20 names whose roots carry the sense of light, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert | Bright fame | 3,777 | |
| Ella | All; other | 5,831 | |
| Eleanor | Bright, shining one | 7,654 | |
| Lucas | From Lucania; light | 10,228 | |
| Luke | From Lucania; light | 6,957 | |
| Clara | Bright; clear | 3,601 | |
| Aiden | Little fire | 5,073 | |
| Lucy | Light | 6,184 | |
| Claire | Bright; clear | 3,487 | |
| Stella | Star | 4,136 | |
| Nora | Honour; light | 6,386 | |
| Elena | Torch; bright | 4,842 | |
| Ellie | Bright, shining one | 6,176 | |
| Aurora | Dawn | 7,070 | |
| Luca | From Lucania; light | 8,824 | |
| Lucia | Light | 3,012 | |
| Ayla | Moonlight; oak grove | 3,149 | |
| Luka | From Lucania; light | 3,898 | |
| Lainey | Torch; bright | 5,743 | |
| Ellie-Mae | Bright one, and May | 40 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.