The Meanings Behind The Unique Baby Names Celebs Are Choosing In 2026

From Harper Haize to Mikey Moon, alliteration names are going strong.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

Olivia and Muhammad remain the top baby names in England and Wales, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released this week.

Lily, Amelia and Isla also proved popular girls’ names, while Noah, Leo and Luca surged in demand for boys.

But if you’re after a name that’s less likely to crop up on school registers, take inspiration from some of the celebrity babies born this year.

From Rock-Anthony, Midas and Nautas, to Alanis, Mikey and Ozzy; here are the meanings behind the names actors, singers and reality stars chose for their newest arrivals in 2026.

Milo Ventimiglia and Jarah Mariano

The couple welcomed their second child in July 2026 and named him Rock-Anthony Makoa Ventimiglia.

The name Rock is of Anglo-Saxon origins, according to Ancestry, and it means “a solid, strong foundation”. It’s a moniker which reflects strength, stability and resilience.

Molly-Mae Hague........

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