Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names in the U.S.

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Emily Roberts

Choosing a great name for your child is a big responsibility. While it's certainly a fun experience, it can be stressful, too! After all, naming your baby is one of the first and most important decisions you will make as a new parent.

If you're like most parents on their search for a perfect name, you may be hoping to incorporate special meaning, honor a family or cultural tradition, or find a name that's unique on its own.

Whatever your approach, this list of the 1,000 most popular baby girl names of 2022, as recorded by the Social Security Administration (SSA), will help you consider all your options, enjoy the experience, and narrow down your list to a favorite choice.

A more in-depth look at the list offers some idea of where these trends are coming from. Of course, several of these names have been popular for a while now—Olivia, Ava, Sophia, just to name a few—but a quick scroll might yield some additional recognition. Do you spot some beloved fictional characters on here? Lorelai and Rory make the cut (hello, "Gilmore Girls"), along with nearly every "Bridgerton" woman you can think of.

It's worth noting that unisex names, such as Skye or Phoenix, seem to be climbing in popularity. You'll also find plenty of unique spellings—like Brynleigh or Kaydence—and lots of goddess-inspired names, including Persephone, Artemis, and Diana.

Ready to dive into the names? The following list reflects the U.S. birth certificate data from 2022.

Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best.

Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names of 2022

  1. Olivia
  2. Emma
  3. Charlotte
  4. Amelia
  5. Sophia
  6. Isabella
  7. Ava
  8. Mia
  9. Evelyn
  10. Luna
  11. Harper
  12. Camila
  13. Sofia
  14. Scarlett
  15. Elizabeth
  16. Eleanor
  17. Emily
  18. Chloe
  19. Mila
  20. Violet
  21. Penelope
  22. Gianna
  23. Aria
  24. Abigail
  25. Ella
  26. Avery
  27. Hazel
  28. Nora
  29. Layla
  30. Lily
  31. Aurora
  32. Nova
  33. Ellie
  34. Madison
  35. Grace
  36. Isla
  37. Willow
  38. Zoe
  39. Riley
  40. Stella
  41. Eliana
  42. Ivy
  43. Victoria
  44. Emilia
  45. Zoey
  46. Naomi
  47. Hannah
  48. Lucy
  49. Elena
  50. Lillian
  51. Maya
  52. Leah
  53. Paisley
  54. Addison
  55. Natalie
  56. Valentina
  57. Everly
  58. Delilah
  59. Leilani
  60. Madelyn
  61. Kinsley
  62. Ruby
  63. Sophie
  64. Alice
  65. Genesis
  66. Claire
  67. Audrey
  68. Sadie
  69. Aaliyah
  70. Josephine
  71. Autumn
  72. Brooklyn
  73. Quinn
  74. Kennedy
  75. Cora
  76. Savannah
  77. Caroline
  78. Athena
  79. Natalia
  80. Hailey
  81. Aubrey
  82. Emery
  83. Anna
  84. Iris
  85. Bella
  86. Eloise
  87. Skylar
  88. Jade
  89. Gabriella
  90. Ariana
  91. Maria
  92. Adeline
  93. Lydia
  94. Sarah
  95. Nevaeh
  96. Serenity
  97. Liliana
  98. Ayla
  99. Everleigh
  100. Raelynn
  101. Allison
  102. Madeline
  103. Vivian
  104. Maeve
  105. Lyla
  106. Samantha
  107. Rylee
  108. Eva
  109. Melody
  110. Clara
  111. Hadley
  112. Julia
  113. Piper
  114. Juniper
  115. Parker
  116. Brielle
  117. Eden
  118. Remi
  119. Josie
  120. Rose
  121. Arya
  122. Eliza
  123. Charlie
  124. Peyton
  125. Daisy
  126. Lucia
  127. Millie
  128. Margaret
  129. Freya
  130. Melanie
  131. Elliana
  132. Adalynn
  133. Alina
  134. Emersyn
  135. Sienna
  136. Mary
  137. Isabelle
  138. Alaia
  139. Esther
  140. Sloane
  141. Mackenzie
  142. Amara
  143. Ximena
  144. Sage
  145. Cecilia
  146. Valeria
  147. Reagan
  148. Valerie
  149. Catalina
  150. River
  151. Magnolia
  152. Kehlani
  153. Summer
  154. Ashley
  155. Andrea
  156. Isabel
  157. Oakley
  158. Olive
  159. Oaklynn
  160. Ember
  161. Kaylee
  162. Georgia
  163. Juliette
  164. Anastasia
  165. Genevieve
  166. Katherine
  167. Blakely
  168. Reese
  169. Amaya
  170. Emerson
  171. Brianna
  172. June
  173. Alani
  174. Lainey
  175. Arianna
  176. Rosalie
  177. Sara
  178. Jasmine
  179. Ruth
  180. Adalyn
  181. Ada
  182. Bailey
  183. Ariella
  184. Wren
  185. Myla
  186. Khloe
  187. Callie
  188. Elsie
  189. Alexandra
  190. Ryleigh
  191. Faith
  192. Norah
  193. Margot
  194. Zuri
  195. Journee
  196. Aspen
  197. Gemma
  198. Kylie
  199. Molly
  200. Blake
  201. Zara
  202. Alaina
  203. Alana
  204. Brynlee
  205. Amy
  206. Annie
  207. Saylor
  208. Ana
  209. Amira
  210. Kimberly
  211. Noelle
  212. Kamila
  213. Morgan
  214. Phoebe
  215. Harmony
  216. Sutton
  217. Taylor
  218. Finley
  219. Lilah
  220. Juliana
  221. Lila
  222. Londyn
  223. Kailani
  224. Vera
  225. Kaia
  226. Angela
  227. Hallie
  228. Diana
  229. Lennon
  230. Presley
  231. Arabella
  232. Aliyah
  233. Lilly
  234. Milani
  235. Jordyn
  236. Camille
  237. Ariel
  238. Aubree
  239. Selena
  240. Sawyer
  241. Nyla
  242. Delaney
  243. Mariana
  244. Rachel
  245. Adaline
  246. Leila
  247. Collins
  248. Lia
  249. Octavia
  250. Kali
  251. Lena
  252. Kiara
  253. Kaylani
  254. Elaina
  255. Daniela
  256. Leia
  257. Gracie
  258. Dakota
  259. Elise
  260. Hope
  261. Harlow
  262. Lola
  263. Stevie
  264. Malia
  265. Miriam
  266. Alora
  267. Gia
  268. Evangeline
  269. Brooke
  270. Lilith
  271. Sydney
  272. Ophelia
  273. Alayna
  274. Tatum
  275. Evie
  276. Rowan
  277. Marley
  278. Daphne
  279. Kayla
  280. Dahlia
  281. Lucille
  282. Blair
  283. Adelaide
  284. Wrenley
  285. Haven
  286. Teagan
  287. Adelyn
  288. Alyssa
  289. Payton
  290. Jane
  291. Mckenna
  292. Celeste
  293. Juliet
  294. Palmer
  295. Maggie
  296. Rebecca
  297. London
  298. Noa
  299. Samara
  300. Thea
  301. Kendall
  302. Mya
  303. Talia
  304. Winter
  305. Angelina
  306. Vivienne
  307. Esme
  308. Laila
  309. Nina
  310. Trinity
  311. Vanessa
  312. Mabel
  313. Camilla
  314. Jocelyn
  315. Journey
  316. Paige
  317. Phoenix
  318. Amina
  319. Alivia
  320. Amari
  321. Joanna
  322. Nicole
  323. Annabelle
  324. Raegan
  325. Aitana
  326. Julianna
  327. Lauren
  328. Catherine
  329. Adriana
  330. Madilyn
  331. Harley
  332. Tessa
  333. Evelynn
  334. Elianna
  335. Rory
  336. Dream
  337. Nayeli
  338. Poppy
  339. Gabriela
  340. Jayla
  341. Cataleya
  342. Celine
  343. Hayden
  344. Shiloh
  345. Mariah
  346. Charlee
  347. Maisie
  348. Regina
  349. Adelynn
  350. Briella
  351. Giselle
  352. Fatima
  353. Danna
  354. Alessia
  355. Mckenzie
  356. Wynter
  357. Fiona
  358. Brooklynn
  359. Gracelynn
  360. Luciana
  361. Alexis
  362. Everlee
  363. Laura
  364. Selah
  365. Reign
  366. Alayah
  367. Rosemary
  368. Lilliana
  369. Ariyah
  370. Heidi
  371. Esmeralda
  372. Logan
  373. Amora
  374. Kalani
  375. Leighton
  376. Cali
  377. Melissa
  378. Aniyah
  379. Izabella
  380. Michelle
  381. Raelyn
  382. Alessandra
  383. Viviana
  384. Madeleine
  385. Arielle
  386. Serena
  387. Francesca
  388. Brynn
  389. Gwendolyn
  390. Kira
  391. Destiny
  392. Elle
  393. Makayla
  394. Alaya
  395. Malani
  396. Willa
  397. Saige
  398. Makenna
  399. Remington
  400. Demi
  401. Adelina
  402. Raya
  403. Astrid
  404. Azalea
  405. Veronica
  406. Meadow
  407. Anaya
  408. Elisa
  409. Raven
  410. Alexandria
  411. Hattie
  412. Alicia
  413. Sabrina
  414. Gracelyn
  415. Matilda
  416. Skye
  417. Annalise
  418. Frances
  419. Miracle
  420. Maia
  421. Helen
  422. Lana
  423. Daleyza
  424. Rosie
  425. Charli
  426. Bianca
  427. Royalty
  428. Sarai
  429. Amiyah
  430. Nylah
  431. Aylin
  432. Maryam
  433. Scarlet
  434. Antonella
  435. Sylvia
  436. Sylvie
  437. Nadia
  438. Ari
  439. Lexi
  440. Mylah
  441. Julieta
  442. Lorelei
  443. Avianna
  444. Armani
  445. Camryn
  446. Emely
  447. Rylie
  448. Colette
  449. Daniella
  450. Liana
  451. Brinley
  452. Kate
  453. Salem
  454. Marlee
  455. Alison
  456. Carmen
  457. Felicity
  458. Fernanda
  459. Holly
  460. Ariah
  461. Aisha
  462. Kora
  463. Amanda
  464. Ailani
  465. Elaine
  466. Emory
  467. Joy
  468. Oaklee
  469. Lyric
  470. Madelynn
  471. Haisley
  472. Allie
  473. Helena
  474. Danielle
  475. Katalina
  476. Carolina
  477. Zariah
  478. Navy
  479. Cassidy
  480. Lorelai
  481. Stephanie
  482. Alma
  483. Mira
  484. Legacy
  485. Jolene
  486. Anya
  487. Dorothy
  488. Paris
  489. Yaretzi
  490. Aurelia
  491. Maddison
  492. Renata
  493. Jimena
  494. Xiomara
  495. Itzel
  496. Heaven
  497. Lyra
  498. Estella
  499. Gabrielle
  500. Maren
  501. Jacqueline
  502. Jennifer
  503. Imani
  504. Jordan
  505. Paislee
  506. Ainsley
  507. Emmy
  508. Jessica
  509. Alondra
  510. Mae
  511. Makenzie
  512. Bristol
  513. Edith
  514. Cameron
  515. Elora
  516. Jazlyn
  517. Averie
  518. Ivory
  519. Kenzie
  520. Emelia
  521. Angel
  522. Cecelia
  523. Maliyah
  524. Oakleigh
  525. Opal
  526. Oaklyn
  527. Kinley
  528. Kayleigh
  529. Bonnie
  530. April
  531. Kamryn
  532. Mallory
  533. Briar
  534. Leona
  535. Keira
  536. Alexa
  537. Macie
  538. Ariya
  539. Briana
  540. Virginia
  541. Skyler
  542. Amber
  543. Hanna
  544. Monroe
  545. Frankie
  546. Miranda
  547. Dayana
  548. Charleigh
  549. Meredith
  550. Carter
  551. Sierra
  552. Sunny
  553. Indie
  554. Eve
  555. Beatrice
  556. Nalani
  557. Kyla
  558. Clementine
  559. Katie
  560. Kennedi
  561. Myra
  562. Blaire
  563. Davina
  564. Faye
  565. Anahi
  566. Madilynn
  567. Alejandra
  568. Alanna
  569. Ivanna
  570. Mariam
  571. Yara
  572. Anne
  573. Addilyn
  574. Braelynn
  575. Lilian
  576. Dylan
  577. Amirah
  578. Lina
  579. Reyna
  580. Amalia
  581. Amani
  582. Ryan
  583. Calliope
  584. Isabela
  585. Michaela
  586. Abby
  587. Alia
  588. Emerie
  589. Lylah
  590. Holland
  591. Sevyn
  592. Winnie
  593. Leyla
  594. Shelby
  595. Rosalia
  596. Zariyah
  597. Rhea
  598. Emberly
  599. Marie
  600. Nia
  601. Remy
  602. Chaya
  603. Haley
  604. Kaliyah
  605. Rosa
  606. Zahra
  607. Jayleen
  608. Karsyn
  609. Malaysia
  610. Jaliyah
  611. Mina
  612. Kensley
  613. Lennox
  614. Maxine
  615. Hadassah
  616. Mikayla
  617. Margo
  618. Noah
  619. Azariah
  620. Mara
  621. Eileen
  622. Florence
  623. Melany
  624. Reina
  625. Journi
  626. Amaia
  627. Kaitlyn
  628. Elliott
  629. Kelsey
  630. Nola
  631. Gloria
  632. Keilani
  633. Freyja
  634. Arleth
  635. Jenna
  636. Sloan
  637. Analia
  638. Louise
  639. Melina
  640. Sasha
  641. Dior
  642. Thalia
  643. Noemi
  644. Maci
  645. Dallas
  646. Marina
  647. Aliana
  648. Ezra
  649. Adley
  650. Cassandra
  651. Aleena
  652. Leslie
  653. Capri
  654. Mckinley
  655. Angelica
  656. Romina
  657. Della
  658. Kathryn
  659. Kyra
  660. Milan
  661. Tiana
  662. Khaleesi
  663. Nellie
  664. Cleo
  665. Murphy
  666. Bethany
  667. Irene
  668. Ellianna
  669. Zelda
  670. Aleah
  671. Janelle
  672. Yareli
  673. Adalee
  674. Dani
  675. Marceline
  676. Coraline
  677. Estrella
  678. Ila
  679. Iyla
  680. Mavis
  681. Kenna
  682. Vienna
  683. Zendaya
  684. Cheyenne
  685. Erin
  686. Karla
  687. Mikaela
  688. Jazmin
  689. Persephone
  690. Elodie
  691. Selene
  692. Chelsea
  693. Scout
  694. Theodora
  695. Lara
  696. Marilyn
  697. Novah
  698. Ellis
  699. Charley
  700. Jemma
  701. Amayah
  702. Karina
  703. Kendra
  704. Miley
  705. Laney
  706. Laurel
  707. Leilany
  708. Halle
  709. Jenesis
  710. Malaya
  711. Marleigh
  712. Wrenlee
  713. Zaylee
  714. Fallon
  715. Julie
  716. Priscilla
  717. Bellamy
  718. Adrianna
  719. Angie
  720. Siena
  721. Aileen
  722. Macy
  723. Estelle
  724. Hana
  725. Martha
  726. Flora
  727. Kylee
  728. Liv
  729. Megan
  730. Sariyah
  731. Galilea
  732. Penny
  733. Jovie
  734. Jamie
  735. Amoura
  736. Emmie
  737. Henley
  738. Sky
  739. Christina
  740. Violeta
  741. Arlet
  742. Belen
  743. Aviana
  744. Kori
  745. Monica
  746. Savanna
  747. Naya
  748. Alena
  749. Aya
  750. Waverly
  751. Brynleigh
  752. Aliza
  753. Kiana
  754. Love
  755. Clover
  756. Pearl
  757. Skyla
  758. Bria
  759. Ocean
  760. Alisson
  761. Treasure
  762. Lillie
  763. Jaylani
  764. Liberty
  765. Rayna
  766. Milana
  767. Zaria
  768. Emerald
  769. Halo
  770. Taytum
  771. Andi
  772. Milena
  773. Noor
  774. Kataleya
  775. Kimber
  776. Carly
  777. Jream
  778. Samira
  779. Ashlyn
  780. Hunter
  781. Marlowe
  782. Promise
  783. Joelle
  784. Dulce
  785. Lea
  786. Ashlynn
  787. Zoya
  788. Elliot
  789. Jolie
  790. Kai
  791. Bridget
  792. Johanna
  793. Paulina
  794. Ramona
  795. Aila
  796. Jessie
  797. Mercy
  798. Rayne
  799. Rivka
  800. Arlette
  801. Paula
  802. Valery
  803. Birdie
  804. Nala
  805. Kelly
  806. Kinslee
  807. Linda
  808. Madisyn
  809. Aspyn
  810. Baylor
  811. Chana
  812. Zaniyah
  813. Goldie
  814. Marianna
  815. Novalee
  816. Loretta
  817. Elyse
  818. Stormi
  819. Adele
  820. Berkley
  821. Anika
  822. Marisol
  823. Kassidy
  824. Roselyn
  825. Louisa
  826. Alexia
  827. Dalia
  828. Ensley
  829. Hayley
  830. Jayda
  831. Harmoni
  832. Jada
  833. Marigold
  834. Zayla
  835. Ayleen
  836. Natasha
  837. Sol
  838. Annika
  839. Malayah
  840. Drew
  841. Anais
  842. Angelique
  843. Zhuri
  844. Aliya
  845. Azaria
  846. Zora
  847. Allyson
  848. Brittany
  849. Kamiyah
  850. Gwen
  851. Vada
  852. Giuliana
  853. Elina
  854. Hadlee
  855. Itzayana
  856. Jianna
  857. Cadence
  858. Greta
  859. Lilianna
  860. Denver
  861. Robin
  862. August
  863. Jazmine
  864. Royal
  865. Braelyn
  866. Celia
  867. Yamileth
  868. Avayah
  869. Baylee
  870. Iliana
  871. Teresa
  872. Amelie
  873. Judith
  874. Kara
  875. Lacey
  876. Amiri
  877. Elowyn
  878. Georgina
  879. Justice
  880. Emmalyn
  881. Harlee
  882. Kamari
  883. Kaydence
  884. Khalani
  885. Luisa
  886. Whitley
  887. Bailee
  888. Cynthia
  889. Karter
  890. Livia
  891. Aubrie
  892. Veda
  893. Janiyah
  894. Salma
  895. Araya
  896. Aubrielle
  897. Bexley
  898. Giana
  899. Keyla
  900. Katelyn
  901. Saoirse
  902. Sariah
  903. Araceli
  904. Artemis
  905. Averi
  906. Yasmin
  907. Kaiya
  908. Emberlynn
  909. Amaris
  910. Sapphire
  911. Kallie
  912. Shay
  913. Guinevere
  914. Lilyana
  915. Magdalena
  916. Tinsley
  917. Zainab
  918. Deborah
  919. Kenia
  920. Laylah
  921. Layne
  922. Scottie
  923. Carla
  924. Chandler
  925. Rosalina
  926. Kairi
  927. Lauryn
  928. Nyomi
  929. Raina
  930. Aubriella
  931. Elia
  932. Lenora
  933. Lisa
  934. Nori
  935. Tiffany
  936. Giovanna
  937. Jaylah
  938. Rosalyn
  939. Chanel
  940. Maddie
  941. Avah
  942. Leanna
  943. Luz
  944. Addilynn
  945. Brylee
  946. Casey
  947. Laylani
  948. Tru
  949. Billie
  950. Lottie
  951. Alianna
  952. Meilani
  953. Lexie
  954. Nathalia
  955. Avalynn
  956. Julissa
  957. Paloma
  958. Rosalee
  959. Rebekah
  960. Simone
  961. Egypt
  962. Scarlette
  963. Sarahi
  964. Alaiya
  965. Hadleigh
  966. Inaya
  967. Keily
  968. Lakelynn
  969. Nyra
  970. Princess
  971. Rowyn
  972. Vida
  973. Elisabeth
  974. India
  975. Ryann
  976. Barbara
  977. Belle
  978. Saanvi
  979. Xyla
  980. Winona
  981. Aadhya
  982. Indigo
  983. Lakelyn
  984. Paola
  985. Emmeline
  986. Joyce
  987. Kamilah
  988. Maisy
  989. Rylan
  990. Soleil
  991. Ainhoa
  992. Maleah
  993. Neriah
  994. Elsa
  995. Emiliana
  996. Luella
  997. Nancy
  998. Cielo
  999. Madalyn
  1000. Kahlani

Special Considerations

Middle Names

The traditional number of names in the United States is three names—a first name, a middle name, and your family or last name. However, there are many families who have a tradition of two middle names, or no middle name at all. It's up to you how many names your child will have, but it's certainly something to consider.

If a middle name (or names) is important to you, think about how the two, three, or more names will pair together. Do the syllables of the names flow together? What do the initials spell out? Taking the time to run through these questions and consider your options will help ensure you find the perfect name for your little one.

Family Names

Naming a baby for a family member is a tradition a lot of families share, but the execution of sharing names can be very different. In some traditions, it is common to designate the mother's last name into the child's official name as a middle name. In others, it might be about continuing the use of a favorite family name.

Outside of family, think about the popular (or unpopular) famous or historical figures who will share your baby girl's name. Are they the individuals you want your daughter to be associated with? For better or worse, the association with a famous person who shares the same name will likely follow your child throughout their lives so take special care to make sure it's a good one!

Gender-Neutral Names

There are plenty of amazing gender-neutral names out there, so don't forget to consider them when coming up with your list of top names for your baby girl.

About This List

Every May around Mother's Day, the Social Security Administration usually releases the most popular baby names from the previous year. The list above refers to the top 1,000 baby girl names from 2022, as determined by birth certificate data.

If you need help choosing your baby's name, or would just like to look through some of the most popular baby names throughout the year—as far back as the 1800s—the Social Security Administration's website is a great baby-naming resource.

More Baby Name Ideas

For more baby girl name inspiration, take a look at the following lists:

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