Female and male names most popular from last year : New Zealand.
354 names found
James
Classic English male name derived from Hebrew 'Ya'akov', meaning "supplanter" or "seize by the heel".
Matthew
English name with Hebrew origins, meaning "gift of God," derived from Matthias. It has been widely used throughout history, notably by one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.
Hailey
American female given name coined by Grace Kelly for her daughter in 1982, potentially derived from 'hay field' or the male Irish name Haley meaning 'slender'. It gained popularity in the US during the late 1980s to early 1990s.
Calvin
Latin name meaning "bald" or "chronic," first used in the Middle Ages and popularized during the Puritan era.
Cole
English name derived from Middle English "col", meaning charcoal, once used as a nickname for those with dark hair or complexion. It has also been linked to Old Norse personal name Kóli, given to Christmas-born children.
Riley
Unisex given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ragallach," which is believed to have come from the Old Irish word "réidhe" meaning "fierce" or "courageous.
Gia
Italian-derived name meaning 'jade', a precious stone valued across multiple cultures for its beauty and durability.
Maisie
Charming Scottish feminine name derived from the Old French word 'maizié', meaning 'made of maize' or 'corn'.
Briggs
English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old Norse word "briggja," meaning "strong" or "vigorous." It may also be linked to the Lincolnshire town Brigg. Today, Briggs is both a common surname and increasingly used as a given name for boys.
Kane
English masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Cáin which means "warm" and was associated with kindness or pleasantness.
Annalise
Unique feminine given name of Italian origin, composed of the Hebrew 'Anna' meaning "grace" and Latin-derived 'Lisa', resulting in "grace of God".
Wells
English surname derived from the Old English word 'well', meaning spring or stream. It was originally given to those who lived near wells or were responsible for maintaining them.
Alison
Irish name of Gaelic origin, Ailís, meaning "noble" or "proud," reflecting strength and dignity. It has been popular in Ireland for centuries and has since gained international recognition.
Michaela
Female name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Who is like God?" It is a feminine form of the male name Michael, used in the Bible to denote one of the archangels.
Noah
Hebrew name meaning "rest, comfort," derived from the biblical figure Noah who survived the flood by building an ark. It has gained significant popularity worldwide in recent years due to its positive connotations and simple, classic style.
Andi
Andy is a popular short form of Andrew, a Greek name meaning 'strong' or 'man'.
Keith
Scottish masculine given name derived from 'Caoith', meaning 'handsome'.
Wayne
English name with Scottish origins, meaning "wagon maker" or "cartwright." It gained popularity in the early 20th century due to figures like actor John Wayne.
Hadlee
Distinctive English given name derived from the Old English words 'hadd' meaning hedge and 'lēah' meaning woodland clearing, originally referring to someone living in an enclosure of hawthorn hedges.
Mitchell
English masculine given name derived from Old English "micel" meaning 'great' and "-th" signifying 'strength', translating to 'great strength'.
Nixon
American given name derived from the English surname Nixon, which means "nitre worker.
Patricia
Feminine name of Latin origin that means "noble" or "belonging to a father," derived from the Roman family name Patricius.
Carson
Scottish name meaning 'rock' or 'crag', popularized as a given name in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
Braden
English name that has gained popularity in recent years. It means "broad island" and is often seen as a modern take on the classic name Brandon.
Bailey
English given name derived from the surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'law enforcement officer', gaining popularity for use as both boys' and girls' names since the late 19th century.
Kaelyn
Uncommon yet captivating Irish name derived from 'Caelan', meaning 'slender'.
Jessie
Unisex name of Scottish origin, derived from the English form of the Hebrew name Jesse, meaning "God's promise" or "God sees." It gained popularity through Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women and remains popular worldwide, especially in English-speaking countries.
Iverson
Rare Hebrew name meaning 'gift' or 'favor', symbolizing a precious divine gift.
Dolly
Charming, unique feminine given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Dolan meaning 'heritage'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th century and was famously adopted by singer-songwriter Dolly Parton.
Kyran
Irish male given name derived from the surname O'Ciarain, meaning "descendant of Ciaran," which translates to "little dark one." It originated as a given name in the late 20th century and has since gained popularity worldwide.
Eamon
Intriguing Irish name derived from Éemon, which means "chieftain born of horse.
Beauden
Unique Maori given name derived from the word 'beauty,' meaning beautiful or pleasing to the eye, popularized in early 20th century New Zealand.
Janet
Feminine English name derived from Latin "Johannes," meaning "God is gracious." It's a diminutive of Jane, which originated from John.
Jarvis
English surname-turned-given-name, meaning "spear-brave" or "strong with a spear," originally given to brave individuals.
Posie
Charming English name derived from 'posy', meaning a small bunch of flowers. It evokes feelings of beauty, grace, and positivity, and is often linked to nature and growth.
Karleigh
Stylish English feminine given name derived from the surname Carlisle, meaning "strong, eager man.
Berkeley
English surname turned given name, derived from 'berry meadow' meaning hill clearing, popularized by the powerful medieval Berkeley family of Berkshire, England.
James
Enduringly popular English masculine given name derived from the Latin Jacobus via Middle English, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'.
Keisha
African-American origin name meaning 'life' or 'living one'.
Vander
Rare but distinctive name of Dutch origin, derived from the surname "Van der" meaning "of the".