Tired of the same old baby names? Discover 20 rare, beautiful, and meaningful names for your little one plus how to personalize them!
When I was pregnant with my first baby [Deyaa], I spent hours scrolling through baby name lists—only to see the same suggestions everywhere. Although I had a preferable name since I was teenager, my husband and I searched for hours for the perfect name of our waited baby. Until we made our mind to name him after his grandfather’s name.
2025’s most unique baby names and meanings:
If you’re craving something truly unique for your baby (or just love daydreaming about names!), you’ll adore these 20 hidden gems. From vintage revivals to global beauties, these 2025-ready names are rare, lyrical, and full of heart.
1- Sora
Origin: Japanese
Gender: female
Meaning: sky
Why we love it: Short, serene, and works in any language. Perfect for nature-loving families!
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2- Calloway
Origin: English
Gender: gender-neutral
Meaning: Peppy; from the pebbly place
Why we love it: A fresh twist on “Callum” with a preppy, unisex vibe.
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3- Zora
Origin: Slavic
Gender: girl
Meaning: Dawn
Why we love it: Vintage but rising fast (#322 on Nameberry). Pair it with a classic middle name like “Zora Elizabeth.”
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4- Elowen
Origin: Cornish
Gender: female
Meaning: Elm tree
Why we love it: Nature names are booming, and this is softer than “Willow.”
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5- Seraphina
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: female
Meaning: Fiery-winged angel
Why we love it: Elegant alternative to “Sophia,” with vintage charm.
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6- Amaryllis
Origin: Greek
Gender: female
Meaning: Sparkling; flower
Why we love it: Floral but uncommon, like “Dahlia” in 2020
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7- Zahara
Origin: Arabic; Swahili
Gender: female
Meaning: Flowering; shinning
Why we love it: Celebrates multicultural roots (thanks to Angelina Jolie’s daughter).
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8- Isolde
Gender: female
Meaning: Ice ruler
Why we love it: Mythical names are trending (think “Luna” but rarer).
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9- Cassian:
Origin: Latin
Gender: male
Meaning: Hollow
Why we love it: Strong yet melodic, like “Julian” but fresher.
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10- Alaric
Origin: Germanic
Gender: male
Meaning: Ruler of all
Why we love it: Gothic revival (thanks to *The Originals* TV series).
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11- Soren
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: male
Meaning: Stern
Why we love it: Nordic names are rising (see “Freya,” “Leif”).
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12- Tiberius
Origin: Latin
Gender: male
Meaning: Of the Tiber River
Why we love it: Grandiose names are back (e.g., “Augustus”).
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13- Koa
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: male
Meaning: warrior; brave
Why we love it: Short, punchy, and nature-linked (koa trees).
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14- Rumi
Origin: Japanese; Persian
Gender: unisex
Meaning: beauty; poet
Why we love it: Beyoncé’s daughter’s name boosted its appeal.
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15- Indigo
Origin: English
Gender: gender-neutral
Meaning: Deep blue-purple dye
Why we love it: Color names are trending (“Scarlet,” “Jade”).
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16- Zenith
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Gender-neutral
Meaning: highest point
Why we love it: Cosmic names are in (e.g., “Nova,” “Orion”).
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17- Valor
Origin: Latin
Gender: gender-neutral
Meaning: bravery; courage
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18- Etana
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: female
Meaning: dedicated; firm; resolute
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19- Yuki:
Origin: Japanese G
Gender: male
Meaning: snow; happiness
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20- Nevada:
Origin: Spanish
Gender: female
Meaning: snowy
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Which name is your favorite? Did I miss a hidden gem? Share in the comments—I might feature it in Part 2!