Newest Names on Nameberry
Updated Sun Nov 30 2025
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Introducing the newest names added to Nameberry's ever-growing database.
We are constantly discovering new names from cultures across the world. Our newest names for girls include Liliore, Ruoxi, Vietta, and Atena. Newest boy names include Ailbe, Almaz, Muchen, and Khayri.
Other attractive new additions to our database include Ludovie, Sylphide, Amorella, Shukri, and Florenz.
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Check out this list of the newest names on Nameberry, and you too might discover one you haven't heard of before. They are ordered here by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Atena
Origin:
Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian variation of Athena, GreekMeaning:
"from Athens"Description:
Just like its counterpart Athena, Atena has been on the rise in its native Italy, ranking in the Top 150 in a recent year. Derived from Greek, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, warfare, handicrafts, and courage, also associated with intelligence, owls, and olives.
- Cathelijn
Origin:
Dutch, GreekMeaning:
"pure"Description:
Cathelijn is variation of the classic Catherine, that likely emerged via the Medieval French Cateline. Also appearing as Cathelijne (pronounced with four syllables), Cathelijn is sleek and succinct but melodic at the same time. A notable bearer is Dutch athlete and Olympian Cathelijn Peeters.
- Hafiz
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"guardian, keeper, protector; one who remembers"Description:
A handsome Arabic choice with spiritual significance —al-Ḥafīẓ being one of the 99 names of Allah — Hafiz is both a given name meaning "preserver, protector, guardian" and a term used for Muslims who have memorized the Quran in its entirety.
- Shukri
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"thankful"Description:
Succinct and crisp in sound, Shukri is an Arabic name, related to the more familiar feminine form, Shakira. Notable bearers of the name include cricket coach Shukri Conrad, singer Shukri Jamal, fashion designer Shukri Lawrence, and actor Shukri Yahaya.
- Lazarie
Origin:
Feminine form of Lazare, French, HebrewMeaning:
"God is my helper"Description:
Derived from the French form of Lazarus, Lazare, ultimately from the Hebrew Eleazar, Lazarie may appeal to those who want a rare, Biblical inspired choice but also enjoy the sounds of Amelie, Avery, Elodie, or Azelie.
- Shiraz
Origin:
Place name, Persian, HebrewMeaning:
"lion; secret song"Description:
A multicultural and unisex choice, Shiraz is connected to a city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes. While the exact meaning of the place name is unknown, one theory is that it comes from the Persian shir meaning "lion", possibly combined with azad meaning "free". As such "lion", "king", or "free as a lion" have been suggested as the origin of the city name.
- Evangelie
Origin:
English, French, Dutch, GreekMeaning:
"bearer of good news; The Gospel"Description:
A sweet and musical variation of Evangeline or Evangelia, Evangelie may be considered a French form of the name in the style of Amelie, Elodie, and Eulalie. While it would typically be written as Évangélie among French speakers, this spelling may appeal in countries where accents are less commonly used.
Ultimately derived from Greek, Evangelie means "bearer of good news", though in Dutch (and in Afrikaans), it is also the word for gospel, adding a spiritual layer to the name.
- Umniya
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"wish, hope, desire"Description:
Pronounced with the soft oo sound in put or took, Umniya is a gentle Arabic name with a sparky and aspirational meaning, associated with hopes and fancies. Umnya and Umnia are alternative spellings.
- Violine
Origin:
French form of Violina, LatinMeaning:
"violet"Description:
A sleek and distinctive variation of Viola, adapted from a Judeo-Italian diminutive, Violine may appeal to those who love Violet, but also Celine, Evangeline, and similar. Less popular than Violaine, it is occasionally used in French speaking regions, notably in Haiti.
- Liliore
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Magical and intriguing, Liliore is a rare member of the Lily family, most notably borne by American heiress and philanthropist, Liliore Green Rains, who was likely named for her mother, Lillian. A very unique option, it may appeal to those who are seeking an unheard of form of Lily, but aren't sold of Lilibet, Lilivere, Liliosa, and Liliwen.
- Jocosa
Origin:
Medieval form of Joyce, LatinMeaning:
"lord; humorous, merry, playful"Description:
Bright and jubilant but sophisticated too, Jocosa is a Medieval variant of the mid-century favorite Joyce. While Joyce started out as Latinization of a Breton name meaning "lord", it has since come to be associated with the word "rejoice", and similarly, Jocosa has been linked to jocosus, meaning "merry, playful, joking".
- Yefet
Origin:
Hebrew form of JaphethMeaning:
"enlarged"Description:
A variation of the rare Biblical name, Japheth, Yefet is the Hebrew form of the Old Testament name, borne by one of the sons of Noah, whose descendants were said to have populated Europe. It is occasionally used in Israel.
- Bartolo
Origin:
Italian short form of Bartholomew, AramaicMeaning:
"son of the furrow"Description:
Playful but with plenty of substance, Bartolo is an Italian short form of the grand Bartholomew which could lead you to further nicknames Bo and Tolly. Also used in Spanish, a notable bearer is Bartolo Longo, a former Satanist priest who returned to Catholicism and dedicated his life to his faith and charity. He was canonized as a saint in 2025 by Pope Leo XIV, which could renew interest in the new.
- Mashael
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"torches, beacons, laterns"Description:
A melodic but sturdy, Mashael is an Arabic name with a bright and uplifting meaning. Derived from the same source as the unisex Mishal and associated with light sources, this form is notably borne by Olympic swimmer Mashael Alayed, rally driver Mashael AlObaidan, presenter and actress Mashael Jamal, and singer Mashael Khaled.
- Saiqa
Origin:
Urdu, ArabicMeaning:
"thunderbolt, lightning"Description:
A stormy Arabic name, notably borne by actress Saiqa Akhtar, Saiqa is notably used in Pakistan. Derived from the Arabic word for "lightning" or "thunderbolt", it was also used as the name of a popular Urdu film released in 1968, the same year the aforementioned actress was born.
- Foivos
Origin:
Modern Greek form of Phoebus or PhoibosMeaning:
"shining, brilliant"Description:
A modern variation of Phoibus — more familiar in its Latinized form of Phoebus — this is one of the names of the sun god Apollo. Occasionally used in Greece, it has been notably borne by songwriter Evangelos-Phoebus Tassopoulos, who sometimes uses Foivos as a professional name, by politician and lawyer Foivos Ioannidis, and by musician Foivos Delivorias.
- Foivi
Origin:
Modern Greek form of PhoebeMeaning:
"shining, brilliant"Description:
Associated with the sun god Apollo via the masculine forms of Phoebus and Phoibos, Foivi is a distinctive looking variation of Phoebe, used as the modern Greek form. Also appearing as Fivi, Phoivi and Phoibe, it is used (albeit fairly quietly) in Greece.
- Bleuzenn
Origin:
BretonMeaning:
"white flowers; flowers"Description:
A unique name of Breton origin, more familiar (though only just) in its alternative form Bleuenn. The exact origins of Bleuzenn are unknown, but a likely possibility is that it comes from the Welsh names Blodwen and Blodeuyn meaning "white flowers".
- Casparina
Origin:
Dutch, PersianMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"Description:
A rare feminization of Caspar, Casparina could be an intriguing route to nickname Cassie while also being a subtly Christmas inspired option, connected to one of the Three Wise Men who visited Jesus. An alternative feminine form is Caspara.
- Luelle
Origin:
Variation of Luella, EnglishMeaning:
"battle famous fairy maiden; she who is famous in war"Description:
Sweet and lively Luella has been rising up the charts in recent years, and now this sleek form in the style of Noelle, Lucille, and Estelle is catching parents' attention. Considered a compound name, blending Louisa with Ella (or Elle, in this case), Luelle has stylish sounds and is far rarer than Luella. Given to 16 babies in a recent year, it has nevertheless doubled in popularity in the early 2020s.