The luckiest baby names for 2025 revealed and their inspiring meanings
Selecting a baby’s name is one of the most important decisions parents make, and can often come with difficulty.
Every parent wants to give their child the best possible start in life, and what better way to attract good luck than by selecting a name associated with prosperity?
A recent study has unveiled the luckiest baby names for 2025, providing inspiration for names linked to success, happiness, and abundance.
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Top lucky baby girl names
1. Iris
The luckiest name for baby girls in 2025 is Iris.
This elegant floral name symbolising wisdom and renewal, has been carried by inspiring figures such as Iris Apfel, the renowned American businesswoman and fashion icon, British actress Iris Law, and Booker Prize-winning author Iris Murdoch.
Celebrity psychic Inbaal Honigman remarked: "The Goddess of the Rainbow to the ancient Greeks, Iris is the personification of the rainbow, and a messenger of good news. Deity names are very ancient, and they bring specific types of luck, associated with the deity. Iris, for example, was seen as quick, nimble and well-connected - all qualities that any parent would wish on a child."
2. Felicia
Coming in second is Felicia, a name with Latin origins meaning good fortune and happiness, and is infused with an aura of positivity and delight.
Notable Felicias include actress Felicia Day, poet Felicia Hemans, and singer-songwriter Felicia Dobson.
"Originating in the name of the Roman Goddess Fortuna, who was the personification of luck and the Goddess of fortune, this is another powerful deity name. Her blessings are those of the safe home, bountiful harvests, and the ability to bounce back from any disaster," Inbaal noted.
3. Beata
Beata is the third most fortunate name. Derived from Latin beatus, meaning 'blessed' serving as a constant reminder of how cherished and fortunate its bearer is.
Psychic Inbaal, reveals: "A name that simply means 'blessed' leaves no room for ambiguous interpretation. The gift that this name bestows on a child is the ability to turn anything into a positive, and walk through life with the wind in their backs."
4. Penny
Forth on the list is Penny - often short for Penelope - carries a hint of whimsy and luck. It carries an association with good luck, much like the old saying, "Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck."
Notable individuals with the name include British actress Penny Lancaster and American musician Penny Ford.
Top lucky baby boy names
1. Felix
Felix, the most sought-after lucky baby boy name.
The name comes from Latin origin and means 'fortunate' and 'successful' and has been a symbol of prosperity for centuries, gracing four popes, numerous saints, and even Roman emperors
Today's bearers of the name Felix include stars like Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime, and YouTube sensation Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie), who has attracted over 110 million subscribers.
2. Ayman
In second place is Ayman, from Arabic origin, Ayman translates to ‘righteous’ or ‘lucky’, embodying both moral virtue and good fortune.
3. Lucky
Living up to its name, Lucky ranks as the third most popular lucky baby boy name. Whether chosen as a standalone name or a playful nickname, Lucky is perfect for a little one destined to attract happiness and prosperity wherever they go.
Inball expressed: "Don't beat around the bush with a name that is the thing. Want a lucky child? Name it Lucky. Lucky is a name that says what it means, and it is fearless in its simplicity."
4. Edmund
Edmund ranks fourth among the luckiest baby boy names. Poet John Keats had mused, "Had my name been Edmund, I would have been more fortunate."
Distinguished Edmunds through the years of history include astronomer Edmund Halley and mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, renowned for being the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
