Do you have a little one on the way and are looking for baby name ideas? Let Names and Nursery help you find the perfect name for your baby girl or boy.
If you're unsure about where to begin your baby name search, the most popular names can be a great starting point. You can dive right into the Top 1000 Girl Names or the Top 1000 Boy Names, or start by checking out the Top 10 names for girls and boys below (based on the latest data from the SSA):
| Rank | Boy names | Girl names |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam | Olivia |
| 2 | Noah | Emma |
| 3 | Oliver | Charlotte |
| 4 | James | Amelia |
| 5 | Elijah | Sophia |
| 6 | William | Isabella |
| 7 | Henry | Ava |
| 8 | Lucas | Mia |
| 9 | Benjamin | Evelyn |
| 10 | Theodore | Luna |
If popularity is not a factor for you, and all you want is a name that's appealing and meaningful, you might want to browse names by category:
We've scoured the Bible for ideas for every type of biblical baby namer, from the traditionalist looking for classic biblical girl names or classic biblical boy names to the trendsetter in search of modern biblical girl names or modern biblical boy names. And if our biblical lists are not enough, we also have a collection of Catholic baby names, which includes Christian names beyond biblical names.
Classic names have deep roots, feel familiar to everyone, and are difficult to pin to a specific generation. If you're looking for a timeless appellation that will wear well from the nursery right into adulthood, this is the place to look.
Old names are back—and cooler than ever. Many of the popular vintage boy names have biblical roots (think Eli and Silas), while on the other side of the gender divide, retro girl names with nature meanings seem to be having a moment (hello, Hazel and Violet). Of course, not all old-fashioned baby names are ready for a comeback (sorry, Gertrude and Burt), but there are more than enough beautiful vintage names that would sound great on a baby born today.
This category encompasses much more than just the popular flower names for girls. So if you're looking for something beyond Rose and Violet, or are having a boy, check out our huge collection of nature names for girls and nature names for boys.