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Filipino Baby Names 2026

Filipino Baby NamesMeanings, Origins & Popular Picks 2026

Discover meaningful Filipino, Spanish-Filipino, Biblical, and modern names for your baby — with origins, nicknames, and regional popularity across the Philippines.

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Top 10 Baby Names Philippines 2026

Based on PSA civil registration data and hospital birth records across Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao

Top 10 Girls Names

1

Sofia

Wisdom · Greek/Spanish

2

Maria

Beloved / Of the sea · Hebrew/Spanish

3

Andrea

Brave, strong · Greek

4

Nicole

Victory of the people · Greek/French

5

Isabella

Devoted to God · Hebrew/Italian

6

Gabrielle

God is my strength · Hebrew/French

7

Angel

Heavenly messenger · Greek

8

Julia

Youthful, downy · Latin

9

Samantha

Told by God · Hebrew/English

10

Chloe

Blooming, verdant · Greek

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Top 10 Boys Names

1

Nathan

Gift from God · Hebrew

2

Liam

Strong-willed protector · Irish/Hebrew

3

Ethan

Strong, firm, enduring · Hebrew

4

Gabriel

God is my strength · Hebrew

5

Christian

Follower of Christ · Latin

6

Daniel

God is my judge · Hebrew

7

Jose

God will increase · Hebrew/Spanish

8

Marco

Warlike, brave · Latin/Italian

9

Rafael

God has healed · Hebrew/Spanish

10

Sebastian

Venerable, revered · Greek/Latin

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Name Meaning Spotlight

Beautiful Filipino Names — Full Details

Traditional Tagalog names that carry deep cultural significance

A

Amihan

Girl

Meaning

Northeast trade wind

Origin

Tagalog

Nickname

Ami

Popular in

Visayas

Filipino Traditional
B

Bayani

Boy

Meaning

Hero, patriot

Origin

Tagalog

Nickname

Bayan

Popular in

Luzon

Filipino Traditional
L

Ligaya

Girl

Meaning

Happiness, joy

Origin

Tagalog

Nickname

Gaya

Popular in

Visayas, Luzon

Filipino Traditional
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M

Maria

Beloved / Of the sea

Nickname: Mare
J

Jose

God will increase

Nickname: Pepe
C

Consuelo

Consolation

Nickname: Suelo
M

Milagros

Miracles

Nickname: Mila
E

Esperanza

Hope

Nickname: Espe
L

Lorenzo

Laurel crown / Honor

Nickname: Enzo
R

Remedios

Remedy, cure

Nickname: Remy
M

Marco

Warlike, brave

Nickname: Marc
G

Gabriel

God is my strength

Nickname: Gab
N

Nathan

Gift from God

Nickname: Nate
M

Miguel

Who is like God

Nickname: Migs
A

Angela

Messenger of God

Nickname: Gela
C

Christian

Follower of Christ

Nickname: Chris
A

Angelica

Angelic, heavenly

Nickname: Ica
L

Ligaya

Happiness, joy

Nickname: Gaya
D

Diwata

Fairy goddess

Nickname: Wata
M

Mayumi

Gentle, graceful

Nickname: Yumi
A

Amihan

Northeast trade wind

Nickname: Ami
D

Dakila

Noble, great

Nickname: Kila
M

Makisig

Handsome, strong

Nickname: Sigi
L

Liwayway

Dawn, new beginnings

Nickname: Waway
B

Bayani

Hero, patriot

Nickname: Bayan
S

Sofia

Wisdom

Nickname: Sofi
P

Princess

Royal daughter

Nickname: Cess
K

Kim

Bold, strong

Nickname: Kimmy
A

Angel

Heavenly messenger

Nickname: Gel
L

Lovely

Beautiful, lovable

Nickname: Love
L

Lance

Land, spear

Nickname: Lans
N

Nicole

Victory of the people

Nickname: Niko
B

Bianca

Pure, white

Nickname: Bia
A

Andrea

Brave, strong

Nickname: Drea
J

Joshua

God is salvation

Nickname: Josh
R

Rafael

God has healed

Nickname: Rafa
C

Catalina

Pure

Nickname: Cata
F

Fernando

Brave journey

Nickname: Nando
I

Isadora

Gift of Isis

Nickname: Isa
M

Maliksi

Swift, agile

Nickname: Maks
L

Luningning

Bright radiance

Nickname: Ning
D

Dalisay

Pure, chaste

Nickname: Dalay
L

Lakambini

Princess, noble lady

Nickname: Bini
D

Diwa

Spirit, essence

Nickname: Diwa
S

Sebastian

Venerable, revered

Nickname: Seb
I

Isabella

Devoted to God

Nickname: Bella
E

Ethan

Strong, firm

Nickname: Eth
L

Liam

Strong-willed protector

Nickname: Li
J

Julia

Youthful, downy

Nickname: Jules
D

Daniel

God is my judge

Nickname: Dan
C

Chloe

Blooming, verdant

Nickname: Chlo
S

Samantha

Told by God

Nickname: Sam

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