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Finding a unique name for a baby is one of the most trying tasks for parents. If you haven’t come up with a name yet, you’re bound to feel like you’re fighting against time. You, thus, access numerous websites, buy several books on trending baby names, and set forth on the quest for a perfect name for your munchkin. However, this quest too, like many others, has challenges. You now have to face an overwhelming amount of recommendations from family and friends! There’s only one way to deal with it – hear them out, keep your cool, and look at our trending baby names of August 2022! These unique names are sure to help you shortlist a perfect name for your baby!
Most Popular Baby Names in August 2022 With Meanings
Most parents want trending names for their babies. However, there are some who look for more than popularity. You can choose the best of both worlds for your little one – the name you select can be popular as well as meaningful! Continue reading for some trendy and unique names with beautiful meanings for boys and girls.
Boy Names with Meanings
The trending boy names of this month have more than a unique ring to them; they are notable for their deep, inspiring meanings, too. A little bit of thought while naming babies can go a long way. Here are some popular baby boy names with their meanings for an effortless name search!
| Name | Meaning |
| Avyukt | Crystal clear or Lord Krishna or clear mind, One with a clear mind, Unconfused Being, One of the many names of Lord Krishna |
| Aayansh | The first Ray of light, Part of parents, Gift of God, Sun, like splendour or brightness of sun |
| Nirved | Gift by God, Came to this world in the month of November. |
| Kiyansh | Person having all qualities, A Person having all qualities, One who is blessed with all good qualities |
| Atharv | Lord Ganesh, Name of a Ved, Name of a Rishi married to Santi, The daughter of kardam Rishi and devahooti, Name of brahmas eldest son, To whom he revealed brahma-vidya, One of names of Lord Ganesha, Knower of Vedas, Knowledgeable One |
| Sriansh | He who is born with ansh or a part of Lakshimi, He who is born with ansh or a part of Lakshimi |
| Advik | Unique, Unique, Exclusive, Someone who has no equivalent, unequalled, Matchles |
| Krishav | Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva, Krishav means Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva |
| Shriyan | Lord Vishnu, Combination of first 3 letters of Sriman and last 3 of Narayan, Lord vishnu |
| Avyan | Eloquent, One who has no imperfections, One of the many names of Lord Ganesha |
| Ashvik | Blessed and victorious, One who is blessed to be victorious |
| Ivaan | Gods gracious and glorious gift, The Sun, Ruler, Royal |
| Sharvil | Lord Krishna, Derived from Sharv, Sharv meaning sacred to Shiva |
| Aarav | Peaceful, Sound, Shout (Celebrity Parents Name: Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna), Peaceful, Ray, Hope, Radiating Light, Sanskrit: “peaceful,” “melodious sound” |
| Rihaan | Gods chosen one, Lord Vishnu, Destroyer of enemies |
| Vivaan | Lord Krishna, Full of life, Rays of the morning Sun |
| Krishiv | Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva, A combination of Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Shiva |
| Advait | Unique, Another name for Brahma and Vishnu, Non duality, Unique, Exclusive, Someone who has no equivalent, unequalled, Matchless |
| Manvik | One who is consious, Intellegent, Kind hearted, A kind hearted person |
| Anwit | Lord Shiva, Reached by the mind, Linked to |
| Shivansh | A portion of Lord Shiv, Lor Shiv’s portion |
| Yuvaan | Youthful, Lord Shiva, Young, Healthy, The Moon |
| Kiaan | Grace of God, Ancient or distant (Celebrity Name: Karishma Kapoor |
| Rishaan | Lord Shiva, Good human being, Strong, Good, Sage, Saint, One who meditates on Lord’s Name, Seeker of enlightment |
| Aadvik | Unique |
| Ayaan | Someone who is religiously inclined, Gift of God (Celebrity Name: Emraan Hashmi), They are inclined towards God |
| Kriyansh | Lord Krishna, A modern name variant of name Krishna, A representation of name of Lord Shri Krishna |
| Agasthya | Name of a sage, One who humbles even the mountain, The star of Canopus which is the ‘cleanser of waters’, One of many names of Lord Shiva, A name of great Sage |
| Anvit | One who bridgesth gap, Friend, Relation, Leader, Guide, One who always directs and leads others |
| Sathvik | Calm, Virtuous and another name of Lord Shiva, Name of Lord Shiva |
| Anvith | Lord Shiva, Reached by the mind, Linked to, Friend, Companion |
| Adhrith | Who does not need support but supports every one, Lord Vishnu, Independent, Supportive |
| Reeyansh | First Ray of sunlight, Lord vishnus Ansh (Ansh = part) |
| Viaan | Full of life and energy, Alive or lively (Celebrity Name: Shilpa Shetty) |
| Rudransh | Lord Shiva, A part of Rudra |
| Darsh | Sight, Handsome, Lord Krishna, When the Moon just becomes visible, Name of Lord Krishna |
| Aarush | First Ray of the Sun, Calm, Red, Brilliant, Another name for the Sun, Red horses or mares of the sun of fire, Red, Rising Sun, Dawn |
| Hridhaan | (Celebrity Name: Rhrithik Roshan), Heart, Soul, One who is Kind, Generous and Compassionate towards all |
| Ayansh | The first Ray of light, Part of parents, Gift of God, They are part of their parents, ray of light |
| Nihit | God gift, Inherent, Inscribed into something, Within something, The precious talent from God. |
| Vihaan | Morning, Dawn |
| Tanush | Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesh, Lord shiva |
| Shlok | Hymns of Lord, Verse, Hindu Mantra or verse of praise, Shlok |
| Pranith | Praneeth is the name derived from the Sanskrit word praneetham which means calmness, God, One who is as dear as life, Modest, Simple, Straightforward |
| Aviraj | To shine as bright as the Sun, A bowman, king of Kings |
| Shreyansh | Fame giver and Lucky, Wealthy, A lucky one who gives fame to others |
| Daksh | Capable, Son of Lord Brahma, Fire, Gold, Talented, Excellent, Vigorous talented (A son of Brahma), Name of a King |
| Reyansh | First Ray of sunlight, Lord vishnus Ansh (Ansh = part, One who can be comapared to the first ray of sun in the morning |
| Avir | Brave, One who fights for peace, Strong, Continuous or ongoing |
| Krithvik | Always Happy, Joyful, Glad, Delighted, Blessed by Lord Muruga who is considered as bestower of happiness |
| Rian | Little king, Kingly, A King, a Ruler, a royal one |
| Dakshith | Lord Shiva, Derived from Daksh, Daksh – competent, Adroit, Expert, Intelligent, Honest, Epithet of Som, Shiva, Vishnu, Agni, Name of Lord Shiva |
| Atharva | The first Vedas, Lord Ganesh, Knower of the arthara Vedas, One of names of Lord Ganesha, Knower of Vedas, Knowledgeable One |
| Ridit | World known, World, World Known, One of the Vedas |
| Dhruv | Pole star, Immovable, Eternal, Firm, Steady, A firm and faithful individual, polar star |
| Viraj | Biggest in universe, The Sun or the king, Resplendent, Splendor, Ruler, Beauty, Brilliant, Excellence, Majesty, Another name for Agni and Buddha, Pure (Celebrity Names: Celina Jaitly and Peter Haag) |
| Ved | Sacred knowledge, Riches, Precious, Four philosophical scriptures underlying hinduism, A sacred text in Hindu religion. |
| Shrihan | Lord Vishnu, Handsome, Lord vishnu |
| Nivaan | Holy, Bound, Limited, A holy soul, saint |
| Rishit | The best, Learned, One who is the best in everything |
| Pransh | One who is full of life; One of many names of Lord Vishnu; A variant of Pranshu, One who is full of life, One of many names of Lord Vishnu, A variant of Pranshu |
| Ishaan | Lord Shiva, The Sun, Vishnu, Agni and Surya, Ruler, Generous, Causing prosperity |
| Aanay | Consort of Goddess Radha, Another name of Lord Ganesh, Without a superior, Another name for Lord Vishnu, Aanay is another name of Lord Ganesha |
| Arsh | Bright, Hero, Truthfulness, Dominion, Crown, Pure, Worshipped, Divine, Power |
| Agastya | Name of a sage, One who humbles even the mountain, Name of a Sage , A derivative from Agasthya which represents the star of Canopus |
| Daiwik | By the grace of God, Divine, Relating to the gods, Grace, one who has extraordinary power |
| Prayan | Intelligence, Supreme Intelligence, Excellent Brilliance, Most knowledgeable, Very Clever, Smartest |
| Kairav | White lotus, Born of water, Gambler, Kairav name means Born from the Water |
| Sreeyan | Lord Vishnu, Combination of first 3 letters of Sriman and last 3 of Narayan |
| Aarnav | Ocean, Air, Sun, Wave, Stream, Sea, Ocean, Sea, Deepest sea, A variant of Arnav |
| Ritvik | Priest, Timely, Sage, Saint, One who meditates on Lord’s Name, Seeker of enlightment, Scholar, Head of the Vedas |
| Advit | Unique, Focused, Unique, Exclusive, Someone who has no equivalent, unequalled, Matchles |
| Mivaan | Sunrays of God, The rays of the sun |
| Dhruvit | A derivative from name Dhruv which means Pole Star, One which is constant, Faith |
| Samarth | Powerful, Another name for Krishna, Smooth, Multi -tasked, One who has the power |
| Ayaansh | The first Ray of light, Part of parents, Gift of God, Ray of light who are part of parents |
| Anmay | One who cannot be broken, Invaluable, Priceless, Precious, One who is very valuable |
| Shrithik | Lord Shiva |
| Vivan | Lord Krishna, Full of life, Rays of the morning Sun |
| Aahan | Dawn, Sunrise, Morning glory, First Ray of light, One who is of the nature of time itself, Iron, Sword , symbol of military power, inflexible and unrelenting power |
| Satvik | Virtuous, Lord Krishna, Worthy, Important, Pure, Good, Virtuous |
| Stavya | Lord Vishnu, Who is being praised by everybody, Lord vishnu |
| Medhansh | Who born with intelligence, One who Born with Intelligence |
| Jiyaan | Near heart, Always Happy, Near Heart, Always Happy, Beloved, Dearmost, Full of spirit, |
| Aariv | King of wisdom, King of Wisdom , Knowledge, Intelligence |
| Viransh | Just like strong, (Mahavir Swami Ansh) |
| Kian | Grace of God, Ancient or distant, Kian means Archaic, Acient |
| Mihit | One of the names of The Sun in Indian mythology, the Goddess Surya, Sun. |
| Shaurya | Brave |
| Taksh | King bharats son, Eyes like a Pigeon, Chopping, To make from wood |
| Yakshit | Who is made forever, Permanent, God |
| Aryash | Brilliant, Brilliant, Intelligent, Knowledgeable, Noble |
| Ivan | Gods gracious and glorious gift, The Sun, Ruler, Royal, Gift of God |
| Druvish | They are the shadow of Lord Shiva, They are the shadow of Lord Shiva |
| Naksh | The Moon, Feature, A drawing or a sketch |
| Yuvan | Youthful, Lord Shiva, Young, Healthy, The Moon |
| Kavish | King of poets, Name of Lord Ganesh, Kavish means He is the King of All Poets |
| Arush | First Ray of the Sun, Calm, Red, Brilliant, Another name for the Sun, Red horses or mares of the sun of fire, Red, Rising Sun, Dawn |
| Akshant | The meaning of Akshant is person who always want to win, The Winner, Sea |
| Vyom | Sky |
New Entries in the List of Trending Baby Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
| Rudraveer | NA |
| Priyesh | Loved by God, Loved by god, One who is blessed with the love, affection, kindness and compassion of God |
| Mrigank | The Moon, Wind, Distinguished, Moon, Beautiful, Calm and Serene Moon |
| Keethan | Holy song, Famous, Holy Song, Divine hymns praising the God |
| Suraj | The Sun, Illuminating, He who is a good King |
| Hansh | God liked, Liked by God, God liked, Liked by God |
| Nityam | Constant, One who is constant |
| Lohith | Red, Made of copper, Mars, Lord, Battle, Sandalwood, Saffron, beautiful lord, name of Lord Shiva |
| Suhash | One with a sweet smile, sweet smiled., One with a sweet smile, sweet smiled. |
| Suday | Gift, Auspicious gift, Gift |
Girl Names with Meanings
For centuries, names have been derived from everything that makes or surrounds us, for example, thoughts, value systems, and nature. These trending names for girls also include some of them. They are joyful, meaningful, and some are even distinctively melodious. These names are sure to add excitement if the search for unique girl names becomes mundane.
| Name | Meaning |
| Saanvi | Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed, Name of the Goddess Lakshmi |
| Trishika | Goddess Lakshmi, Trident, One who is with pitchfork, Goddess Laxmi |
| Anvika | Powerful and complete, The powerful and strong one |
| Aashvi | Blessed and victorious, Little mare, One of many names of Goddess Saraswati |
| Prisha | Talent given by God, Beloved, Loving, Gods gift, Beloved, Loving, God’s Gift, Dear |
| Anaya | Without a superior, God has shown favour, Without a Superior, Look Up To God, Hebrew – God Answered, God was gracious, A variation of Aniya, |
| Rutvi | Name of An Angel meaning season, Love and saint, Speech |
| Aadvika | World, Earth, Unique, the word signifies the person who is Unique in all aspects |
| Kayra | Peaceful, Unique, Lady, Kayra means She is a Peaceful and Unique Girl |
| Mishika | Love of God, The person with the sweetness of sugar |
| Adya | First power, Unparalleled, Great, Beyond perception, Goddess durga |
| Dityaa | Answer of prayers, Another name for Lakshmi, Goddess Laxmi who answers the prayers |
| Aarvi | Peace, The word has a meaning of peace, or the one who makes peace |
| Divisha | Goddess Durga, Chief of the Goddess, Devee |
| Shreenika | Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Night |
| Siara | Unique, A woman who is pure and holy |
| Pranshi | Goddess Lakshmi, Of great stature, A name of the Devi Laxmi |
| Ishanvi | Goddess Parvati, Goddess of knowledge |
| Amayra | Princess |
| Arika | Beautiful, Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, One of many names of Goddess Lakshmi |
| Advika | World, Earth, Unique, A unique girl, no copy or duality |
| Srinika | Goddess Lakshmi or lotus which is in the heart of Lord Vishnu |
| Mayra | Beloved, Favorable, Admirable, Marvellous, A beloved girl |
| Saanvika | Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed |
| Ayra | The beginning, The principle, The breathe of life |
| Avyuktha | Inexpressible, Crystal clear, One who has crystal clear heart |
| Driti | Courage, Morale, Steadiness, Command, Pleasure, Determination, Patience, Virtue |
| Anika | Goddess Durga, The brilliance of stone, Graceful young girl |
| Shreyanvi | Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga |
| Mahira | Highly skilled, Expert, Quick, Talented, Powerful, A knowledgeable, expert person |
| Nitara | Deeply rooted (Celebrity Names: Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Kumar), One who have the deep roots |
| Saisha | With great desire and wish, Truth of life |
| Avika | Sunrays, Charismatic personality, Bright as a Sun, charismatic personality, Diamond |
| Aarna | Goddess Lakshmi, Water, Wave, Effervescing, Stream, this is an another name of Goddess Laxmi |
| Anaisha | Special |
| Anvi | One of devis names, Name of a Goddess, Goddess of forest, the one who is nature loving |
| Aadhya | First power, Goddess Durga, First, Unequalled, Perfect, The earth, Another ornament, aadhya means the The first power, the Beginning, it is also an another name of Goddess Durga |
| Samaira | Enchanting, Protected by God, Guardian (Celebrity Name: Karishma Kapoor), A compagnion in the converations led at night |
| Siya | Goddess Sita, White moonlight, A handsome woman, White doorvaa grass, Arabian Jasmine, Candied sugar, A woman sho always win |
| Niya | A desire for something, Purpose, Bright, Lord Hanuman (Son of Anjani), The aim or desire of something |
| Aahana | Inner light, Immortal, Born during the day, First rise of the Sun, The name aahana has the meaning of someone like Angel, someone sweet and charming like rose it also means First sun rays |
| Kiara | Little black one, Dusky, Dark haired, Kiara means a Woman With Raven-Black, Dark Hair |
| Kashvi | Shining, Bright, Glowing, The name means Luminous |
| Ira | A devoted one, Tender, Woman of magdala, To be present in latent, United, Noble (Celebrity Name: Amir Khan) |
| Dhvija | Borne for performing the great things, One who has taken birth to perform great things |
| Pranavi | Goddess Parvati, The first sound of universe aum called as Pranavi, One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi |
| Hritvi | Right guidance, Happy, Scholar, Lady Indian priest who full fill particularly completing the vedic haven |
| Miraya | Devotee of Lord Krishna (Celebrity Name: Priyanka Gandhi), Name of Lord Krishna’s devotee, A variant spelling is Meera |
| Shanaya | Eminent, Distinguished, Born on saturday, First Ray of the Sun |
| Viha | Heaven or angel |
| Dhanvi | Wealthy, A woman who is rich and wealthy. One of the names of Goddess Lakshmi. |
| Aarohi | A music tune, Progressive, Evolving, the musical note or being very sound |
| Aavya | First rays of The Sun, Gift of God |
| Tishya | Auspicious, A star, Lucky, The sense of joy and happiness |
| Vedika | Full of knowledge, Altar, A river in India, Consciousness, An Apsara or celestial |
| Vihana | Early morning |
| Ditya | Answer of prayers, Another name for Lakshmi, A name of Goddess Durga. It means answer of prayers |
| Aadhira | Lightning, Strong, The Moon, Moon, To sentimentalize and remember nostalgically |
| Sanvi | Goddess Parvati, Glowing, Attractive, Loveable, Goddess Lakshmi |
| Mishita | Goddess Laxmi, Sweet person, A sweet person, Good nature, Also referred to Goddess Laxmi |
| Krisha | Divine, Thin, Krisha means Divine |
| Mishka | Gift of Love |
| Vamika | Goddess Durga, An epithet of the Goddess Durga, Situated on the left side of vam, I.e. Shiva |
| Misha | Happy for entire life, The message bearer from the God |
| Pranika | Goddess Parvati |
| Dviti | Bright |
| Naira | Shining, Glittering, The one having the bigger eyes |
| Nirvi | Bliss, New comer to the family. |
| Aaradhya | Worshipped, Blessing of Lord Ganesh (Celebrity Name: Aishwarya Rai), To be worshipped, To be accomplished, To be made favorable, To be adored and respected |
| Ritvi | Right guidance, Happy, Scholar, Lady Indian priest who full fill particularly completing the vedic haven, Lady Indian priest, right guidance, scholar. The one who has completed Vedas. |
| Takshvi | NA |
| Samriddhi | One who has everything, Prosperity, A person living in prosperity who has everything |
| Tanishka | Goddess of gold, Daughter, Goddess of gold |
| Rithanya | One who is endowed with immense capabilities, Name of Goddess Saraswati |
| Mysha | Happy for entire life |
| Nainika | Pupil of the eye, The one who has attractive and shining eyes. |
| Dhruvi | Firm, One who has a lot of energy, is firmly fixed |
| Ruhi | A music tune, Soul, A flower, Who touches the heart, One with a beutiful soul |
| Sia | Goddess Sita, White moonlight, A handsome woman, White doorvaa grass, Arabian Jasmine, Candied sugar, One who is victorious, one who won |
| Hrutvi | Name of An Angel meaning season, Love and saint, Speech |
| Shivika | Palanquin, Palki, A name that means palanquin |
| Amyra | Leader, Princess, Royal lady, The commander of the armed forces, a general and a born princess |
| Amaya | Night rain, Immeasurable, Without limit, The beautiful night rain |
| Drisana | (Daughter of the Sun), A beautiful daughter of the Sun Lord |
| Aira | The beginning, The principle, The breathe of life |
| Jisha | The person having the highest feelings for living, the meaning of this name is person having high level of feeling and passion for living. Highly optimistic , artistic nature and have love for nature. |
| Sudiksha | Another name for Goddess Laxmi, Good start, Beautiful, Offering, Goddess lakshmi |
| Shanvika | Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed |
| Pravya | An able individual who likes to learn new things |
| Shrinika | Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Night |
| Shrestha | The best, Ultimate, Another name for Lord Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all |
| Tanvi | Slender, Beautiful, Delicate, A beautiful and delicate woman |
| Aaditri | Highest honor, Goddess Lakshmi, aaditri is another name of Goddess Laxmi, the person who brings wealth and prosperity |
| Manasvi | Intelligent, Wise, Sensible, Self-respecting, Self-controlled, An intelligent person |
| Eva | Life, Living one, Variant of eve, In the bible eve was adams wife and the first woman, Alive, Auspicious news, life or living one. |
| Sharvi | Divine |
| Akira | Graceful strength (Celebrity Name: Farhan Akhtar), Bright, Clear and intelligent being |
| Kaira | Peaceful, Unique, Lady, Kaira means Peaceful and Unique |
| Naisha | Special, Lovely flower, A special or lovely flower |
| Nihira | Newly found treasure |
New Entries in the List of Trending Baby Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
| Chaitali | Born in the month of Chaitra, Blessed with a good memory, Owner of sharp memory |
| Noya | As a god of beauty |
| Sian | A gracious gift of Lord |
| Sadhvi | Religious women, Courteous, Polite, Simple, Loyal, Decent, Worthy, Chaste, Devout worthy, A virtuous girl |
| Poorvika | Orient, Formerly |
| Vanie | Goddess Saraswati, Speech, Voice, Praise, A literary production, Name of Sarasvati |
| Mrida | A form of Lord Durga |
| Meetika | People who are speak less and calm, Soft spoken |
| Emel | It means desire. |
| Shanifa | One who is loyal, faithful and true to herself and others. |
Searching for a perfect baby name is no laughing matter. Investing time and effort to finalise a name is exhausting, but it is rewarding, too. Therefore, soak in every bit of the affection your dear ones shower with their recommendations and thoroughly enjoy the journey. You will find a perfect name for your baby in the end, but your experience might make for an entertaining story to share with the world!
