Just because you're starting to fall for a "trendy" baby name doesn't mean that it isn't a special moniker. Although the popularity of names fluctuates each year, one thing about these hot names holds true: their stunning definitions [1]. Whether it's a biblical name that's just starting to take off again or an unexpected option that wasn't around during your grandparents' generation [2], the powerful meaning behind these popular choices makes them even prettier options for your beloved little one!

Girls

1. Astrid — divinely beautiful: With roots as a Scandinavian royal name, Astrid also means "divine strength" in Danish and Morse.
2. Arabella — yielding to prayer: This elegant name is interpreted as "yielding to prayer" in Latin but also means "beautiful" in Dutch.
3. Aurora — dawn: Aurora was the mythical Roman goddess of sunrise whose tears became the morning dew at dawn.
4. Ava — life: While this ancient name means "living one" in Latin, it's also related to birds and has the biblical meaning of "iniquity."
5. Charlotte — free man: As the female version of Charles, Charlotte means both "free man" and "petite" in French.
6. Isabella — pledged to God: As a twist on Elizabeth, Isabella means "devoted to God" in Hebrew as well as "consecrated to God" in Italian.
7. Isla — island: This trendy name was originally used primarily in Scotland and is derived from Islay, which is the name of two Scottish rivers as well as an island.
8. Jade — stone or jewel: This cool, precious green stone was originally used for carvings and was believed to carry clarity, courage, wisdom, modesty, and justice.
9. Lily — delicate flower: This century-old name of an elegant flower has also had a role in Christian imagery as a symbol of purity and innocence.
10. Zara — princess, to blossom: In French, Zara means "light," but it is considered to mean "princess" in Hebrew and Arabic.

Boys

1. Asher — fortunate, blessed, happy one: In the Old Testament, Asher is one of Jacob's sons who gave his name for one of the 12 tribes of Israel.
2. Daniel — God is my judge: In the bible, this Hebrew prophet wrote the Book of Daniel.
3. Declan — man of prayer: This traditional Irish name also means "full of goodness," and St. Declan Stone has been said to be a site of miracles.
4. Ezra — help: In the Bible, Ezra helped 1,500 Israelites escape slavery and led them to Jerusalem.
5. Julian — youthful: Stemming from the clan name of powerful Roman emperors, this Latin name has come to mean "youthful" or "downy."
6. John — God is gracious: This Hebrew name translates to "God has been gracious and has shown favor."
7. Nolan — champion: This traditional Irish last name, in Gaelic, means "a descendant of a chariot fighter or champion."
8. Silas — forest, wood: Taken from the name Sylvanus, who was the Roman god of trees, Silas was originally given to people who worked with wood or lived in wooded areas.
9. Milo — soldier or merciful: In Greek, Milo means "destroyer," but it is defined as "merciful" in English and German.
10. Wyatt — brave in war: Originally an English last name, Wyatt has since come to mean "leader" and "brave."