The Ministry of Justice named the most popular names of 2025: who topped the ranking.

According to ТСН: In Ukraine, the choice of a name for a child has become an important component of the future of the family and the country. Despite difficult times, approximately 200 thousand babies are born each year, and tastes in name selection are changing. There is a noticeable return to traditions, as well as the influence of global trends.

Most Popular Names for Boys and Girls

According to the data from the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, about 200 thousand newborns appeared in the first half of the year. Analyzing the registries allows us to identify the most popular names chosen by parents.

• Among boys, Alexander leads, with over 4100 newborns. His popularity is explained by both tradition and the versatility of the sound.

• Among girls, the first place is held by Sophia with over 5200 registrations. This name became popular due to its melodiousness and meaning, which in Greek translates to wisdom.

Popular Names for Boys

Alexander is complemented by names that combine European simplicity and Ukrainian depth. The name Mark has become the second most popular in Ukraine. Timofey and Matvey are also popular, indicating a return to traditions.

Interestingly, there has been a rapid increase in the popularity of the names Mark and Timofey, which have become favorites in many regions.

Macar, once considered rare a few years ago, has now gained popularity, especially in central regions.

The top ten favorite names among boys looks like this:

• Alexander

• Mark

• Timofey

• Matvey

• Maxim

• Artem

• Bogdan

• Danilo

• Dmitry

• Macar

Popular Names for Girls

The situation with female names shows similar trends — a combination of familiar options and modern ones. Sophia continues to hold the first place, alongside the popular Solomiya, especially in western regions.

Parents willingly choose names Maria and Anastasia, which have been in the top positions for a long time. Modern options are represented by names Zlata and Emilia, while the list ends with Victoria, Anna, Polina, and Katherine.

The top ten most popular names among girls looks like this:

• Sophia

• Solomiya

• Maria

• Anastasia

• Zlata

• Emilia

• Victoria

• Anna

• Polina

• Katherine

Regional Features of Name Selection

As before, there are geographical differences in name selection. In large cities like Kyiv and Lviv, shorter names that are easy to pronounce outside the country are more frequently chosen. Mark and Emilia gained popularity due to their universality.

In western regions, particularly in Galicia, there is a high demand for the name Solomiya, which is a symbol of the local culture. In contrast, in central and eastern regions, parents prefer traditional Slavic names.

Main Trends in Names

The trends in name selection are closely related to events in the country. In 2022-2023, unusual patriotic names became popular, but now there is a gradual fading of this trend. For 2025, parents are more oriented towards practicality and the longevity of relevance, choosing names that will remain appropriate for decades. The choice is increasingly leaning towards 'stable classics.'