11 names whose roots carry the sense of love, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | Beloved; bitter; wished-for child | 2,230 | |
| David | Beloved | 6,801 | |
| Ruth | Companion; friend | 1,781 | |
| Maria | Beloved; bitter; wished-for child | 2,893 | |
| Rose | Rose flower | 2,386 | |
| Mia | Mine; beloved | 11,087 | |
| Layla | Night | 5,338 | |
| Mila | Gracious; dear | 4,802 | |
| Dafydd | Beloved | 11 | |
| Dewi | Beloved | 30 | |
| Angharad | Much loved | 3 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.