Trending Baby Boy and Girl Names of January 2023
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 January 2023! These unique names are sure to help you shortlist a perfect name for your baby!
Most Popular Baby Names in January 2023 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 |
Aayansh | The first Ray of light, Part of parents, Gift of God, Sun, like splendour or brightness of sun |
Avyukt | Crystal clear or Lord Krishna or clear mind, One with a clear mind, Unconfused Being, One of the many names of Lord Krishna |
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 |
Nirved | Gift by God, Came to this world in the month of November. |
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 |
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 |
Krishav | Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva, Krishav means Lord Krishna and Lord 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 |
Ashvik | Blessed and victorious, One who is blessed to be victorious |
Ivaan | Gods gracious and glorious gift, The Sun, Ruler, Royal |
Vivaan | Lord Krishna, Full of life, Rays of the morning Sun |
Sharvil | Lord Krishna, Derived from Sharv, Sharv meaning sacred to Shiva |
Krishiv | Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva, A combination of Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Shiva |
Yuvaan | Youthful, Lord Shiva, Young, Healthy, The Moon |
Advait | Unique, Another name for Brahma and Vishnu, Non duality, Unique, Exclusive, Someone who has no equivalent, unequalled, Matchless |
Rishaan | Lord Shiva, Good human being, Strong, Good, Sage, Saint, One who meditates on Lord’s Name, Seeker of enlightment |
Ayaan | Someone who is religiously inclined, Gift of God (Celebrity Name: Emraan Hashmi), They are inclined towards God |
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 |
Rudransh | Lord Shiva, A part of Rudra |
Reeyansh | First Ray of sunlight, Lord vishnus Ansh (Ansh = part) |
Anwit | Lord Shiva, Reached by the mind, Linked to |
Adhrith | Who does not need support but supports every one, Lord Vishnu, Independent, Supportive |
Kriyansh | Lord Krishna, A modern name variant of name Krishna, A representation of name of Lord Shri Krishna |
Shivansh | A portion of Lord Shiv, Lor Shiv’s portion |
Viaan | Full of life and energy, Alive or lively (Celebrity Name: Shilpa Shetty) |
Hridhaan | (Celebrity Name: Rhrithik Roshan), Heart, Soul, One who is Kind, Generous and Compassionate towards all |
Sathvik | Calm, Virtuous and another name of Lord Shiva, Name of Lord Shiva |
Manvik | One who is consious, Intellegent, Kind hearted, A kind hearted person |
Kiaan | Grace of God, Ancient or distant (Celebrity Name: Karishma Kapoor |
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 |
Ayansh | The first Ray of light, Part of parents, Gift of God, They are part of their parents, ray of light |
Avir | Brave, One who fights for peace, Strong, Continuous or ongoing |
Aadvik | Unique |
Darsh | Sight, Handsome, Lord Krishna, When the Moon just becomes visible, Name of Lord Krishna |
Anvit | One who bridgesth gap, Friend, Relation, Leader, Guide, One who always directs and leads others |
Tanush | Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesh, Lord shiva |
Anvith | Lord Shiva, Reached by the mind, Linked to, Friend, Companion |
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 |
Reyansh | First Ray of sunlight, Lord vishnus Ansh (Ansh = part, One who can be comapared to the first ray of sun in the morning |
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 |
Atharva | The first Vedas, Lord Ganesh, Knower of the arthara Vedas, One of names of Lord Ganesha, Knower of Vedas, Knowledgeable One |
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 |
Vihaan | Morning, Dawn |
Shlok | Hymns of Lord, Verse, Hindu Mantra or verse of praise, Shlok |
Ved | Sacred knowledge, Riches, Precious, Four philosophical scriptures underlying hinduism, A sacred text in Hindu religion. |
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) |
Nihit | God gift, Inherent, Inscribed into something, Within something, The precious talent from God. |
Dakshith | Lord Shiva, Derived from Daksh, Daksh – competent, Adroit, Expert, Intelligent, Honest, Epithet of Som, Shiva, Vishnu, Agni, Name of Lord Shiva |
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 |
Ridit | World known, World, World Known, One of the Vedas |
Daksh | Capable, Son of Lord Brahma, Fire, Gold, Talented, Excellent, Vigorous talented (A son of Brahma), Name of a King |
Rishit | The best, Learned, One who is the best in everything |
Mivaan | Sunrays of God, The rays of the sun |
Ayaansh | The first Ray of light, Part of parents, Gift of God, Ray of light who are part of parents |
Dhruv | Pole star, Immovable, Eternal, Firm, Steady, A firm and faithful individual, polar star |
Nivaan | Holy, Bound, Limited, A holy soul, saint |
Daiwik | By the grace of God, Divine, Relating to the gods, Grace, one who has extraordinary 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 |
Dhruvit | A derivative from name Dhruv which means Pole Star, One which is constant, Faith |
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 |
Sreeyan | Lord Vishnu, Combination of first 3 letters of Sriman and last 3 of Narayan |
Samarth | Powerful, Another name for Krishna, Smooth, Multi -tasked, One who has the power |
Shrithik | Lord Shiva |
Stavya | Lord Vishnu, Who is being praised by everybody, Lord vishnu |
Shrihan | Lord Vishnu, Handsome, Lord vishnu |
Ritvik | Priest, Timely, Sage, Saint, One who meditates on Lord’s Name, Seeker of enlightment, Scholar, Head of the Vedas |
Vivan | Lord Krishna, Full of life, Rays of the morning Sun |
Kairav | White lotus, Born of water, Gambler, Kairav name means Born from the Water |
Medhansh | Who born with intelligence, One who Born with Intelligence |
Aryash | Brilliant, Brilliant, Intelligent, Knowledgeable, Noble |
Ishaan | Lord Shiva, The Sun, Vishnu, Agni and Surya, Ruler, Generous, Causing prosperity |
Naksh | The Moon, Feature, A drawing or a sketch |
Viransh | Just like strong, (Mahavir Swami Ansh) |
Satvik | Virtuous, Lord Krishna, Worthy, Important, Pure, Good, Virtuous |
Arsh | Bright, Hero, Truthfulness, Dominion, Crown, Pure, Worshipped, Divine, Power |
Kian | Grace of God, Ancient or distant, Kian means Archaic, Acient |
Prayan | Intelligence, Supreme Intelligence, Excellent Brilliance, Most knowledgeable, Very Clever, Smartest |
Shaurya | Brave |
Taksh | King bharats son, Eyes like a Pigeon, Chopping, To make from wood |
Advit | Unique, Focused, Unique, Exclusive, Someone who has no equivalent, unequalled, Matchles |
Vedansh | Part of Veda |
Mihit | One of the names of The Sun in Indian mythology, the Goddess Surya, Sun. |
Jiyaan | Near heart, Always Happy, Near Heart, Always Happy, Beloved, Dearmost, Full of spirit, |
Charvik | Intelligent, Intelligent, Brilliant, Bright, Clever, Smart, Thoughtful |
Anmay | One who cannot be broken, Invaluable, Priceless, Precious, One who is very valuable |
Aarnav | Ocean, Air, Sun, Wave, Stream, Sea, Ocean, Sea, Deepest sea, A variant of Arnav |
Ivan | Gods gracious and glorious gift, The Sun, Ruler, Royal, Gift of God |
Paarth | Arjun, Son of the earth king, Prince, Another name of Arjun, Derived from his mothers name Pritha (Kunti), One of many names of Arjuna given by Lord Krishna signifying his skills in archery, One who never misses his target |
Adhrit | Who does not need support but supports every one, Lord Vishnu, Independent, Supportive, The One who Don’t Need Any Support but Supports Everything |
Avyukta | Inexpressible, Crystal clear, One with a clear mind, Unconfused Being, One of the many names of Lord Krishna |
Yuvan | Youthful, Lord Shiva, Young, Healthy, The Moon |
Divyansh | Part of the God, Part of the divine light, Gods own divine, Part of Divine, Spiritual Wisdom, Religious, Pious |
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. |
Aariv | King of wisdom, King of Wisdom , Knowledge, Intelligence |
New Entries in the List of Trending Baby Boy Names
Name | Meaning |
Ratharv | Charioteer |
Lithiesh | Aim, Aim, Goal, Objective, Aspire, Ambition, One of many names of Lord Shiva |
Shawaiz | Speak melodious, A man who speaks very melodiously |
Khamish | Alias name of Lord Shiva, One of many names of Lord Shiva |
Trijal | Lord Shiva, Lord shiva |
Aalap | Musical prelude, Conversation, Musical Prelude, Conversation, Prelude to a raga, Skilled in music |
Arin | Full of Joy, Mountain strength, Ireland, Peace, Sunray (Celebrity Name: Madhuri Dixit), mountain of strength or enlightened |
Asrith | Somebody who gives shelter, One who gives refuge to others, God of wealth, One who protects others, Rite of dependency, Trust on God, One who is dependent on God), Subramaniam Swami |
Roshith | The perfect person |
Suvrat | Named after a Jain God, Saint, Strict in religious vows (Subrata), Devoted to what is right, One who is strict in religious vows. It’s also the name of a Jain god. |
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 |
Trishika | Goddess Lakshmi, Trident, One who is with pitchfork, Goddess Laxmi |
Saanvi | Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed, Name of the Goddess Lakshmi |
Aashvi | Blessed and victorious, Little mare, One of many names of Goddess Saraswati |
Anvika | Powerful and complete, The powerful and strong one |
Rutvi | Name of An Angel meaning season, Love and saint, Speech |
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 |
Kayra | Peaceful, Unique, Lady, Kayra means She is a Peaceful and Unique Girl |
Aadvika | World, Earth, Unique, the word signifies the person who is Unique in all aspects |
Aarvi | Peace, The word has a meaning of peace, or the one who makes peace |
Dityaa | Answer of prayers, Another name for Lakshmi, Goddess Laxmi who answers the prayers |
Mishika | Love of God, The person with the sweetness of sugar |
Shreenika | Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Night |
Adya | First power, Unparalleled, Great, Beyond perception, Goddess durga |
Divisha | Goddess Durga, Chief of the Goddess, Devee |
Siara | Unique, A woman who is pure and holy |
Amayra | Princess |
Pranshi | Goddess Lakshmi, Of great stature, A name of the Devi Laxmi |
Ishanvi | Goddess Parvati, Goddess of knowledge |
Nitara | Deeply rooted (Celebrity Names: Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Kumar), One who have the deep roots |
Ayra | The beginning, The principle, The breathe of life |
Mayra | Beloved, Favorable, Admirable, Marvellous, A beloved girl |
Mahira | Highly skilled, Expert, Quick, Talented, Powerful, A knowledgeable, expert person |
Driti | Courage, Morale, Steadiness, Command, Pleasure, Determination, Patience, Virtue |
Advika | World, Earth, Unique, A unique girl, no copy or duality |
Arika | Beautiful, Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, One of many names of Goddess Lakshmi |
Anika | Goddess Durga, The brilliance of stone, Graceful young girl |
Anvi | One of devis names, Name of a Goddess, Goddess of forest, the one who is nature loving |
Anaisha | Special |
Saisha | With great desire and wish, Truth of life |
Saanvika | Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed |
Avyuktha | Inexpressible, Crystal clear, One who has crystal clear heart |
Srinika | Goddess Lakshmi or lotus which is in the heart of Lord Vishnu |
Shreyanvi | Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Durga |
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
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Aarna | Goddess Lakshmi, Water, Wave, Effervescing, Stream, this is an another name of Goddess Laxmi |
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
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Kiara | Little black one, Dusky, Dark haired, Kiara means a Woman With Raven-Black, Dark Hair |
Kashvi | Shining, Bright, Glowing, The name means Luminous |
Samaira | Enchanting, Protected by God, Guardian (Celebrity Name: Karishma Kapoor), A compagnion in the converations led at night |
Aarohi | A music tune, Progressive, Evolving, the musical note or being very sound |
Ira | A devoted one, Tender, Woman of magdala, To be present in latent, United, Noble (Celebrity Name: Amir Khan) |
Tishya | Auspicious, A star, Lucky, The sense of joy and happiness |
Siya | Goddess Sita, White moonlight, A handsome woman, White doorvaa grass, Arabian Jasmine, Candied sugar, A woman sho always win |
Hritvi | Right guidance, Happy, Scholar, Lady Indian priest who full fill particularly completing the vedic haven |
Aavya | First rays of The Sun, Gift of God |
Shanaya | Eminent, Distinguished, Born on saturday, First Ray of the Sun |
Dhanvi | Wealthy, A woman who is rich and wealthy. One of the names of Goddess Lakshmi. |
Dhvija | Borne for performing the great things, One who has taken birth to perform great things |
Avika | Sunrays, Charismatic personality, Bright as a Sun, charismatic personality, Diamond |
Mishita | Goddess Laxmi, Sweet person, A sweet person, Good nature, Also referred to Goddess Laxmi |
Viha | Heaven or angel |
Niya | A desire for something, Purpose, Bright, Lord Hanuman (Son of Anjani), The aim or desire of something |
Ditya | Answer of prayers, Another name for Lakshmi, A name of Goddess Durga. It means answer of prayers |
Misha | Happy for entire life, The message bearer from the God |
Ruhi | A music tune, Soul, A flower, Who touches the heart, One with a beutiful soul |
Pranavi | Goddess Parvati, The first sound of universe aum called as Pranavi, One of the many names of Goddess Parvathi |
Aadhira | Lightning, Strong, The Moon, Moon, To sentimentalize and remember nostalgically |
Sanvi | Goddess Parvati, Glowing, Attractive, Loveable, Goddess Lakshmi |
Nainika | Pupil of the eye, The one who has attractive and shining eyes. |
Vamika | Goddess Durga, An epithet of the Goddess Durga, Situated on the left side of vam, I.e. Shiva |
Nirvi | Bliss, New comer to the family. |
Krisha | Divine, Thin, Krisha means Divine |
Dviti | Bright |
Naira | Shining, Glittering, The one having the bigger eyes |
Pranika | Goddess Parvati |
Vedika | Full of knowledge, Altar, A river in India, Consciousness, An Apsara or celestial |
Vihana | Early morning |
Dhruvi | Firm, One who has a lot of energy, is firmly fixed |
Shanvika | Goddess Lakshmi, One who will be followed |
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
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Amyra | Leader, Princess, Royal lady, The commander of the armed forces, a general and a born princess |
Sharvi | Divine |
Kaira | Peaceful, Unique, Lady, Kaira means Peaceful and Unique |
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.
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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.
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Mysha | Happy for entire life |
Mishka | Gift of Love |
Manasvi | Intelligent, Wise, Sensible, Self-respecting, Self-controlled, An intelligent person |
Miraya | Devotee of Lord Krishna (Celebrity Name: Priyanka Gandhi), Name of Lord Krishna’s devotee, A variant spelling is Meera |
Charvi | Beautiful girl, Beautiful woman, Beautiful, young lady |
Tanishka | Goddess of gold, Daughter, Goddess of gold |
Aaditri | Highest honor, Goddess Lakshmi, aaditri is another name of Goddess Laxmi, the person who brings wealth and prosperity |
Amaya | Night rain, Immeasurable, Without limit, The beautiful night rain |
Sudiksha | Another name for Goddess Laxmi, Good start, Beautiful, Offering, Goddess lakshmi |
Samriddhi | One who has everything, Prosperity, A person living in prosperity who has everything |
Takshvi | NA |
Shrestha | The best, Ultimate, Another name for Lord Vishnu, Foremost, First, Perfection, Best of all |
Shrinika | Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, Night |
Shanvi | Goddess Parvati, Glowing, Attractive, Loveable, Goddess Lakshmi |
Aira | The beginning, The principle, The breathe of life |
Tanvi | Slender, Beautiful, Delicate, A beautiful and delicate woman |
Rithanya | One who is endowed with immense capabilities, Name of Goddess Saraswati |
Savi | Goddess Lakshmi, The Sun, The Sun |
Pravya | An able individual who likes to learn new things |
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. |
Shivika | Palanquin, Palki, A name that means palanquin |
Akira | Graceful strength (Celebrity Name: Farhan Akhtar), Bright, Clear and intelligent being |
Nihira | Newly found treasure |
Naisha | Special, Lovely flower, A special or lovely flower |
New Entries in the List of Trending Baby Girl Names
Name | Meaning |
Yamika | Night, Night |
Ganakshi | Desire, Want, Refers to wish or aspiration. |
Afza | Most excellent, A good planner with leadership qualities, always aim high, progressive, persistent, hard working, determined and prosperous. |
Preet | Love, Love, Affection, Compassion, |
Akanksha | Desire, Wish, Wish, Desire, Hope, Ambition |
Reeha | Destroyer of enemies, Star |
Bhaanavi | Descendent of the Sun, Brilliant, Sacred |
Charita | Good, One having a very clean character, Warm hearted, Scented wood, A master of pleasant character |
Bhagya | Fate, Happiness, Goddess Lakshmi |
Rimi | The woman who is beautiful |
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!