Quiz: What's Your Summer Name?

Summer names are warm, bright choices that evoke sunny summer days.

Whether you want a summer name for yourself or inspiration for a summer-born baby, take our quiz below to find a summer name. Then read about the hottest summer names right now.

The Hottest Summer Names Right Now

Coast

Is Coast the new Cove? Some parents have dropped Cove for its similarities to COVID. Coast has a similar (but just different enough) sound and style.

Girasol

The Spanish word for "sunflower" debuted on the charts in 2020 and has now doubled in popularity. It's still used in small numbers, but Girasol is one of the flower names to watch.

Harbor

A serene alternative to Harper, Harbor is a unisex choice fast-approaching the mainstream. Harbor a the beautiful dual meaning of both a body of water where ships dock, as well as a place of refuge or safe haven.

Holiday

What is more reminiscent of this sunny season than a summer holiday to someplace warm and tropical? The name Holiday was given to only 16 baby girls in 2022, but has rising potential as other day names like Wednesday and Sunday gain attention.

Maui

This Polynesian demigod name has overall been rising for boys since the Disney film Moana was released in 2016. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson plays the mythological Maui in the movie.

Rhodes

One of the hottest island names to date, Rhodes is as cool as they come with the stylish -s ending — following in the footsteps of Brooks and Hayes. The Greek island Rhodes is known for its amazing beaches and beautiful scenery.

Sunniva

Another sunny name, Sunniva is a Norwegian name meaning "sun gift." It was most popular in Norway in the year 2000, but Sunniva is just starting to creep up the charts in the US.

Wave

Cardi B and Offset revealed their baby son's name to be Wave — a beachy choice that can work on its own or as a nickname for choices like Waverly and Waveney.