Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025

Australian baby names draw from the nation’s diverse cultures, natural landmarks, and easygoing way of life. You’ll find nods to Indigenous languages, tributes to historical icons, and references to beloved beaches or bushland. From jaunty unisex picks to time-honoured classics, each entry holds a piece of Australia’s warm heart. Browse these choices to infuse your child’s name with a distinctly local spirit.

TOP 250 Australian Baby Names

Wyatt -

Associated with bold qualities.

Grayson -

Son of the steward

Angel -

Of Greek origin, meaning "messenger" or "angel."

Jeremiah -

" Yah will exalt; Yah loosens, appointed by God"

Colton -

Of English origin, meaning "from the coal town."

Nolan -

Associated with bold qualities.

Parker -

Gamekeeper

Gianna -

God is gracious

Carson -

Carson carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Ayden -

Ayden is a name of Irish origin, meaning "little fire

Santiago -

Santiago means 'Saint James'.

Jace -

Healer in greek and the lord is salvation in hebrew

Nevaeh -

And purpose

Kaylee -

Laurel

Genesis -

Have contributed to its enduring popularity

Madelyn -

Woman from magdala

Luis -

Associated with bold qualities.

Kayden -

Associated with bold qualities.

Jaxson -

Associated with bold qualities.

Juan -

Associated with bold qualities.

Ezekiel -

God will strengthen

Kennedy -

A variant of John

Arianna -

Of Greek origin, meaning "most holy."

Skylar -

Scholar

Carlos -

Carlos represents 'freedom and independence'.

Diego -

Diego is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit. Over time, the name has evolved to reflect its cultural significance and versatility, inspiring new generations with its enduring legacy.

Bryson -

Bryson means 'son of the noble one'.

Bentley -

Of English origin, meaning "meadow with coarse grass."

Greyson -

Son of the steward

Sawyer -

Sawyer carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Silas -

Forest

Weston -

From the west town

Faith -

Faith, trust, devotion

Rylee -

Rylee means 'courageous'.

Kinsley -

Of pronunciation origin.

Khloe -

Young green shoot of a plant

Liliana -

Liliana carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Miguel -

Of the name origin.

Emmett -

Universal

Aubree -

Of French origin, a modern spelling of Aubrey, meaning "elf ruler."

Bailey -

Of English origin, meaning "bailiff" or "trusted guardian."

Reagan -

Little king

Morgan -

Great circle

Sydney -

Of French origin origin.

Oliver -

Olive tree

Noah -

Rest

Emmanuel -

God is with us

Alejandro -

A Spanish form of Alexander, meaning "defender of the people."

Rowan -

Rowan carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Everly -

A variant of the place name Everley

Hadley -

Heather field

Amir -

Of Arabic origin, meaning "prince" or "commander."

Brooks -

Brooks carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Trinity -

Triad

Calvin -

Calvin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jocelyn -

Member of the gauts tribe

Caden -

Caden carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Kaden -

Associated with bold qualities.

Preston -

Associated with bold qualities.

Jayce -

Associated with bold qualities.

Emery -

Whole

Myles -

Associated with bold qualities.

Nicolas -

Victory of the people

Liam -

Helmet of will

Brady -

Of Irish origin, meaning "spirited" or "broad island."

Abraham -

A biblical name meaning "father of many" or "father of multitudes."

Abel -

Of Hebrew origin, meaning "breath" or "vapor."

Payton -

Peaceful town

Olivia -

Olive tree

Zion -

Of Jewish identity origin.

Charlotte -

Free man

Destiny -

To determine

William -

Protector

Reese -

Reese means 'ardent'.

Ximena -

Listener

Elliot -

The lord is my god

Xander -

Defender of the people

Jack -

God is gracious

Gracie -

Graceful

Aliyah -

Of Hebrew origin, meaning "ascend" or "to go up."

Mia -

Beloved

Amelia -

Hardworking

Brantley -

Brantley carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Zayden -

Abundance

Milo -

Soldier, merciful

Adalyn -

A modern blend of Ada and Lynn, meaning "noble."

Thiago -

Supplanter

Javier -

New house, bright

Derek -

People ruler

James -

He who will follow, supplanter, May God protect

Josie -

God will increase

Dawson -

Dawson is a strong and confident name, known for its boldness and resilience. It is ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit and carries a timeless appeal. The name is also associated with a memorable cultural phenomenon, adding to its significance.

Ryleigh -

Ryleigh means 'Rye clearing'.

Lucas -

Illumination

Emerson -

Brave

Matteo -

Gift of god

Brooklynn -

Brooklynn carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lila -

Lila symbolizes 'joy'.

Parker -

Gamekeeper

Adriel -

Of Hebrew origin, meaning "flock of God."

Tanner -

Associated with bold qualities.

Ava -

Avis

Jayla -

To ascend

Eduardo -

Eduardo is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit. Its importance lies in its rich history and cultural significance in Spanish-speaking countries.

Londyn -

Londyn represents 'both a celebration of heritage and an embrace of a broader'.

Rhett -

Rhett carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Rylan -

Rylan carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Henry -

House ruler

Francisco -

Free man

Thomas -

Twin

Marley -

Marten

Josue -

God is salvation

Cristian -

Cristian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Collin -

Young pup

Isabella -

God is my oath

Paxton -

Associated with bold qualities.

Alivia -

A modern variation of Olivia, meaning "olive tree."

Erick -

Sole ruler, eternal ruler

Arabella -

Of Latin origin, meaning "yielding to prayer" or "beautiful altar."

Ethan -

Strong, enduring, firm

Gabriela -

God is my strength

Leila -

Leila represents 'the eternal and enchanting qualities of the night'.

Izabella -

God is my oath and has been popularized by various cultural and historical figures

Elijah -

Yahweh is my God

Manuel -

God is with us

Clayton -

Of English origin, meaning "clay town."

Andre -

Of French origin, meaning "manly" or "warrior."

Barrett -

Of German origin, meaning "bear strength."

Zander -

Defender of the people

Alexandria -

Of Greek origin, meaning "defender of the people."

Kyler -

Associated with bold qualities.

Jaylen -

Associated with bold qualities.

Chloe -

Young green shoot

Sophia -

Wisdom

Emma -

Entire, universal

Cesar -

Cesar means 'hairy'.

Knox -

Hill

Adelyn -

A modern spelling of Adeline, meaning "noble."

Leo -

Lion

Maggie -

Pearl

Finley -

Of the Gaelic origin.

Ace -

Of English origin, meaning "one" or "expert."

Levi -

Joined

Haley -

Hay clearing

Jase -

Healer, the Lord is salvation

Ella -

Fairy maiden

Dakota -

Dakota means 'friendly'.

Benjamin -

Son of the right hand

Alexander -

Man's defender

Juliet -

Youthful

Catalina -

Catalina carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Kameron -

Associated with bold qualities.

Reid -

Reid carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Isla -

Island

Emersyn -

Son of emery

Matias -

Gift of god

Theodore -

Gift of God

Selena -

Selena represents 'celestial beauty and timelessness'.

Lilah -

Lilah carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Samuel -

God has heard

Rosalie -

Rosalie symbolizes 'beauty and elegance'.

Jada -

Gift or precious stone

Grace -

Blessing

Miriam -

A variant of the Hebrew name Miryam

Sage -

Sage symbolizes 'both the herb and a wise person'.

Anderson -

Of English origin, meaning "son of Andrew" or "manly."

Emily -

Rival, laborious, eager

Gunner -

Warrior

Juniper -

Youth

Maximiliano -

Greatest

Allie -

A diminutive of Allison, meaning "noble."

Keegan -

Associated with bold qualities.

Hudson -

Son of Hugh

Angel -

Of Greek origin, meaning "messenger" or "angel."

Cohen -

Of Hebrew origin, meaning "priest," traditionally used as a surname.

Cooper -

Barrel maker

Sergio -

Sergio symbolizes 'service and dedication'.

Marco -

Associated with bold qualities.

Ember -

Spark

Elaina -

Light

Makenna -

The one born of fire

Sebastian -

Venerable

Lena -

Lena represents 'a timeless and universal symbol of light and illumination'.

Nina -

Gracious

Kinley -

Chief of the leighin

Lia -

Lia carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Mason -

One who works with stone

Harper -

Harpist

Beckham -

Of English origin, meaning "homestead by the stream."

Caiden -

Caiden symbolizes 'energy and vitality'.

Adrianna -

A feminine form of Adrian, meaning "from Hadria."

Johnny -

Associated with bold qualities.

Amira -

A feminine form of Amir, meaning "princess" or "commander."

Raegan -

Descendant of ragnall

Jacob -

Supplanter

Ariella -

A feminine form of Ariel, meaning "lioness of God."

Lily -

Lily flower

Joaquin -

Of significance origin.

Ruby -

Red

Nash -

Brushwood

Dakota -

Dakota means 'friendly'.

Sophie -

Wisdom

Adelaide -

Of German origin, meaning "noble kind."

Kamila -

Perfect

Harley -

Hare's meadow

Madilyn -

Of magdala

Luca -

Bringer of light

Kyrie -

Associated with bold qualities.

Kali -

The black one

Shawn -

Shawn carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Zoe -

Life

Dominick -

The name Dominick means "belonging to the Lord" or "of the Lord," derived from the Latin name Dominicus. It's often associated with strength, confidence, and leadership, reflecting a bold and resilient character.

Tobias -

God is good

Julius -

Descended from jupiter

Jackson -

Son of Jack

Isaac -

One who laughs or rejoices

Joshua -

God is deliverance

Charlie -

Free man

Trenton -

Trent

Aspen -

Of English origin, meaning "tree" or "from the aspen tree."

Vera -

Translating to

Haven -

A safe harbor or sanctuary

Sawyer -

Sawyer carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Leslie -

Leslie carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Michael -

Who is like God?

Ismael -

God will hear or god will listen

Charlee -

Charlee carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Cade -

Cade carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Tate -

To cut

Drake -

Dragon

Daniella -

God is my judge

Emanuel -

God is with us

Atticus -

Of Latin origin, meaning "man of Attica" or "from Athens," famously used in "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Quinn -

Descendant of conn

Sierra -

Mountain range

Marshall -

Boundary and

Magnolia -

A variant of the Magnolia flower

Alexia -

Of Greek origin, meaning "defender" or "helper."

Kash -

Box

Blake -

Of English origin, meaning "dark" or "pale," depending on regional usage.

Kaia -

From the earth

Esmeralda -

Emerald

Alaia -

Of Basque origin, meaning "joyful" or "happy."

Kira -

Lady

Camilla -

Camilla carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Joseph -

He shall add

Roberto -

Roberto carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

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