Baby names meaning Hope
Hopeful names that mean hope or faith — optimistic and uplifting choices for a bright future. On this page you will find 47 baby names that mean Hope — 15 for boys, 31 for girls and 1 for unisex — drawn from 12 origins. Each entry shows the meaning, origin and gender, so you can shortlist the Hope-inspired names that fit your family best.
For a boy, popular Hope names include Utkansh, Arman, Iman, Murad. For a girl, favourites include Evelyn, Akanksha, Asha, Chahana. Names below are sorted by popularity, mixing timeless classics with modern and unique picks.
Try each name out loud with your surname, and shorten it to test the nickname. When you have a few Hope-name candidates, open the free baby names generator and type "Hope" in the meaning box to see even more matches filtered by origin, rashi and starting letter — then heart your favourites and check how they flow with a middle or sibling name.
Names meaning Hope
Popular Hope names first, sorted by rank, with meaning, origin and gender shown for comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn | Wished for, hazelnut | Christian | girl |
| Akanksha | Wish, desire | Hindu | girl |
| Asha | Hope, desire | Hindu | girl |
| Chahana | Wish, desire | Hindu | girl |
| Pratiksha | Waiting, expectation | Hindu | girl |
| Shraddha | Faith, devotion | Hindu | girl |
| Utkansh | Excellence, aspiration | Hindu | boy |
| Apeksha | Expectation, hope | Hindu | girl |
| Mansa | Wish, desire | Hindu | girl |
| Arman | Desire, wish | Muslim | boy |
| Iman | Faith, belief | Muslim | boy |
| Murad | Desire, wish | Muslim | boy |
| Aaminah | Trustworthy, faithful | Muslim | girl |
| Amal | Hope, aspiration | Muslim | girl |
| Amani | Wishes, desires | Muslim | girl |
| Ameena | Trustworthy, faithful | Muslim | girl |
| Eman | Faith, belief | Muslim | girl |
| Nadia | First call, hope | Muslim | girl |
| Iman | Faith, belief | Muslim | unisex |
| Emaan | Faith, belief | Muslim | boy |
| Wafi | Loyal, faithful | Muslim | boy |
| Yaqeen | Certainty, faith | Muslim | boy |
| Ahlam | Dreams, aspirations | Muslim | girl |
| Imaan | Faith, belief | Muslim | girl |
| Kaamna | Desire, wish | Muslim | girl |
| Maram | Aspiration, desire | Muslim | girl |
| Caleb | Wholehearted, faithful | Christian | boy |
| Hope | Expectation, trust | Christian | girl |
| Vera | Faith, true | Christian | girl |
| Miriam | Wished-for child, bitter sea | Hebrew | girl |
| Omid | Hope | Persian | boy |
| Imani | Faith | African | girl |
| Didier | Desired, wished | French | boy |
| Esperanza | Hope | Spanish | girl |
| Kazuki | Harmony, hope | Japanese | boy |
| Kiko | Hope, child | Japanese | girl |
| Natsuki | Summer hope | Japanese | girl |
| Saki | Blossom, hope | Japanese | girl |
| Safiya | Pure, faithful | African | girl |
Showing 39 of 47 Hope names. Open the generator and type "Hope" in the meaning box to browse the complete list.
Browse names by meaning
Explore other beautiful name meanings.
Related name pages
Compare full gender lists, explore names by letter or origin, and see what is trending.
All baby boy names
Strong, classic and unique boy names with meanings.
All baby girl names
Beautiful girl names from every tradition.
All unisex names
Gender-neutral names that suit any child.
Names by letter
Jump to any starting letter A–Z.
Names by origin
Browse Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Greek and more.
Trending names 2026
The most popular names parents are choosing this year.
Hope baby names FAQ
What baby names mean Hope?
There are 47 baby names that mean Hope in our collection, including Evelyn, Akanksha, Asha, Chahana, Pratiksha, Shraddha. Each name below shows its full meaning, origin and gender so you can compare at a glance.
What is the best Hope name for a boy?
Popular boy names meaning Hope include Utkansh, Arman, Iman, Murad. You will find 15 boy names with this meaning in the list below, ordered by popularity.
What is the best Hope name for a girl?
Popular girl names meaning Hope include Evelyn, Akanksha, Asha, Chahana. Explore all 31 girl names with this meaning in the table below.