225 Baby Names That Mean Best

Nothing but the best -- this is what you'd want to give your baby.

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Last Updated on Jul 24, 2024

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Parents want their kids to get the best in all spheres of life, be it health, happiness, or career. Therefore choosing their baby's name from a list of baby names meaning 'best' could be a wonderful idea. When selecting a baby name, the meaning is as important as its aesthetics. A name may fall softly on the ears but will hit hard if the meaning is unpleasant. A name with a beautiful meaning sets the right tone for your child’s life. Even plenty of studies have suggested that a name has a profound impact on the child that reverberated into adulthood. So, when you bestow a name meaning best on your child, they will try hard to live up to your expectation. The child would be encouraged to give their 100 percent in whatever they do, without thinking about the result. To help you in your baby name hunt, we have compiled a list of baby names meaning best, because your child deserves nothing, but the best.

The names listed in the selection also represent being best in different fields. For instance, the name Adhit, meaning intelligent, wise, or bestowed with knowledge, may refer to a scholarly person who is best in studies and has good knowledge. The word 'best' is also a common word with several translational words in different languages, such as Afzal, which means ‘best, better, or superior’ in the Arabic language. Some names also have religious and cultural associations, such as the name Karthika is a popular Hindu name which is the name of Lord Shiva's son, the God of war and is also a name of the star and a Hindu month.

Moreover, parents may choose names that mean 'best' because of the appealing sound of the name, and their wish for their child to get a distinct name. So, take your time to browse each name from the list with your partner, family, and friends to decide on a perfect name for your baby.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Natanael	Boy	Best gift of God
Aris	Boy	Best purpose; Ruin; Man; From Hadria; Best; Rainbow; Straightforward
Shreya	Girl	Superior; Best
Shreyas	Boy	Superior; Best
Shrey	Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Supreme	Unisex	Superior to all others; Best
Shreyansh	Boy	Superior; Best
Dayna	Girl	Collection of the best and the most beautiful; He judged
Aristeo	Boy	Supreme kind; The best
Ariston	Boy	The best

Arissa	Girl	Best; Bright; Harvest
Khi	Unisex	A large tree; Fine; Best
Aristotle	Boy	The best purpose
Zebadiah	Girl	Yahweh has bestowed
Khair	Boy	Good; Best; Wealth and prosperity
Ary	Boy	Most Holy; Lion; Best; Excellent
Arista	Girl	Ear of grain; The best
Zebediah	Boy	Gift of Jehovah; Yahweh has bestowed
Mihaan	Unisex	Great; Man with best of qualities
Shreeya	Girl	Best; Superior

Gautham	Boy	Enlightened; Wise; The best of cattle
Krithvik	Boy	Always Happy; Joyful; Glad; Delighted; Blessed by Lord Muruga who is considered as bestower of happiness
Kartik	Boy	One who bestows power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month; The constellation of the Pleiades
Trajan	Boy	Enduring; Permanent; Best
Samanvi	Girl	One who has all the best qualities; To accompany; To go together after; To follow; Infer as a consequence
Sreshta	Boy	Most excellent; Great; Best
Ashneel	Boy	The Best; Unbeatable; To win or succeed in everything
Zebedee	Boy	Yahweh has bestowed
Oluwadamilola	Unisex	God has bestowed me with wealth
Sharvin	Unisex	Victory; Best archer; God of Love

Geovana	Girl	God has bestowed his favours upon me
Humphrey	Boy	Peaceful warrior; To bestow peace
Sreyas	Boy	Superior; Best
Toribio	Boy	Bestowed in honor of saints; Belonging to the city of Turiaso
Rafa	Girl	God's healer; Well-being; A name bestowed on Allah
Sriya	Girl	Superior; Best
Aloria	Girl	Desiring the best and filled with inspiring qualities; powerful and unmatched
Airis	Unisex	Bestowed by God
Nikit	Boy	A good person; Best qualities
Parminder	Boy	Highest; Best; Acquiring; Possessing

Siyan	Unisex	Beautiful as silk; Best; Clever
Aristide	Boy	The best
Aristides	Boy	Best; The Just; Superior; Noble
Lanika	Unisex	The best
Shresta	Girl	One who is first; Best; Foremost
Kiros	Boy	The king; Lord; Son; One who bestows care; A moment of divine time; Leader; Master
Nikith	Boy	The best mankind who possesses ultimate good qualities and attitudes
Aristea	Girl	The best
Mihan	Unisex	Cloud; Great; Best Qualities
Sreya	Girl	Best woman of great beauty and excellence

Rishith	Boy	lord of riches or one who bestows wealth
Sarvin	Boy	One who is the best archer; Beautiful like a cypress
Rishit	Boy	The best; All in one; Learned; Sage; Poet
Shreyash	Boy	Superior; Best
Safwat	Boy	Best; Finest; Pure
Wahab	Boy	Giver; Bestower
Nisarg	Boy	Innate; Natural state; Bestowing; Spontaneous
Azelyn	Girl	One with the best vision
Jayni	Girl	God has bestowed his mercy upon me
Kahlila	Girl	Best friend; Comrade

Samanvitha	Girl	One who has all the best qualities; To accompany; Endowed with Shakti; Goddess Durga
Anamta	Unisex	To bless; To bestow favor upon
Nihitha	Unisex	Deposited; Laid; Treasured; Bestowed upon
Srihitha	Girl	One who is blessed by goddess Lakshmi; Bestowed with prosperity; Concerned about the welfare
Tooba	Girl	Better; Best; More pleasant
Damali	Girl	One with the best vision
Zirwa	Unisex	Pinnacle; Top; The very best
Folashade	Girl	Honor bestows a crown.
Srihita	Unisex	One who is blessed by goddess Lakshmi; Bestowed with prosperity; Concerned about the welfare
Nkiruka	Girl	God will give me something ever best once again

Cali	Girl	Affectionate; Calm; Fair; Ocean; Pure; Good; Beautiful; Best; Cup; Chalice
Aaish	Boy	God's blessings; Bestowment by God
Abhayaprada	Boy	Bestower of Safety; instiller of courage
Adalvallan	Boy	Best Dancer, Tamil Name of Lord Shiva in Nataraja form
Adhita	Boy	A Scholar; Bestowed with Knowledge; A derivative name from Adhit
Agrani	Boy	Always first; Best; Of the highest quality, Status and importance
Agriya	Boy	First Best; one who is the best in everything
Akhadanand	Boy	The God; one who bestows us with happiness
Amarottam	Boy	The best among the Gods; One of the many names of Lord Indra
Athiya	Boy	Giver; Bestower; Gift from Allah

Balagra	Boy	Best Among the Powerful; Most Courageous; The Mightiest
Balda	Boy	Bestower of Strength and Courage; A variant spelling of Balada
Barendra	Boy	Indra; The Best; Good
Bhagyasri	Girl	One of the many names of Goddess Lakshmi; One who is bestowed with good luck
Chemmal	Boy	Premier; Best
Cudaratna	Boy	Jewel of the Crest; Excellent; Best; One who has a precious jewel
Deva	Unisex	God; Shining one; Good spirit; One who wishes to excel; The seeker of; A master; A best among; Maiden; Girl; Lass
Devesth	Boy	Chief of the Gods; Best among the Deva's; Mahadev; Supreme Lord
Devish	Boy	Chief of the Gods; King of the Gods; Best among the Devas; Supreme Lord; Mahadev
Devottham	Boy	Best Among Deva's; Mahadev; Supreme Lord

Dhana	Boy	Rich; Bestowing wealth; Money; Wealth; Property; Treasure; Smallness
Dharmada	Boy	Bestower of Dharma; Provider of Righteousness
Dwijendranath	Boy	One who is considered the best among Brahmans; The Moon; One who shines like the moon
Gautama	Boy	The best ox
Ghanambu	Boy	Cloud water; Rain; Showers from a cloud; To offer; Bestow
Goswamee	Boy	Master of cows; Lord of cows; Lord of the senses; Title bestowed on people who choose the path of Sannyasa
Goswami	Boy	Master of cows; Lord of cows; Lord of the senses; Title bestowed on people who choose the path of Sannyasa
Goutham	Boy	The best ox
Gunotham	Boy	A person with the best virtues; One who is righteous, honorable; One with good characteristics and great qualities
Harkaram	Boy	Bestowed with God's Grace; Blessed with God's Grace

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Every parent desires to give their child the best of their ability, be it their clothes, education, or other things. Our list of baby names meaning ‘best’ is yet another best thing a parent can give to their child. The above compilation includes a plethora of baby names, some of which mean being best, while others represent the characters of being the best and the excellency of an individual in certain areas, like best king, best, and warrior. So, make sure to spend considerable time looking through all the names from the above list for choosing an ideal name for your child.

Infographic: Trendy Baby Names Meaning Best

Every parent seeks to provide the best of all things to their babies, so why not give a name to your baby that literally means 'best'? Explore the popular names in the infographic below with the essence of excellence and greatness in their meaning. The compilation includes some awe-inspiring names for you to choose from.

beautiful baby names that mean best (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which gender-neutral names mean the best?

Kilohana is a gender-neutral name that means ‘superior’ and Manvi is a unisex name that means ‘one with best qualities.’ Tahani is another unisex name that means ‘best wishes.’

2. Which well-known personalities have names that mean best?

Bhagyashree, which means Goddess of fortune, is borne by the famous actress.

3. Is it okay to use a middle name that means the best to complement the first name's meaning?

Yes. You can use any name, meaning best, as a middle name for your child. Choosing a middle name depends on your personal preferences and values. As there are no rules for it, you may choose a name you see fit.

4. Should I consider the popularity of a name that means ‘best’ when making my decision?

Considering the popularity of a name that means ‘best’ when choosing it is a personal choice. If you want uncommon or unique names, you can evaluate the popularity levels. But more important than that is to see whether the sound and meaning of the name appeals to you or not.

5. Do names that symbolize best associated with any other specific traits?

Yes. Many names that mean best signify other good traits. For example, Abhayaprada means ‘instiller of courage,’ Akhdan means ‘best friend,’ Anam means ‘ a blessing,’ and Aristomache means ‘she who is the best in the battle.’

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