How Baby Name Arena works
Stop arguing about baby names. Let data-driven voting help you find the perfect name together.
Create Your Arena
Get started in 30 seconds. Just choose a name for your voting room and you're ready to go.
- Free to start — no subscriptions, no credit card
- Unlimited voters - invite your partner, family, friends
- Set an admin password to control the name pool
- Keep your arena forever
Create Your Arena
Add Your Baby Names
Build your candidate pool. Add names manually, or roll random suggestions from the top 1000 US baby names.
- Add names one-by-one or in bulk
- Mark names as "in consideration" or "challengers"
- Let voters suggest names too
Name Pool
Share the Voting Link
Get input from everyone who matters. Send the voting link to your partner, family, and friends.
- No accounts required for voters
- Works on any device (mobile-optimized)
- Each voter gets head-to-head matchups
- Smart pairing algorithm shows relevant comparisons
Which name do you prefer?
Click the name you like better
See the Rankings Evolve
Every vote updates the confidence-based rankings in real time. Watch consensus emerge as more people vote.
- Statistical confidence rankings
- See who voted for what Full Arena
- Track ranking changes over time (bump charts) Full Arena
- Filter by voter & export to CSV Full Arena
Powerful features, free and Full
Bump Charts Full Arena
Watch how rankings change over time. See which names are rising or falling as more votes come in.
Multi-Voter Analytics Full Arena
Filter leaderboards by individual voters. See where you and your partner agree (and disagree!).
US Popularity Ranks
See where each name ranks in the top 1000 US baby names. Avoid trendy or too-common choices.
CSV Export Full Arena
Download your full rankings with stats. Perfect for sharing with family or keeping records.
Name Comments Full Arena
Leave notes on each name. Capture feedback, associations, or reasons for/against.
Admin Controls
Manage the name pool, remove unwanted suggestions, and curate the voting experience.
Ready to find your baby's name?
Stop arguing. Start voting. Make a confident decision together.
Start freeFree to start · unlimited voters · one-time $19 for the Full Arena