Girl
Means captivating one, a name of magnetic charm.
- #3837
Laksh
Sanskrit · Boy
A focused name meaning aim and target, driven by purpose.
- #3844
Minh
Vietnamese · Unisex
Bright and intelligent, a beacon of clarity.
- #3859
Maja
Scandinavian · Girl
A pearl of springtime beauty and warmth.
- #3882
Wilma
Spanish · Girl
A resolute protector, determined and firmly kind.
- #3884
An
Vietnamese · Unisex
Peace and tranquility in all things.
- #3942
Matan
Hebrew · Boy
Gift, a name of pure generosity and treasured arrival.
- #3943
Mahsa
Persian · Girl
Means like the moon, a name of gentle luminance.
- #3943
Maxime
French · Boy
The greatest, a name that reaches for the highest peak.
- #3952
Qamar
Arabic · Girl
Means moon, a luminous name that glows through the night.
- #3960
Svea
Swedish · Girl
A daughter of the Swedish nation, proud and fair.
- #4008
Dirk
German · Boy
A ruling name meaning ruler of the people, bold and commanding.
- #4058
Lynx
English · Boy
A sharp-sighted child, quiet and observant.
- #4103
Ora
Hebrew · Girl
Means light, a simple and radiant name of two letters.
- #4132
Peer
Scandinavian · Boy
A rock name meaning stone, solid and dependable.
- #4161
Esha
Sanskrit · Girl
Means desire, a name of passion and heartfelt longing.
- #4191
Qais
Arabic · Boy
Firm, a legendary lover's name of passionate devotion.
- #4204
Sandro
Italian · Boy
A defender of mankind, courageous and deeply caring.
- #4210
Seren
Welsh · Girl
Star — celestial and quietly powerful
- #4213
Dove
English · Unisex
A symbol of peace and gentle love.
- #4220
Yannis
Greek · Boy
God is gracious, a name of gentle divine favor.
- #4223
Zuri
Swahili · Boy
Beautiful, a name of striking loveliness and captivating charm.
- #4268
Fionn
Irish · Boy
A bright name meaning fair and white, wise like the legendary hero.
- #4300
Jun
Japanese · Unisex
Pure and genuine, a spirit of honesty.
- #4302
Siham
Arabic · Girl
Means arrows, a name of purpose and direction.
- #4341
Ilse
German · Girl
Pledged to the divine, faithful and true.
- #4377
Muna
Arabic · Girl
Means wishes and desires, a name full of hope.
- #4381
Orla
Irish · Girl
A golden princess with a generous heart.
- #4469
Prosper
French · Boy
Fortunate and successful, a name that attracts blessings.
- #4497
Dag
Norwegian · Boy
A daylight name meaning day, bright and full of promise.
- #4507
Alon
Hebrew · Boy
Oak tree, a strong and deeply rooted name of lasting presence.
- #4559
Bengt
Swedish · Boy
A blessed name meaning the blessed one, favored and kind.
- #4583
Rin
Japanese · Girl
Means dignified, a name of quiet strength and poise.
- #4598
Urvi
Sanskrit · Girl
Means earth, a grounding name of nurturing strength.
- #4717
Yumi
Japanese · Girl
Means beauty and grace, a name of gentle elegance.
- #4761
Nils
Scandinavian · Boy
A victorious name meaning champion of the people.
- #4764
Nuh
Arabic · Boy
Rest, a prophet's name of peaceful reprieve and renewal.
- #4781
Roque
Spanish · Boy
Restful and strong, a name as solid as stone.
- #4784
Ryo
Japanese · Unisex
A refreshing coolness, clear and invigorating.
- #4784
Ryo
Japanese · Boy
A crisp name meaning refreshing coolness and clarity.
- #4813
Nandi
Zulu · Girl
Means sweet one, a name of delightful tenderness.
- #4814
Nari
Korean · Girl
A lily flower, delicate and radiant.
- #4865
Bahar
Persian · Girl
Means spring, a season of blossoms and fresh beginnings.
- #4879
Idan
Hebrew · Boy
Era or time, a name marking a new and hopeful age.
- #4892
Diem
Vietnamese · Girl
A beautiful face, lovely and serene.
- #4925
Manu
Akan · Boy
Second born, a name of ordered blessing and family sequence.
- #4953
Fern
English · Unisex
A delicate woodland plant, graceful and resilient.
- #4966
Tobi
Yoruba · Boy
God is great, a name of divine grandeur and thankful worship.
- #5047
Gaston
French · Boy
From Gascony, a name of hearty spirit and joie de vivre.
- #5106
Dinos
Greek · Boy
A terrible lizard, fierce and ancient in spirit.
- #5167
Yago
Spanish · Boy
A supplanter whose gentle persistence wins every heart.
- #5311
Clio
Greek · Girl
The muse of history, she honors the stories of old.
- #5408
Orli
Hebrew · Girl
Means my light, a sparkling name that shines brightly.
- #5439
Yuki
Japanese · Girl
Means snow or happiness, a name of serene purity.
- #5445
Zulay
Spanish · Girl
A blooming flower from tropical gardens of warmth.
- #5459
Anh
Vietnamese · Girl
A bright and peaceful spirit of the morning.
- #5492
Iyad
Arabic · Boy
Support, a name of sturdy reinforcement and faithful backing.
- #5549
Markos
Greek · Boy
Dedicated to Mars, a name of warrior spirit and devotion.
- #5582
Roni
Hebrew · Girl
Means my joy, a spirited name full of laughter.
- #5697
Kaisa
Finnish · Girl
Pure of heart, simple and beautiful.
- #5738
Finch
English · Unisex
A cheerful songbird, small and spirited.
- #5738
Finch
English · Boy
A songbird child, small and sweetly vocal.
- #5747
Mio
Japanese · Girl
Means beautiful cherry blossom, a name of delicate bloom.
- #5765
Tasos
Greek · Boy
Born at Easter, a name of renewal and sacred joy.
- #5845
Nima
Persian · Boy
Just, a name of fairness and balanced judgment.
- #5891
Sloane
English · Unisex
A warrior with elegance and sharp wit.
- #5945
Liat
Hebrew · Girl
Means you are mine, a tender name of belonging.
- #5951
Ikem
Igbo · Boy
Strength, a name of powerful might and resilient force.
- #5980
Brook
English · Boy
A gentle child flowing like a babbling brook.
- #6034
Fotis
Greek · Boy
Of light, a name that dispels darkness with radiance.
- #6151
Gwyn
Welsh · Unisex
White and fair, blessed and holy.
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