Austria Baby Names
Austrian baby names are pan-European with alpine flair.
Austria baby naming trends in Europe combine local tradition and global favorites. Austria is also known as Österreich.
Current high-interest names include boys like Paul, David, Maximilian and girls like Marie, Anna, Emilia. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Austria
- Paul#1LatinA Latin name meaning 'small' or 'humble.' Famously held by the Apostle Paul, it is a foundational name in Western culture.PAUL
- David#2HebrewA classic Hebrew name meaning 'beloved.' Famously held by King David of Israel, it symbolizes leadership, creativity (as the psalmist), and faith.DAV-id
- #3MaximilianLatinA Latin name derived from 'Maximus,' meaning 'the greatest.' It has been a favorite among royalty and nobility across Europe.MAX-im-il-ian
- #4FelixLatinA Latin name meaning 'lucky,' 'happy,' or 'fortunate.' It suggests a positive, upbeat personality and a life of good fortune.FEL-ix
- Elias#5HebrewThe Greek and Latin form of 'Elijah,' meaning 'Yahweh is my God.' It is a popular name across Europe, symbolizing faith and strength.EL-ias
- Lukas#6GreekThe Germanic and Scandinavian form of 'Luke,' meaning 'from Lucania' or 'bringer of light.' It is a top-ranked name in many European countries.LUK-as
- #7JonasHebrewA variant of 'Jonah,' meaning 'dove.' It is a popular name in Scandinavia, Germany, and Lithuania, symbolizing peace.JON-as
- Leon#8GreekA Greek name meaning 'lion.' It is a classic name of power and bravery, popular across many European languages.LEON
- #9JakobHebrewThe Scandinavian, German, and Slovenian form of 'Jacob,' meaning 'supplanter.' It is a classic name of strength and tradition.JAK-ob
- Noah#10HebrewA Hebrew name meaning 'rest' or 'comfort.' In the Bible, Noah built the ark to save life on earth, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.NOAH
Most Popular Girl Names in Austria
- Marie#1HebrewThe French form of 'Maria,' meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' It is a quintessentially French name associated with elegance and history.MAR-ieh
- Anna#2HebrewA universal name derived from the Hebrew 'Hannah,' meaning 'grace.' It is one of the most widespread names worldwide, symbolizing kindness and spiritual favor.AN-nuh
- Emilia#3LatinA Latin name meaning 'rival' or 'exultant.' It is an elegant and popular name across many cultures, from Italy to Scandinavia.EM-il-iuh
- Lena#4GreekA short form of 'Helena' (bright one) or 'Magdalena' (of Magdala). It is a simple, beautiful, and highly international name.LEN-uh
- Emma#5GermanicA Germanic name meaning 'universal' or 'whole.' It has been a top-ranked name globally for its simple beauty and classic appeal.EM-muh
- Sophia#6GreekThe quintessential Greek name meaning 'wisdom.' It is a globally beloved name that symbolizes intellect, philosophical depth, and grace.SOP-hiuh
- Mia#7Scandinavian/ItalianA short and sweet form of 'Maria' that has achieved global popularity, symbolizing approachable elegance and universal appeal.MIUH
- Lea#8HebrewA universal variant of 'Leah,' meaning 'weary' or 'the wild cow' (symbolizing strength/nature). It is a short and elegant name popular in Europe.LEUH
- #9JohannaHebrewA Latin and Germanic variant of 'Joanna,' meaning 'God is gracious.' It is an elegant and classic name popular across Northern Europe.JOH-an-nuh
- #10LuisaGermanicThe Spanish and Italian form of 'Louise,' meaning 'famous warrior.' It is an elegant and strong name with a classic feel.LUIS-uh