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.
Have you got a name you'd like to see added to Nameberry? If so, visit the forums to give your suggestions!
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adelinde
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"noble, soft and tender"Description:
Bright and pretty with the sounds and feel of Adeline, Adelaide, and Adelina, Adelinde also has an ancient and poetic feel. Used as a form of Adallinda (along with its sisters Adalindis and Ethelind), this variation has seen more modern usage, with notable bearers including dressage rider Adelinde Cornelissen and a character in the game, Genshin Impact.
- Eilika
Origin:
German, EstonianMeaning:
"edge of the sword; holy, blessed; shining light, torch"Description:
Bright, sharp, and playful, Eilika is considered both a medieval German name, meaning "edge" (as in the sharp edge of a sword) and an Estonian diminutive of Eila, a Scandinavian variation of Helga and Elina. Borne by a 10th-century duchess of Saxony, more contemporary bearers include the Austrian royal, Eilika von Habsburg and biochemist Eilika Weber-Ban.
- Niraj
Origin:
Hindi, SanskritMeaning:
"waterlily, lotus flower"Description:
Derived from the Sanskrit word for "waterlily" or "lotus flower", Niraj is used across the Indian subcontinent. Also transcribed as Neeraj, it is related to the names Neer and Neera.
- Lyrian
Origin:
Variation of Illyria, Lirio, Lyra, or Lirija, Albanian, Portuguese, GreekMeaning:
"Illyrian; lily; lyre; freedom"Description:
Light and lilting, Lyrian has a number of different roots, including: the ancient place name of Illyria (fictionalized in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night); the Portuguese Líria and Lírio meaning "lily"; the musical Greek Lyra, relating to the instrument; or the Albanian Lirija, Liri, or Liridon, meaning "freedom". Other sources suggest it may also be connected to Llyr, Ler, or Lir, legendary Welsh and Irish names, all meaning "of the sea".
- Neer
Origin:
Hindi, SanskritMeaning:
"water, liquid"Description:
A succinct and elemental name, Neer derives from Sanskrit and Hindi word for "water". Used in a variety of languages across the Indian subcontinent, it is heard more popularly as part of the name Neeraj (or Niraj) meaning "lotus" or "waterlily".
- Costanza
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"constant, steadfast"Description:
A virtue name with a spirited sound, Costanza is a Top 200 name in its native Italy. It ultimately derives from the Late Roman name, Constans, making it a relation of the English Constance.
- Zamfir
Origin:
Romanian, SlavicMeaning:
"sapphire"Description:
Bright, cool, and sharp, Zamfir is a Romanian name, likely derived from the Old Slavic samfirŭ or the Hebrew sappir, both referring to the beautiful blue gemstone, the sapphire. Associated with the month of September, royalty, and wisdom, the gemstone name is also used as a surname, it makes a distinctive choice.
- Gwenlli
Origin:
Diminutive form of Gwenllian, WelshMeaning:
"white, flaxen"Description:
Used almost exclusively in its native Wales, Gwenlli is a sweet but substantial short form of Gwenllian. The longform was borne by a medieval Welsh princess, known for her bravery and resistance against invasion from Norman and English forces.
- Afina
Origin:
Russian and Ukrainian form of Athena, RomanianMeaning:
"from Athens; bilberry"Description:
A multicultural name with two quite different meanings, Afina is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, and a Romanian name, derived from afin meaning "bilberry". It may also be associated with the Azerbaijan name for the city of Athens and to the French affiner meaning "purify, refine".
- Anders
Origin:
Scandinavian form of AndrewMeaning:
"manly, masculine"Description:
Anderson has been on the rise for girls (though more notably for boys) in the US in recent years, but 2024 saw the Scandinavian first name enter the US stats for girls for the first time when it was chosen for five babies.
- Cleto
Origin:
Short form of Anacleto, Italian, Spanish, PortugueseMeaning:
"invoked"Description:
A short and jaunty nickname form of elegant Anacleto, this name ultimately derives from Ancient Greek, from which it means "invoked". It may appeal to those who like Clay, Leo, Leto, Lando, and Cato.
- Ololade
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"wealth and riches have come; nobility has arrived"Description:
A melodic and regal name, Ololade is of Yoruba origin, interpreted as "wealth has come", "nobility has arrived", or "the one with honor has come". Predominantly used for girls (though not exclusively) in its native Nigeria, it also appears as a surname. A notable bearer is actress and comedian Ololade "Lolly" Adefope.
- Otilian
Origin:
RomanianMeaning:
"wealth, fortune"Description:
Used as a masculine form of Otilia, itself the Romanian variant of Odilia, this name is a relative of Otto and Odette. It holds the appeal of Emilian, Bastian, and Julian while also being a rare choice.
- Taslin
Origin:
Modern inventionMeaning:
"submission; shadow; twin"Description:
A name with a variety of possible origins, Taslin has a cool, contemporary sound. It may have been inspired by the Arabic names, Taslim and Taslima, meaning "surrender, submission", by the Hebrew element tzel meaning "shadow", or by feminine form of Thomas, Tamsin meaning "twin"
- Tanaya
Origin:
Hindi, SanskritMeaning:
"daughter, belonging to one's family, child of mine"Description:
A name of Sanskrit and Hindi origin, Tanaya has a versatile and spirited sound and an endearing meaning, celebrating familiar connections. Familiar in India and Bangladesh, a notable bearer is actress Tanaya Beatty.