Most Popular Baby Names in Italy

Italian naming traditions blend deep cultural heritage with modern trends. Classic names rooted in saints and Renaissance history remain dominant, while international names are gaining ground in urban areas.

Top 30 Boy Names

1. Leonardo

2. Francesco

3. Alessandro

4. Lorenzo

5. Andrea

6. Mattia

7. Gabriele

8. Riccardo

9. Tommaso

10. Edoardo

11. Federico

12. Luca

13. Nicolo

14. Giuseppe

15. Diego

16. Matteo

17. Giovanni

18. Marco

19. Filippo

20. Samuele

21. Antonio

22. Davide

23. Pietro

24. Christian

25. Emanuele

26. Simone

27. Jacopo

28. Giorgio

29. Daniel

30. Enea

Top 30 Girl Names

1. Sofia

2. Aurora

3. Giulia

4. Ginevra

5. Beatrice

6. Alice

7. Vittoria

8. Emma

9. Ludovica

10. Matilde

11. Camilla

12. Bianca

13. Anna

14. Sara

15. Nicole

16. Greta

17. Chiara

18. Azzurra

19. Noemi

20. Francesca

21. Martina

22. Arianna

23. Elisa

24. Valentina

25. Mia

26. Elena

27. Viola

28. Rebecca

29. Isabel

30. Adele

Naming Rules in Italy

Italian law prohibits names that could cause embarrassment or shame to the child. Names of living parents or siblings are not allowed for the same child. The name must correspond to the child's gender, and ridiculous or offensive names are rejected by the civil registrar.

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Last updated: April 2026. Name popularity based on recent official statistics. This page is for informational purposes only.