Moderately Popular baby names
Names tagged with “Moderately Popular” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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77 names
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- Romina
Latin
91From Latin Romanus meaning 'of Rome' or 'Roman'. Feminized Italian form popular in Mediterranean cultures.
- Elodie
French
91From Greek 'alodia' meaning 'foreign wealth' or 'noble'. French Romantic era name symbolizing elegance and refinement.
- Elora
Celtic
76From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', also associated with the rowan tree which bears bright red berries
- Sabrina
Latin
76From the Latin Sabrina, possibly derived from the Severn River in Wales. Associated with water, flow, and ancient Celtic mythology.
- Mariam
Hebrew
76From Hebrew 'Miriam', meaning 'star of the sea' or 'beloved'. The name carries spiritual significance as the sister of Moses in biblical tradition.
- Sylvia
Latin
76From Latin 'silva' meaning forest or woodland. Associated with the Roman goddess Silvanus and nature deities.
- Lana
Celtic
76From Irish meaning 'bright' or 'fair', also a modern form of Helen. Associated with light and radiance.
- Amanda
Latin
72From Latin 'amandus' meaning 'worthy of love' or 'deserving to be loved', often interpreted as 'beloved'
- Matilda
Germanic
72From Old High German 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle). A strong name meaning 'mighty in battle' or 'powerful warrior.'
- Julianna
Latin
72Feminine form of Julius, derived from the Roman family name Iulius, possibly meaning 'youthful' or from Jupiter.
- Emely
Latin
72Industrious and striving. A feminine form derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, connected to aemulus meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.'
- Laura
Latin
72From Latin 'lauris' meaning 'laurel tree', a symbol of victory, honor, and achievement in ancient Rome.
- Luciano
Latin
72From Latin Lucianus, derived from Lucius meaning 'light-giving' or 'of the light'. Associated with illumination and clarity.
- Angelina
Latin
72From Latin angelus, derived from Greek angelos meaning 'messenger'. Diminutive form suggesting a messenger or divine envoy with an affectionate, youthful quality.
- Leona
Latin
72From Latin 'leo' meaning lion, feminized form conveying strength and courage. Also influenced by Germanic traditions.
- Leonel
Latin
72From Latin 'leoninus' meaning lion-like. Leonel is the Spanish diminutive form, literally 'little lion', symbolizing courage and nobility.
- Lorelei
Germanic
72From German 'Lureley', a rocky cliff on the Rhine River. Associated with a siren-like figure in German folklore who lured sailors to their doom.
- Pedro
Spanish
72From Latin 'Petrus' meaning 'stone' or 'rock', symbolizing strength and stability. A classic name borne by Saint Peter, foundation of the Christian church.
- Joaquin
Hebrew
72God will establish. Spanish diminutive of Joaquín, derived from the Hebrew name Yehoyakim, meaning 'Yahweh raises up' or 'God will establish.'
- Dayana
Greek
72From Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. Dayana is a Latinized and Hispanicized variant, maintaining associations with divine femininity, independence, and protection.
- Tessa
Greek
72From Greek 'tessera' meaning 'four,' originally a diminutive form. Also associated with Theresa, from Greek 'therizo' meaning 'to harvest.'
- Kayla
Celtic
72From Irish Caoilainn, meaning 'slender' or 'fair', also associated with the Irish name Cayla variant of Kaila
- Madeleine
Hebrew
72From Hebrew Magdala meaning 'tower', popularized by Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition. Associated with elegance and religious devotion.
- Edwin
English
72From Old English elements 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'wine' (friend), meaning 'wealthy friend' or 'fortunate protector'
- Esteban
Spanish
72From Greek Stephanos meaning 'crowned' or 'wreathed'. Spanish form of Stephen, historically significant in Hispanic cultures.
- Gracelyn
English
72From Latin 'gracilis' meaning grace or elegance, combined with the suffix '-lyn' to create a feminized modern variant.
- Ricardo
Spanish
72Strong ruler. From Germanic 'ric' (power) and 'hard' (brave), popularized in Spanish via historical kings and Latin Romance tradition.
- Amirah
Arabic
72From Arabic 'amir' meaning 'prince' or 'commander', with feminine suffix '-ah'. Also connected to Hebrew roots meaning 'speech' or 'utterance'.
- Annabelle
Hebrew
72Grace and favor, from Hebrew 'Anna' (grace) combined with Latin 'Belle' (beautiful). A elegant fusion meaning graceful beauty.
- Damien
Greek
72From Greek Damianus, derived from Damia (goddess of repute). Associated with 'tamer' or one who subdues, with historical ties to Saint Damian.
- Celine
French
70From Latin Caelina, derived from caelum meaning 'sky' or 'heaven'. Associated with celestial qualities and the divine.
- Daphne
Greek
70From Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree. The name means 'laurel' and symbolizes victory and honor.
- Luciana
Latin
70From Latin 'Lucianus', derived from 'lux' meaning light. Feminine form suggesting 'of the light' or 'luminous one'.
- Alana
Celtic
70Bright, fair one. Derived from Scottish Gaelic 'alan' meaning noble or bright, with feminine diminutive suffix.
- Ophelia
Greek
56From Greek 'opheleia' meaning 'help' or 'benefit.' Popularized by Shakespeare's Hamlet as the tragic heroine, though the etymology remains debated among scholars.
- Zara
Arabic
56Blooming flower. Derived from Arabic 'Zahra,' meaning luminous and radiant, also connected to Hebrew origins meaning princess.
- Valeria
Latin
56From the Roman family name Valerius, derived from valere meaning 'to be strong.' Symbolizes strength and vitality in classical tradition.
- Genevieve
French
56From Latin 'Genovefa', possibly derived from Germanic elements meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribal woman'. Popularized by Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris.
- Connor
Irish
56Descendent of Conchobhar, from 'con' (hound) and 'chobhar' (lover). Historically associated with Irish kings and warriors.
- Arabella
Latin
56From Latin 'ara' (altar) and 'bella' (beautiful). Meaning 'beautiful altar' or 'yielding to prayer', popularized in medieval romance literature.
- Josue
Hebrew
56From Hebrew Yeshua, meaning 'God is salvation.' Josue is the Spanish form of Joshua, the biblical leader who succeeded Moses.
- Adelaide
Germanic
56From Old German 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (condition/estate). Means 'of noble birth' or 'noble natured'.
- Alessia
Italian
56From Latin 'alexios' meaning 'defender' or 'helper'. Alessia is the feminine form popular in Italy and Mediterranean regions.
- Barrett
English
56Son of Gerald or son of one with a sharp beard. Originally a patronymic surname that became a given name, carrying strength and distinction.
- Catalina
Latin
56From Latin Catherina, derived from Greek 'katharos' meaning pure. Popular in Spanish-speaking cultures as the female form of Catalán (Catalan).
- Cecilia
Latin
56From Latin 'caecus' meaning blind. Associated with Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music and musicians, whose legend emphasizes inner spiritual sight despite physical blindness.
- Gabriela
Hebrew
56From Hebrew Gavri'el meaning 'God is my strength.' Feminized in Romance languages, notably popular in Spanish and Italian cultures.
- Elliana
English
56A modern elaboration of Ellie/Elizabeth, blending the Hebrew 'my God is my oath' with contemporary suffix -ana, creating a fresh yet grounded feminine name.
- Emilio
Latin
56From the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly derived from aemulus meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.' Popular among Roman nobility and early Christian saints.
- Magnolia
Latin
56Named after the magnolia flower, a genus of flowering plants with large, fragrant blooms. Derived from botanist Pierre Magnol's name, latinized as 'magnolia'.
- Margot
French
56From Latin 'margarita' meaning pearl. Margot is a French diminutive of Margaret, carrying elegance and precious refinement.
- Kaleb
Hebrew
56From Hebrew Caleb, meaning 'devotion to God' or 'whole heart'. A biblical name borne by one of Moses' spies.
- Emiliano
Latin
56From Latin Aemilius, derived from aemulus meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.' Popular in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages.
- Jasmine
Persian
56From Persian and Arabic, referring to the jasmine flower known for its delicate white blooms and intoxicating fragrance, symbolizing grace and elegance.
- Lena
Greek
56Short form of Helena, from Greek 'helene' meaning 'bright' or 'shining one'. Popular in Scandinavian countries as an independent name.
- Juliana
Latin
56From Latin Julianus, derived from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'of Jupiter'. Associated with nobility and divine connection in Roman tradition.
- Omar
Arabic
56From Arabic meaning 'long-lived' or 'lifespan'. Also associated with high altitude and elevated places in some interpretations.
- Oscar
Celtic
56From Old Irish 'Os-car' meaning 'deer lover' or 'champion warrior.' Associated with Oscar, son of Oisín in Irish mythology.
- Melanie
Greek
56From Greek 'melas' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. In early Christian tradition, Saint Melania was known for her dark complexion.
- Rafael
Hebrew
56From Hebrew Raphael meaning 'God heals', traditionally associated with the archangel Raphael in Judeo-Christian tradition.
- Rosalie
Latin
56From Latin 'rosa' (rose) with the diminutive suffix '-ie'. Associated with the rose flower and the Roman goddess of flowers.
- Sylvie
Latin
56From Latin 'silva' meaning 'forest.' Sylvie evokes woodland imagery and nature's quiet strength.
- Timothy
Greek
56From Greek Timotheos, meaning 'honoring God' or 'one who honors God.' Popularized by Saint Timothy, a devoted follower of the Apostle Paul.
- Tobias
Hebrew
56From Hebrew Tobiyah meaning 'God is good.' Popularized through the biblical Book of Tobit and maintained prominence via Greek Tobias.
- Alexandria
Greek
55Defender of men, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'andros' (man). Popularized by Alexander the Great and his legacy.
- Aubree
French
55From Germanic roots meaning 'elf ruler' or 'noble strength', popularized by the French name Aubrey and its modern feminine spelling variant Aubree.
- Lilliana
Latin
55From Latin 'lilium' (lily flower). The lily symbolizes purity, grace, and renewal across Western tradition.
- Laila
Arabic
55From Arabic meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty', also found in Hebrew with connections to 'gazelle' and grace
- Felicity
Latin
55From Latin felicitas meaning 'happiness, good fortune, prosperity.' Associated with virtue and blessed circumstances in Roman and Christian tradition.
- Jocelyn
Latin
55From Latin Jocosus meaning 'playful' or 'jocund,' popularized in medieval France as a feminine name with cheerful connotations.
- Amina
Arabic
29From Arabic meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful', also interpreted as 'peaceful' and 'secure'
- Lucian
Latin
29From Latin 'Lucianus', derived from 'lux' meaning light. Associated with illumination and clarity.
- Viviana
Latin
29From Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'lively'. Associated with vitality and vibrant energy.
- Eduardo
Spanish
29From Germanic 'ead' (wealth, fortune) and 'ward' (guardian). A wealthy protector or fortunate guardian.
- Elise
Hebrew
11God's oath; French diminutive of Elisabeth. Represents devotion and divine promise with elegant simplicity.
- Gemma
Latin
11From Latin 'gemma' meaning 'gem' or 'jewel'. A precious stone, symbolizing value and brilliance.
- Selena
Greek
11From Greek Selene, goddess of the moon. Associated with lunar beauty and celestial grace.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
