Illinois trending baby names for girls and boys: Lainey and Ayla are rising for girls, with Luka and Enzo leading the boys.
For girls, Illinois is loving bright, global, and nature-infused picks—Lainey, Ayla, Catalina, Amira, Maeve, Nova, Sloane, Iris, Athena, and Sienna bring myth, blooms, celestial sparkle, and color-rich style.
For boys, smooth vowels and O-enders dominate: Luka, Enzo, Thiago, Theo, Brooks, Waylon, Beau, Rowan, Maverick, and Lorenzo blend international flair with rugged, modern charm.
Common threads include short, two-syllable sounds, global roots, unisex touches (Sloane, Rowan), and bold word names (Maverick, Beau). Use this list to spark ideas and track what’s rising across Illinois right now.
| Trending Rank* | Name | Babies in U.S. | U.S. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka | 155 | 60 |
| 2 | Enzo | 127 | 76 |
| 3 | Thiago | 182 | 48 |
| 4 | Theo | 152 | 61 |
| 5 | Brooks | 149 | 63 |
| 6 | Waylon | 124 | 78 |
| 7 | Beau | 158 | 59 |
| 8 | Rowan | 160 | 57 |
| 9 | Maverick | 182 | 48 |
| 10 | Lorenzo | 142 | 67 |
| Trending Rank* | Name | Babies in U.S. | U.S. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lainey | 113 | 59 |
| 2 | Ayla | 130 | 51 |
| 3 | Catalina | 99 | 69 |
| 4 | Amira | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Maeve | 191 | 30 |
| 6 | Nova | 140 | 47 |
| 7 | Sloane | 104 | 65 |
| 8 | Iris | 113 | 59 |
| 9 | Athena | 90 | 76 |
| 10 | Sienna | 100 | 68 |