Naming a baby can be a daunting task. Despite the long list of baby names you might have compiled in high school, it’s an entirely different feeling when you’re actually expecting. As one of the first and most influential decisions you’ll make as a parent, giving your little one a name that you genuinely love is essential. If you’re like many parents, chances are you’re looking for names that are cute for a kid but can also grow with your child throughout all stages of their life. These fabulous baby names do just that. Take a peek at some of the best baby names of 2021 (so far) with this list of the fastest-rising baby names of the year. Before you welcome your new bundle of joy, consider reading these 20 celebrity parenting books with surprisingly good advice.
Boys: August
![Boys: Levi Baby sleeping in white sweater.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Boys: Levi
![Boys: Beau Baby smiling in a gray onesie in his bedroom.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Boys: Beau
![Boys: Kai Baby wearing a green shirt on the beach.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Boys: Kai
![Boys: Wyatt Baby wearing deer hat holding a bear.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Boys: Wyatt
![Girls: Mila Baby wearing a pink dress smiling.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Girls: Mila
![Girls: Poppy Baby wearing a brown onesie lying on their stomach.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Girls: Poppy
![Girls: Luna Smiling baby wearing a hair bow and a yellow and gray onesie.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Girls: Luna
![Girls: Willow Smiling baby wearing a blue dress and a yellow bow.](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)
Girls: Willow
![Girls: Ophelia Smiling baby with a lot of curly hair being held](https://www.slice.ca/wp-content/themes/slice/assets/default_images_placeholder.png)