30 Best July Baby Names for Your Sunny New Arrival
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Jamie BallardJuly 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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If you're planning for a new arrival, congratulations! Picking a name for your baby can feel daunting, but one way to narrow it down is by considering their birth month. We've got the best July baby names that honor the month your baby is coming into the world. In most of the U.S., July is a pretty sunshine-filled month, so we've picked many names with real solar power that will allow your baby to shine bright. We've also chosen a few names inspired by the month's birth flowers, birth stone, and astrological signs. These sunny names can also be used as middle names, or for babies born in any other month. (Who knows, yours might arrive in June or August instead!)
July
Keep it literal for your July baby. This modern name could be used for boys or girls. It hasn't cracked the top 1000 baby names in any year since the Social Security Administration began tracking, so it's sure to stand out in a classroom or workplace.
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Julius
For a variation on "July," consider the name Julius. Of course, it's famously associated with Julius Caesar, but he'll also share his name with basketball legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving. If Julius feels a bit too weighty, you can use the nicknames Jules or Jul.
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Julia
This sweet name means "youthful." With the first three letters being "Jul," it's ideal for a July baby. It's also popular without being overused — it's #116 on the Social Security Administration's most popular baby names as of 2024.
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Cyrus
This Persian and Greek name means "sun," making it perfect for a baby born in the middle of summer who is sure to light up your family's life. Plus, it has the adorable built-in nickname of Cy.
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Juliet
This feminine, stylish name is most famously associated with Shakespeare's play. It ultimately comes from the name Julius, but feels far more modern. Another spelling you might consider is Juliette, which is the French spelling of this name.
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Leo
Leo is the astrological sign of people born July 23 to August 22, making it a fun name for your baby boy born in late July. People born under this astrological sign tend to be creative, passionate, generous, and cheerful. It also means "lion."
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Brooke
If your baby is born in early July, their astrological sign is Cancer, which isn't a great name. But Cancer is a water sign, which is why Brooke might be a perfect name. It means "water" or "small stream." For a boy, consider Brook, Brooks or River.
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Summer
This is a perfect name for a baby girl born in July. It's associated with warmth, sun, cheerfulness and fun — all the things we associate with the season of summer! It's a vibrant and unique choice for your new arrival.
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Luca
This name means "bringer of light," making it ideal for a baby born during a month with long, sunny days. It's also become a popular name in recent years. As of 2024, it's the 23rd most popular name for boys.
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Aelia
This unique name of Greek origin means "sun." It's derived from Helio, god of the sun, and is a charming choice for a little girl who will brighten your world. Although it has ancient origins, it feels plenty stylish.
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Ruby
This name is a cute nod to her birth month, since the July birthstone is a ruby. This spunky vintage name means "red" and is generally associated with passion, wealth, and good fortune. It's ranked #63 on the SSA's list of girl names for 2024, so it's still relatively unique without being too out-there.
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Lily
One of the birth flowers for the month of July is the water lily, which is associated with rebirth, renewal, enlightenment and innocence. The name Lily means "pure" and is fairly popular, at #24 for the most popular names for girls born in 2024 in the U.S.
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Larkspur
The other flower associated with the month of July is the Delphinium flower, which is also called larkspur. Larkspur is associated with dignity, grace, and tranquility. It can be used as a name for boys or girls.
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Phoenix
This fresh, distinctive name is gender-neutral and means "dark red" or "crimson." It brings to mind rubies, which are the birthstone associated with July. Of course, it's also associated with the powerful mythological bird that rises from the ashes. It's perfect for the child who will grow up to be a resilient trailblazer.
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Eleodora
This elegant Spanish name means "gift of the sun." We love all the built-in nicknames for this summery name: Elle, Ellie, Ella, and Dora. It's a name that will be easy for her to grow with.
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Ray
This short-and-sweet name reminds us of a ray of sun on a summer day. It can also mean "king," perfect for a little guy who's going to rule your family. Other spellings of this name include Rae and Rey, which may read as more gender-neutral.
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Kalinda
This Hindi name means "the sun," perfect for the little baby girl who's guaranteed to be the light of your world. It's a gorgeous name that truly reflects the joy she's sure to bring. It also has the built-in nicknames of Kallie or even Kal.
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Reef
For a truly unique name inspired by long summer days by the ocean, consider the name Reef. It's a quirky alternative to Coral or but still has a summer theme. It's hard to say whether this is a girls' name or boys' name, which means you could use it for any gender.
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Suvi
How cute is this name? Suvi is a Finnish name that means "summer." It's a distinctive name that pretty much guarantees she'll be the coolest girl in any room. If you want to shorten it, you can call her Sue, Suve, or Vi.
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Sorley
This Irish name can mean "a summer sailor" or "a summer wanderer." It's a great name for your July baby who's sure to grow up and travel the world (perhaps by sailboat). It's never cracked the top 1000 baby names according to the Social Security Administration, so there's a good chance he'll be the only Sorley in his class.
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Nanaka
This sweet Japanese name can mean "seven summers." If your family is Japanese, this is a great way to honor your family heritage and your daughter's birth month simultaneously.
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Langa
In South Africa, there is a township called Langa, which translates to "sun." As a baby name, it's distinctive and sure to match his bright, cheerful personality as he grows up.
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Ondine
If you're raising your baby in a beach town, this is a perfect name for her. It means "little wave." How sweet is that? It's also a unique and ethereal choice that's sure to stand out in the classroom or workplace.
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Dylan
This cool name means "son of the sea," making it an appropriate choice for a summer baby. As of 2024, it's in the top 30 names for boys. Though it's far less popular for girls (#696), it could also be a name for a girl you want to grow up to be as powerful as the sea itself.
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Mirri
This merry (see what we did there?) name is of Australian Aboriginal origin and means "the sun." It's an adorable name for your little one that's sure to grow with her. For parents in the U.S., it's also a unique choice, as it doesn't crack the top 1000 most popular names.
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Nikko
This global name has ties to Greece and Japan. In Japanese, it means "daylight," making it a sweet choice for your July kiddo. In Greek, it means "victory of the people," so it's certainly a name with gravitas.
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Soleil
This elegant name is French for "sun," so you know life will be sunny with her around! It's a relatively rare name in the U.S. and has the built-in nicknames Solly and Leila. What's not to love?
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Sunny
We've highlighted plenty of names that mean sunny, so why not put Sunny on the list? This name means "sunshine" and is associated with a happy, cheerful temperament. It also has a little bit of vintage charm to it.
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Sampson
This masculine Greek name means "sun." If you can't imagine calling out "Sampson" on the playground, consider using the nickname Sonny while he's little and let him grow into this strong name.
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Elio
This name has Italian, Greek and Latin roots and means "sun." It comes from the names Helios, god of sun. It's an ebullient name that ensures he'll always light up a room.
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