Names To Think About For 2025
Are you an expectant mother with a due date in 2025? If so, congratulations! You're about to embark on the most wonderful, life-changing experience any adult can go through. While many challenges lie ahead, there's one thing you have to figure out before the baby comes. What do you plan on naming her/him? If you're tired of hearing the same Sarahs, Jessicas, and Marks, here are 20 more unique and popular options for you to consider in 2025.
1. Amelia
A beautiful and mature-sounding name, Amelia is perfect for parents who want something soft and easy to grow into. There's just something so light and airy about this name as it rolls off your tongue so effortlessly. Definitely a great, feminine one to consider for parents expecting a baby girl.
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2. Jayden
A name growing in popularity, Jayden has a modern feel to it that fits in right with the times. Not only is it gender-neutral, making it a wonderful option if you're holding out on the gender, it also has a friendly next-door neighbor vibe to it that will be fitting for any kind-hearted baby.
3. Kieran
As one of the most unique options on this list, Kieran is certainly a name you likely rarely heard of before. While it's popular overseas, it's only just begun growing in popularity in the States. We can easily see it as a go-to option for parents who want something different yet still very approachable and modern.
4. Luna
What's more lovely than naming your beautiful baby girl after the moon? With such great meaning behind the name, Luna is also just very adorable and pretty-sounding by nature. It's not hard to see why many have gravitated towards it in recent years.
5. Laila
Instantly reminding you of names like Lilia or colors like Lilac, Laila is a stunning name that only makes you think of the prettiest things. It's perfectly fitting for any newborn girl that's captured the hearts of everyone around her.
6. Alayna
Full of personality, Alayna is the kind of name that instantly gives off a bright and joyful vibe. It's hard to explain, but we can feel that there's a lot of charisma behind it. We can easily see parents considering this one if they prefer more outgoing options.
7. Bennett
Now here's one you likely haven't heard of in a while. Though the name Bennett might sound a bit outdated at first, it's recently come back as popular and trendy. There's a nice strength to it that makes it ideal for parents who want a sturdy and hefty name for their baby boy.
8. Eloise
Perhaps made popular thanks to Netflix's hit show, Bridgerton, Eloise is certainly a feminine name that carries a lot of poise and elegance. It's easy to say, has a beautiful flow to it, and has zero harshness. It's great for anyone considering a gentle but more unique name for their baby girl.
9. Colton
Supposedly, Colton is a very popular name in the Midwest thanks to its cowbody connotations. If you didn't get those vibes initially, are you feeling it now? It's a very masculine name that feels strong and secure.
10. Everly
Very obviously a modern name that fits current preferences, we understand that Everly isn't going to be a name for everyone. While it flows off the tongue nicely and has a pretty sound to it, it's very uncommon and might not fit what certain parents are looking for. That being said, if distinctive is what you're going for, we're sure something about this name just made you light up.
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11. Norah
Just because it was popular in the past doesn't mean it won't be popular in the present! Norah is the perfect example of vintage meets modern. It's recently risen on the list of top baby names, showing an increasing interest in older options.
12. Arlo
Incredibly sweet sounding, Arlo is a great option for baby boys that are extra compassionate and friendly. It's hard to put into words, but there's an unexplainable quality to this name that makes it feel wholesome and kind. And what parent wouldn't want to pass on those qualities to their children?
13. Hayden
Rhyming with Jayden all -ayden names seem to be pretty popular with this generation. Sounding slightly softer than its companion name, the H really gives it a gentle quality that stands out from the others. It's not hard to see how this name would appeal to a vast majority of parents.
14. Neveah
You might initially scratch your head looking at this name, but take a moment to read it backward and you'll soon understand. Undoubtedly created by this generation, Neveah is simply just "heaven" spelled backward. Luckily enough, the name sounds beautiful said this way too and it's a bonus that it has such a lovely meaning behind it.
15. Miles
Whether we have Miles Morales aka Spider-man to thank for this rise in popularity, it doesn't really matter. All we care about is that Miles is a great name any boy would be happy to have. While its close ties with this superhero make it even better, the name itself is smooth-sounding and effortless to begin with.
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16. Palmer
If overly feminine names don't quite suit what you're looking for, we highly recommend Palmer. Not only is it different, it's pretty without being showy. We love how gentle and soft it sounds, making it perfectly suitable for any new bouncing baby girl.
17. Billie
Thanks to superstar Billie Eilish, the name Billie has seen a rise specifically for girls. Though it was once more commonly associated with males, times have changed. It's now a totally acceptable, even common, name for girls that parents seem to be really enjoying.
18. Owen
Would you also agree that Owen just sounds like a name that belongs to a really nice guy? There's such an undeniable friendly quality to the name that just feels reliable and kind. If you're a parent hoping to impart these traits, who knows, maybe a name is a way to plant the seed.
19. Hudson
Trendy names aren't always a bad thing and Hudson is a wonderful example of that. Holding such a sweet and innocent quality, parents were racing to name their baby boys this. We just love how endearing it sounds and we don't see it disappearing from the top baby names list anytime soon.
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20. Hazel
Maybe it's because it's associated with the earthy color of brown, but Hazel is a name that just radiates comfort and warmth. We can easily see this name working for a variety of lovely baby girls, making it a universal name you can't go wrong with.
