Birthday Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"autumn rain"
Unique possibility for a girl born between September and November.
Japanese
"beautfiul evening"
Short and sweet alternative to Mia, Mila, Maya, et al.
Swahili
"light, born during the day"
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
"day of God"
The undiscovered Biblical Jemuel -- he was a son of Simeon -- was used for just a handful of boys last year but could be prime for rediscovery now that Old Testament names like Noah and Ethan…
Arabic
"morning"
A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah.
Feminization of Madhava, Sanskrit
"of the springtime"
An epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi — the personification of fertility, prosperity, and wealth.
Variation of Samira
"companion in evening conversation"
This more elaborate version of the name is heard occasionally, but Samira or the related Samara is simpler and just as rhythmic.
Latin
"relating to springtime"
Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.
Finnish
"evening"
This sweet and straightforward Finnish name could be an ideal choice for a daughter born at night.
Hawaiian
"night of the full moon"
Like a large proportion of traditional Hawaiian names, Hoku can be used for both girls and boys.
Greek
"evening, evening star"
Hesperos or Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology; in Roman myth, that role is held by Venus. There's a Longfellow poem called "The Wreck of the Hesperus" about a…
Akan
"born on Monday"
Common male name in Ghana.
Hespera is a variation of Hesperia, the feminine form of Hesperus. In Greek mythology, Hesperus is the Evening Star or the planet Venus. Hesperus is the son of the dawn goddess Eos or her Roman…
Greek mythology
"day"
Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx (the goddess of night).
"beautiful spring; clear weather"
Sweet and springy Japanese name.
"born in spring"
A traditional possibility for a Japanese or Japanese-American child born in April or May.
"spring day; spring queen"
Perfect for a springtime daughter.
Welsh
"summer"
A sweet and simple Welsh word name, popular in its native land, especially in the middle spot.
Cornish, English
"beloved day"
A loveday in medieval England was a day when people engaged in a dispute would come together and try to resolve their differences amicably. The name was sometimes given to babies, male or female, who…
Scottish
"grove near the island, place by the marsh"
A lively and engaging Scottish surname with an outdoorsy feel, Lundy (almost) coincides with the French word for Monday.
