Baby Names Meaning Animals
Discover baby names meaning Animals — creatures and the animal kingdom. Find the perfect name with meaning and pronunciation.
How common are Animals names?
Measured across every name in the 2025 SSA top 1,000 lists.
Animals names rising fastest
Already in the top 1,000 and still climbing — the Animals names gaining ground.
The vibes behind Animals names
Most names carry both a meaning and a vibe. These are the vibes Animals names most often have.
Where Animals names come from
Origins of the Animals names in the top 1,000. English leads with 33.
All Animals baby names
1,582 names found
Aari
Mountain of strength, or eagle
Aariel
Lion of God
Aarielle
Lion of God
Aarvin
Friend of the people; eagle friend
Abas
Stern, austere, or lion
Abass
Lion or stern
Abbas
Lion; stern or austere
Aboubacar
Father of the young camel
Aboubakar
Father of the young camel
Abubakar
Father of the young camel
Abubaker
Father of the young camel
Abubakr
Father of the young camel
Accalia
She-wolf
Adaugo
Daughter of an eagle
Adler
Eagle
Adolfo
Noble wolf
Adolph
Noble wolf
Adolphus
Noble wolf
Aela
Bright, shining light or gazelle
Aerie
An eagle's nest or high dwelling
Animals baby names: common questions
What is the most popular Animals baby name?
Ava is the most popular Animals girls' name (#11 in the US) and Leo the most popular Animals boys' name (#19), based on 2025 Social Security Administration data.
How common are Animals baby names?
Animals is the #18 most common meaning of the 24 we track. 94 names in the 2025 top 1,000 carry it, given to 103,402 babies — 4% of those receiving a top-1,000 name. A name usually carries several meanings, so these overlap.
Which Animals names are getting more popular?
Arthur, Callum, Leon, Colter, Wrenley are all in the top 1,000 and climbing in national popularity.
What kind of names are Animals names?
Animals names most often read as Modern (39 names), Strong (39 names), Feminine (28 names).