Slovak Baby Names
Discover beautiful Slovak baby names for girls and boys, from Slovakia’s most popular newborn names to traditional favourites, with meanings and easy pronunciation guidance.
Slovakia
Popular and traditional Slovak names, with 2025 Ministry of Interior newborn-name data.
Finding a Slovak Baby Name
Slovak naming combines long-established Slavic forms, Christian classics and modern international favourites. Names such as Jakub, Tomáš, Šimon, Eliška and Viktória sit alongside globally familiar choices such as Sofia, Oliver and Mia.
Most Popular Baby Names in Slovakia
The Slovak Ministry of Interior published its regular year-end overview of the names most frequently chosen for newborn children in 2025. The figures below were reported as updated to 10 December 2025.
| Rank | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sofia486 registrations | Jakub728 registrations |
| 2 | Eliška471 registrations | Samuel613 registrations |
| 3 | Ema432 registrations | Oliver596 registrations |
| 4 | Nina407 registrations | Adam562 registrations |
| 5 | Viktória392 registrations | Michal488 registrations |
| 6 | Sára373 registrations | Tomáš466 registrations |
| 7 | Olívia353 registrations | Filip451 registrations |
| 8 | Natália351 registrations | Tobias438 registrations |
| 9 | Diana323 registrations | Šimon419 registrations |
| 10 | Mia313 registrations | Matias406 registrations |
Beautiful Slovak Names to Consider
Eliška
Style: Traditional
A familiar Slovak/Czech form related to Elizabeth and #2 among girls in 2025.
Viktória
Meaning: Victory
An elegant Slovak spelling and a 2025 Top 10 girls’ name.
Tomáš
Meaning: Twin
A distinctly Slovak spelling of Thomas and a 2025 Top 10 boys’ name.
Šimon
Meaning: He has heard
A Slovak form of Simon featuring the characteristic letter š.
Slovak Pronunciation Guide
These are simple English-language approximations; a Slovak speaker or audio source is best for exact pronunciation.
What Slovak Law Says About Given Names
Slovakia’s Act on Name and Surname gives useful context for how a child’s given name is officially determined.
Parents choose together
The law says a child’s name is determined by agreement of the parents. If they do not agree, a court determines it.
Up to three given names
A person may be given multiple names, including foreign-language names, up to a maximum of three.
Browse Slovak Baby Name Ideas
Search 74 Slovak and Slovakia-familiar names by name, meaning or gender.
Sofia
GirlWisdom
Eliška
GirlForm of Elizabeth
Ema
GirlWhole; universal
Nina
GirlInternational name with several origins
Viktória
GirlVictory
Sára
GirlPrincess
Olívia
GirlOlive tree
Natália
GirlChristmas Day; birth
Diana
GirlDivine; heavenly
Mia
GirlBeloved; mine
Tamara
GirlPalm tree
Hana
GirlGrace
Nela
GirlEuropean short form
Laura
GirlLaurel
Anna
GirlGrace
Timea
GirlLiterary Central European name
Karolína
GirlFree woman
Emma
GirlWhole; universal
Júlia
GirlYouthful
Rebeka
GirlCaptivating
Kristína
GirlChristian
Lucia
GirlLight
Zuzana
GirlLily
Katarína
GirlPure
Veronika
GirlTraditional European name
Barbora
GirlForeign; stranger
Dominika
GirlOf the Lord
Simona
GirlHe has heard
Lenka
GirlSlavic short form
Alžbeta
GirlGod is my oath
Michaela
GirlWho is like God?
Petra
GirlRock; stone
Andrea
GirlBrave; strong
Jana
GirlGod is gracious
Mária
GirlSlovak form of Maria
Jakub
BoySlovak form of Jacob
Samuel
BoyGod has heard
Oliver
BoyEuropean classic
Adam
BoyMan; earth
Michal
BoyWho is like God?
Tomáš
BoyTwin
Filip
BoyLover of horses
Tobias
BoyGod is good
Šimon
BoyHe has heard
Matias
BoyGift of God
Matej
BoyGift of God
Lukáš
BoySlovak form of Luke
Martin
BoyAssociated with Mars
Damián
BoyTo tame; subdue
Matúš
BoyGift of God
Dávid
BoyBeloved
Alex
BoyDefender
Sebastián
BoyFrom Sebaste
Richard
BoyBrave ruler
Dominik
BoyOf the Lord
Ján
BoyGod is gracious
Patrik
BoyNobleman
Peter
BoyRock; stone
Marek
BoySlovak form related to Mark
Milan
BoyGracious; dear
Pavol
BoySmall; humble
Juraj
BoyFarmer
Andrej
BoyManly; brave
Viktor
BoyVictor; conqueror
Daniel
BoyGod is my judge
Róbert
BoyBright fame
Roman
BoyRoman; from Rome
Erik
BoyEternal ruler
Kristián
BoyChristian
Mateo
BoyGift of God
Noel
BoyChristmas
Artur
BoyTraditional European name
Liam
BoyResolute protection
Lucas
BoyForm of Luke
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Slovak Baby Name FAQs
What are the most popular baby names in Slovakia?
In the Slovak Ministry of Interior's 2025 newborn-name statistics, Sofia led for girls and Jakub for boys.
What were the top three girls' names in Slovakia in 2025?
Sofia, Eliška and Ema.
What were the top three boys' names in Slovakia in 2025?
Jakub, Samuel and Oliver.
How many given names can a person have in Slovakia?
Slovak law allows up to three given names, including foreign-language names.
Who chooses a child's name in Slovakia?
The child's name is determined by agreement of the parents; if they do not agree, a court determines it.
How do you pronounce Slovak letters such as š, č, ž and j?
As an English-language approximation, š is like sh, č like ch, ž like the sound in measure, and j like y.
Slovak Baby Name Sources
We prioritise Slovak government sources for current popularity information and naming law.
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