Popular Names and Name Trends · International Baby Names
By Nameberry Team · Updated October 2026
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Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.
Welsh
"lord"
Usually seen as a masculine name (deriving from both Welsh and Arabic), in its feminine usage it is from the Welsh alone. Idris has been used as a feminine name twice in popular culture: first by…
Spanish variation of Ilanit or Elanit, Hebrew
"little tree, sapling"
Elanith was a new entry to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 81 babies, making it one of the fastest rising newcomers of the year. The most likely origin of the name is from the Hebrew…
Mexican, Huichol
"sea, sea goddess"
Notably borne by Mexican singer-songwriter Jaramar Soto, this name may connect to haramara , a Huichol word for "sea". Some sources also suggest it could mean "sea goddess".
Japanese
"small + world + beautiful; night beauty"
Also transliterated as Saiomi, this Japanese name can mean "small, beautiful world", "young midnight beauty", "sand, leaf, fruit", or "night born" depending on which kanji elements are used. First…
Sanskrit
"fierce, roaring, howling + growth, progress"
A sleek, concise choice, Rudvik made its debut in the US stats in 2025 when it was given to 33 boys — in turn, placing it among the top debuts of the year. Rudvik is possibly derived from the…
Hindi, Sanskrit
"lord, divine, god; devoted to Lord Shiva"
One of the top debuts to the US stats in 2025, Ishvik could be derived from the Sanskrit Ishvara , an epithet for Lord Shiva — the god of destruction, restoration, creation, and transformation in…
