Slovenian Baby Names
Discover beautiful Slovenian baby names for girls and boys, including Slovenia’s most popular newborn names, distinctive local favourites, meanings and easy pronunciation guidance.
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Current favourites and recognisably Slovenian names, grounded in official 2025 birth data from SURS.
Finding a Slovenian Baby Name
Slovenian naming blends distinctive local forms such as Zala, Ajda, Lovro, Janez and Neža with short modern favourites and familiar European classics. Whether you want a name that feels unmistakably Slovenian or simply want inspiration from names being chosen in Slovenia today, there is plenty to explore.
Most Popular Baby Names in Slovenia
The Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS) reported that Hana became the most popular girls’ name for the first time in 2025, while Mark ranked first among boys for the second time. Slovenia recorded 16,961 live births during the year.
| Rank | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hana182 births | Mark198 births |
| 2 | Mia155 births | Luka194 births |
| 3 | Ema154 births | Filip175 births |
| 4 | Sofija152 births | Jakob161 births |
| 5 | Zala148 births | Oliver147 births |
| 6 | Vita139 births | Tim141 births |
| 7 | Julija135 births | Oskar134 births |
| 8 | Ajda129 births | Nik128 births |
| 9 | Mila123 births | Maks124 births |
| 10 | Ela116 births | Lovro118 births |
Slovenia’s Newborn Names Are Remarkably Diverse
SURS recorded 1,387 different names among boys born in 2025 and 1,328 among girls. Of those, 842 boys’ names and 829 girls’ names appeared only once. That means roughly six in ten of the different names used for each sex were unique to a single newborn that year.
Zala
2025 rank: #5 girls
A short and distinctly Slovenian favourite.
Ajda
2025 rank: #8 girls
Ajda is also the Slovenian word for buckwheat and is an established given name.
Lovro
2025 rank: #10 boys
A recognisably Slovenian form related to Lawrence or Laurentius.
Neža
Style: Slovenian classic
A characteristic Slovenian form traditionally related to Agnes.
Slovenian Pronunciation Guide
Slovenian spelling is fairly systematic, but a few letters can look unfamiliar to English speakers. These are simple approximations; regional and individual pronunciation can vary.
Registering a Baby’s Name in Slovenia
Slovenia’s official eUprava guidance gives parents a clear timeframe for choosing and registering a newborn’s personal name.
30-day deadline
Parents must report the child’s personal name to an administrative unit no later than 30 days after birth.
Parents choose together
The official guidance says the parents choose the child’s personal name by agreement.
Multiple first names are used
SURS reported that 505 children born in 2025 received a combination of two first names.
Browse Slovenian Baby Name Ideas
Search 74 Slovenian and Slovenia-familiar names by name, meaning, gender or style. Official popularity rankings are kept separate from the editorial meanings in the directory.
Hana
GirlPronunciation: HAH-nah
Grace
2025 Top 10Mia
GirlPronunciation: MEE-ah
A short international name with several possible origins
2025 Top 10Ema
GirlPronunciation: EH-mah
Whole; universal
2025 Top 10Sofija
GirlPronunciation: so-FEE-yah
Wisdom
2025 Top 10Zala
GirlPronunciation: ZAH-lah
A distinctly Slovenian favourite with a strong local literary association
2025 Top 10Vita
GirlPronunciation: VEE-tah
Life
2025 Top 10Julija
GirlPronunciation: YOO-lee-yah
Slovenian form of Julia
2025 Top 10Ajda
GirlPronunciation: EYE-dah
Also the Slovenian word for buckwheat; an established Slovenian given name
2025 Top 10Mila
GirlPronunciation: MEE-lah
Dear; gracious
2025 Top 10Ela
GirlPronunciation: EH-lah
A short European name used independently
2025 Top 10Ana
GirlPronunciation: AH-nah
Grace
TraditionalMaja
GirlPronunciation: MY-ah
A familiar Slovenian and European name
TraditionalNina
GirlPronunciation: NEE-nah
An international name with several origins
ClassicEva
GirlPronunciation: EH-vah
Life
ClassicSara
GirlPronunciation: SAH-rah
Princess
ClassicNika
GirlPronunciation: NEE-kah
Victory
ModernLara
GirlPronunciation: LAH-rah
A familiar European name
ModernNeža
GirlPronunciation: NEH-zhah
Slovenian form traditionally related to Agnes
SlovenianUrška
GirlPronunciation: OOR-shkah
Slovenian form related to Ursula
SlovenianTjaša
GirlPronunciation: TYAH-shah
A Slovenian name used independently
SlovenianŠpela
GirlPronunciation: SHPEH-lah
A characteristic Slovenian given name
SlovenianMaša
GirlPronunciation: MAH-shah
A familiar Slavic form used as a given name
SlavicKlara
GirlPronunciation: KLAH-rah
Bright; clear
ClassicLana
GirlPronunciation: LAH-nah
A short international name
ModernLina
GirlPronunciation: LEE-nah
A short international name
ModernLia
GirlPronunciation: LEE-ah
A short international name
ModernZoja
GirlPronunciation: ZOH-yah
Life
SlavicTara
GirlPronunciation: TAH-rah
An international name with several origins
ModernTina
GirlPronunciation: TEE-nah
A familiar short-form name used independently
ClassicPetra
GirlPronunciation: PEH-trah
Rock; stone
ClassicKatja
GirlPronunciation: KAHT-yah
A Slavic form related to Katherine
SlavicAnja
GirlPronunciation: AHN-yah
A Slavic form related to Anna
SlavicJana
GirlPronunciation: YAH-nah
God is gracious
SlavicManca
GirlPronunciation: MAHN-tsah
A traditional Slovenian given name
SlovenianKaja
GirlPronunciation: KAH-yah
A familiar Slovenian and European name
ModernLucija
GirlPronunciation: loo-TSEE-yah
Light
ClassicMark
BoyPronunciation: MARK
A form related to Marcus
2025 Top 10Luka
BoyPronunciation: LOO-kah
Slovenian form of Luke
2025 Top 10Filip
BoyPronunciation: FEE-leep
Lover of horses
2025 Top 10Jakob
BoyPronunciation: YAH-kob
Slovenian form of Jacob
2025 Top 10Oliver
BoyPronunciation: OH-lee-ver
A long-established European name
2025 Top 10Tim
BoyPronunciation: TEEM
A short form used independently
2025 Top 10Oskar
BoyPronunciation: OS-kar
A European form of Oscar
2025 Top 10Nik
BoyPronunciation: NEEK
A short form related to Nicholas
2025 Top 10Maks
BoyPronunciation: MAHKS
A short form related to Maximilian or Maximus
2025 Top 10Lovro
BoyPronunciation: LOV-roh
Slovenian form related to Lawrence or Laurentius
2025 Top 10Franc
BoyPronunciation: FRAHNTS
Slovenian form related to Francis
TraditionalJanez
BoyPronunciation: YAH-nez
Slovenian form of John
SlovenianMarko
BoyPronunciation: MAR-koh
Slavic and European form related to Mark
TraditionalAndrej
BoyPronunciation: AHN-dray
Slovenian form related to Andrew
TraditionalIvan
BoyPronunciation: EE-vahn
Slavic form of John
SlavicAnton
BoyPronunciation: AHN-ton
European form of Anthony
TraditionalJože
BoyPronunciation: YOH-zheh
Slovenian form related to Joseph
SlovenianMatej
BoyPronunciation: mah-TAY
Slovenian form related to Matthew
SlovenianPeter
BoyPronunciation: PEH-ter
Rock; stone
ClassicRok
BoyPronunciation: ROHK
An established Slovenian given name
SlovenianŽan
BoyPronunciation: ZHAHN
A Slovenian form related to Jean or John
SlovenianMiha
BoyPronunciation: MEE-hah
Slovenian short form related to Michael
SlovenianJure
BoyPronunciation: YOO-reh
Slovenian form related to George
SlovenianBlaž
BoyPronunciation: BLAHZH
Slovenian form related to Blaise
SlovenianTine
BoyPronunciation: TEE-neh
A Slovenian short form used independently
SlovenianNejc
BoyPronunciation: NAYTS
A characteristic Slovenian given name
SlovenianJan
BoyPronunciation: YAHN
European form of John
ClassicŽiga
BoyPronunciation: ZHEE-gah
A traditional Slovenian given name
SlovenianGregor
BoyPronunciation: GREH-gor
Slovenian form related to Gregory
TraditionalUrban
BoyPronunciation: OOR-bahn
From the Latin name Urbanus
ClassicVid
BoyPronunciation: VEED
A traditional European name used in Slovenia
TraditionalAnže
BoyPronunciation: AHN-zheh
A characteristic Slovenian given name
SlovenianGašper
BoyPronunciation: GAH-shper
Slovenian form related to Jasper or Casper
SlovenianBor
BoyPronunciation: BOR
Pine tree in Slovene and other Slavic languages
NatureVal
BoyPronunciation: VAHL
Wave in Slovene; also used as a short given name
NatureLev
BoyPronunciation: LEHV
Lion
SlavicTian
BoyPronunciation: TEE-ahn
A modern short name used in Slovenia
ModernLan
BoyPronunciation: LAHN
A short modern name used in Slovenia
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Slovenian Baby Name FAQs
What were the most popular baby names in Slovenia in 2025?
According to SURS, Hana was the most popular girls’ name and Mark the most popular boys’ name among children born in Slovenia in 2025.
What were the top five girls’ names in Slovenia in 2025?
Hana, Mia, Ema, Sofija and Zala were the five most popular girls’ names in Slovenia in 2025.
What were the top five boys’ names in Slovenia in 2025?
Mark, Luka, Filip, Jakob and Oliver were the five most popular boys’ names in Slovenia in 2025.
How diverse were newborn names in Slovenia in 2025?
SURS recorded 1,387 different boys’ names and 1,328 different girls’ names. Around 60% of those names appeared only once.
How long do parents have to register a baby’s name in Slovenia?
Slovenia’s eUprava guidance says parents choose the child’s personal name by agreement and report it to an administrative unit no later than 30 days after birth.
Can a Slovenian child have more than one first name?
Yes. SURS reported that 505 children born in 2025 received a combination of two first names.
Sources for Slovenian Baby Names
Current popularity and newborn registration information on this page is grounded in official Slovenian sources.
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