Top 5 Most Popular Names

In June, 2017, there are quite a few popular names. Here are the top five most popular girl’s and boy’s names in the United States right now. Are these any of you?

Girl Names:

1. Emma

• Definition ~ It is derived from the Germanic word, “ermen,” meaning whole or universal. Emma is also used as a diminutive of Emmeline, Amelia or any other name beginning with "em".

• Origin ~ German

1. Olivia

• Definition ~ “Olive tree”

• Origin ~ Latin

1. Ava

• Definition ~ A variation of Eve. May be from the Latin "avis," meaning "bird." It could also be a short form of the name Chava ("life" or "living one"), the Hebrew form of Eve.

• Origin ~ German

1. Isabella

• Definition ~ A variation of Isabel, itself a variation of Elizabeth, meaning "devoted to God" in Hebrew.

• Origin ~ Hebrew

1. Sophia

• Definition ~ “Wisdom”

• Origin ~ Greek

Boy Names:

1. Liam

• Definition ~ Strong-willed warrior and protector. It's a shorter form of the Irish name Uilliam, which originated from the Frankish Willahelm, meaning "helmet of will." It's also a shortened version of "William."

• Origin ~ Irish

1. Noah

• Definition ~ A Hebrew name meaning "rest" and "comfort." In the famous biblical story, God chooses Noah to build the ark, fill it with food and two of every animal, and survive the great flood.

• Origin ~ Hebrew

1. Mason

• Definition ~ Traditionally a French last name with Germanic influences used in the Middle Ages by stoneworkers.

• Origin ~ French

1. Lucas

• Definition ~ A form of Luke or Lucius, meaning "light-giving" or "illumination." Luke is the author of the third gospel of the New Testament.

• Origin ~ Latin

1. Oliver

• Definition ~ From the French name Olivier, probably derived from the Late Latin word olivarius meaning, “olive tree.”

• Origin ~ Latin

Source: https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names