The Most Popular Baby Names in the Netherlands and Sweden (2026)

Just had a baby? Expecting one soon? Or maybe you're already obsessed with scrolling through name lists "just for fun." (No judgment. We've all been there.)

Whether you're choosing a name or looking for a personalized gift for a little one, here are the names parents in the Netherlands and Sweden are loving right now.

Most Popular Baby Names in the Netherlands

Girls:

  1. Emma
  2. Mila
  3. Sophie
  4. Olivia
  5. Julia
  6. Zoë
  7. Nora
  8. Yara
  9. Lotte
  10. Evi

Boys:

  1. Noah
  2. Liam
  3. Lucas
  4. Daan
  5. Sem
  6. Finn
  7. Milan
  8. Levi
  9. James
  10. Jesse

Dutch parents keep gravitating to short, soft-sounding names. Emma has been at or near the top for years now, and it's easy to see why. It's classic without feeling old-fashioned. On the boys' side, Noah and Liam continue to be everywhere, from playgrounds to preschool name tags.

Most Popular Baby Names in Sweden

Girls:

  1. Alice
  2. Maja
  3. Astrid
  4. Elsa
  5. Wilma
  6. Alma
  7. Olivia
  8. Ella
  9. Ebba
  10. Saga

Boys:

  1. Noah
  2. William
  3. Hugo
  4. Liam
  5. Oscar
  6. Lucas
  7. Alfred
  8. Elias
  9. Oliver
  10. Leo

Swedish names have a different character. Astrid, Saga, and Ebba carry that classic Scandinavian weight, while Alice and Maja feel lighter and more modern. For boys, Noah is a winner on both sides of the water, and traditional Swedish picks like Hugo and Alfred are making a strong comeback.

Names That Are Trending in Both Countries

Some names clearly don't care about borders:

  • Noah — Number one for boys in both the Netherlands and Sweden. A true crowd-pleaser.
  • Olivia — Popular across all of Europe, and still climbing.
  • Liam — Short, strong, and loved everywhere.
  • Lucas — A safe pick that never goes out of style.
  • Emma — Consistently in the top 10 across both markets.

If you're picking a name that works internationally (great for families with roots in both countries), any of these are solid choices.

What Makes a Name Look Great on a Keychain?

Here's something fun to think about: some names look amazing spelled out in letter beads.

Names that pop on a keychain:

  • Short names (3–5 letters) like Mila, Levi, Zoë, Alma, and Hugo. They're compact, clean, and the colors really stand out.
  • Longer names (6+ letters) like Astrid, Oliver, Sophie, and William. You get more room to play with color patterns and create something eye-catching.
  • Nicknames and short versions like Soof (for Sophie), Lot (for Lotte), or Wille (for William). These feel extra personal because only people close to you would use them.

At Happy Keychains, you can type in any name, pick your colors, and see exactly how it looks before you order. It takes about 30 seconds, and most people end up making two or three because they can't stop trying different combinations.

The Best Gift for New Parents (That Isn't Another Onesie)

Every new parent gets flooded with baby clothes. Tiny socks. More tiny socks. Another set of tiny socks.

A personalized keychain with their baby's name on it stands out because it's for the parent. Mom clips it to her bag or keys, and she carries her baby's name with her wherever she goes. It's small, it's affordable, and it's the kind of thing that makes her pause and smile during a hectic day.

You can even make one for the dad, the big sister, or the grandma. Matching family keychains? That's a gift people actually talk about.

Make one with your baby's name →

Name Trends to Watch

A few patterns we're noticing:

  • Old names coming back. Astrid, Alfred, Hugo, and Alma all feel like your great-grandmother's generation, but they sound fresh again.
  • Short is winning. In both countries, parents are leaning toward 3–5 letter names. Quick to say, easy to spell, great on a keychain.
  • Gender-neutral names are growing. Names like Noah, Charlie, and Robin are showing up on both the girls' and boys' lists more often.
  • Nature and meaning matter. Saga (meaning "story" in Swedish), Yara (meaning "small butterfly" in Dutch), and Leo (meaning "lion") show that parents want names that carry a little extra weight.

Your Name, Your Colors

No matter what name is trending, the one that matters most is the one you chose. Whether your little one is called Emma, Hugo, Zoë, or something nobody else at daycare has, it deserves to look beautiful.

Pick your colors. Spell it out. See it come to life.

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