12 names whose roots carry the sense of grace, with the etymology behind each and how many American babies received it in 2025.
| Name | Meaning | 2025 births | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John | God is gracious | 8,033 | |
| Anna | Grace; favour | 2,521 | |
| Jack | God is gracious | 8,754 | |
| Grace | Grace; favour | 5,139 | |
| Hannah | Grace; favour | 3,973 | |
| Jane | God is gracious | 1,380 | |
| Ian | God is gracious | 3,932 | |
| Gianna | God is gracious | 5,634 | |
| Mila | Gracious; dear | 4,802 | |
| Amara | Grace; eternal | 2,639 | |
| Ieuan | God is gracious | 9 | |
| Iwan | God is gracious | 10 |
Etymologies researched by our editors; counts from the US Social Security Administration.