For parents looking for summer-themed names, there are a wealth of sunny choices. These names may be infused with the warmth of the sun, the cool, salty spray of the ocean, the heady, freshness of summer grass, the breathtaking bounty of bright wildflowers, or the piercing blue of the summer sky. Other parents may want a summer name simply because their baby is due (or was conceived) during the summer months. Summer names can be straightforward, as in Summer, Sunny, or August. Others are more unusual or inventive, like Sparkle, Dazzle, or Ocean. Ultimately, whatever says summer to you may make the perfect summer name. So, sit back and think about the names and words that feel like the spirit of this dreamy, warm, fun-filled season. Your summer daydream just might become the baby name of your dreams.

Let this list of summer-themed baby names inspire your quest to find the right sun- and sea air-infused name for your baby,

Arun

Origin: Sanskrit Meaning: Sun, dawn Famous Namesakes: Indian endurance runner Arun Bhardwaj, Indian American businessman and diplomat Arun M. Kumar, American professor of electrical engineering Arun G. Phadke, Indian actor Arun Vijay, Peak Popularity: Arun is an uncommon name that has not made the Social Security Administration’s list of the top 1000 names.

August

Origin: Latin Meaning: Esteemed Alternative Spellings & Variations: Augustus, Augusta, Auggie Famous Namesakes: Roman emperor Augustus, American playwright August Wilson, American singer August Alsina Peak Popularity: This name has seen a big surge in popularity, particularly for baby boys, rising from a rank of 613 in 2000 to the 155th spot in 2020. It’s also seeing more use for girls, making the top 1000 list beginning in 2018 at rank 897 and at 856 in 2020.

Ayana

Origin: African, Japanese Meaning: Beautiful flower, colorful greens Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aiana, Ayanna Famous Namesakes: Japanese singer-songwriter Ayana, American conservation strategist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Peak Popularity: Ayana has seen a drop in popularity. It was ranked 654 in 2001 but fell to 971 in 2016, the last year the name made the top 1000.

Blaze

Origin: LatinMeaning: FireAlternative Spellings & Variations: BlaiseFamous Namesakes: English singer Blaze Bayley, Macedonian poet Blaze KoneskiPeak Popularity: Blaze is primarily used as a boy name, which has maintained relatively steady popularity over the past 20 years. In 2000, it was 879, and in 2020, it ranked 852. Its peak spot of 707 was achieved in 2015.

Blossom

Origin: English Meaning: To bloom Famous Namesakes: American jazz singer Blossom Dearie, the character Blossom on the popular 1990’s sitcom “Blossom,” Cartoon Network superhero Blossom on “The Powerpuff Girls” Peak Popularity: This is an uncommon name that hasn’t made the top 1000 in recent decades. In 1925, Blossom was at its most popular at 727.

Coral

Origin: LatinMeaning: Coral reef, an orange-pink-red colorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Coraline, CoraleeFamous Namesakes: English actress and advocate for disadvantaged children Coral Atkins, American reality TV star Coral SmithPeak Popularity: Coral was a once-popular girl’s name. Today, it is infrequently used. It last made the top 1000 names in 1992 when it ranked 984. Its peak popularity was at 739 in 1903.

Cyrus

Origin: Persian Meaning: In the light Alternative Spellings & Variations: Cirus Famous Namesakes: Persian king Cyrus the Great, American sculptor Cyrus Edwin Dallin, American politician Cyrus Vance Sr. Peak Popularity: Cyrus is a moderately common name that has been slowly increasing in use. In 2000, it was ranked 541, and in 2020, it had risen to 369.

Dawn

Origin: Old EnglishMeaning: DaybreakFamous Namesakes: Comic book artist and software developer Dawn Best, American actress Dawn Evelyn Paris, British comic Dawn French, singer Dawn RobinsonPeak Popularity: Dawn is an uncommon name. The last year this name made the top 1000 names was in 2000 when it ranked 915.

Dayton

Origin: EnglishMeaning: From the sunny townFamous Namesakes: American comedian Dayton Allen, author Dayton WardPeak Popularity: Dayton has become less popular over the past two decades. In 2000, it was ranked 562. By 2020, it was down to 973.

Dylan

Origin: Welsh Meaning: Son of the sea Famous Namesakes: Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, iconic American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, American baseball player Dylan Axelrod, American entrepreneur Dylan Lauren, model and actress Dylan Penn Peak Popularity: This name is very popular. It has been in the top 50 names for over 20 years. Its peak popularity was at 19 in both 2003 and 2004. In 2020, it had fallen slightly to 43.

Eden

Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Idyllic place, place of delight Alternative Spellings & Variations: Edin, Eadin, Edenia Famous Namesakes: American actress Eden Riegel, Israeli singer Eden Alene, American actress Eden Sher Peak Popularity: Eden has been increasing in popularity. In 2000, the name was at 521. In 2020, had reached 130.

Isla

Origin: Scottish Meaning: Island Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ilay, Islay, Ila Famous Namesakes: Australian actress Isla Fisher, Scottish politician Sir Ilay Campbell, American aviation pioneer Ila Loetscher Peak Popularity: This name has experienced a big jump in use, going from 623 in 2008 all the way to the 44th spot in 2020.

Jasmine

Origin: English, PersianMeaning: Jasmine plant, gift from GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yasmine, Jasmin, Jasmijn, JasminaFamous Namesakes: American actress Jasmine Guy, British actress Jasmine Armfield, American singer Jasmine Villegas, also known as Jasmine VPeak Popularity: Jasmine is a very popular name that has seen a slight reduction in use over the past 20 years. In 2000, it was at 27 but had fallen to 141 in 2020.

June

Origin: LatinMeaning:YoungAlternative Spellings & Variations: Juno, JuniperFamous Namesakes: Roman goddess of love and marriage Juno, English actress June Chadwick, pioneering American film executive and screenwriter June MathisPeak Popularity: June is a name on the rise, increasing from the spot of 872 in 2008 to 182 in 2020.

Kira

Origin: Latin, Slavonic, JapaneseMeaning: Shining light, strong woman, beloved, glitteryAlternative Spellings & Variations: Keira, Kiran, Kir, Kyra, Kaira, KeeraFamous Namesakes: Dutch Olympic swimmer Kira Bulten, American filmmaker Kira Bursky, American voice actress Kira Buckland, Japanese manga artist Kira InugamiPeak Popularity: Kira is a fairly popular name that reached its peak popularity in 2005 with a ranking of 241. In 2020, it was at spot 384.

Leo

Origin: Latin Meaning: Lion, lion-hearted, brave Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lio, Leon, Leopold, Leonardo Famous Namesakes: American actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Russian author Leo Tolstoy Peak Popularity: Leo is an increasingly popular choice. In 2000, it was at 389, rising to the 36th position by 2020.

Moana

Origin: PolynesianMeaning: OceanFamous Namesakes: Moana, the star of the Disney movie of the same name, New Zealander politician Moana MackeyPeak Popularity: This is an unusual name that is not on the most popular names list.

Nani

Origin: HawaiianMeaning: BeautifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: NaneeFamous Namesakes: Portuguese soccer player Nani (born Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha), Columbian social media star Nani Ovalle, Spanish race car driver Nani Roma, Brazilian Instagram influencer Nani RangelPeak Popularity: Nani is a rare name that does not rank on the top 1000 names list.

Pearl

Origin: EnglishMeaning: PearlFamous Namesakes: American singer Pearl Bailey, American author Pearl BuckPeak Popularity: Pearl made the most popular names list for the first time in recent years beginning in 2007 at rank 993. In 2020, the name was at the 773rd spot. Its most popular year was at 567 in 2016.

Shelly

Origin: Anglo-SaxonMeaning: Shells, meadowAlternative Spellings & Variations: ShelleyFamous Namesakes: American actress Shelley Duvall, American actress Shelley WintersPeak Popularity: Shelly has not made in the top 1000 names during the past two decades.

Skye

Origin: Norse, ScottishMeaning: Sky, cloudAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sky, Skyla, SkylarFamous Namesakes: Canadian singer-songwriter Skye Sweetnam, American gymnast Skye Blakely, American baseball player Skye BoltPeak Popularity: Skye has been a consistently popular choice over the past few decades. In 2000, it was ranked 480. In 2020, it was 467.

Summer

Origin: Old EnglishMeaning: SummerFamous Namesakes: American model and environmental activist Summer Rayne Oakes, American Olympic swimmer and sports broadcaster Summer Sanders, American singer Summer XOPeak Popularity: Summer is a common name that has remained at about the same popularity over the past 20 years. In 2000, it ranked 145, and by 2020, it was just a few spots down at 149.

Sunny

Origin: EnglishMeaning: Sunshine, cheerfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: SunniFamous Namesakes: American Food Network chef Sunny Anderson, American actress and model Sunny MabreyPeak Popularity: Sunny just breached the most popular name list in 2017, at 983. By 2020, the name had risen to 696.

Suvi

Origin: FinnishMeaning: SummerFamous Namesakes: Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen, Finish taekwondo champion Suvi MikkonenPeak Popularity: Suvi is not on the list of 1000 most popular baby names.

Talia

Origin: Greek, HebrewMeaning: Blooming, dew of heavenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Taliah, Tahlia, Taylia, Tayla, TalieFamous Namesakes: American actress Talia Shire, American internet personality Talia CastellanoPeak Popularity: Talia has maintained significant popularity over the past 20 years. In 2000, it ranked 378. In 2020, it was slightly more common, at 337. Talia’s most popular year was 2015 when it was at 283.