Newest Names on Nameberry

Derived from the Sanskrit word for "knowledge", Vedaa appeared in the title of a 2024 Indian action film about a law student who leans to box so she can protect her family from caste-based violence. More familiar in its simpler Veda form, the name is associated with the Vedas, some of the oldest religious scriptures in the world.

A rare choice that feels perfectly familiar, Lumine combines the Lu- of Lucy, Louise, and Lucia, with the -ine ending of Josephine and Evangeline. Derived from the Latin lumina "lights" or the English lumine "to illuminate", it notably appeared as one of the main characters in the 2020 game Genshin Impact.

A declarative and bold spiritual word choice, Abundance reflects the idea of having more than enough of something to go round — something, in this case, likely referring to God's blessings or love. Joining the ranks of Chosen, Favor, Halo, and Blessing, it debuted in the US stats when it was given to five girls in 2024.

There are lots of ways to be clever: emotionally, academically, creatively, humorously, and so on, though many will associate the word to someone being highly skilled, quick to understand, and good in school. Used (quietly) for boys since the early 2000s, it first appeared in the US stats for girls in 2024.

An aspirational and confident word name, Triumph has been given to a small handful of boys each year since 2007, but 2024 saw it make its US debut for girls, when it was given to six. It could make a cool middle name, in the same vein as Wise, Worth, Valor, and Noble.

Yaa Asantewaa was a Queen mother in the Ashanti Empire (now part of Ghana) who led the Ahsanti war against the British Empire and colonialism in 1900. The name is therefore predominantly used in Ghana, where it is symbolic of fighting for your people and of female strength.

An ancient and mythological compound name, Amon-Ra was once worshipped by the Ancient Egyptians as the supreme solar deity. Originally praised as two gods, Amon (the god of air, creativity and fertility) was fused with Ra (the sun god) during the Middle Kingdom period.

The name of a Biblical patriarch who lived to be 969 years old, Methuselah is (understandably, perhaps) a rare choice, though it has seen some usage in Kenya, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The "meth" beginning may well put many parents off, though his spiritual significance as the grandfather of Noah may make others reconsider.

Used predominantly in Puerto Rico, where it has ranked sporadically in the Top 100 since the 2000s, Nayeliz in an elaboration of the Zapotec name, Nayeli, sharing its charming meaning "I love you". Alternative spelling Nayelis has proved more popular in Puerto Rico, while the more traditional Nayeli has ranked in the US, Spain, Mexico, and the Netherlands.

Pressure conjures images of pressing down on something, a time of great stress, trying to convince someone to do something, and of something buckling under the weight of something else. Not positive images exactly, but five boys were nevertheless called Pressure in 2024.

Predominantly used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dieumerci is a compound name, blending two French words: Dieu meaning "God" and and merci meaning "thank". A spiritual and celebratory choice, it is notably borne by footballer Dieumerci Mbokani (though his real name is Dieudonné, "given by God"). It entered the US stats for the first time in 2024, when it was given to eight boys.

Neeom appeared in the US stats for the first time in 2024, when it was given to 22 boys. Some sources suggest this sudden interest in the name was a result of it being listed (incorrectly) on Instagram as a name meaning "Lord Shiva", while others suggest it may be influenced by a planned city in Saudi Arabic, named Neom, from the Greek neo ("new") and the Arabic word for future mustaqbal.

Also written as Teōtl, this name comes from a Nahuatl term meaning "divinity", which the Aztecs used to describe the omnipresent force and active power in the universe. Teotl manifested in the supreme god Ometeotl, and a number of lesser gods, many of which represented natural phenomena, such as fire and running water.

Combining the feel of sturdy Benjamin with the contemporary interest in Bellamy and Amias, this classic feeling double-barrelled name is of Hebrew origin. It blends the elements ben meaning "son" with am meaning "people, nation and is used as both a surname and a given name.

Notably borne by young drummer Chrisyius Whitehead who wowed America's Got Talent judges back in 2024, Chrisyius entered the US stats for the first time in the same year when it was given to five boys. It may be considered a variation of the golden Greek names, Chrysus and Chryses, however, it's just as, if not more likely, that it comes from classic Christian or Christopher, blended with the -ius suffix.

Is Thrasher a totally violent choice, or a cool, edgy, and triumphant name, shared with a skateboarding magazine? It's up to you, though it does sound fairly harsh in our opinion. Nevertheless, five boys were named Thrasher in 2024, suggesting at least five parents have decided it was badass.

Used to describe an amazingly beautiful person and a surprisingly good day or event, Stunner also also in the scifi series, Dune as a type of weapon. Similar in vibe to Gunner or Cannon, it was given to five babies in 2024.

Derived from Wymond or Wigmund, Old English names meaning "war protection", Weyman is a surname style choice, chosen in 2025 by singer Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah Lee Fowler.

A Hebrew word name with an upbeat meaning, Mazal appears in the congratulatory phrase Mazal tov. Originally meaning "constellation" or "zodiac", it shifted to become associated with luck in the medieval period thanks to the connection people made between the stars and fate.

Derived from the Hindi word for "determination", Nischay is a name that combines gentle sounds, with a strong meaning. Associated with certainty and strength, it also appears as Nishchay and Nishchaiy in India, and as Nisay in Cambodia.