New baby names enter Croatia’s most popular list
- by croatiaweek
- in Entertainment
The list of the most common baby names in Croatia for 2024 has been revealed, and while the top spots remain unchanged, a few new names have made their way into the rankings.
Once again, Mia and Luka are the most popular names for girls and boys, just as they were in 2023. The top 10 names have also seen little change, with only minor shifts in ranking.
The 10 most popular boys names are Luka, Jakov, Toma, David, Petar, Niko, Ivan, Mateo, Roko and Matej.
The 10 most popular girls names are Mia, Rita, Nika, Mila, Lucija, Ema, Marta, Sara, Eva and Dora.
However, looking beyond the top 10, some new names have entered the top 50 and top 100 lists, while others have dropped off.
Zadovoljna.hr took a closer look at the newest entries in Croatia’s top 100 baby names for 2024, along with their meanings.
New Names in the Top 50 for Girls
Maris – Of Latin origin, derived from the word mare, meaning “sea”. The name Maris symbolises “one who comes from the sea”.
Aria – A name of Persian origin meaning “noble” or “honourable”.
Kiara – The Italian form of Klara, originating from the Latin clarus, meaning “bright”, “beautiful”, or “clear”.
(Names that have dropped off the list: Marla, Luce, and Lora.)
New Names in the Top 50 for Boys
Franko – A name of Latin origin, derived from Franciscus, meaning “free man”.
Jona – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “dove”, a symbol of peace. In the Bible, Jona was a prophet in the Old Testament.
(Names that have dropped off the list: Erik and Andrej.)
Some of these names have appeared on Croatia’s popular name lists before but were absent in 2023.
