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Have you heard of any of these fastest-rising U.S. baby names from last year?A list of the most popular and fastest-rising U.S. baby names of 2025 is out, according to new data released by the Social Security Administration.The top names probably look familiar: Both Olivia and Liam have topped the list for the most popular girls’ and boys’ names for seven consecutive years, respectively.Watch the video above to see more of the most popular and fastest-rising U.S. baby names of 2025However, the fastest-rising baby names of 2025 skew a bit differently.The boys’ name that increased the most in popularity last year was Kasai. It means “fire” in both Japanese and Swahili.Meanwhile, Klarity was the girls’ name that increased the most in popularity. It’s a name “evoking brightness and light,” according to SSA. Go here to see the list of the top 1,000 boys’ and girls’ names.
Have you heard of any of these fastest-rising U.S. baby names from last year?
A list of the most popular and fastest-rising U.S. baby names of 2025 is out, according to new data released by the Social Security Administration.
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The top names probably look familiar: Both Olivia and Liam have topped the list for the most popular girls’ and boys’ names for seven consecutive years, respectively.
Watch the video above to see more of the most popular and fastest-rising U.S. baby names of 2025
However, the fastest-rising baby names of 2025 skew a bit differently.
The boys’ name that increased the most in popularity last year was Kasai. It means “fire” in both Japanese and Swahili.
Meanwhile, Klarity was the girls’ name that increased the most in popularity. It’s a name “evoking brightness and light,” according to SSA.
Go here to see the list of the top 1,000 boys’ and girls’ names.



