181 Polish Girl Names & Boy Names for Your Little One

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Find a common or unique Polish name for your child

Co-authored by Annabelle Reyes

Last Updated: January 11, 2026 References

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Are you an expectant parent looking for Polish name for your little bundle of joy? If so, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve compiled the ultimate list of both popular and unique Polish names for boys and girls, as well as some amazing gender-neutral options. Whether you’re looking for a way to honor your Polish heritage or you just love the sound of Polish names, you’re sure to find an option you love in our extensive list!

What are some popular Polish names?

For girls: Adela, Anastazja, Basia, Danuta, Hania, Iskra, Jadwiga, Kasia, Lucja, Milena, Roksana, Stanislawa, Ula, Wiktoria, Zophia, Zosia
For boys: Aleksander, Antoni, Borys, Casimir, Donat, Izaak, Janek, Jerzy, Konrad, Ludwik, Majer, Nikodem, Piotr, Szymon, Tomasz, Zarek
Unisex: Aleks, Aurel, Iwona, Juliste, Kira, Kris, Nikita, Marjon, Milan, Reni, Sasha, Toni, Zale, Zorya.

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Popular Female Names in Polish

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These Polish names are well-loved classics, which means you can’t go wrong with them! From elegant options like Adela (“noble”) and Kasia (“pure”) to powerful options like Iskra (“spark”) and Roksana (“dawn”), there are tons of amazing options here for you to choose from:
- Adela: “Noble.”
- Aleksandra: “Defender of mankind.”
- Anastazja: “Resurrection.”
- Ania: “Gracious” or “God has favored me.”
- Asia: “To go out,” “rise,” “land of the sunrise,” “east,” or “God is gracious.”^{[1]
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- Basia: “Daughter of Yahweh” or “foreign.”
- Danuta: “God is my judge.”
- Elka: “My God is an oath.”
- Halina: “Calm,” “serene,” or “shining light.”
- Hanna: “Grace.”
- Hania: “Graciousness,” “pleasant,” or “happy.”
- Iga: “Battle.”
- Iskra: “Spark.”
- Izabela: “Of Isabella” or “God is my oath.”
- Jadwiga: “Safety in battle.”
- Julita: “Youthful” or “Jove’s child.”
- Kaja: “Pure” or “earth mother.”^{[2]
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- Kasia: “Pure.”
- Klara: “Clear,” “bright,” or “famous.”
- Klaudia: “Enclosure.”
- Kornelia: “Horn.”
- Krystyna: “Follower of Christ.”
- Krystiana: “Follower of Christ.”
- Lena: “Torch” or “ray of light.”
- Lucja: “Light.”
- Maja: “Splendid.”
- Michalina: “Who is like God?”
- Milena: “Love,” “warmth,” or “grace.”
- Nadia: “Hope.”
- Natalia: “Birthday of the Lord.”
- Oliwia: “Olive tree.”
- Roksana: “Dawn.”
- Rozalia: “Rose blossom.”
- Stefania: “Crown” or “garland.”
- Sylwia: “Forest” or “wood.”
- Terenia: “Summer” or “harvester.”
- Tomeka: “Twin,” “many beautiful children,” “many flowers,” or “many riches.”^{[3]
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- Urszula: “Little female bear.”
- Wiktoria: “Victory” or “conquerer.”
- Zofia: “Wisdom.”
- Zoja: “Life.”
- Zuzanna: “Lily.”^{[4]
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Unique Female Names in Polish

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If you’re looking for something a little bit more rare and unusual, these unique Polish names are incredible options for your baby girl. Many of them also have very beautiful meanings, such as Delja (“daughter of the sea”), Antuaneta (“praiseworthy”), and Malgorzata (“pearl”).
- Agnieszka: “Pure.”
- Aldona: “Noble” or honorable.”
- Alicja: “Noble and kind.”
- Aniela: “Angel.”
- Antonina: “Priceless.”
- Antuaneta: “Of Antoinette” or “praiseworthy.”
- Basja: “Stranger.”
- Blanka: “Fair.”
- Delja: “Daughter of the sea.”
- Edyta: “Wealth,” “fortune,” or “battle.”
- Ewa: “A living being” or “to live.”
- Felicja: “Happy,” “lucky,” or “fortunate.”
- Franciszka: “Free noble” or “Frenchwoman.”
- Gizela: “Pledge” or “oath.”
- Henryka: “Ruler of the estate” or “home ruler.”
- Jadzia: “Princess.”
- Jagna: “Pure” or “chaste.”
- Jagoda: “Berry” or “strawberry.”
- Jolanta: “Violet.”
- Kalita: “Leather purse,” “immortal,” or “eternal.”
- Kasienka: “Pure,” “beloved,” or “pretty.”
- Kaska: “Dear,” “pretty,” or “beloved.”
- Katarzyna: “Pure.”
- Kicia: “Kitty,” “cassia,” or “cinnamon.”
- Kinga: “Family,” “clan,” or “battle.”
- Ksenia: “Hospitality” or “welcoming.”
- Liwia: “Blue” or “envious.”
- Łucja: “Light.”
- Ludwika: “Famous war” or “loud battle.”
- Malgorzata: “Pearl.”
- Malwina: “Smooth-browed one.”
- Ocia: “Of Ofilia,” “wealth,” or “fortune.”
- Olesia: “Holy” or “protector.”
- Otylia: “Wealth” or “prosperous in battle.”
- Stanislava: “Stand” or “become glory.”
- Stanislawa: “Stand” or “become glory.”
- Tanek: “Immortal.”
- Tissaia: “To harvest,” “beloved,” or “resurrection.”
- Tola: “Prosperity.”
- Ula: “Little she-bear.”
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Unique Polish Boy Names

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If you want your son’s name to turn heads and grab people’s attention, these rarer Polish names could be the ones for you! Many of these unique and interesting names also have very cool meanings, like Apoloniusz (“manly beauty”), Boleslaw (“of great honor”), and Zbigniew (“to dispel anger”).
- Anatol: “Sunrise from the East.”
- Andrzej: “Man” or “warrior.”
- Apoloniusz: “Manly beauty.”
- Bartłomiej: “Son of the furrow.”
- Bartosz: “Son of the furrow.”
- Bazyli: “King” or “royal.”
- Boleslaw: “Of great honor” or “glory.”
- Cezary: “Long-haired.”
- Czeslaw: “One who has fame and glory.”
- Franciszek: “French man” or “free man.”
- Grzegorz: “Watchful,” “vigilant,” or “alert.”
- Gustaw: “Staff of the Goths.”
- Ignacy: “Fire,” “fiery,” or “ardent.”
- Jaroslaw: “One who is famous and renowned for his fury.”^{[5]
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- Jedrek: “A strong man” or “warrior.”
- Kacper: “Bringer of treasure.”
- Kajetan: “From the city of Gaeta.”
- Kazimierz: “Destroyer of peace.”
- Klaudiusz: “Shut” or “closed.”
- Krzysztof: “Bearing Christ.”
- Ksawery: “New house” or “bright.”
- Longin: “Long.”
- Maciej: “Gift of Yaweh.”
- Marek: “Warlike.”
- Mieczyslaw: “Famous sword” or “glorious sword.”
- Mieszko: “Glory of the sword.”
- Miłosz: “Lover of glory.”
- Przemysław: “Clever” or “tricky.”
- Stanislaw: “To stand for glory.”
- Tadeusz: “Gift of God.”
- Tymoteusz: “Honoring God.”
- Wit: “Full of life.”
- Witold: “Chase the people,” “ruler of the forest,” or “live-giving.”^{[6]
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- Wladyslaw: “To rule” or “to own.”
- Wojciech: “Joyful warrior.”
- Zbigniew: “To dispel anger.”
- Zygmunt: “Conquering protection.”^{[7]
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Gender Neutral Polish Names

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If the feminine and masculine names above aren’t quite catching your eye, check out these gender neutral Polish names! Unisex names are a very popular trend right now, and for good reason—many of them have super cool sounds, and they’re super versatile! Here are a few options to choose from:
- Aleks: Nickname for “Aleksander” or “Aleksandra.”
- Aurel: “Dawn.”
- Iwona: “Yew.”
- Juliste: “Youthful.”
- Karol: “Free man” or “strong.”
- Kira: “Light.”
- Kris: “Christ-bearer.”
- Nikita: “Unconquered” or ‘victorl.”
- Marian: “Of Mary.”
- Marjon: “Drop of the sea,” “bitterness,” or “beloved.”
- Milan: “Gracious” or “dear.”
- Reni: “Reborn.”
- Sasha: “Defender of mankind.”
- Toni: Nickname for “Antoni” or “Antonia.”
- Zajac: “Rabbit.”
- Zale: “On the other side of the forest or water meadow” or “by a flood plain or a bay.”^{[8]
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- Zorya: “Dawn” or “daybreak.”