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Modern baby names feel current and forward-looking — the picks parents reach for when they want something that sounds of-the-moment rather than handed down.

1074 names · 506 boys · 480 girls · 88 unisex · Updated Oct 2026

Tastes in names move, and a name that felt fresh a generation ago can feel dated now. Modern names are the ones that sound like right now — clean, current, and easy on the ear.

This is the largest style collection in our database, spanning every origin. Some are brand-new coinages, others are old names finding a fresh moment. Filter by gender to see what fits.

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ace

One; the best; expert

BoyLatin, English
Traits:Short/Cool/Modern

adalynn

Noble; of the nobility (elaboration of Adeline)

GirlGermanic, English
Traits:Modern/Elegant/Pretty

addilyn

From a Germanic name that was derived from the element adal meaning "noble" (Proto-Germanic * aþalaz )

GirlEnglish, Germanic
Traits:Modern/Noble/Trendy

addison

Son of Adam

UnisexEnglish
Traits:Gender Neutral/Modern/Popular

adelynn

From a Germanic name that was derived from the element adal meaning "noble" (Proto-Germanic * aþalaz )

GirlEnglish, Germanic
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Noble

adler

From a German surname meaning "eagle"

BoyEnglish, Germanic
Traits:Modern/Animal/Surnames

aiden

Little Fire, Fiery One

BoyIrish, English
Traits:Popular/Modern/Passion

ailany

Bright, Shining Light, Radiant

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Unique/Light

alaiya

Means "high, lofty, sublime" in Arabic, from the root علا ( ʿalā ) meaning "to be high"

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Rare

alanna

The meaning of this name is not known for certain

GirlEnglish, French
Traits:Trendy/Celestial/Cute

alannah

The meaning of this name is not known for certain

GirlEnglish, French
Traits:Modern/Celestial/Cute

alexia

From the Greek name Ἄλεξις (Alexis) meaning "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek ἀλέξω ( alexo ) meaning "to defend, to help"

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Blessing/Heroic

aliana

The meaning of this name is not known for certain

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Celestial/Cute

alijah

From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ (ʾEliyyahu) meaning "my God is Yahweh ", derived from the roots אֵל ( ʾel ) and יָהּ ( yah ), both referring to the Hebrew God

BoyEnglish, Hebrew
Traits:Religious/Modern/Biblical

alivia

This name was used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy Twelfth Night (1602)

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Cute

allan

The meaning of this name is not known for certain

BoyEnglish, French
Traits:Celestial/Cute/Gem

alora

Probably an invented name

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Classic

alyssia

From the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, itself a short form of the Germanic name Adalheidis (see Adelaide )

GirlEnglish, French
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Rare

amoura

Apparently a modern coinage based on Latin amor meaning "love"

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Love/Trendy

analeia

Graceful, Favored, Noble

GirlEnglish, Spanish
Traits:Modern/Unique/Grace

annabella

Roman cognomen meaning "lovable" in Latin. Saint Amabilis was a 5th-century priest in Riom, central France

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Beauty/Historical

annika

From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna) meaning "favour, grace", derived from the root חָנַן ( ḥanan ) meaning "to be gracious"

GirlEnglish, Hebrew
Traits:Modern/Biblical/Blessing

archer

Bowman; one who shoots with a bow

BoyEnglish
Traits:Occupational/Surnames/Modern

aria

Air, Melody, Lioness, Noble

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Unique/Popular

arlo

Fortified hill

BoyEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Nature

armani

Warrior, Free Man, Strong Armed

UnisexEnglish
Traits:Modern/Unique/Strength

arnie

From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and walt "power, authority"

BoyEnglish, French
Traits:Trendy/Animal/Modern

arnold

From a Germanic name meaning "eagle power", derived from the elements arn "eagle" and walt "power, authority"

BoyEnglish, French
Traits:Animal/Modern/Powerful

arya

Noble, honorable

UnisexEnglish, Sanskrit
Traits:Popular/Modern/Gender Neutral

ashlyn

Combination of Ashley and the popular name suffix lyn

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Rare

ashlynn

Combination of Ashley and the popular name suffix lyn

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Trendy/Rare

ashtyn

Ash Tree Town, From the Ash Tree Grove

UnisexEnglish
Traits:Modern/Nature/Trees

aspen

The aspen tree; quaking poplar

GirlEnglish
Traits:Nature/Place/Modern

atlas

Bearer of the heavens

BoyEnglish
Traits:Mythology/Bold/Unique

aubree

Elf ruler; ruler of the little folk

GirlEnglish, Germanic
Traits:Modern/Cute/Trendy

aurora

Dawn, Sunrise, Golden Light

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Modern/Nature/Elegant

autumn

Season of harvest

GirlLatin, English
Traits:Nature/Seasonal/Popular

ava

Life, Bird, Like A Bird

GirlEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Popular/Short

averie

From an English surname that was itself derived from the Norman French form of the given names Alberich or Alfred

GirlEnglish, French
Traits:Modern/Blessing/Cute

avery

Ruler Of The Elves, Wise

UnisexEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Unique

aviana

Probably an elaboration of Ava 1, influenced by names such as Ariana

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Animal/Trendy

avianna

Probably an elaboration of Ava 1, influenced by names such as Ariana

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Animal/Trendy

axton

From the English surname Axton, itself derived from a place name meaning "Acca's stone"

BoyEnglish
Traits:Modern/Gem/Place

aylani

Heavenly, From Heaven, Sky Dweller

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Unique/Blessing

azalea

The azalea flower; (from Greek) 'dry'

GirlEnglish
Traits:Flower/Nature/Pretty

azaria

From the Hebrew name עֲזַרְיָה (ʿAzarya) meaning " Yahweh has helped", derived from עָזַר ( ʿazar ) meaning "help" and יָהּ ( yah ) referring to the Hebrew God

UnisexEnglish, Hebrew
Traits:Religious/Modern/Unisex

bailee

From an English surname derived from Middle English baili meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who was a bailiff

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Surnames/Trendy

baker

Bread Maker, Baker of Bread

BoyEnglish
Traits:Modern/Unique/Occupational

banjo

From the musical instrument; popularised by Australian poet Banjo Paterson

BoyEnglish
Traits:Musical/Modern/Unique

banks

Dweller by the slope or riverbank

BoyEnglish
Traits:Surnames/Modern/Cool

barrett

Bear strength; mighty as a bear

BoyGermanic, English
Traits:Surnames/Modern/Strength

baylee

From an English surname derived from Middle English baili meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who was a bailiff

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Surnames/Trendy

baylor

Bailiff; one who delivers goods; horse-trainer

BoyEnglish
Traits:Surnames/Modern/Trendy

beauden

Elaboration of French beau "beautiful" using the popular phonetic suffix den, found in such names as Hayden and Aidan

BoyEnglish, French
Traits:Modern/Beauty/Trendy

beckett

Bee cottage, little brook

BoyEnglish
Traits:Modern/Surnames/Popular

beckham

Homestead by the stream; settlement near the brook

BoyEnglish
Traits:Surnames/Modern/Cool

blake

Dark, Fair, Pale, Black or Pale

UnisexEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Color

blakely

Dark meadow

GirlEnglish
Traits:Modern/Popular/Nature

blaze

From the Latin name Blasius, which was probably derived from the Roman cognomen Blaesus meaning "lisping, stammering"

BoyEnglish, Latin
Traits:Modern/Historical/Saint

bluebell

blue bell flower

GirlEnglish
Traits:Flower/Unique/Modern

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