Name Popularity
Names that are currently very trendy are likely to go out of style. Names usually follow fashion and cycles of popularity.  The exception are those extremely common names that have always been popular.  Unfortunately there’s no way of telling if your baby's name will sound as good in fifty years as it does today. A name that is currently very popular will probably be borne by several children in the same class at school. It is probably best to avoid the top ten names.  It can cause some difficulties for your child to find that there are three or more children in the same class with the identical name.  Some parents look for rare names to give their child more distinction, while still others try to find a name that is popular, but not too trendy. 

Meaning of the name 
It’s important to choose a name with a positive meaning since it will sometimes be associated with your child.  No one is likely to treat your child differently because their name means “angel”  but it is lovely to know that  your child's name has such a pleasant origin.  Choose meanings that are associated with good qualities and desirable traits that you hope your child will possess. You can choose meanings that are significant and pleasant to you, for any reason.  If your child finds out someday that their name means 
“monkey-like” they will not be amused.