The Ministry of Justice has named the most popular names for children in 2025.

According to ТСН: In Ukraine, parents continue to combine traditional Ukrainian names with international and rarely used variants, reflecting their diverse preferences.

Most Popular Female Names

In most regions of Ukraine, the most common names are: Sofia, Eva, Emilia, Solomiya, Maria, Zlata, Milana. These names remain at the peak of popularity among parents, combining classical Ukrainian traditions with well-known global variants.

Most Popular Male Names

Among male names, the most frequently chosen are: Artem, Matviy, Maksym, Mark, Tymofiy, Oleksandr, David. Their popularity indicates stable nationwide trends that maintain a balance between traditional and modern sounding.

Regional Features

There are notable differences in name preferences across various regions:

• Western Regions: among girls, the popular names are Solomiya, Justyna, Ulyana, Sofia; among boys – Marko, Dmyan, Matviy.
• Central and Southern Regions: tend to choose Milana, Eva, Sofia, Maria, Zlata for girls and Artem, Vladyslav, Bohdan, Dmytro for boys.
• Eastern Regions: leaders remain Sofia, Polina, Eva, Zlata among girls, and Artem, Mark, Matviy, Tymofiy among boys, demonstrating a tendency towards nationwide trends.

Large Cities and International Names

In large cities, more and more parents are choosing short and easily pronounceable international names. Among girls, these are Mia, Emma, Lia, Nicole; among boys – Theo, Leon, Lukas, Mark. Such names are convenient for pronunciation in various languages and reflect globalization trends in Ukrainian names.

Rarely Used and Unique Names

Despite the popularity of familiar names, interest in rarely used and original variants is growing in Ukraine. In the second half of 2025, among girls the following were recorded: Aviella, Teona, Sapphira, Renesmee, Noema, Yasmina, Kiara; among boys – Eney, Theo, Odin, Ragnar, Avenir, Silas, Zlatan. Although these names are infrequently encountered, they form a diverse landscape of contemporary naming preferences, reflecting parents' desire for uniqueness.

These naming trends indicate not only the individuality of parents but also the influence of globalization on Ukrainian culture. Modern moms and dads, wishing to highlight their individuality, simultaneously maintain a connection with traditions, making the choice of names even more interesting.