Choosing your child’s name is an exciting but also delicate moment, because it will carry with it a meaning for life. In 2024, parents seem to prefer classic and not too unusual names, remaining in line with the trends of previous years. Let’s see together the ranking of the most loved and trendy names in Italy for 2024, with a focus on the favorites for females and a look at regional curiosities.
The ranking
- Sofia
- Aurora
- Julia
- Geneva
- Victory
- Beatrice
- Alice
- Ludovica
- Emma
- Matilda
The most loved female names of 2024
Among the girls, Sofia maintains the top of the ranking: it is a simple and universal name, with a profound meaning (“wisdom”) that continues to be successful for its elegance and classicism. They follow Aurora And Juliawhich have been in the top 5 of the most chosen female names for years. Geneva And Victory complete the top five, confirming that classic Italian names are still loved by parents. In the top ten we also find Beatrice, Alice, Ludovica, Emma And Matildaall names that recall ancient stories or literary references, bringing with them an aura of refinement and tradition.
As for the regions, Sofia it is the most popular name in the regions of Central-Northern Italy, except in the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, where it prevails Emmawhile in Valle d’Aosta the most chosen name is Alice. Juliathird in the national ranking, is the favorite in Campania, Puglia and Basilicata, while in Molise it is Aurora to dominate.
According to Istat, in Italy there are over 26,000 male names and more than 25,000 female ones. However, 44% of male names and 38% of female names are concentrated in the top 30 of the ranking. Choosing a less common name is therefore possible, perhaps looking for something easy to pronounce, which goes well with the surname and which is comfortable for the child even when he grows up.
How to choose the right name
Choosing the right name for your child is an important and often not easy decision. To find the perfect one, many parents seek a balance between tradition and originality, thinking of names that have special meaning or resonate with family history. In addition to personal preferences, it is also useful to consider the simplicity of the name, its pronunciation and how it combines with the surname: a name that is easy to pronounce and harmonious will probably also be appreciated by the child as he grows up. Finally, a meaningful name can represent a sort of wish, a positive message that will accompany the little one throughout his life.
The Istat report and the popularity of names
Every year, Istat publishes a report on name trends in Italy, which offers parents a complete picture of the most chosen names and their regional variations. The most recent report includes an online calculator to check the popularity of a given name.
