Top Baby Name Trends for 2021

What’s hot for the year ahead

January 3, 2021

10 Trends to Watch in 2021

Happy New Year! 🥳

With 2020 (finally) behind us, we’re looking forward to the hottest baby names and trends for the year ahead.

2021 is going to be a year for strong sounds and powerful meanings, sending a message of hope and optimism for the future.

Magic names – including those calling to mind legendary heroes (and antiheroes) – are one of our biggest predictions for 2021. Check out the others here!

Name of the Week: Neoma

Talking of magic… 🌙 ✨

Elegant and ethereal Neoma is one of the hottest names of the year on Nameberry, and one of the best baby names that mean new. Find out more about Neoma here!

List of the Week: Names That Mean Happy

Let’s start 2021 with some positivity! From familiar favorites like Alaia and Asher, to rare gems like Sachi and Simcha – here are 100+ joyful names to ring in the new year.

Question of the Week: Your Top Names for 2021?

What names, combos or sibsets are you really loving right now? Join the discussion and share your Top 21 names for 2021 here!