The name Beloved is of English origin and means 'deeply loved'. It was popularized by American novelist Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'Beloved' (1987), in which the protagonist, a former slave named Sethe, gives birth to her daughter during a traumatic event and names her 'Beloved', symbolizing her love for her child despite their difficult past. The name has since gained recognition and is often associated with this powerful literary work.
"Beloved had a notable resurgence in popularity starting from 2021 after a gap of eight years, with three births recorded each in 2021 and 2023."