The Top 14 Baby Names Of 2024 Will Totally Surprise You
While news articles keep popping up about global declining birth rates, that certainly hasn't stopped people from thinking about trending baby names. Personally, I'm still interested in having more children even if I plan on spacing out how often I conceive and give birth (the postpartum stage was NO joke for me). But, I can tell you that my S.O. and I have already spent time giddily deciding on baby names for our future bundles of joy.
For anyone who's recently decided they want to become parents or are interesting in TTC (trying to conceive), I can tell you that being on the same page about your baby's name feels like sheer joy. At first glance this sounds silly, but I changed my tune when my S.O. and I agreed on our son's name. It even felt like little one responded to that name the most out of everything we tried to call him during my second trimester.
Since it can take some time to find what feels perfect, I've rounded up a list of Google's top trending baby names in 2024 so far — plus a few trending middle names while I'm at it! Keep reading for all the baby name inspo you need this year!
The Top Trending Baby Names
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Freya (Fray-ya)
I've loved the name Freya ever since I watched The Huntsmans: Winter's War, and saw how Emily Blunt took on her character's personality.
It's a Nordic name that's inspired by the mythological goddess Freyja. This noble goddess represents beautiful things like love and fertility, but she also tended to the battlefield. With a name like Freya, your sweet princess is sure to be as noble as she is beautiful.
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Aria (Are-ia)
If you name your daughter Aria, you may have a little songbird on your hands. This is one of the top trending names that translates to "solo melody" and originates in Italy. However, it also means "lion of God" in Hebrew which is a clear indicator that your baby girl shouldn't be underestimated with this name.
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Ezra
In Christianity, the prophet Ezra scribed a book in the Old Testament of the bible named after himself. According to scripture, he accomplished great things like rebuilding a city in Jerusalem for exiled Israelites and remains highly respected to this day.
Should you name your son Ezra, he'll most likely have a genuinely supportive nature that warms the hearts of those he meets.
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Asher
Asher is also a Hebrew name that quite literally means 'blessed' or 'happy.' Come to think of it, I've been fortunate to meet an Asher before and can remember how cheerful he was. It was almost like he wouldn't know how to stop smiling even if he wanted to.
I'd definitely write this name down for my future son!
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Eliana (El-ia-na)
Do you want a baby name that sounds as sweet as it's meaning? You'll love thinking about naming your daughter Eliana. It's a name that has Latin roots and means the "sun."
My S.O. has a cousin named Eliana so I'm also partial to this name!
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Lucas
Whether you're thinking about Lucas the Spider or Lucas from Stranger Things, you've got a top trending baby name for a baby. He's going to light up the room whenever he's in it so just be prepared for your newborn to unintentionally be the center of attention!
The Top Unisex Names
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Ryan
I'm a fan of Ryan Reynolds so this name holds a special place in my brain. It's an Irish name that means "little king," but that doesn't mean it's only reserved for boys. It's a strong name that anyone can have and will be remembered for.
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Paris
Another gender-neutral name that's strong and memorable is Paris. It has Latin and French roots so you'll be getting the best of both worlds if you name your little one this!
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Kennedy
This classic name is sure to to position your little one at the top of his or her class. The Kennedys I've come across have always been highly intelligent, intuitive, and ambitious.
The Top Middle Names
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Aurora (Ah-roar-ah)
Don't let the pronunciation guide spook you too much because Aurora is a beautiful name that has a lovely meaning. Just like in Sleeping Beauty, your princess Aurora will be a breath of fresh air that signals a new dawn of time.
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River
There's no hidden meaning behind the name River. It quite literally is a body of water that flows in many directions and can be found, well, everywhere. You can trust that having this as a middle name for your little one will set the tone for how far their influence will reach.
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Amelia
I fell in love with this name when the couple of one of my favorite YouTube channels named their daughter this a few years ago. It has German origins and means 'hardworking.'
Get ready for an ambitious little girl if you decide to choose this for a middle name.
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Elijah
Elijah was another popular prophet in the Old Testament of the Christian bible whose story is popular and influential. It means 'Yahweh is my God' and guarantees that your little one may have a special connection to nature or the unseen.
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Charlotte
Lastly, Charlotte has appeared on a few of our baby names list so it's lovely to see that it's one of the top trending baby names! It's French and means 'petite.'
Name meaning aside, most Charlottes tend to be gorgeous and personable so you can rest assured that something like Eliana Charlotte will be a hit among your family.
If you want, you can also play around with name variations and let Charlotte Kennedy be the name you choose for your daughter.
Whichever of the top trending baby names you choose is sure to be perfect for your bundle of joy.
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