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.
- #11298
Lark
English · Boy
A songbird child who greets each dawn with joy.
- #11298
Lark
English · Unisex
A songbird at dawn, full of joy and melody.
- #11496
Kjell
Scandinavian · Unisex
A kettle or cauldron, a source of nourishment.
- #11510
Kosmas
Greek · Boy
Orderly and decorated, a name of cosmic beauty.
- #11518
Pavlos
Greek · Boy
Small yet mighty, whose teachings changed the world.
- #11601
Rolf
German · Boy
A famed name meaning famous wolf, wild and renowned.
- #11718
Nili
Hebrew · Girl
An acronym meaning the glory of Israel will not fail.
- #11721
Noga
Hebrew · Girl
Means brightness, a name that shines like morning light.
- #11731
Tal
Hebrew · Unisex
The gentle morning dew, fresh and renewing.
- #11794
Inas
Arabic · Girl
Means friendliness, a welcoming name of open warmth.
- #11811
Waldo
Spanish · Boy
A ruler whose bold command inspires devotion.
- #11871
Zal
Persian · Boy
Old, a white-haired hero raised by a mythical bird of wisdom.
- #11880
Renaud
French · Boy
A wise ruler whose counsel brings peace to the land.
- #11947
Tau
Zulu · Boy
Lion, a name of majestic courage and proud leadership.
- #11981
Tui
Maori · Unisex
A beautiful songbird, melodic and vibrant.
- #12016
Hoa
Vietnamese · Unisex
A flower in full bloom, colorful and fragrant.
- #12117
Bar
Hebrew · Unisex
Pure and open as the wild fields.
- #12215
Ange
French · Unisex
An angelic spirit, pure and luminous.
- #12307
Dain
Korean · Unisex
A great and benevolent spirit.
- #12381
Ugo
Italian · Boy
A bright mind, sharp and full of intellectual fire.
- #12392
Brooke
English · Unisex
A babbling stream, gentle and refreshing.
- #12432
Dvir
Hebrew · Boy
Inner sanctuary, a sacred name of deep spiritual dwelling.
- #12531
Aoi
Japanese · Girl
Means blue or hollyhock, a nature name of gentle color.
- #12535
Femi
Yoruba · Boy
Love me, a tender name of desired affection and warmth.
- #12549
Franck
French · Boy
A free man whose spirit cannot be contained or tamed.
- #12654
Uche
Igbo · Boy
Thought, a contemplative name of intellectual depth and wisdom.
- #12662
Edem
Akan · Boy
God has saved me, a name of gratitude for divine rescue.
- #12662
Elom
Akan · Boy
God loves me, a name of divine affection and chosen favor.
- #12765
Guido
Italian · Boy
A guide leading others toward light and understanding.
- #12767
Vered
Hebrew · Girl
Means rose, a timeless flower name of delicate beauty.
- #12779
Liane
French · Girl
A climbing vine, graceful and naturally beautiful.
- #12802
Jeet
Hindi · Unisex
Victory and conquest, a triumphant spirit.
- #12898
Hanh
Vietnamese · Girl
A moral and upright soul of great virtue.
- #12971
Diya
Arabic · Boy
Glow, a name of warm light and radiant illumination.
- #12991
Keats
English · Boy
A child with a poet's tender and vivid soul.
- #13120
Glyn
Welsh · Boy
A valley name meaning clean valley, fresh and green.
- #13165
Ludo
Swahili · Boy
Born facing downward, a name of humility and grounded beginning.
- #13264
Xanthe
Greek · Girl
Golden haired and radiant, she glows with inner light.
- #13346
Neri
Spanish · Unisex
A strong and noble spirit.
- #13346
Neri
Italian · Boy
Strong and dark, a name of deep and striking character.
- #13374
Nuru
Swahili · Boy
Light, a radiant name of illumination and bright hope.
- #13378
Lambros
Greek · Boy
Brilliant and shining, a name of luminous clarity.
- #13413
Ozni
Hebrew · Boy
My hearing, a name of attentive listening and discernment.
- #13419
Pearse
Irish · Boy
A rock name meaning strong as stone, steady and unbreakable.
- #13448
Mosi
Swahili · Boy
First born, a name of primary blessing and leading purpose.
- #13472
Ofir
Hebrew · Boy
Gold, a name of precious value and shining worth.
- #13477
Kfir
Hebrew · Boy
Young lion, a name of fierce cub-like energy and potential.
- #13531
Bich
Vietnamese · Girl
A jade-green jewel, lustrous and precious.
- #13539
Rue
English · Unisex
A fragrant herb, small but unforgettable.
- #13578
Ayo
Yoruba · Girl
Means joy, a bright name that lifts every heart.
- #13596
Primo
Italian · Boy
The first, a name celebrating pioneering spirit.
- #13602
Shams
Arabic · Unisex
The blazing sun, powerful and life-giving.
- #13671
Kaho
Japanese · Girl
Means flower and fruit, a name of botanical abundance.
- #13682
Nieves
Spanish · Girl
Pure as snow, gentle and quietly beautiful.
- #13742
Nir
Hebrew · Boy
Plowed field, a name of fresh starts and cultivated hope.
- #13791
Stig
Scandinavian · Unisex
A wanderer of paths, curious and brave.
- #13793
Elba
Spanish · Girl
Named for the island, she carries quiet mystery.
- #13851
Thibault
French · Boy
Bold among the people, courageous and warmly admired.
- #13910
Galit
Hebrew · Girl
Means wave, a rhythmic name that rolls like the sea.
- #14063
Zola
Zulu · Boy
Calm, a name of peaceful tranquility and quiet strength.
- #14133
Rauf
Arabic · Boy
Compassionate, a name of tender mercy and caring gentleness.
- #14135
Xenon
Greek · Boy
A stranger who becomes family through warmth and welcome.
- #14181
Emem
Ibibio · Girl
Means peace, a gentle name of quiet serenity.
- #14418
Thanh
Vietnamese · Girl
A clear and bright spirit of refinement.
- #14445
Miyu
Japanese · Girl
Means beautiful evening, a name of twilight serenity.
- #14614
Rasha
Arabic · Girl
Means young gazelle, swift and graceful in motion.
- #14688
Negar
Persian · Girl
Means sweetheart, a name of tender affection and beauty.
- #14753
Sivan
Hebrew · Girl
Named for the spring month, a season of warmth and renewal.
- #14882
Brit
Scandinavian · Girl
Exalted and strong, a noble spirit.
- #15031
Afaf
Arabic · Girl
Means chastity and purity, a name of gentle virtue.
- #15443
Cadi
Welsh · Girl
Pure of heart, with a joyful spirit.
- #15509
Hema
Sanskrit · Girl
Means golden, a name of precious warmth and value.
- #15590
Kesi
Swahili · Girl
Means born during difficult times, a name of resilience.
- #15731
Eshe
Swahili · Girl
Means life, a vital name that celebrates existence itself.
- #15784
Fleur
English · Girl
A flower name, delicate and French.
- #16080
Deka
Somali · Girl
Means one who pleases, a name of joyful charm.
- #16135
Bita
Persian · Girl
Means unique, a name for someone unlike any other.
- #16333
Lamis
Arabic · Girl
Means soft to the touch, a gentle name of tender beauty.
- #16370
Dao
Thai · Girl
A star that lights the way through darkness.
- #16465
Ghada
Arabic · Girl
Means graceful and beautiful, moving with natural elegance.
- #16504
Manon
French · Girl
A beloved and bitter grace, complex and deeply felt.
- #16592
Azar
Persian · Girl
Means fire, a name of warmth and passionate spirit.
- #16792
Tuyen
Vietnamese · Girl
A ray of light, bright and clear.
- #16834
Rada
Slavic · Girl
Joy and happiness, a glad and bright spirit.
- #16853
Kieu
Vietnamese · Girl
A graceful spirit, beautiful and proud.
- #16864
Lan
Vietnamese · Girl
An orchid, refined and graceful.
- #16952
Koto
Japanese · Girl
Named for the stringed instrument, a name of musical heritage.
- #17072
Suha
Arabic · Girl
Means a small star, twinkling gently in the cosmos.
- #17245
Ngoc
Vietnamese · Girl
A jade gemstone, precious and enduring.
- #17498
Penda
Swahili · Girl
Means love, a name of pure and simple affection.
- #17586
Riko
Japanese · Girl
Means jasmine child, a fragrant name of sweet beauty.
- #18172
Thao
Vietnamese · Girl
An herb of the field, healing and gentle.
- #18217
Quyen
Vietnamese · Girl
A bird soaring free through open skies.
- #18225
Tosca
Italian · Girl
A Tuscan spirit, dramatic and full of fiery passion.
- #18456
Orit
Hebrew · Girl
Means my light, a small name with a radiant glow.
- #19825
Thana
Arabic · Girl
Means praise, a name that celebrates with grateful words.
Maude
Germanic · Girl
A powerful name meaning mighty in battle, vintage and commanding.
Aimé
French · Boy
Beloved, a simple name overflowing with pure affection.
Benzi
Hebrew · Boy
Son of my strength, a lively and affectionate family name.
Bunmi
Yoruba · Girl
Means close to me, a name of intimate tenderness.
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