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Wave
UnisexMeaning of Wave: English: 'billowing water'
Wave is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3008th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3008
40 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
242
First recorded 1897 · peak 2024
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
52% boys · 48% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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