Calfornia has some of the most unique and beautiful names for babies.
Most California baby names are cool, unique, and quite meaningful. The popularity of the following names for babies has been confirmed by data and social media users of California.
Some of California's top girls' names have been Emma, Olivia, Camila, Sophia, Ava, Abigail, Sofia, Mia, Isabella, Emily, and others. Some of the top boys' names for babies in California are Matthew, Mateo, Jacob, Julian, Sebastian, Daniel, Alexander, Liam, and Noah.
The geographical features of California also have some very interesting names. For instance, the volcanoes' names in California are Amboy, Big Cave, Big Pine Volcanic Field, Brushy Butte, and Cima Lava Field.
Solano Avenue(Spanish and Aragonese origin) means 'place exposed to the Sun.' It is derived from the word sol.
Montana(Latin origin) means 'mountain.' It is a common gender-neutral name.
Camila(Latin origin) means 'young ceremonial attendant.' Camila has gained popularity in the past few decades.
Lucas(Greek origin) means 'bringer of the light.' It is a very common boy's name.
Embarcadero(Spanish origin) means 'the place to embark.' It is derived from the word 'embarcar.'
Irvine(Scottish, Gaelic, and English origin) means 'green' or 'freshwater.' It is taken from the name of a Celtic river.
Sunset Boulevard(French origin) means 'sunset' and 'flat surface.' There is also a famous 1950 film by this name.
Juniper(Latin origin) means 'young.' It is not a very popular name.
Venice(Italian origin) means 'goddess of beauty and love.' It is a very unique and rare name for girls.
Telegraph Avenue(Greek origin) comprises two parts; the first part means 'communication at a distance.' The second part simply means a broad road. It is a historic site.
Audrey(Anglo-Norman origin) means 'strength' or 'noble.' It has recently gained popularity.
Sebastian(Latin origin) means 'venerable' or 'revered.' It is derived from the word Sebastianus. Sebastian is a very popular boy's name.
Chavez(Ancient Portuguese and Latin origin) means 'keys.' It is a common surname and is often used as a boy's name.
Liam(Irish origin) means 'a strong-willed warrior' or 'protector.' Liam is among the top choices for a boy's name.
Diego(Spanish origin) means 'supplanter.' It is a very common baby name for boys.
Napier Lane(English, Scottish, French, and Polish origin) is related to 'selling or producing table linen.' Napier is a fairly common surname.
Matthew(Hebrew origin) means 'gift of God.' It is among the top names for boys.
Ethan(Hebrew origin) means 'strong', 'safe', 'solid', or 'firm'. It is derived from the word 'Eitan.' It is among the most popular boy's names in the United States.
Alexander(Scottish, German, English, Greek, and Dutch origin) means 'the defender of people,' 'protector of men,' or 'defending men.' Alexander is a popular name for boys.
Dolores(Spanish origin) means 'sorrow' or 'pain.' It is a very rare name.
Andreas(German and Dutch origin) means 'brave.' It is one of the top choices for a boy's name.
Castro Street(Latin origin) means 'castle' or 'fortress street.' Castro is a common surname in Portugal and Spain,
San Bruno(Spanish origin) means 'St. Bruno.' 'Bruno' is Italian for 'Brown.'
Shattuck Avenue(Anglo-Saxon origin) means 'grapefruit avenue.' 'Shattuck' is an archaic word.
San Jose(Spanish origin) refers to 'Saint Joseph.' It was named after el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe.
Helena(Greek origin) means 'torch' or 'shining light.' It is among the top baby names for girls in various countries.
Mateo(Spanish origin) means 'gift of god.' Mateo is among the top names used for boys.
San Francisco (Spanish origin) means 'St. Francis' in Spanish. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
Monica(Latin origin) means 'advisor' or 'truth.' It is derived from the word money. It is a top choice for a girl's name.
Noah(Hebrew origin) means 'rest.' It is derived from the word 'noach.' It is one of the most popular baby names in the U.S.
Santa Monica Boulevard(Latin origin) means 'advisor' or 'truth boulevard.' It is named for Las Lagrimas de Santa Monica.
Emily(Roman and Latin origin) means 'persuasive' or 'wily.' It is derived from the Roman word Aemilius. Emily is a very common name in the U.S.
Daniel(Hebrew origin) means 'God is my judge.' It is one of the two baby names for boys.
Jose(Spanish and Hebrew origin) means 'God will give. It is short for Joseph. It is a top choice for a boy's name in the U.S.
Pine Street(English origin) means 'a street with pine trees.' The name is quite self-explanatory.
Poppy(Latin origin) means 'the milk of happiness.' It is a name for girls that is gaining popularity.
Evelyn(Hebrew origin) means 'life.' It is a variation on the name for Eve, the first woman.
Kendrick(Welsh origin) means 'greatest champion.' It is derived from the word cynic. It is commonly used for boys.
Levi(Hebrew origin) means 'united,' 'joined,' or 'joined in harmony. It is a popular boy's name.
Maverick(English origin) means 'independent' or 'non-conforming.' It is a common name for boys and is sometimes used as a surname.
San Diego(Spanish origin) means 'St. Diego,' literally. It is not derived from Santiago, as many believe.
Sophia(Greek origin) means 'wisdom.' Sophia is one of the top baby names for girls. It has another variation, Sofia.
Jacob(Hebrew origin) means 'supplanter.' It is a fairly common name.
Lombard Street(German origin) means 'long beards street.' Lombard is a typical Italian surname.
Bentham Street(Old English origin) means 'bent grass' or 'settlement street.' It is derived from the words 'beonet' and 'hamm.'
Beverly(Old English origin) means 'beaver stream.' It is among the top baby names for girls.
Olivia(Latin origin) means 'olive tree.' Olivia is unique and one of the top names for girls.
Los Angeles (Spanish origin) means 'the angels.' Los Angeles is the largest city in California and is often referred to as LA.
Hollywood Boulevard(French origin) is named after Hollywood, 'Boulevard' means 'flat surface.' It was initially called Prospect Avenue.
Beverly Hills(English origin) means 'from the beaver stream.' It was named after Beverly in Yorkshire, England, by the English settlers.
Benjamin(Hebrew origin) means 'son of my right hand.' It is among the top baby names for boys.
William (Old German origin) means 'strong-willed protector.' It is one of the top choices for naming boys.
Gianna(Italian origin) means 'God is gracious.' It is one of the top names in California for girls.
Palo Alto(Spanish origin) means 'the tall tree.' It was named after Gasper de Portola noticed a tall tree during his expedition in 1769.
Oscar(Irish Gaelic origin) means 'spear of the gods.' It is derived from the word occur. It is a common male name.
Mia(Latin and Spanish origin) means 'beloved' or 'mine.' Mia is a very common name for girls.
Isabella(Hebrew, Greek, and Latin origin) means 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oath.' It is derived from the Hebrew word Elisheba. Isabella is among the top names for girls.
Charlotte(French origin) means 'petite.' The name dates back over five centuries.
Echo(Greek origin) means 'reverberating sound.' It is a unique gender-neutral name.
Abigail(Hebrew origin) means 'cause of joy.' It is a very common girl name in California.
Malibu(Native American origin) means 'noisy surf.' It was named after the Venureno Chumash settlement of Humaliwo.
Baldwin Lane(Old Germanic and Anglo-Saxon origin) means 'lane of a brave and bold friend.' The name was popular in the Middle Ages.
Carmel(Hebrew origin) means 'vineyard of God.' It is a typical girl's name.
Oakland(Middle English origin) means 'the land of oak trees.' It is also a very unique and rare name for boys.
Morgan(Welsh origin) means 'white sea.' It is derived from the word more. It is a very popular gender-neutral name.
Luna(Latin origin) means 'moon.' It is among the top names for girls.
Julian(English and Latin origin) means 'youthful,' 'downy-bearded,' or' sky father.' It is derived from the word Julianus. Julian is a popular name for boys but sometimes used for girls too.
Laurel(Latin and English origin) means 'symbol of honor and victory.' It is among the top gender-neutral names.
Gavin(French and Swiss origin) means 'God sent,' 'falcon,' or 'white hawk.' It is a boy's name that is popular in the U.S. and Canada.
Ashbury(Old English origin) means 'fortified place.' It is not a very common name.
Gabriel(Hebrew origin) means 'God is my strength,' 'God is my strong man,' or 'hero of God.' It is a common name for boys.
Whitney(English origin) means 'from the white island.' It is a gender-neutral name that is commonly used as a surname in the U.S.
