Baby Name Generator — 5,000+ Names in 15 Languages

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Free Baby Name Generator — 5,000+ Names in 15 Languages

Welcome to our free baby name generator, one of the most comprehensive naming tools available online. Whether you're looking for popular baby names, unique baby names, or rare gems from around the world, our tool helps you explore over 5,000 carefully curated boy and girl names spanning 15 major languages and cultural traditions.

Use the filters to narrow by gender, language, style (modern or traditional), name length, popularity tier, and starting letter — then generate a fresh batch of 24 suggestions instantly. Heart the names you love to save them in your shortlist.

What Are the Most Popular Baby Names in 2026?

Looking for the most popular baby names of 2026? Our top-100 filter surfaces the classic frontrunners in every language. For English girl names, perennial favourites include Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia and Ava. For English boy names, Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah and Lucas continue to lead the charts.

Trending names — those rising fast but not yet oversaturated — include Milo, Silas, Ezra, Aurora, Isla, Willow, Nova and Hazel. Use the Trending (101–300) filter to explore this sweet spot across any language.

Baby Names by Language & Cultural Origin

Our generator is one of the only free tools that lets you explore authentic baby names across 15 world languages side by side:

What Is the Difference Between Modern and Traditional Baby Names?

Modern baby names tend to be shorter, punchier, and trend-driven — Leo, Nova, Mila, Zane, Isla or Kai. They often cross language boundaries easily and feel contemporary. Traditional baby names carry generational weight and cultural depth — William, Mary, Giovanni, Marie, Klaus, Fatima or Ivan.

Many parents mix the two: a traditional middle name with a modern first name, for example, or a classic name from one cultural heritage paired with a modern name from another. Use our style filter to explore both worlds.

How to Choose the Perfect Baby Name — 7 Steps

Say it out loud. Does it flow naturally with your surname? Try the full name quickly several times.
Check the initials. Make sure they don't accidentally spell something unintended.
Think about nicknames. Long names almost always get shortened. Are you happy with the likely short forms?
Consider meaning. Explore our traditional names for those with the richest histories and symbolism.
Test rarity. Use "Under the radar" for names outside the top 300 if you want something genuinely unique.
Build a shortlist. Save multiple names with the ♥ button and revisit after a few days with fresh eyes.
Think internationally. If your family spans cultures, look for names that travel well across languages.

Baby Name Data & Trends 2026

The following statistics are computed from the Baby Name Finder database of 5,000+ names across 15 languages, sourced from national naming registries worldwide.

Are modern baby names getting shorter?

Yes — across 12 of 15 languages in our database, modern baby names average shorter than traditional names. In English, modern names average 4.9 characters vs 5.9 for traditional names. Hindi shows the largest gap: 5.5 characters for modern vs 6.8 for traditional (−1.3). Korean is the notable exception: modern Korean names (4.9 chars) are slightly longer than traditional Korean names (4.4 chars).

Language	Avg. modern	Avg. traditional	Difference
English	4.9 chars	5.9 chars	−1.0
Hindi	5.5 chars	6.8 chars	−1.3
Spanish	6.2 chars	7.3 chars	−1.1
German	5.9 chars	6.9 chars	−1.0
Japanese	5.0 chars	5.9 chars	−0.9
Italian	6.5 chars	7.2 chars	−0.7
Korean	4.9 chars	4.4 chars	+0.5 ↑

Which baby names work across the most languages?

Of 5,000+ names in our database, 108 names appear in 3 or more languages — the most internationally portable baby names. 22 names appear in 5 or more languages. The single most cross-language name is Wanda, found in 9 of 15 supported languages. The following names each span 6 or more languages:

WandaAnnaValentinaMariaKevinNadiaLenaZaraOlga

These are strong choices for multilingual or multicultural families — names that travel effortlessly across borders without translation.

Which language has the most diverse name pool?

English has the broadest starting-letter distribution: no single letter accounts for more than 8% of all English names in our database. By contrast, Hindi and Korean show highly concentrated patterns — the top 3 starting letters cover nearly 40% of all names each. In Hindi: S (16%), A (12%) and R (11%). In Korean: S (15%), H (14%) and J (12%). This reflects deep linguistic structure — Sanskrit-rooted Hindi names cluster around S and A prefixes, while Korean naming conventions favour particular syllable combinations.

Source: Baby Name Finder database, computed May 2026. Based on 5,000+ curated names from 15 national registries.

What Are the Top 10 Baby Names of 2026 by Language?

The most popular baby names in 2026 across five major languages, sourced from national naming registries (SSA, ONS, INSEE, INE and equivalent statistics offices):

Top 5 girl names of 2026

#	English	Spanish	French	Italian	German
1	Olivia	Sofía	Emma	Sofia	Emma
2	Emma	Valentina	Jade	Giulia	Mia
3	Charlotte	Isabella	Louise	Aurora	Hannah
4	Amelia	Camila	Alice	Alice	Emilia
5	Ava	Lucía	Chloé	Ginevra	Sofia

Top 5 boy names of 2026

#	English	Spanish	French	Italian	German
1	Liam	Mateo	Gabriel	Leonardo	Noah
2	Noah	Santiago	Raphaël	Francesco	Leon
3	Oliver	Sebastián	Léo	Alessandro	Paul
4	Elijah	Diego	Louis	Lorenzo	Elias
5	Lucas	Nicolás	Arthur	Matteo	Ben

Rankings reflect 2025 registry data, the most recent year fully published as of May 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Names

What is a baby name generator?

A baby name generator is a free online tool that helps expecting parents browse, filter and discover baby names. Our generator includes 5,000+ names across 15 languages with filters for gender, style, length and popularity.

What are the most popular baby names in 2026?

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data, popular English girl names in 2026 include Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia and Ava. Popular boy names include Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah and Lucas. Use the Classic top 100 filter to browse the most popular names in any of 15 supported languages.

Can I search baby names by language or origin?

Yes. Our baby name generator supports 15 languages and cultural origins: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Turkish, Dutch and Polish.

What is the difference between modern and traditional baby names?

Traditional baby names are classic, time-tested names that have been popular for generations — such as William, Mary or Giovanni. Modern baby names are newer, trend-driven names that have risen in popularity in the last decade — such as Luna, Atlas or Nova. Our generator lets you filter by either style or browse all names together.

How do I find rare or unique baby names?

Use the Under the radar popularity filter to browse rare and unique names outside the mainstream top 300. You can combine this with any language and gender filter to find truly distinctive names — such as Sloane, Wren, Cassian or Indigo.

What are some unique baby boy names starting with A?

Unique baby boy names starting with A include Atlas, Auden, Arlo, Asher, Axel, Ari, Anson, Aldric and Anders. Use the starting-letter filter combined with Under the radar to surface less-common A-names in any language.

What are gender-neutral baby names?

Gender-neutral or unisex baby names work equally well for boys or girls. Popular examples include Quinn, Riley, Rowan, Sage, Avery, Skylar, Phoenix, River and Wren. They are an increasingly popular choice with parents seeking flexibility.

What are short baby names?

Short baby names are typically 3 to 4 letters. Strong short boy names include Leo, Max, Eli, Ace, Jude and Theo. Memorable short girl names include Ava, Mia, Ivy, Eve, Nora and Ruby. Use our length filter to browse only short names.

How are the names on Baby Name Finder sourced?

Our 5,000+ names are curated from public national naming registries — including the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), France's INSEE, and equivalent statistics offices for each of the 15 supported languages — plus historical and cultural name dictionaries. Each name is tagged by gender, style and popularity tier.

Are the baby names on this site free to use?

Yes. Baby Name Finder is completely free. There is no signup, no paywall and no limit on how many names you can browse or save to your shortlist. The site is supported by advertising.

What baby names are trending in 2026?

Trending baby names in 2026 — names rising fast but not yet oversaturated — include Milo, Silas, Ezra, Atlas and Felix for boys, and Aurora, Isla, Willow, Nova and Hazel for girls. Use the Trending (101-300) popularity filter to see the current sweet spot.

What are popular Spanish baby names?

Popular Spanish baby names (nombres para bebés) in 2026 include Mateo, Santiago, Sebastián, Diego and Nicolás for boys, and Sofía, Valentina, Isabella, Camila and Lucía for girls. Switch the language filter to Spanish to browse the full list.

Should we pick a modern or traditional name?

Both work — it depends on the feeling you want. Traditional names carry cultural depth and rarely date. Modern names feel fresh and contemporary but can trend in or out quickly. A common compromise is a traditional middle name paired with a modern first name. Use the style filter to compare both.

Are modern baby names shorter than traditional names?

Yes — across 12 of 15 languages in our database, modern baby names average shorter than traditional names. In English, modern names average 4.9 characters vs 5.9 for traditional names. Hindi shows the largest gap: 5.5 characters for modern vs 6.8 for traditional. Korean is the exception: modern Korean names (4.9 chars) are slightly longer than traditional Korean names (4.4 chars).

Which baby names work in the most languages?

Wanda is the most cross-language baby name in our database, appearing in 9 of 15 supported languages. Eight other names each appear in 6 or more languages: Anna, Valentina, Maria, Kevin, Nadia, Lena, Zara and Olga. In total, 108 names in our 5,000+ name database appear in 3 or more languages — ideal for multilingual or multicultural families.