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Al Arabiya
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Gaza talks deadlocked, Trump ups pressure on Russia over Ukraine
In this episode of W News Extra, presented by Jono Hayes, we report on the faltering Gaza ceasefire talks, now in their second week. Mediators in Qatar are struggling to close the gap between Israel and Hamas, as both sides trade blame for stalling a proposed 60-day truce and hostage release deal – after 21 months of war. We also cover US President Donald Trump's latest warning to Russia: end the Ukraine war within 50 days or face sweeping new economic sanctions. Trump also announced expanded US weapons support for Kyiv. Guests: Micheal Jabri Pickett Wissam Keyrouz
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rising from obscurity: Unique baby names gaining sudden popularity in 2025
Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a treasure trove of data on baby names that quietly reveals how culture shifts, media influences, and societal moods shape one of the most personal decisions parents make. In 2025, among the familiar Noahs, Emmas, and Olivers, a quieter revolution is taking place. Rare and previously obscure names are gaining ground, telling us something profound about what this generation of parents values. A name might rise in popularity due to a viral video, a character in a niche Netflix show, or a growing desire for uniqueness in a digitally saturated world. To find out more about these trends, Spokeo explored some of the most unexpected baby names on the rise in 2025, tracing their origin stories and what their popularity says about this moment in time. Why do names like Truce, Ailany, or Bryer suddenly spike in use after years of rarity? The answer lies in how names function as cultural markers. A surge in a previously uncommon name often correlates with broader social changes, such as global events, shifting values, media phenomena, or the rising influence of underrepresented communities. To uncover this year's standouts, we analyzed the most recent SSA baby name rankings, focusing on names with the most significant year-over-year growth, especially those that were rare or off the charts just a few years ago. These names are statistically interesting, but they also reveal something deeper about how we're telling stories through names in a rapidly changing society. One of the most striking risers in the past year is Truce, which catapulted 11,118 positions to break into the top 1,000 names at rank No. 991 in 2024. Derived from the Old English "treow," meaning agreement or faith, Truce captures a yearning for harmony in a time of increasing polarization. The name's appeal aligns with the rising trend of virtue names like True, Pax, and Justice. Its growth may also reflect parents' desire to imbue their children's identities with messages of reconciliation and strength in empathy. In 2024, Ailany posted the biggest increase among girls' names, signaling a wider embrace of names that blend soft sounds with multicultural heritage. With Gaelic roots meaning "beautiful," Ailany feels both grounded and lyrical. Its phonetic cousin, Aylani, had the second-highest boost in popularity. The name may originate from Hawaiian or Arabic and mean "bright light" or "graceful." Both names illustrate a growing parental preference for international-sounding names that feel both unique and culturally rich. Social media, especially TikTok and Instagram, have played a role in exposing American parents to beautiful names from a global palette, contributing to this melodic multicultural wave. Traditionally, a nickname for boys named Scott, Scottie is now part of a broader resurgence of tomboy-chic, nickname-style girl names. Stevie and Billie are also trending upwards, both names once reserved for boys but now charming a new generation of girl parents. Part of the "Baby Names, Literally" movement — where parents choose non-adult-sounding names for their kids — Scottie evokes warmth and playfulness. It's cute with an edge, and with celebrity children and social media influencers embracing these names, the "-ie" revival is thriving in America. Few names this year reflect the intersection of spirituality and celestial wonder quite like Halo. Jumping 466 places to land at No. 994 for boys, Halo carries both sacred and cosmic connotations. It's also rising in use among baby girls, albeit at a slower pace (up 52 spots, landing in 512th for 2024). Traditionally associated with angelic imagery, its modern usage expands to encompass a sense of transcendence and light. The name got a boost in visibility after comedian and TV host Nick Cannon named his daughter Halo Marie in 2022. Since then, it has gained momentum as part of a wave of spiritual baby names (e.g., Zion, Serenity, and Heaven) that balance meaning with memorability. Halo resonates especially with parents seeking names that feel elevated and aspirational. Bryer, which entered the top 1,000 for the first time in 2024, reflects the growing popularity of surname-style first names. A variation of the nature name briar or an Anglicized version of the German "brewer," Bryer, fits perfectly with rising names like Miller, Murphy, and Rhodes. These names blur the lines between traditional masculinity and modern flexibility. Once seen as masculine, surnames like Bryer are increasingly used for all genders. Parents are drawn to their strong sound and perceived sophistication, as well as their uniqueness, without veering too far into the unusual. Marjorie is back, following in the footsteps of other vintage revivals like Mabel, Florence, and Edith. Its resurgence fits into the 100-year name cycle, a theory suggesting that names fall out of favor only to return after a couple of generations. So, for example, your parents' names may now be considered outdated, while your grandparents' names are seen as unique and new. With its dignified, old-fashioned charm, Marjorie is benefiting from a cultural nostalgia for simpler times. The popularity of period dramas (like Netflix's "Bridgerton" and HBO's "The Gilded Age") may be helping, as audiences warm to names that feel both historical and fresh. CBS News highlighted Marjorie as one of the most unexpected returns in recent SSA data, signaling a wider embrace of grandmother-chic naming. While traditional Biblical names like Noah, Elijah, and James continue to rank high, there's a growing trend toward lesser-known spiritual names, and Azaiah is leading the way. Jumping 353 positions to No. 881, Azaiah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh (Jehovah) is my strength." Its increasing use reflects a desire for parents to give rare yet meaningful religious names. In a time when spirituality is becoming more individualized and personal, names like Azaiah offer a sense of distinctiveness with strong faith roots. Other obscure biblical names, such as Yeshua, Abner, and Boaz, also show upward movement. These names convey strength, legacy, and a connection to timeless values. Names like Analeia, which recently entered the SSA's top 1,000 most popular baby names, reflect the creative ways parents are combining existing names into something fresh. A blend of Ana (grace) and Leia (from the "Star Wars" universe), Analeia sits at the intersection of classic and sci-fi, tradition and modernity. These constructed names often take off after appearing in pop culture or social media content. In the case of Analeia, the soft rhythm and familiar elements make it accessible while still feeling original. TikTok videos about baby names often feature mashup suggestions like Analeia, indicating how algorithmic culture shapes naming ideas. The role of social media in baby name discovery has never been more powerful. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels feature influencers who review, rank, and invent baby names — often with viral success. Videos that list "Names I love but won't be using" can rack up millions of views, pushing obscure names like Halo or Bryer into the public consciousness. Vox reports that many Gen Z and millennial parents are turning to online content and baby name consultants for inspiration. These trends are propelled by a desire for uniqueness without eccentricity. People are searching for names that are fresh but not baffling, creative but not confusing. Baby names trending in 2025 hint at a deeper shift, one driven by curiosity, faith, and pop culture. Names like Truce, Halo, Azaiah, and Scottie say a lot about what matters now: More parents want names with meaning or moral weight. Global cultures are influencing name choices more than ever. Nostalgia and vintage charm still have pull. Media keeps shaping the push for something different. In a time of identity fluidity, global conflict, and digital overload, naming a child is one of the few opportunities for people to take control of narrative, meaning, and future hopes. Whether grounded in faith, inspired by fiction, or crafted from syllables that simply sound beautiful, these names serve as living reflections of the world they're born into — and sometimes even spark curiosity that leads to a people search to learn more about the individuals who share them. This story was produced by Spokeo and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
Axios
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
From panels to pop-ups: James Beard Awards parties in Chicago
Even if you don't have tickets for the official James Beard Award ceremony, there are still plenty of parties, pop-ups and panels happening in the lead up to Monday's big show. Here are some of the tastiest: Friday Sip and Guzzle cocktail party from 6 to 10pm at Hawksmoor, featuring Japanese-American cocktails from sister property, New York's Shingo Gokan's Sip & Guzzle. Saturday Culinary bookstore pop-up from 9am to 4:30pm at Maxwells Trading in the West Loop featuring collectible cookbooks, posters, records and food literature. Up South pop-up from 11am to 5pm at Justice of the Pies in Avalon Park featuring southern and Caribbean dishes by New York chef Camari Mick of Raf's and Musket Room. Free, but you must reserve this week at [email protected]. Panel on mental health and sexual harassment in hospitality from 1 to 4pm at Loyal University's Regent Room downtown, featuring ustice for Migrant Women and leaders in the hospitality industry. Free. RSVP by Saturday. Bar Colette takeover from 5 to 10pm at rooftop bar Chateau Carbide featuring beverage director Rubén Rolón serving cocktails from the celebrated Dallas bar's menu. Reservations available through OpenTable. Sunday Brunch bites and cocktails from 11am to 2pm at Nobu Chicago, featuring Japanese brunch with a view. $95 per person. Regional pizza party from noon to 3pm at Bungalow by Middle Brow featuring Middle Brow's version of Jersey City pizzeria Razza's zucchini and guanciale pies. RSVP to [email protected] and if you need a table, book it with Resy. Three-course Middle Eastern brunch from noon to 2:30pm at Galit, a James Beard finalist for Best Restaurant this year. $95 per person. Mariscos patio party from 3:30 to 6:30pm at Bar Sótano, where Oklahoma-raised chef Rick Bayless will welcome nominee chef Zachary Walters of Oklahoma City's Sedalia's, a 2025 semi-finalist. Proceeds go to No Kid Hungry. $85 per person. Midwest dinner paired with J. Henry & Son's Wisconsin whiskey, 5 to 10pm at Nettare in West Town. $90 per person. Pizza party with mole pies 5pm at Middle Brow featuring pizza inspired by Beard-nominated Gusto Bakery of Long Beach, California. RSVP to [email protected] and if you need a table, book it with Resy. Martini night from 6 to 10pm at Truce featuring variations on the classic drink to celebrate the semi-finalist nominations of Truce and West Loop's Bisous. Scotch Lodge pop-up party from 9pm to midnight at Friends of Friends featuring signature drinks from the Portland bar nominated for Best Bar. Entry is free, but you pay for your drinks.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Most Popular Baby Boy Names of the Year Are Here — And You'll Be Surprised by What's Trending
If there's one thing that parents have shown, it's that all the "rules" for baby naming have gone out the window. (Good riddance!) Using last names as first names? "Girl" names for boys? Making up your own names? Anything goes! That doesn't mean that within this topsy-turvy world of baby names there aren't patterns to be found. From looking through the data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which keeps track of the most popular baby names in the United States, we can see that parents are still gravitating toward some names more than others. These are some of the trends driving boy names in 2025. From Western monikers to variant spellings, here's what we'll be seeing sewn onto lunchboxes and backpacks in the year to come. Lots of parents are choosing names from words they hear in daily life. There's no hidden meaning there — they just say what they mean! This includes Truce and Chosen, two of the fastest-climbing names of last year; Truce rose a whopping 11,118 places in rank between last year and the year before, so they're taking the list by storm! Other names include Royal, Sincere and Loyal — all good qualities to have. Call it the Yellowstone effect. "One of the biggest trends we'll see for baby boy names in 2025 are 'Country Rebrand' names," says Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of baby-naming site Nameberry, which recently launched its own list of 2025 baby-name trends. "Cowboy-style names have been in fashion this decade, but the cohort of Country Rebrand names goes past last names as first names like Carter and Tate. This new group embraces names that were once considered hokey, like Abner and Hiram; names from non-English cultures like Navarone and Santos and even 'bad boy' country names associated with outlaws like Jessejames." Those who dig the Cowboy Carter vibes can mosey on over and try these Nameberry suggestions on for size. Crockett Enoch Ephraim Harlan Hatcher Huck Jethro Lyle Truett Waylon Looking for more baby girl name inspiration? Check out other Good Housekeeping lists: Nature Baby Names | Disney Baby Names | Indian/Hindu Boy Names | Indian/Hindu Girl Names | Italian Baby Names | Japanese Baby Names | French Baby Names | Hispanic Boy Names | Hispanic Girl Names | Irish Boy Names | Irish Girl Names | Long Names for Boys | Long Names for Girls | Short Names for Boys | Short Names for Girls | Gender-Neutral Names | Western/Cowboy Baby Names | 1920s Names | 1930s Names | 1940s Names | 1950s Names | 1960s Names Whether it's War of the Rohirrim or A Court of Thorns and Roses, something is driving an interest in ethereal, fantastical names. In its round-up of baby name trends, The Bump noted that its own list of fantasy baby names has rocketed up the site's ranks and sits in the top 15 baby name lists of the year. The SSA notes that the names Cassian, Lucien and Azriel — all characters from A Court of Thorns and Roses — are on the list of names that increased most in popularity this year. ACOTAR isn't the only fantasy world inspiring baby names as these can attest. Arthur Auron Bastian Caspian Leif Oz Peregrin Rowan Seifer Wolf If it's not fantasy that's ruling over boys' names, it's sci-fi, with The Bump also reporting an uptick in interest in space-themed names inspired by constellations, planets and basically anything up in the sky. It's a sub-set of a trend we've seen for a while now, which is a rise in nature-inspired names like River or Cove. "Orion increased in popularity on The Bump by about 24 percent," the site reports. "Cassiel spiked 15 percent in 2024, while Jupiter and Venus remain on a slow but steady climb. Finally, the name Nyx (meaning 'night'), sits 41 percent higher than it did last year and will undoubtedly continue to skyrocket in 2025." Look up to these names for more celestial inspiration. Atlas Apollo Castor Cielo Cosmo Elio Leo Mars Sky/Skyler Sol Nameberry invented a term for these made-for-the-moment names: fast fashion names. "Fast Fashion names are modeled on the genuine articles but with a unique twist that references neither the past nor the future but right now," the site reports. "These names do not exist, at least not in their current form, in the established lexicon. Part of the point of Fast Fashion names is varying the spelling, marrying elements from different names, and creating something totally unique that also perfectly captures the current name climate." Many of the top names on the SSA's list of names that increased in popularity fit this bill, including Bryer (which moved up 615 places in rank between this year and last year), Chozen (up 70 places in rank), Kyren (up 135 places) and Jettson (up 212 places). The point of these names is that they're supposed to be bespoke, but here are more for inspiration. Adael Eithan Eyadan Ezrah Jakai Kendry Kyaire Luxton Sevyn Wylder Every year, there's a trend involving not what a name means, but how it sounds. (Remember the year that all boys' names ended with -ias, like Silas, Amias or Elias?) This year, BabyCenter has identified it for boys in its trend report: Names that begin with the letter E. "The unique Emrys took a huge jump up 839 spots, to No. 954 (making its first-ever appearance in the top 1,000 boy names in the U.S.)," the site notes. "Other E names gaining ground are Emir (up 146 to No. 632), Enrique (up 121, to No. 743), Edgar (up 171, to No. 799), Eliseo (up 204, to No. 847) and Eliel (up 185 to No. 824)." These names are rated E for excellent. Easton Elian Elijah Ellis Emiliano Emory Enzo Evander Everett Ezra In order to understand the trends for the next 12 months, you have to know which names are already the most common. The SSA keeps track of which names are the most popular and also which names have experienced the biggest year-over-year gains. Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Henry Mateo Elijah Lucas William Benjamin Levi Ezra Sebastian Jack Truce Colsen Bryer Halo Azaiah Noa Azai Eliam Kolter Eliel Zymir Rocky Evren Kace Kyaire Expect to see a lot more of these next year! You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Newsweek
10-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Most Popular US Baby Names Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its annual list of most popular baby names in the United States for 2024, with Olivia and Liam maintaining their reign as America's top choices for the sixth consecutive year. Alongside the traditional top 10 rankings, the SSA highlighted names showing remarkable gains in popularity, with Truce and Ailany leading these rapidly rising newcomers. Why It Matters Baby naming trends often reflect broader cultural shifts and social values. While established favorites demonstrate Americans' continued preference for familiar yet contemporary names, the rapidly rising newcomers may signal emerging cultural influences and evolving parental preferences across the nation. The annual list traditionally coincides with Mother's Day celebrations, highlighting the connection between this data collection and the important role parents play in their children's early documentation and identity establishment. What To Know The top 10 boys' names for 2024: Liam Noah Oliver Theodore James Henry Mateo Elijah Lucas William The top 10 girls' names for 2024: Olivia Emma Amelia Charlotte Mia Sophia Isabella Evelyn Ava Sofia Names Showing the Biggest Jumps in Popularity Top five boys' names with the greatest increase: Truce Colsen Bryer Halo Azaiah Top five girls' names with the greatest increase: Ailany Aylani Marjorie Scottie Analeia According to the SSA, the boys' name Truce, meaning "peace," rose an astonishing 11,118 spots from last year's position to reach number 991 in the overall rankings. For girls, Ailany, which means "chief," topped the list of fastest-rising names. What People Are Saying Social Security Administration statement: "Social Security began compiling the baby's name list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880. At the time of a child's birth, parents supply the name to the agency when applying for a child's Social Security card, thus making Social Security America's source for the most popular baby names." Frank Bisignano, Social Security Commissioner: "As Mother's Day nears, we remember the incredible impact that mothers have on our lives. Growing up with a working mom, I witnessed firsthand the dedication, resilience, and balance it takes to juggle both career and family." Sophie Kihm, the editor-in-chief at Nameberry, previously told Newsweek: "Millennial parents, meanwhile, are more likely to go for the more traditional-leaning trends such as Croc names, old-fashioned choices that are so ugly they're beautiful; global Americana names, which are deeply rooted choices with international origins; and country rebrand names, many of which are old-school names being seen through a new lens." A 10 month old baby boy and a 9 month old baby girl sit on the floor close together and play with blocks A 10 month old baby boy and a 9 month old baby girl sit on the floor close together and play with blocks Getty Images What Happens Next The complete list of 1,000 most popular baby names is now available on the Social Security Administration website. The SSA continues to encourage families to apply for their child's Social Security number at birth, noting that this documentation is essential for claiming children as dependents for tax purposes and opening financial accounts in their name.
