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Jun 1, 2023

Answer: Scotland

Although far from its native Italy, Luca has made a huge impact on Scotland's baby name charts.

Jun 1, 2023

Answer: USA

Sophia has been in the America's Top 10 girl names for sixteen years, and is now Number 5.

Jun 1, 2023

Answer: Belgium

Biblical classic Adam is fading a little in the USA, currently at Number 97.

Jun 1, 2023

Answer: USA

Alexandra is Number 189 in the States.

Jun 1, 2023

Answer: USA

This next-wave occupation name ranks similarly across the anglophone world.

May 31, 2023

How I Named My Babies: Lucia, Camila & Rafael

Amber and Esteban Rodriguez needed meaningful, cross-cultural names for their Mexican-American triplets. They chose Lucia Sara, Camila Deena, and Rafael Esteban — names that connect to their faith, family, and style.

May 29, 2023

New Study Shows Climate Impact on Baby Names

Nature-related baby names are a huge trend across the board right now. But did you know that the climate actually influences the type of nature names American parents are choosing for their children?

May 27, 2023

Is the Secret to Succession in its Names?

Nameberry is going viral this weekend with our prediction for the outcome of Succession based on its...names. Does an unusual last name and the history of baseball offer the clue to who the successor will be, and why.

May 24, 2023

Forgotten Names Making a Comeback

These names disappeared from the US charts for years... but now they're back! Discover the coolest, cutest and craziest comebacks of the year.

May 22, 2023

Top Baby Names 2022: The Playground Analysis

The Playground Analysis groups popular names according to their sound and then ranks the groups instead of the individual spellings. By listing all variant spellings together, we can reveal the top names you're *really* most likely to hear on American playgrounds.

May 17, 2023

How I Named My Baby: Aadya Dash

Bangladeshi-Canadians Puja and Partha looked to their daughter's due date to choose her name. Aadya, an epithet of the goddess Durga, was perfect for their baby girl, born right before the Durga Puja festival. Plus, it met all of their criteria for a modern, meaningful name.

May 12, 2023

Top Baby Names 2022 Announced!

The top baby names of 2022 are here! See the new Top 10 names for girls and boys, along with the fastest-rising and fastest-falling names of the year.

May 11, 2023

Rihanna's Baby Name Revealed!

Two days before his first birthday, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's son's name has been revealed. Find out the meaningful, musical moniker they gave their baby boy.

May 6, 2023

Rare Royal Names Celebrate Coronation Day

As this weekend marks the first British coronation in nearly seventy years, we look into the names of the new King Charles III and Queen Camilla, as well as some names from their family trees – from the classic to the virtually unique.

May 3, 2023

How I Named My Baby: Arrow Lee

Arizona couple Sarah and Dave looked everywhere for baby name inspiration, but nothing was sticking until Sarah came across the poem "On Children" by Kahlil Gibran. A light bulb went off, and Sarah knew her son had to be Arrow, a symbolic and poetic name.

May 2, 2023

The Mary Month of May

Can you still name a baby Mary? You can if you name her Manon, Marietta, or Minnie.

Apr 19, 2023

How I Named My Baby: Zeraphyn Miu

With sons named Zenith and Zephyr, Singapore couple Selina and Jeff needed an eye-catching Z name for their baby girl. They chose Zeraphyn Miu, an angelic name to balance out her feisty Year of the Tiger zodiac sign.

Apr 8, 2023

Minty Names Freshen Up

Minty baby names — including Araminta, Mynte, and even Mint — are ticking up around the globe. Learn the history of mint names and see the most fashionable choices.

Apr 5, 2023

How I Named My Baby: Leni Jean

After three boys, Hannah and Matt needed a strong and spunky name for their daughter. They finally found Leni Jean, a cool and unique name that endured despite Hannah's cold feet, and made a splash on social media with her baby name guessing contest.