What is .baby?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .baby on April 8, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on April 9, 2015.
XYZ.COM LLC operates a large portfolio of 35 TLDs, including .audio, .auto, .autos, .beauty and .boats.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .baby, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .baby haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.baby).
Same registry, other endings
34 other TLDs share this operator.
.baby FAQ
What does .baby mean?
.baby is a generic top-level domain named for the word "baby", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .baby used for?
.baby is mostly used for lifestyle & personal. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .baby?
None. .baby is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .baby domain extension?
XYZ.COM LLC operates .baby as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .baby created?
.baby was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 8, 2016.
Is .baby a valid domain?
Yes. .baby is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .baby addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .baby domain?
.baby names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read XYZ.COM LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .baby DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .baby.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
