The growing popularity of Spanish baby names is evidenced by the Social Security Administration’s findings of the most popular names. The boys’ and girls’ lists both play host to a generous handful of identifiable Spanish baby names. From Amelia to Valeria, Carlos to Luis, a love of Spanish names is evident nationwide.

American baby-naming trends are changing every day and there’s no need to have a Spanish heritage to give your child a name with Latin roots.

Whether you speak Español or not, the truth is that this beautiful language is packed with exotic and romantic names that might just be right for your baby.

Check out our list of the top Spanish baby names for girls and boys and, if nothing strikes you as the right baby name, our list of suggestions below should help you narrow down your choices to find the right baby girl or baby boy name.

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Top 50 Spanish baby names:

1. Aida (F)
2. Alejandro (M)
3. Amalia (F)
4. Amelia (F)
5. Angelina (F)
6. Anna (F)
7. Antonio (M)
8. Calíope (F)
9. Camila (F)
10. Carlos (M)
11. Cruz (M)
12. Diego (M)
13. Elena (F)
14. Eliseo (M)
15. Fernando (M)
16. Guillermo (M)
17. Hugo (M)
18. Isabel (F)
19. Javier (M)
20. Jesus (M)
21. Joaquin (M)
22. Jorge (M)
23. José (M)
24. Juan (M)
25. Lola (F)
26. Lourdes (F)
27. Luis (M)
28. Luna (F)
29. Magdalena (F)
30. Manolo (M)
31. Marcos (M)
32. Maria (F)
33. Maya (F)
34. Miguel (M)
35. Nadia (F)
36. Nuria (F)
37. Octavio (M)
38. Pablo (M)
39. Pedro (M)
40. Pilar (F)
41. Ramona (F)
42. Roberto (M)
43. Sara (F)
44. Susana (F)
45. Talia (F)
46. Umberto (M)
47. Valentina (F)
48. Valeria (F)
49. Ximena (F)
50. Zarita (F)

For a few more Spanish baby-naming ideas, consider the following:

• Spanish influence – Want to take a “typical” name and make it a little less commonplace? Give your favorite name a hefty dose of Spanish influence for a little something special. Change Alexander to Alejandro, Frances to Francesca, Lillian to Lilia, Roland to Orlando or Stephen to Esteban.

• Muy caliente! – Can’t get much hotter than Hollywood, and this city is filled with fine Latin talent, from Benicio del Toro to Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz to Gael Garcia Bernal. First and even last names can serve as that spark of inspiration you’ve been hunting.

• Explore the world – There are plenty of famed Spanish explorers in the history books who could serve as fine examples of names that might suit your child. Choose from the likes of Juan Ponce de Leon (who explored Florida while hunting for that elusive Fountain of Youth), Hernan Cortes (who conquered the Aztec Empire) or Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (who discovered the Grand Canyon).

• Dig into the culture – From the Spanish monarchy (Ferdinand, Isabella and Alfonso) to the country’s writers (Manuel José Quintana and Rosalía de Castro) and artists (Pablo Picasso and Francisco Goya), the talent worth emulating is plentiful. Consider giving your child a name inspired by some of the most notable Spanish folks.

• Soapy clean – Telenovelas are popular television melodramas absolutely slathered with interesting names, just like good old American soap operas. Could your baby be an Adelaida, Nazario, Sixto, Remigio or Estrella?

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