Top 300 Baby Names for December 2023: Girl Names, Boy Names, and Unisex Names

December 2023: A Month of Charming and Unique Baby Names

As we wrap up last year, let's delve into the most popular baby names for December 2023. This month's selection showcases a delightful mix of unique charm and timeless elegance.

Beautiful Girl Names

This month, the girl names are characterized by their distinctive elegance and global appeal. Here are the top 20 picks:

1. Naimi - Naimi \na(i)-mi\ as a girl's name.
   
   The baby name Naimi sounds like Naima and Naomi. Other similar baby names are Jaimi, Nanni, Nani, Cami, Cammi, Jaime, Jami, Jaimy, Jaimie, Jaima, Kami, Kammi, Kimi, Maemi, Maime, Mimi, Naama, Naida, Naiad, Naia, Naila, Naimah, Noemi, Noami, Neomi, Nayomi, Naomie, Naomia, Naoma, Nari, Neima, Niki, Sami, Sammi, Taima, Tammi and Tami.
2. Kailani - sea and sky
3. Aaliyah - High exalted
4. Emily - Hardworking
5. Armani - Faith
6. Akeira  - Bright; smart; morning sun
7. Sky - Sky \s-ky\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Sky), is a variant of Skye (English). See for meaning of Sky.
   
   The baby name Sky sounds like Suky, Skie, Soki, Sokey and Sukey. Other similar baby names are Aki, Kay, Cay, Gay, Sal, Sam, San, Sib, Skyla, Sofy, Suzy, Susy and Sue.
   
   
8. Arwa - Arwa \a-rwa, ar-wa\ as a girl's name.
   
   The baby name Arwa sounds like Ara and Aria. Other similar baby names are Arda, Arla, Arna and Arza.
9. Ritika - Ritika \r(i)-ti-ka\ as a girl's name.
   
   Similar baby names are Gitika, Rita, Rivka, Rieka, Riecka, Rika, Ritta, Ritsa, Rifka, Ronika, Sitka, Ricka and Vitka.
10. Triana - Triana \t-ria-na\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Triana sounds like Trina, Teriana and Toriana. Other similar baby names are Ariana, Briana, Iriana and Oriana.
11. Shruti - Shruti \sh-ru-ti\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Shruti sounds like Sharity, Chariti, Sharita, Shardei, Shardai, Sherita and Shirit. Other similar baby names are Shanti, Berti, Shura, Berrti, Shonta, Shaunta, Sheri, Sherai, Christi, Trudi, Marti, Shari, Serita, Sarita, Shadi, Shadai, Shante, Shandi, Shanta, Shantai, Sherri, Shasta, Shaunte, Shiri and Sherli.
12. Sana - brilliant; praise
13. Dila - small winged one
14. Keeley - Beautiful; Graceful; slender, pretty
15. Aria - Gentle music
16. Mia - Mine
17. Delores - Lady of sorrows; From the virgin Mary
18. Gia - God is gracious
19. Ha'ani - Day. Variants include Aani Haane Haani Ha''ane and Haani
20. Amelia - Industrious; Striving
21. Nailah - Success
22. Jayne - God is gracious
23. Stephanie - Crowned in victory
24. Dawn - Awakening
25. Alaia - Sublime.; sublime
26. Destiny - Certain fortune; Fate; The mythological Greek god of fate
27. Bianca - White; white, pure
28. Nia - Purpose
29. Psyche - The soul; breath
30. Aala - She who hunts and heals
31. Tia - Princess or Crowned One
32. Aya - Bird
33. Kaia - Earth
34. Heidi - Noble
35. Ainsley - only hermitage wood or clearing
36. Hina - Hina \hi-na\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Hina sounds like Hana, Hajna, Hania, Honna, Hanna, Hanah and Henia. Other similar baby names are Mina, Lina, Dina, Aina, Vina, Nina, Tina, Bina, Rina, Gina, Fina, Hinda, Jina, Kina, Sina, Wina and Zina.
37. Evelyn - Lively; Pleasant
38. Mari - Flower
39. Astra - Like a star
40. Bee - Bee \bee\ as a girl's name. Diminutive of Beatrice (Latin) "voyager (through life); blessed"; variant of Bea. Also the name of an obscure seventh-century English saint. There is an English village called Saint Bees.
    
    Baby names that sound like Bee are Beea, Bao, Bay, Beah, Bo and Beau. Other similar baby names are Bel, Lee, Bebe, Bet, Bev, Bree, Cee, Dee, Fee and Ree.
    
    
41. Tanya - Princess
42. Lucy - Light; Illumination
43. Amore - love
44. Ayanna - beautiful flower
45. Ashlyn - Meadow of ash trees
46. Willa - Desired
47. Ayla - Oak tree; deer or gazelle
48. Nola - Famous
49. Janine - Janine \j(a)-ni-ne\ as a girl's name is pronounced ja-NEEN. It is of English origin. Simplified form of Jeannine.
    
    Janine has 5 variant forms: Janeen, Janene, Janina, Jannina and Jannine.
    
    For more information, see also related names Gianina, Jan and Jane.
    
    Baby names that sound like Janine are Jeanine and Jenine.
    
    
50. Sanjana - Sanjana \s(a)-nja-na, san-jana\ as a girl's name.
    
    Similar baby names are Santana, Sarajane and Sonja.
51. Ashanti - Ashanti \a-shan-ti, ash(a)-nti\ as a girl's name is of Ghanaian origin. From the name of a powerful African empire (17th to early 20th century). Today, names associated with the empire bring to mind power and victory. The name is used as a surname by the Akan people of Ghana, and also in modern American black families as a link to the African past.
    
    Ashanti has 15 variant forms: Asante, Ashanta, Ashantae, Ashantay, Ashante, Ashantee, Ashaunta, Ashaunte, Ashauntee, Ashaunti, Ashuntae, Shantee, Shanti, Shauntae and Shauntee.
    
    For more information, see also the related name Shaneika.
    
    
52. Maegan - Maegan \ma(e)-gan\ as a girl's name is a variant of Megan (Welsh). See for meaning of Maegan.
    
    The baby name Maegan sounds like Meegan and Maygan. Other similar baby names are Raegan, Meghan, Maiga, Marian, Meeghan, Meggan, Megen, Meagan, Morgan, Pagan, Regan and Ragan.
53. Sapphire - Beautiful
54. Keily - Keily \ke(i)-ly\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Keily sounds like Keely, Keili, Kealy, Keila and Kelly. Other similar baby names are Delly, Baily, Keela, Kally, Kaly, Keavy, Karly, Kaity, Kailey, Seely, Ceila, Ceil, Nelly, Neely, Eily, Geila, Haily, Kaila, Keyla, Kaili, Ceili, Kailyn, Keala, Keyley, Keilie, Keighly, Keelyn, Keeli, Keeley, Kealey, Keiba, Keiki, Keiko, Keilah, Kelby, Kelila, Kellyn, Kellye, Kelli, Kelley, Kelsy, Kelcy, Kerry, Kessy, Keira, Kiley, Kimy, Keyely, Laily, Leila, Lily, Melly, Neile, Neila, Reilly, Seila, Teill and Teil.
55. Evangeline - Like an angel; good news
56. Trinity - The holy three; triad
57. Adrian - Dark
58. Laoise - Laoise \la(oi)-se\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Laoise sounds like Loise, Lise, Lois, Laisey, Lacie, Louise, Luise, Loyise and Lowise. Other similar baby names are Aloise, Dalise, Laine, Eloise, Lanie, Lanice, Larisa, Leoine, Loire and Talise.
59. Grace - Grace
60. Kalina - Variant of Karen
61. Yanna - God is gracious
62. Nova - New; new
63. Elva - Elf
64. Nidhi - Treasure
65. Madisyn - Good. Variant of Madison.; son of the mighty warrior
66. Aarika - Alternate Spelling: Erika Erica Ericka.
67. Maya - Bitter
68. Beige - Beige \be(i)-ge\ as a girl's name is of French origin. Modern name, from the color, which comes from French, and referred originally to undyed woollen cloth. Use as a given name may have been influenced by the similar Fawn and Paige.
    
    Baby names that sound like Beige are Becke, Becca, Beck, Becky, Becki, Bich, Peggy, Peggie, Peg, Payge, Page, Pegg, Bekkie, Bekki, Bekka, Beki, Beckie, Beckey, Beckee and Becka. Other similar baby names are Belle, Bebe, Bee, Beate, Bette, Bevie, Brighe, Brie and Saige.
69. Freya - Queen of the gods
70. Analyn - Favor; Grace
71. Salma - Swahili and Muslim name meaning peace safety.
72. Rana - Behold; beautiful, eye-catching
73. Valeria - Brave
74. Mahi - Mahi \ma-hi\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Mahi sounds like Maja, Maeja, Moja and Maaja. Other similar baby names are Mali, Mari, Maci, Mai and Maji.
75. Ade - noble
76. Lee - Plum
77. Raniyah - gazing
78. Adeline - Good humor
79. Trudy - Spear maiden
80. Destinee - Certain fortune; Fate; The mythological Greek god of fate
81. Aarthi - Way of offering prayer to god
82. Genya - maiden
83. Eli - smart woman
84. Susie - Lily. Variant of Hebrew Susannah. In the apocryphal Book of Tobit Susannah courageously defended herself against wrongful accusation. White lilies grew in the Biblical city of Susa in Persia.
85. Sunday - Sunday \s(u)-nday, sun-day\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Sunday sounds like Sandy, Sanda, Syndy, Sindy and Synda. Other similar baby names are Lundy and Sunny.
    
    
86. Nayoko - Child of Nayo
87. Zara - Princess; radiance
88. Marsee - Marsee \m(a)-rsee, mar-see\ as a girl's name is a variant of Marcy. See for origin and meaning of Marsee.
    
    The baby name Marsee sounds like Marseea, Marsey and Marcee. Other similar baby names are Darsee, Maisee, Maree, Markee, Marlee and Marnee.
89. Aiya - Bird
90. Lucia - Lucia \l(u)-cia\ as a girl's name is of Italian origin. Variant of Lucy (Latin) "light". Ballet patron Lucia Chase.
    
    Baby names that sound like Lucia are Licia, Lecia, Lucza, Lucie, Luci and Lycia. Other similar baby names are Cacia, Licha, Lesia, Dacia, Decia, Dulcia, Lusa, Docia, Jocia, Kacia, Kicia, Kecia, Lakia, Lacie, Laci, Lalia, Lia, Leia, Lelia, Lilia, Latia, Lisia, Leecia, Ligia, Lygia, Livia, Lyvia, Lura, Loria, Lula, Luisa, Luana, Luba, Luciana, Luce, Luiza, Luna, Lydia, Lidia, Lyria, Nicia and Tacia.
    
    
91. Cory - From the round hill; Seething pool; Ravine
92. Jazlyn - Jasmine flower; Gift from God
93. Tayah - Tayah \ta-yah\ as a girl's name.
    
    The baby name Tayah sounds like Dayah and Taya. Other similar baby names are Mayah, Tajah and Tarah.
94. Dorothy - Talented one; gift of God
95. Mariella - Bitter
96. Amia - Beloved
97. Kia - Kia \kia\ as a girl's name is pronounced KEE-uh. It is of American origin. Short form of Kiana and Kiara.
    
    Kia has 1 variant form: Kiah.
    
    Baby names that sound like Kia are Gia and Kaia.
    
    
98. Preeti - Love
99. Felicia - Great happiness
100. Sadie - Princess

My favorite this month is Naimi, a name that sings with grace and offers a touch of the enigmatic.

Handsome Boy Names

Boy names in December are a blend of strength and charisma. Here are the top 20 boy names:

1. Karter - Unknown
2. Ray - Counselor
3. Leilani - Heavenly flower; Heavenly child
4. Jay - Healer
5. Cruz - Unknown
6. Rohan - Unknown
7. Isaiah - Unknown
8. Anders - Unknown
9. Sammy - Unknown
10. Ashish - Unknown
11. Suman - Unknown
12. Arion - Unknown
13. Pradeep - Unknown
14. Burgess - Unknown
15. Davion - Unknown
16. Adrian - Dark
17. Yuan - Unknown
18. Aaric - Unknown
19. Stacey - Productive. Abbreviation of Eustace.
20. Arjay - Unknown
21. Daniel - Unknown
22. Jackson - Unknown
23. Wilson - Unknown
24. McCoy - Unknown
25. Levi - Unknown
26. Alden - Unknown
27. Maverick - Unknown
28. Toby - Abbreviation of the Hebrew name Tobiah meaning Jah is good.
29. John - Unknown
30. Vinn - Unknown
31. Abhay - Unknown
32. Atlas - Unknown
33. Cameron - Crooked nose
34. Amin - Unknown
35. Riley - Island meadow; rye clearing
36. Nicholas - Unknown
37. Alfredo - Wise counsel; elf or magical counsel
38. Joey - God wiIl multiply
39. Rook - Unknown
40. Akash - Unknown
41. Jasper - Unknown
42. Quinn - Wise
43. Ashwin - Unknown
44. Kyran - Unknown
45. Nehemiah - Unknown
46. Will - Valiant protector
47. Kiro - Unknown
48. Rocky - Unknown
49. Suraj - Unknown
50. Rio - River
51. Zane - Unknown
52. Ryan - Little king; king
53. Axton - Unknown
54. Trey - Unknown
55. Alessio - Unknown
56. Omar - Unknown
57. Joren - Unknown
58. Quinton - Unknown
59. Norman - Unknown
60. Aaron - Unknown
61. Kian - Unknown
62. Harish - Unknown
63. Eli - Jehovah is God; high
64. Fabian - Unknown
65. Colson - Unknown
66. Davis - Unknown
67. Hayden - From the hay meadow; hedged valley
68. Alaka'i - Unknown
69. Obed - Unknown
70. Jaylen - Unknown
71. Abram - Unknown
72. Matthew - Unknown
73. Donte - Unknown
74. Jon - Unknown
75. Anthony - Unknown
76. Dustin - Valiant fighter; Dark stone
77. Luyanda - Unknown
78. Gideon - Unknown
79. Idris - a prophet''s name; meaning unknown
80. Balaji - Unknown
81. Ellory - Unknown
82. Rollie - Unknown
83. Hoang - Unknown
84. McKade - Unknown
85. Ricco - Unknown
86. Jack - Unknown
87. Jairo - Unknown
88. Lyall - Unknown
89. Aries - Unknown
90. Rodney - Unknown
91. Zeke - Unknown
92. Aladdin - Unknown
93. Bhaskar - Unknown
94. Rory - Red king
95. Michale - Unknown
96. Dacian - Unknown
97. Max - Max \max\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Max), is pronounced maks. Short form of Maximilian, Maximo, or Maxwell. Maxime (max-EEM) is a French form. Writer Max Beerbohm; actor Max von Sydow.
    
    Max has 4 variant forms: Maks, Maxence, Maxson and Maxx.
    
    Baby names that sound like Max are Maxy, Maxie and Maxey.
    
    
98. Lee - Healer
99. Toshiro - Unknown
100. Jagger - Unknown

This month, Karter stands out for its robust sound and contemporary edge, perfect for a boy with a bright future.

Modern Unisex Names

Unisex names in December are trendy and versatile, fitting for any child. Here are the top 20 unisex names:

1. Adelais - Noble
2. Lorne - Of Lorne
3. Lia - Pretty rose
4. Mila - Merciful
5. Dru - Manly; Valiant; Courageous
6. Rae - Doe
7. Emory - Brave; Powerful; home strength
8. Ellyce - Ellyce \e-lly-ce\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Ellyce), is a variant of Ellis (English). See for meaning of Ellyce.
   
   The baby name Ellyce sounds like Ellice and Elice. Other similar baby names are Cloyce, Elwynn, Elwyn, Blayze, Blayse, Callice, Ely, Elie, Eloy, Elyas, Elliot, Elisee, Ellery, Ellerey, Ellary, Elliss, Ellyson, Ellson, Elwynne, Elvys, Felice and Wallace.
9. Amadore - lovable
10. Suzu - long-lived; crane
11. Addie - earth; son of Adam; awe-inspiring; noble; God is just
12. Freddie - Wise counsel
13. Ardis - Eagle valley
14. Quinn - Wise
15. Del - Surname; of the
16. Kai - Fort
17. Desi - Man of the world
18. Emery - Brave; Powerful; home strength
19. Faye - raven
20. Locke - Lives by tbe stronghold
21. Laverne - From the alder grove; Spring-like
22. Rocio - dew
23. Ora - Life
24. Asa - doctor, healer
25. Carrie - Dear; Pleasant stream
26. Gael - speaker of Gaelic
27. Ola - ancestor's relic
28. Nishan - Sign
29. Raine - Raine \ra(i)-ne\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Raine), is a variant of Raines (English). See for meaning of Raine.
    
    The baby name Raine sounds like Rayne, Rain and Rane. Other similar baby names are Kaine, Caine, Daine, Faine, Gaine, Laine, Paine, Rainer, Rains, Raice and Zaine.
30. Lynn - Dwells by the torrent
31. Ulu - Wolf ruler
32. Gail - Lively
33. Dorian - Descendant of Dorus
34. Kaye - rejoice; happy, rejoice
35. Ira - Descendant ; full-grown; watchful
36. Evin - Swift
37. Ceri - Ceri \ce-ri\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Ceri), is pronounced kerry. It is of Welsh origin. Of uncertain origin.
    
    Baby names that sound like Ceri are Ciro and Zero. Other similar baby names are Deri and Feri.
38. Anwar - Moorish name meaning lustrious bright shiny.
39. Shani - crimson, red
40. Toby - Abbreviation of the Hebrew name Tobiah meaning Jah is good.
41. Pax - From the peaceful farm
42. Blair - From the plain
43. Heike - home ruler
44. Ciel - Shield; Scholar
45. Percy - Pierces
46. Tarryn - Tarryn \t(a)-rr-yn\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Tarryn), is a variant of Terron. See for origin and meaning of Tarryn.
    
    The baby name Tarryn sounds like Darryn, Tarrin, Terryn, Tarron, Tarren and Tarran. Other similar baby names are Aaryn, Aarron, Barron, Barren, Carwyn, Daryn, Darron, Darrin, Darryl, Darry, Darren, Darran, Darryen, Darryan, Darwyn, Farron, Farrin, Farren, Farran, Garron, Garrin, Garren, Garran, Garwyn, Jaryn, Jarron, Jarrin, Jarren, Jarran, Larron, Larrin, Larren, Larran, Taran, Taren, Tarrant, Tarrent, Tarun, Taroun, Taroon, Terry, Tarrenz, Terran, Terrin, Terryl, Teryn, Taron, Tarin, Torran, Torry, Torrin, Warren and Warrin.
47. Storm - Storm
48. Rylee - English Meadow. Variant of Riley.
49. Karlee - Strong
50. Farron - handsome servant; the land; handsome servant; thunder
51. Derrin - Great
52. Abey - Peaceful; Handsom; Vital; Father of Many; breath, vapour; father of a multitude (of nations); high father
53. Sorrel - red-brown
54. Valentine - Strong
55. Maddy - Son of a mighty warrior
56. Marji - Pearl
57. Marion - Bitter
58. Veda - Eternal knowledge
59. Shawn - From the shady grove
60. Bailey - Bailiff; Fortification; Able
61. Galen - Calm
62. Hannah - Favor; Grace. Biblical mother of the prophet Samuel.
63. Hazel - headland with the hazel trees
64. Roselyn - Red haired
65. Thao - courtesy
66. Kerwin - Dark skinned
67. Raley - Dweller by the deer meadow
68. Perry - Pear tree
69. Merle - Falcon
70. Tristan - Outcry; sad
71. Vinnie - Conqueror
72. Kelcie - Ceol's island; Beautiful island
73. Dixie - Dick's son
74. Dyre - Dear Heart
75. Azrael - helped by God
76. Brand - Fiery hill; Sword-blade
77. Chane - Dependability
78. Adan - Created by God; earth; fire
79. Amhuinn - From the alder tree river
80. Junot - young
81. Vanya - God is gracious
82. Vivian - full of life
83. Trace - Brave
84. Rosey - Field of roses
85. Serena - sunlight; sunshine
86. Rayne - Wise leader
87. Lauren - from Laurentum
88. Makena - abundance
89. Mallory - Ill fated; unlucky
90. Lisha - God is my salvation
91. Lu - Famous warrior
92. Marlea - meadow near the lake
93. Kris - Christ bearer
94. Quincy - Fifth-born child
95. Meri - Protector of the sea
96. Jayme - Supplanter
97. Daryl - Beloved
98. Esme - esteemed
99. Ade - earth; awe-inspiring; noble; from Hadria
100. Concepcion - Father of nations

The name Adelais is my pick for its timeless nobility and fluid elegance.

Embracing the Wonders of December's Baby Names

As we close the chapter on December 2023, it's clear that this month's baby names have been nothing short of magical. From the poetic charm of girl names to the robust spirit of boy names, and the innovative flair of unisex options, each name reflects a unique aspect of this festive season.

Whether you're drawn to the elegance of Naimi, the modern touch of Karter, or the noble versatility of Adelais, these names offer a glimpse into the diverse tastes and trends of the time. Remember, a name is a lifelong gift, a melody that your child will carry throughout their journey. Choose a name that resonates with your heart and echoes the joy and hope that your little one brings.

Keep exploring, keep dreaming, and may your baby naming adventure be as joyful and unique as the names themselves. For more inspiration, don't forget to visit our Baby Name Generator for a world of names at your fingertips.