226 Baby Names That Mean 'Hope'

Hope is the feeling that makes you see the silver lining in a dark cloud. Parents cherish names that mean ‘hope’ as they are full of optimism and possibility. These names have been prevalent in different cultures for centuries because parents believe that such names can inspire their children to persevere in tough times and not be discouraged by challenges. Hope-inspired names are found in different languages, having deep meanings and relevance. For instance, Nadine is a beautiful and versatile feminine name that means ‘hope.’ It originates in Russian, French, and Arabic, which shows its appeal across different cultures. Similarly, the masculine name Bakari comes from various languages and means ‘hopeful’ in Swahili. Meanwhile, Hindu parents in India adore the feminine name Asha, which means ‘hope’ in Sanskrit. The sophisticated English masculine name Treyvon is popular with African Americans as it partly stands for ‘hope.’ Unisex names like the Old Norse Von and the Arabic Amaani, symbolizing ‘hope’ are also cherished by parents worldwide. Hope-inspired names are meaningful and also trendy. We have curated the list below with names from different cultures, all of which mean ‘hope.’ Take a look to find the perfect name for your little one!

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Hope		Girl	Expectation; The virtue of Hope
Nadia		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Hana		Girl	Hope, Flower, Bliss, Number one, craft, Shine, Moon
Dream		Unisex	Aspiration; Imagination; Possibility; Hope; Wish; Imaginary events seen in the mid while sleeping
Armani		Girl	Son of Ermanno; Army man; Soldier; From the palace; Hope; Wish
Arman		Boy	Desire; Hope; Wish; From Armenia; Roman
Asha		Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Nadine		Girl	Hope; Showerer of blessings; Messenger
Daenerys		Girl	Lady of light; Lady of hope
Daquan		Boy	A combination name; Hope
Von		Unisex	Hope; Expectation; Yahweh is gracious; Little
Bakari		Boy	Hopeful; Promising
Desirae		Girl	Long hoped for; Desired
Lani		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
Treyvon		Boy	Three; Hope
Nadiya		Girl	Hopeful
Taraji		Girl	To hope; To wish for
Amilah		Girl	Hope; Expectation
Ameliana		Girl	Hope; My God has answered
Nadya		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Rayvon		Boy	A combination of the names Ray and Von, meaning the grace of hope
Amylah		Unisex	Conscientious; Reliable; Hope
Amell		Boy	Hope; Longing; Aspirations; Meadow
Nada		Girl	Generosity; Dew; Hope
Kitai		Unisex	Hope; North; Train; Obtain; Recover; Find
Raja		Boy	King; Ruler; Hope
Pera		Unisex	To hope; Stone
Aasiya		Girl	Goodness or the one who is very hopeful
Zalaya		Unisex	Love and hope
Naudia		Unisex	Hope
Amali		Girl	My hope; Vigorous; Unyielding
Amela		Girl	Hope; Aspiration
Makbel		Unisex	Hope
Kiki		Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Nadeen		Girl	Hope; Essential; Delicate; Showerer of blessings
Kiren		Unisex	Black; Wish; Hope; Rare; Brightness; Expensive; Orchid; Arisen
Sokhom		Boy	A variant of Sokhem; Hope
Amaal		Girl	Hopes; Aspirations
Tayshaun		Boy	God's gift of hope
Nadiyah		Girl	Hope
Nadja		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Aamilah		Girl	Worker; Hopeful; Aspirational
Aasha		Girl	Hope; Desire; Wish
Tomoki		Boy	Friend; Hope
Arzu		Girl	Wish; Longing; Hope; Desire
Heela		Girl	To hope; To wish
Kiko		Boy	Home ruler; Frenchman; Hopeful child; Rare child
Armeen		Boy	Hope; Desire; Wish
Mizuki		Girl	Auspicious; Hope; Felicitious omen; Hope
Nozomi		Girl	Wish; Desire; Hope; Wishful beauty; Wishful truth
Omnia		Girl	Wish; Hope
Kairan		Unisex	A beam of light; Ray of hope
Hopeton		Boy	Town of Hope
Hawi		Unisex	Hope; Good luck
Tilak		Boy	Religious mark on the forehead; Hope
Aamil		Boy	A doer; Hardworking; Striver; Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; One who hopes; To close the eyes
Yvan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Expectation; Hope; Little
Amaani		Unisex	Wish; Hope; Fancy
Nadezhda		Girl	Hope
Amal		Boy	Hope; Aspiration; Work
Ashay		Boy	Thought; Will; Intent; Fortune; Desire; Hope; Wish
Ameela		Girl	Hope; Aspiration
Arrayah		Girl	A ray of hope
Esperanza		Boy	Hope; Expectations
Omeed		Boy	Grounds for feeling hopeful.
Mitsuki		Girl	Beautiful moon; Light; Hope; Beauty; Rare; Brightness; Shine; Rejoice
Ameelah		Unisex	Hope; Aspiration
Umut		Unisex	Hope
Amalah		Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Kisa		Unisex	Grace; Princess; Cherry blossoms; Season; Gauze; River willow; Hope
Ansu		Boy	Ray of light; Hope; Radiant beam of light; Glow; God
Amol		Boy	Priceless; Valuable; Precious; Hope
Tiki		Unisex	Hope
Elpidio		Boy	Hope
Nadeja		Girl	Hope
Aluel		Unisex	Brave; Determined; Hopeful
Amelle		Unisex	Hope; Longing; Aspiration
Selihom		Unisex	Victorious, blessed, hopeful
Deepti		Girl	Brightness, Light; A ray of hope
Kayen		Boy	He who is celebrated; Long hoped-for child
Saki		Girl	Blossom; Hope
Nadean		Girl	Showerer of blessings; Hope
Amaila		Girl	Hopeful
Amil		Boy	One who hopes; Invaluable
Ashika		Girl	Swordsman; One without sorrow; Hopeful person; Lover
Kouki		Boy	Bright light; Hopeful future; Bright and happy
Cera		Girl	Lady; Noblewoman; A fiery person; Black; To hope
Aamanee		Girl	The good desire; Hope; A sound blessing
Rajai		Boy	Hope; Silver; One who shines
Yuuki		Unisex	Permanence; Excellence; Hope; Brightness
Natsuki		Girl	Calm moon; Summer hope; Vegetable month; The month of greens
Rajeeyah		Girl	One who is full of hope
Aashika		Girl	Desire or love; Hope
Emel		Girl	Desire; Hope; Whole; Great
Astha		Girl	Faith; Hope; Belief; Trust; Support
Akanksha		Girl	Wish; Desire; Hope; Ambition
Neia		Unisex	Full of hope
Elpida		Girl	One who is filled with hope
Arzoo		Girl	Wish; Longing; Hope; Desire
Xi		Unisex	Careful; Happiness; Hope; Strive; Admire