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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- Hafwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"fair, blessed summer"Description:
A contemporary Welsh name, Hafwen is made up of the popular wen element of Bronwen, Gwyneth, and similar, and haf, the Welsh word for "summer". Appearing quietly and sporadically in the England and Wales stats, it's a sunny and underused choice. Related names include the simple Haf and the poetic spins of the name, Hefin for boys and Hefina for girls.
- Dessen
Origin:
English, German, French, IrishMeaning:
"whose, of which; highest part, above; one from South Munster"Description:
A new-age literary name, Dessen is the surname of Y.A. author, Sarah Dessen, writer of That Summer, Just Listen, and The Truth About Forever. With nickname Dessie, it may appeal to fans of the author or to those who like surname-names in general.
- Valadie
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"from the valley"Description:
Likely derived from the French surname Valadier or from the phrase de la vallée, Valadie is a melodic and nature inspired choice, similar in sound and style to Valerie and Amelie. Used as a surname, it may also be spelled as Valadié, as in the case of actress Dominique Valadié and artist Jean-Baptiste Valadié.
- Ludovie
Origin:
French feminine form of Ludovia or LudovicMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
Ludovie can be viewed in two ways: first, as a French feminine form of Ludovic or Ludwig, giving it a strong, battle-ready meaning, and secondly, as a nature name, stemming from a genus of plants first discovered in the 19th century. Similar in rhythm to Elodie, in sounds to Lydia, and with the potential for nicknames Lu, Lula, Dove, Dovie, and Love, Ludovie nevertheless remains rare.
- Luzelena
Origin:
Compound of Luz and Elena, SpanishMeaning:
"light + bright, shining light, torch"Description:
Also appearing as Luz-Elena and Luz Elena, this compound name has a bright and cheerful sound. It combines the Spanish Luz, meaning "light", with the international Helen variant, Elena meaning "bright, shining light" or "torch", giving it an all round glowy meaning.
- 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.
- Liliwin
Origin:
Literature, WelshMeaning:
"white lily, blessed lily"Description:
Possibly inspired by the Welsh feminine name, Liliwen, Liliwin is a masculine name, notably appearing in the seventh novel of the The Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters. In the 1983 book The Sanctuary Sparrow, Liliwin is a travelling performer who is accused of theft, robbery, and murder, but goes on to become the hero of the story.
- Amorella
Origin:
Elaboration of Amora and Amor, LatinMeaning:
"love"Description:
A fanciful and frilly form of Amora, Amore, and Amor, Amorella combines the Latin word for love with the popular -ella ending. As such, it could simply mean "love", but if it is viewed as a smoosh name, "fairy maiden of love" and "love completely, love all" are other whimsical possibilities.
- Salme
Origin:
Estonian, Finnish, Prussian, ArabicMeaning:
"poem, verse; peace; safe"Description:
Gentle and warm, Salme is a multicultural name with several different roots. As a Prussian, Estonian, and Finnish name, it is used as a contracted form of the Biblical Salome, lending it the lovely meaning "peace", however, it also doubles up as an Estonian word name, meaning "poem".
- 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.
- Sylphide
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"air spirit, sylph"Description:
The anime-inspired Sylphiette made the charts in a recent year, so how about this intriguing, ballet-inspired alternative?
- Åsmund
Origin:
Norwegian, NorseMeaning:
"God is the protector; divine protection"Description:
While Aasmund and Asmund are also used, it is Åsmund that is the most familiar spelling of this name in Norway. Derived from the Old Norse Ásmundr, it is a cognate to the Old English Osmund. Borne by the 11th-century Runemaster, Åsmund Kåresson, more recent bearers are footballer Aasmund Bjørkan, biologist Åsmund Asdal, and politician Åsmund Grøver Aukrust.
- Livira
Origin:
LiteratureMeaning:
"hardy weed, wild plant"Description:
A literary creation with an established sound, Livira appears in the 2023 high fantasy novel, The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence. In the novel, Livira is known for her stubborn resilience and ability to thrive in bad situations, much like her fictional namesake, which is a hardy kind of weed.
- Ruoxi
Origin:
ChineseMeaning:
"like the evening tide"Description:
A name with a beautiful and evocative meaning, it's no wonder Ruoxi has been one of the most popular girl names of the 2020s in China. While it is technically unisex, it is predominantly used for girls.
- Maru
Origin:
Tswana, Amharic, Japanese, MaoriMeaning:
"cloud; honey; circle, round; gentle, easy, safe"Description:
Gentle in sound, multicultural in origin, and cool and succinct in style, the name Maru is fresh feeling choice. Borne by a Scottish Straight cat from Japan (once dubbed the most famous cat on the internet), the name was also chosen by actress Madison Reyes for her son in 2025.
- 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.
- Kanza
Origin:
Arabic, Japanese, "treasure; a pause, interval + to stand, sit"Meaning:
"treasure; a pause, interval + to stand, sit"Description:
A modern some sounding choice, Kanza is in fact a sparky Arabic and Japanese choice with a lovely meanings.
- Halford
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"shallow river nook; hawk's ford"Description:
A surname-style choice with two cool nickname options — retro Hal and on-trend Ford — Halford is an Anglo-Saxon place name that appears on the map in various places across England. It is made up of the element ford, meaning "shallow place in a river", combined with either halh meaning "nook, remote recess" or haforce meaning "hawk".
- Tiuri
Origin:
Literary invention, DutchDescription:
Borne by the protagonist of the popular Dutch children's novel, The Letter for the King (De brief voor de koning), Tiuri was invented by the writer Tonke Dragt. The novel (and its sequels) are a medieval fantasy books, following the journeys and adventures of Tuiri, a young squire, soon to be knighted.
- Adelani
Origin:
Yoruba, America, "one who brings the crown; royalty has arrived; noble"Meaning:
"one who brings the crown; royalty has arrived; noble"Description:
A stately and regal name of Yoruba origin, Adelani is a unisex name, blending the elements ade ("crown, royalty") and lani ("to arrive, bring"). Familiar in sound to the likes of Adeline and Amani, it was given to 15 girls in the US last year: the highest number on record.