Top Baby Names

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Choosing a baby name can be agonizing for parents. Some parents shoot for originality, some for traditionalism and almost none avoid the comments of well-meaning friends and family. Many of the most popular baby names are hundreds or even thousands of years old in origin. 

Each year Government Services, the provincial department responsible for vital statistics, publishes a list of Alberta’s top baby names. It’s a favourite with parents who are attempting to choose the perfect name for their child. The list of most popular girl and boy names is compiled from the Registration of Live Birth forms completed by parents and processed by the department. 

Here are the most popular names for your chooses.  

Top Baby Names Z

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Zachariah Hebrew Remembered by the Lord
Zachary Hebrew Remember the Lord
Zebadiah Hebrew Gift of the Lord
Zafir Arabic Victorious
Zahid Arabic Self-denying
Zahir Arabic Shining, Bright
Zaid Arabic Increase, Growth
Zaide Hebrew Older
Zaim Arabic Brigadier General
Zakariyya Arabic Prophet
Zaki Arabic Bright, Pure
Zakia Swahili Intelligent
Zale Greek Sea-Strength
Zalmai Afghani Young
Zalman Yiddish Form of Solomon
Zamir Hebrew Song, Bird
Zan Itailian Clown
Zander Greek Form of Alexander
Zane English Form of John
Zareb African Protector
Zared Hebrew Ambush
Zebediah Hebrew God’s Gift
Zeeman Dutch Seaman
Zeke Aramaic Shooting Star
Zeki Turkish Clever
Zelgai Afghani Heart
Zelimir Slavic Wishes for Peace
Zemar Afghani Lion
Zen Japanese Religious
Zeno Greek Cart, Harness
Zero Arabic Empty, Void
Zeroun Armenian Wise, Respected
Zeshawn American Form of Shawn
Zimraan Arabic Praise
Zinan Japanese Second Son
Zion Hebrew Sign
Ziv Hebrew Shining Brightly
Ziven Slavic Vigorous
Zorba Greek Live each day
Zuriel Hebrew God is my rock
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Zabrina American Form of Sabrina
Zada Arabic Fortunate
Zafina Arabic Victorious
Zafirah Arabic Successful
Zahar Hebrew Daybreak
Zahavah Hebrew Golden
Zahra Swahili Flower
Zakia Swahili Smart
Zalika Swahili Born to Royalty
Zaltana Native American High Mountain
Zandra Greek Helper of Mankind
Zaneta Hebrew God’s Gracious Gift
Zanthe Greek Form of Xanthe
Zara Arabic Glorious Dawn
Zarifa Arabic Successful
Zasha Russian Form of Sasha
Zawati Swahili Gift
Zayit Hebrew Olive
Zaynah Arabic Great
Zea Latin Grain
Zelda German Variant of Griselda
Zelene English Sunshine
Zelia Spanish Sunshine
Zelma German Form of Selma
Zemirah Hebrew Song of Joy
Zenda Persian Sacred
Zenia Greek Hospitable
Zenobia Greek Zeus-Born
Zera Hebrew Seeds
Zerdali Turkish Wild Apricot
Zerlina Latin, Spanish Beautiful Dawn
Zerrin Turkish Golden
Zetta Portuguese Rose
Zhen Chinese Chaste
Zia Latin Grain
Zigana Hungarian Gypsy Girl
Zilla Hebrew Shadow
Zilya Russian Form of Theresa
Zimra Hebrew Song of Praise
Zinnia German Flower
Zita Spanish Little Rose
Ziva Hebrew Bright, Radiant
Zoe Greek Life Giving

Top Baby Names Y

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Yadid Hebrew Friend, Beloved
Yadon Hebrew He will judge
Yakov Russian Form of Jacob
Yale Old English Vigorous
Yana Native American Bear
Yancy American Name for Englishman
Yanni Greek Form of John
Yardan Arabic King
Yardley Old English Enclosed Meadow
Yaron Hebrew He will Sing
Yasashiku Japanese Gentle, Polite
Yash Hindi Victorious, Glory
Yashwant Hindi Glorious
Yasin Arabic Prophet
Yasir Afghani Humble
Yates Old English Gates
Yeoman English Attendent
Yervant Armenian King
Yeshaya Hebrew Gift
Yestin Welsh Just
Yo Cambodian Honest
Yohann German Form of Johan
Yong Chinese Courageous
York English Boar Estate
Yoshi Japanese Adopted Son
Yu Chinese Universe
Yule English Born at Christmas
Yuma Native American Son of a Chief
Yuri Russian Form of George
Yves Scandinavian Archer
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Yachne Hebrew Hospitable
Yadira Hebrew Friend
Yaffa Hebrew Beautiful
Yakira Hebrew Precious
Yalena Greek, Russian Form of Helen
Yaletha American Form of Oletha
Yamka Hopi Blossom
Yanaba Navajo Brave
Yang Chinese Sun
Yarkona Hebrew Green
Yasmine, Yasmin Persian Flower
Yei Japanese Flourishing
Yoko Japanese Determined
Yolanda Greek Violet Flower
Yvette French God is Merciful
Yvonne French Young Archer

Top Baby Names X

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Xanthus Latin Golden haired
Xavier Arabic Spendid
Xenophon Greek Strange Voice
Xenos Greek Favored Guest
Xerxes Greek-Persian King
Xylon Greek Forest
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Xandra Greek Form of Zandra
Xanthe Greek Yellow-Haired
Xaviera Arabic Brilliant
Xena Greek Guest
Xenia Greek Hospitable
Xiang Chinese Fragrant
Xiomara Teutonic Glorious Forest
Xiu Mei Chinese Beautiful Plum
Xuan Vietnamese Spring
Xuxa Portuguese Form of Susanna
Xylia Greek Of the Woods
Xylina Greek Of the Woods

Top Baby Names W

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Wade Old English River Crossing
Waggoner German Wagon Maker
Walden Teutonic Mighty and Famous
Waldo Teutonic Powerful or Mighty
Walker Old English Occupation Name
Wallace Anglo Saxon Stranger
Walter Old German Powerful Ruler
Walton Old English Residence Name
Ward Teutonic Guardian
Ware Anglo Saxon Wary
Warner Teutonic Guarding Warrior
Warren Germanic Protective Friend
Washington Old English Residence Name
Waylen, Wayland Old English Land Near the Highway
Wayne Teutonic Wagon Maker
Webster Old English Weaver
Wendel Teutonic Wanderer
Wesley Anglo Saxon Man from the West
Weston Old English Residence Name
Whitlaw Old English From the White Hill
Wilbur Anglo Saxon Beloved Stronghold
Willard Anglo Saxon Great Bravery
William, Will Teutonic Determined Guardian
Willis **** Variant of Will
Wilmer Teutonic Beloved and Famous
Wilson **** Son of Will
Winslow Old English Hill of Victory
Winston Anglo Saxon Town of Victory
Winthrop Teutonic Residence Name
Wirt Anglo Saxon Worthy
Wolfe Teutonic A Wolf
Wolfram Teutonic Wolf-Raven
Woodley Old English Residence Name
Woodrow Old English Residence Name
Woodward Old English Forester
Worthington Anglo Saxon Residence Name
Wright Anglo Saxon Workman
Wyatt Old French Guide
Wylie Anglo Saxon Beguiling
Wyman Anglo Saxon Warrior
Wyndham Old English Residence Name
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Wanda Slavic Vandal
Wenda Teutonic Wanderer
Wendy **** From Peter Pan
Wenona American Indian First Born Daughter
Whitney Old English Island
Wilda Anglo Saxon Forest Dweller
Wilhelmina Teutonic Resolute Protector
Willa Anglo Saxon The Desired
Willette Teutonic Resolute Protector
Willow English Symbol of Healing
Wilona Old English Desired
Winifred Teutonic Friend of Peace
Winona Native American First Born
Wynne Celtic Light Complexioned

Top Baby Names V

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Vachel French Small Cow
Vaclav Czech Wreath of Glory
Vadin Hindi Speaker
Vail Latin Valley
Valborg Swedish Mighty Mountain
Valdemar Swedish Famous Ruler
Valentine, Val Latin Strong
Valdis Teutonic Spirited in Battle
Valerian Latin Strong
Valfrid Swedish Strong Peace
Valin Hindi Form of Balin
Vallis French From Wales
Valter Swedish Form of Walter
Van Dutch Noble Descent
Vance English Thresher
Vandyke Dutch Residence Name
Vardon French Green Knoll
Varian Latin Fickle
Varick German Protecting Ruler
Varney Celtic Residence Name
Vartan Armenian Rose Giver
Varun Hindi Rain God
Vasilis Greek Form of Basil
Vasin Hindi Ruler, Lord
Vaughan Welsh Small
Veasna Cambodian Lucky
Vedie Latin Sight
Vegard Norwegian Protection
Vere French True
Vered Hebrew Rose
Vern Latin Form of Vernon
Verner German Defending Army
Verney French Alder Grove
Vernon Latin Flourishing
Vian English Full of Life
Victor Latin Conqueror
Vidal Spanish Form of Vitas
Vidar Norwegian Tree Warrior
Vidor Hungarian Cheerful
Vidur Hindi Wise
Viho Cheyenne Chief
Vijay Hindi Victorious
Vikas Hindi Growing
Vikram Hindi Valorous
Vilhelm German Form of William
Viljo Finnish Form of William
Ville Swedish Form of William
Vimal Hindi Pure
Vincent Latin Victorious
Virgil Latin Flourishing
Vitas Latin Alive, Vital
Vito Latin Vibrant
Vladimir Slavonic World Ruler
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Valda Teutonic Spirited in Battle
Valeda Latin Strong or Healthy
Valencia Latin Strong, Vigorous
Valentina Latin Strong or Valiant
Valerie Latin Healthy
Valora Latin Brave
Vanessa Greek Butterfly
Vania Hebrew God’s Gracious Gift
Vara Greek The Stranger
Vashti Persian Beautiful
Veda Sanskrit Knowledge, Understanding
Vedette Old French Watch Tower
Veleda Teutonic Of Inspired Wisdom
Venitia Italian Mercy
Vera Latin The True
Verda Latin Springlike
Veronica Hebrew True Face
Victoria English Victorious
Vidette Hebrew The Beloved
Violet English Flower
Virginia Latin Maiden
Vita Latin Vital or Animated
Vivian Anglo Saxon Life
Voletta Old French The Veiled

Top Baby Names U

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Ubadah Arabic Serves God
Ubaid Arabic Faithful
Uberto Italian Form of Hubert
Udo Japanese Ginseng Plant
Udolf English Prosperous Wolf
Ugo Italian Form fo Hugo, Hugh
Uilliam Irish Form of William
Uistean Irish Intelligent
Ulan African First-Born Twin
Uland Teutonic From the Noble Land
Ulbrecht German Form of Albert
Ulf German Wolf
Ulric Danish Wolf
Ultman Hindi God, Godlike
Ulysses Greek Angry or Wrathful
Umit Turkish Hope
Uner Turkish Famous
Unwin English Nonfriend
Upshaw English Upper Wooded Area
Upton English Upper Town
Uri Hebrew Form of Uriah
Uriah Hebrew God is my Light
Urian Greek From Heaven
Uriel Hebrew God is my Light
Usamah Arabic Like a Lion
Ustin Russian Form of Justin
Uthman Arabic Companion of the Prophet
Uzi Hebrew My Strength
Uzoma Nigerian Born during a journey
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
U Korean Gentle
Udele Anglo Saxon Rich or Prosperous
Ula Celtic Jewel of the Sea
Ulani Hawaiian Cheerful
Ulima Arabic Astute, Wise
Ulrica Teutonic Ruler of All
Ultima Latin Last, Endmost
Ululani Hawaiian Heavenly Inspiration
Ulva German Wolf
Uma Hindi Mother
Umay Turkish Hopeful
Umeko Japanese Patient
Una Latin One, United
Undine Latin Of the Waves
Unity English Unity
Unn Norwegian She who is loved
Unna German Woman
Urania Greek Heavenly
Urbana Latin City Dweller
Urit Hebrew Bright
Ursa Greek Form of Ursula
Ursula Greek Little Bear
Usha Hindi Sunrise
Ushi Chinese Ox
Uta German Rich

Top Baby Names T

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Tait Scandinavian Cheerful
Talbot Old German From the Valley
Tanner Old English Leather Worker
Tate Old English One Tenth
Taylor French Tailor
Teague Celtic A Poet or Bard
Terrence Latin Tender
Thaddeus Hebrew Praise be to God
Thayer Teutonic Of the Nation’s Army
Theobold Teutonic Patriotic
Theodore Greek Gift of God
Theron Greek Hunter
Thomas Aramaic Twin
Thorpe Teutonic Residence Name
Thurston Scandinavian Thor’s Jewel
Tilden Old English Residence Name
Timothy Greek Honor God
Titus Latin The Safe
Tobias Hebrew Goodness of the Lord
Toby Hebrew God is Good
Todd Scottish Fox
Tony Latin Beyond Praise
Torrence Irish Like a Tall Tower
Torrey Celtic Residence Name
Townsend Old English Residence Name
Travis, Travers French At the Crossing
Trent Latin Torrent
Trevor Cornish Great House
Trey Middle English Three
Tristan Latin Sorrowful
Troy Old French After the City
Truman Old English A Faithful, Loyal Man
Tyler Old English Occupation Name
Tyson Teutonic Son of the German
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Tabitha Aramaic Gazelle
Talia Greek Blooming
Tamara Hebrew Palm Tree
Tammy Hebrew Perfect
Tanya Russian Fairy Queen
Tara Gaelic Tower
Tasha **** Short for Natasha
Tatum English Spirited
Templa Latin Temple or Sanctuary
Teresa, Teri Greek Harvester
Tertia Latin The Third
Tess Greek Harvester
Thadine Hebrew Praised
Thalia Greek Joy or Blooming
Thea Greek Divine
Thelma Greek Nursing
Theodora Greek Divine Gift
Theola Greek The Divine
Thirza Hebrew Delightful
Thomasina Hebrew The Twin
Thora Teutonic Thunder
Tiffany Greek Appearance of a God
Tilda Teutonic Maid of Battles
Timothea Greek Honoring God
Tina Latin Little One
Toinette Latin Beyond Praise
Tonia Latin Beyond Praise
Tracy Gaelic Fighter
Tressa Greek Harvester
Trina Greek Pure
Trista Latin The Sorrowful
Trixie, Trix Latin She Who Blesses
Tuesday English Day of the Week
Tyne Old English River

Top Baby Names S

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Salisbury Anglo Saxon Dry Town
Samson, Sam Hebrew Bright as the Sun
Samuel Hebrew Answer to Prayers
Samson Hebrew Like the Sun
Sanborn Old English Residence Name
Sanders Greek Helper of Mankind
Sanford Old English From the Sandy Ford
Santos Spanish Of the Saints
Sargent Old French-Latin Occupation Name
Saul Hebrew Longed For
Sawyer Middle English Wood Cutter
Schuyler Dutch A Shelter
Scott Old English From Scotland
Sean Hebrew Heavenly Generosity
Sebastian Greek Majestic
Selby Teutonic Residence Name
Serge **** Variant of Sergius
Serle Teutonic Armed
Seth Hebrew Appointed One
Seymour French-Latin Moorish Saint
Shamus Irish Supplanter
Shaw Old English Residence Name
Shawn Hebrew God’s Gracious Gift
Shelby Anglo Saxon Residence Name
Sheldon Anglo Saxon Residence Name
Sherard Anglo Saxon Of Splendid Valor
Sheridan Celtic The Wild Man
Sherlock Old English Fair-Haired
Sherman Old English Occupation Name
Sherwin Anglo Saxon Eminent in Friendship
Sherwood Old English From the Bright Forest
Sidney **** City Name
Sigmund Teutonic Victorious Protection
Silas Latin Man of the Forest
Silvester Latin Forest Dweller
Simon Hebrew He who has Heard
Sinclair Latin The Illustrious
Sloane Celtic Warrior
Sol Latin The Sun
Solomon Hebrew Peaceful
Spencer English Steward
Stacy Latin Dependable
Standish Old English Residence Name
Stanford Old English Residence Name
Stanislaus Slavonic Glory of the Camp
Stanley, Stan English Stony Field
Stanway Old English Residence Name
Stedman Anglo Saxon Residence Name
Stephen, Stefan Greek Crown
Sterling English High Quality
Stewart, Stuart Anglo Saxon A Steward
Sumner Old French-Latin A Summoner
Sutton Old English Residence Name
Swain Teutonic Youthful
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Sabra Hebrew Cactus Plant
Sabrina, Brina English Goddess of Severn River
Sacha Greek Helper of Mankind
Sachi Japanese Girl Child
Sadie Hebrew Princess
Salena Latin Salt
Sally Hebrew Princess
Salome Hebrew Asked of God
Samantha Hebrew Listener
Samara Hebrew Watch or Outlook
Samuela Hebrew Asked of God
Sandra Greek Helper of Mankind
Sapphire Hebrew Precious Gem
Sarah Hebrew True Princess
Sarita Variant of Sarah Little Princess
Scarlett English Red
Sela Hebrew A Rock
Selene, Selena Greek The Moon
Selima Hebrew Peaceful
Selma Arabic Secure
Septima Latin The Seventh
Seraphine, Serafina Hebrew Burning or Ardent
Serena Latin Serene
Shana Hebrew Beautiful
Shannon Gaelic Wise
Sharon Hebrew Plains
Shawn **** Feminine of John
Sheba Arabic Biblical Queen
Sheila Irish Divine Place
Shirley Old English From the White Meadow
Sibley Anglo Saxon Related or Family
Sibyl, Sybil Greek Wise or Prophetic
Sidra Latin Starlike
Silver Anglo Saxon White
Simona Hebrew Heard
Sirena Greek A Siren

Top Baby Names R

Boys
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Radcliffe Old English Residence Name
Radford Old English Residence Name
Raleigh Old English Deer Meadow
Ralph **** Variant of Randolph
Ramon Teutonic Mighty Protector
Ramsey Scottish Island of Ravens
Randolph Anglo Saxon Strong Shield
Raphael Hebrew God has Healed
Raymond Old English Wise Guardian
Redmond Old English Protected by Reeds
Reed Old English Reed
Reeves Middle English Steward
Reginald Germanic Power
Renfred Teutonic Peacemaker
Renwick Teutonic Residence Name
Reuben Hebrew Behold, A Son
Rex Latin King
Rhett Old English Stream
Richard Old German Powerful Ruler
Ridley Old English Residence Name
Riley Irish Gaelic Valiant
Robert Anglo Saxon Bright Fame
Robin **** Variant of Robert
Roderick Old German Famous Ruler
Rodney Teutonic Famous
Roger French Famous Warrior
Roland Teutonic Fame of the Land
Rolfe **** Variant of Rudolph
Romeo Italian-Latin A Pilgrim to Rome
Ronald Teutonic Of Mighty Power
Rory Celtic Red King
Roscoe Teutonic Residence Name
Ross British Wood
Roswell Teutonic Mighty Steed
Roy Old French King
Royce Old French-Latin Son of Roy, Kingly
Rudolph Teutonic Far-famed Wolf
Ruford Old English From the Red Ford
Rufus Latin Red-Haired
Rupert Teutonic Of Shining Fame
Russell French Red
Rutherford Old English Residence Name
Ryan **** Variant of Bryan
 
Girls
 
NAME ORIGIN MEANING
Rachel Hebrew Female
Ramona Teutonic Wise Protectress
Randi **** Feminine of Randall
Rania Sanskrit Royal
Rae Scandinavian Female Deer
Raphaela Hebrew Divine Healer
Rashida African Righteous
Rebecca, Reba Hebrew Faithful One
Regina Latin Queenly
Renata, Renee Latin Born Again
Renita Latin Self-Poised
Reseda Latin Healing
Rhea Greek Earth
Rhoda Greek A Rose
Rita Greek A Pearl
Riva French Riverbank
Roberta Teutonic Famous
Robin **** Feminine of Robert
Rochelle French Little Rock
Roderica Teutonic Princess
Romilda Teutonic Glorious Battle Maid
Rosa Latin A Rose
Rosabel Latin Beautiful Rose
Rosalba Latin White Rose
Rosalia Italian Melody
Rose, Rosalie Italian Rose
Rosalind Spanish, Latin Fair Rose
Rosanne Latin-Hebrew Rose of Grace
Rosemary Latin Dew of the Sea
Rowena Celtic White Mane
Roxanne Persian Dawn
Ruby Latin Red Jewel
Ruth Hebrew Friend to All