Name trends in Italy have been pretty stable for a few years according to the National Institute of Statistics. Here’s a list of the most popular baby names for 2021-22. You’ll also find a list of other popular Italian baby names and their meanings in no particular order.

Top 10 boys names -

1. Leonardo

2. Francesco

3. Lorenzo

4. Alessandro

5. Andrea

6. Mattia

7. Gabriele

8. Tommaso

9. Riccardo

10. Edoardo

Popular boys names and their meaning-

1. Francesco - French man

2. Leonardo: as strong as a lion

3. Alessandro: protector of men

4. Lorenzo: fun loving, sensitive, romantic

5. Mattia e Matteo: gift from God

6. Andrea: strong and courageous

7. Gabriele: strong man of God

8. Riccardo: galant leader

9. Tommaso: twin

10. Alessio: protector of men

11. Giulio: youthful

12. Valerio: strong and robust

13. Maurizio: generous and giving

14. Emanuele: meaning God is with us

15. Edoardo: defender of his own wealth

16. Samuele: God heard

17. Cesare: long haired

18. Flavio: blonde haired

19. Giacomo: God is gracious

20. Raffaello: healing God

Girls- Top 10 girls names

1. Sofia

2. Aurora

3. Giulia

4. Ginevra

5. Alice

6. Emma

7. Giorgia

8. Beatrice

9. Greta

10. Vittoria

Popular girl names and their meaning:

1. Sofia: wisdom and philosophy

2. Ginevra: white phantom

3. Margherita: precious one

4. Valentina: strong and healthy

5. Matilde : strong in battle

6. Noemi: my joy

7. Sara: princess

8. Flavia: blinde haired

9. Giulia: youthful

10. Aurora: bright and splendid

11. Giorgia: farmer

12. Martina: God of war

13. Azzurra: serene

14. Vittoria: Goddess of victory

15. Alessia: defender

16. Chiara: bright

17. Alice: creature of the ocean

18. Emma: whole

19. Marcella: dedicated to the Gods

20. Carlotta: free man