1000+ Most Popular Baby Girl Names In The US

Your little bundle of joy is here, after nine months of patiently waiting for her. The next thing that is probably going on inside your mind is, what name should you call her? In this post, we bring you a list of beautiful baby girl names to help you select the best one for your angel. A name is the primary identity of your child and the one that she has to carry with her for the rest of her life. Thus, it has to be one that suits her personality. Find below a compilation of American girls’ names that the US Social Security Administration has shared. Then, scroll through as we present you with numerous choices along with the meanings, numerology, and traits of each of the names.

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List Of Top 1000 Baby Girl Names

  1. Emma
  2. Olivia
  3. Ava
  4. Isabella
  5. Sophia
protip_icon Quick fact
Sophia is a Greek name which translates to “wisdom.”
  1. Charlotte
  2. Mia
  3. Amelia
  4. Harper
  5. Evelyn
protip_icon Quick fact
Originally an English surname, Evelyn is an anglicized form of the Norman French name Aveline. The name has several meanings, such as hazelnut, desired, life, and island.
  1. Abigail
  2. Emily
  3. Elizabeth
  4. Mila
  5. Ella
  6. Avery
  7. Sofia
  8. Camila
protip_icon Trivia
Camila is a feminine name with Portuguese roots. It comes from the word “Camillus,” which translates to “priest’s helper.”
  1. Aria
  2. Scarlett
  3. Victoria
  4. Madison
  5. Luna
  6. Grace
  7. Chloe
  8. Penelope
  9. Layla
  10. Riley
  11. Zoey
  12. Nora
  13. Lily
  14. Eleanor
  15. Hannah
  16. Lillian
  17. Addison
  18. Aubrey
  19. Ellie
  20. Stella
  21. Natalie
  22. Zoe
  23. Leah
  24. Hazel
  25. Violet
  26. Aurora
  27. Savannah
  28. Audrey
  29. Brooklyn
  30. Bella
  31. Claire
  32. Skylar
  33. Lucy
  34. Paisley
  35. Everly
  36. Anna
  37. Caroline
  38. Nova
  39. Genesis
  40. Emilia
  41. Kennedy
  42. Samantha
  43. Maya
  44. Willow
  45. Kinsley
  46. Naomi
  47. Aaliyah
  48. Elena
  49. Sarah
  50. Ariana
  51. Allison
  52. Gabriella
  53. Alice
  54. Madelyn
  55. Cora
  56. Ruby
  57. Eva
  58. Serenity
  59. Autumn
  60. Adeline
  61. Hailey
  62. Gianna
  63. Valentina
  64. Isla
  65. Eliana
  66. Quinn
  67. Nevaeh
  68. Sadie
  69. Piper
  70. Lydia
  71. Alexa
  72. Josephine
  73. Emery
  74. Julia
  75. Delilah
  76. Arianna
  77. Kaylee
  78. Sophie
  79. Brielle
  80. Madeline
  81. Peyton
  82. Rylee
  83. Clara
  84. Hadley
  85. Melanie
  86. Mackenzie
  87. Reagan
  88. Adalynn
  89. Liliana
  90. Aubree
  91. Jade
  92. Katherine
  93. Isabelle
  94. Natalia
  95. Raelynn
  96. Maria
  97. Athena
  98. Ximena
  99. Arya
  100. Leilani
  101. Faith
  102. Rose
  103. Kylie
  104. Alexandra
  105. Mary
  106. Margaret
  107. Lyla
  108. Ashley
  109. Amaya
  110. Eliza
  111. Brianna
  112. Bailey
  113. Andrea
  114. Khloe
  115. Jasmine
  116. Melody
  117. Isabel
  118. Norah
  119. Annabelle
  120. Valeria
  121. Emerson
  122. Adalyn
  123. Ryleigh
  124. Eden
  125. Emersyn
  126. Anastasia
  127. Kayla
  128. Alyssa
  129. Juliana
  130. Charlie
  131. Esther
  132. Ariel
  133. Cecilia
  134. Valerie
  135. Alina
  136. Molly
  137. Reese
  138. Aliyah
  139. Lilly
  140. Parker
  141. Finley
  142. Morgan
  143. Sydney
  144. Jordyn
  145. Eloise
  146. Trinity
  147. Daisy
  148. Kimberly
  149. Lauren
  150. Genevieve
  151. Sara
  152. Arabella
  153. Harmony
  154. Elise
  155. Remi
  156. Teagan
  157. Alexis
  158. London
  159. Sloane
  160. Laila
  161. Lucia
  162. Diana
  163. Juliette
  164. Sienna
  165. Elliana
  166. Londyn
  167. Ayla
  168. Callie
  169. Gracie
  170. Josie
  171. Amara
  172. Jocelyn
  173. Daniela
  174. Everleigh
  175. Mya
  176. Rachel
  177. Summer
  178. Alana
  179. Brooke
  180. Alaina
  181. Mckenzie
  182. Catherine
  183. Amy
  184. Presley
  185. Journee
  186. Rosalie
  187. Ember
  188. Brynlee
  189. Rowan
  190. Joanna
  191. Paige
  192. Rebecca
  193. Ana
  194. Mariah
  195. Nicole
  196. Brooklynn
  197. Payton
  198. Marley
  199. Fiona
  200. Georgia
  201. Lila
  202. Harley
  203. Adelyn
  204. Alivia
  205. Noelle
  206. Gemma
  207. Vanessa
  208. Journey
  209. Makayla
  210. Angelina
  211. Adaline
  212. Catalina
  213. Alayna
  214. Julianna
  215. Leila
  216. Lola
  217. Adriana
  218. June
  219. Juliet
  220. Jayla
  221. River
  222. Tessa
  223. Lia
  224. Dakota
  225. Delaney
  226. Selena
  227. Blakely
  228. Ada
  229. Camille
  230. Malia
  231. Hope
  232. Samara
  233. Mckenna
  234. Briella
  235. Hayden
  236. Raegan
  237. Michelle
  238. Angela
  239. Ruth
  240. Freya
  241. Kamila
  242. Aspen
  243. Olive
  244. Kendall
  245. Elaina
  246. Thea
  247. Kali
  248. Amiyah
  249. Evangeline
  250. Cali
  251. Blake
  252. Elsie
  253. Juniper
  254. Alexandria
  255. Ariella
  256. Kate
  257. Mariana
  258. Lilah
  259. Charlee
  260. Nyla
  261. Jane
  262. Maggie
  263. Aniyah
  264. Lucille
  265. Leia
  266. Melissa
  267. Adelaide
  268. Amina
  269. Lena
  270. Camilla
  271. Miriam
  272. Millie
  273. Brynn
  274. Gabrielle
  275. Sage
  276. Annie
  277. Logan
  278. Lilliana
  279. Haven
  280. Jessica
  281. Kaia
  282. Magnolia
  283. Amira
  284. Adelynn
  285. Makenzie
  286. Stephanie
  287. Nina
  288. Phoebe
  289. Arielle
  290. Evie
  291. Lyric
  292. Alessandra
  293. Gabriela
  294. Paislee
  295. Raelyn
  296. Madilyn
  297. Paris
  298. Makenna
  299. Kinley
  300. Gracelyn
  301. Talia
  302. Maeve
  303. Rylie
  304. Kiara
  305. Evelynn
  306. Brinley
  307. Jacqueline
  308. Laura
  309. Gracelynn
  310. Lexi
  311. Ariah
  312. Fatima
  313. Jennifer
  314. Alani
  315. Ariyah
  316. Luciana
  317. Allie
  318. Heidi
  319. Maci
  320. Phoenix
  321. Felicity
  322. Joy
  323. Kenzie
  324. Margot
  325. Addilyn
  326. Lana
  327. Cassidy
  328. Remington
  329. Saylor
  330. Ryan
  331. Keira
  332. Harlow
  333. Miranda
  334. Angel
  335. Amanda
  336. Daniella
  337. Gwendolyn
  338. Ophelia
  339. Heaven
  340. Jordan
  341. Madeleine
  342. Esmeralda
  343. Kira
  344. Miracle
  345. Elle
  346. Amari
  347. Danielle
  348. Daphne
  349. Willa
  350. Haley
  351. Gia
  352. Kaitlyn
  353. Oakley
  354. Kailani
  355. Winter
  356. Alicia
  357. Serena
  358. Nadia
  359. Aviana
  360. Demi
  361. Jada
  362. Braelynn
  363. Dylan
  364. Ainsley
  365. Alison
  366. Camryn
  367. Avianna
  368. Bianca
  369. Skyler
  370. Scarlet
  371. Maddison
  372. Nylah
  373. Sarai
  374. Regina
  375. Dahlia
  376. Nayeli
  377. Raven
  378. Helen
  379. Adrianna
  380. Averie
  381. Skye
  382. Kelsey
  383. Tatum
  384. Kensley
  385. Maliyah
  386. Erin
  387. Viviana
  388. Jenna
  389. Anaya
  390. Carolina
  391. Shelby
  392. Sabrina
  393. Mikayla
  394. Annalise
  395. Octavia
  396. Lennon
  397. Blair
  398. Carmen
  399. Yaretzi
  400. Kennedi
  401. Mabel
  402. Kyla
  403. Christina
  404. Selah
  405. Celeste
  406. Eve
  407. Mckinley
  408. Milani
  409. Frances
  410. Jimena
  411. Kylee
  412. Leighton
  413. Katie
  414. Aitana
  415. Kayleigh
  416. Sierra
  417. Kathryn
  418. Rosemary
  419. Jolene
  420. Alondra
  421. Elisa
  422. Helena
  423. Charleigh
  424. Hallie
  425. Lainey
  426. Avah
  427. Jazlyn
  428. Kamryn
  429. Mira
  430. Cheyenne
  431. Francesca
  432. Antonella
  433. Wren
  434. Chelsea
  435. Amber
  436. Emory
  437. Lorelei
  438. Nia
  439. Abby
  440. April
  441. Emelia
  442. Carter
  443. Aylin
  444. Cataleya
  445. Bethany
  446. Marlee
  447. Carly
  448. Emely
  449. Liana
  450. Madelynn
  451. Cadence
  452. Matilda
  453. Sylvia
  454. Myra
  455. Fernanda
  456. Elianna
  457. Hattie
  458. Dayana
  459. Kendra
  460. Maisie
  461. Malaysia
  462. Kara
  463. Katelyn
  464. Maia
  465. Celine
  466. Cameron
  467. Renata
  468. Jayleen
  469. Charli
  470. Emmalyn
  471. Holly
  472. Azalea
  473. Leona
  474. Alejandra
  475. Bristol
  476. Collins
  477. Meadow
  478. Alexia
  479. Edith
  480. Kaydence
  481. Leslie
  482. Lilith
  483. Kora
  484. Aisha
  485. Meredith
  486. Danna
  487. Emberly
  488. Julieta
  489. Michaela
  490. Alayah
  491. Jemma
  492. Reign
  493. Colette
  494. Kaliyah
  495. Elliott
  496. Johanna
  497. Remy
  498. Sutton
  499. Emmy
  500. Virginia
  501. Briana
  502. Adelina
  503. Everlee
  504. Megan
  505. Angelica
  506. Justice
  507. Mariam
  508. Khaleesi
  509. Macie
  510. Karsyn
  511. Alanna
  512. Aleah
  513. Mae
  514. Mallory
  515. Esme
protip_icon Trivia
In Old French, the meaning of Esme is ‘beloved.’
  1. Skyla
  2. Madilynn
  3. Charley
  4. Allyson
  5. Hanna
  6. Shiloh
  7. Henley
  8. Macy
  9. Maryam
  10. Ivanna
  11. Ashlynn
  12. Lorelai
  13. Amora
  14. Ashlyn
  15. Sasha
  16. Baylee
  17. Beatrice
  18. Priscilla
  19. Marie
  20. Jayda
  21. Liberty
  22. Rory
  23. Alessia
  24. Alaia
  25. Janelle
  26. Kalani
  27. Gloria
  28. Sloan
  29. Dorothy
  30. Greta
  31. Julie
  32. Zahra
  33. Savanna
  34. Annabella
  35. Poppy
  36. Amalia
  37. Cecelia
  38. Coraline
  39. Kimber
  40. Emmie
  41. Anne
  42. Karina
  43. Kassidy
  44. Kynlee
  45. Monroe
  46. Anahi
  47. Jaliyah
  48. Jazmin
  49. Maren
  50. Monica
  51. Marilyn
  52. Reyna
  53. Kyra
  54. Lilian
  55. Jamie
  56. Melany
  57. Alaya
  58. Ariya
  59. Kelly
  60. Rosie
  61. Adley
  62. Jaylah
  63. Laurel
  64. Jazmine
  65. Mina
  66. Karla
protip_icon Quick fact
The name Karla is of German origin and means ‘free man.’
  1. Bailee
  2. Aubrie
  3. Katalina
  4. Melina
  5. Harlee
  6. Elliot
  7. Hayley
  8. Elaine
  9. Karen
  10. Dallas
  11. Irene
  12. Lylah
  13. Chaya
  14. Rosa
  15. Aleena
  16. Braelyn
  17. Nola
  18. Alma
  19. Leyla
  20. Pearl
  21. Addyson
  22. Roselyn
  23. Lacey
  24. Lennox
  25. Reina
  26. Aurelia
  27. Noa
  28. Janiyah
  29. Jessie
  30. Madisyn
  31. Saige
  32. Alia
  33. Tiana
  34. Astrid
  35. Cassandra
  36. Kyleigh
  37. Romina
  38. Stevie
  39. Haylee
  40. Zelda
  41. Lillie
  42. Aileen
  43. Brylee
  44. Eileen
  45. Yara
  46. Ensley
  47. Lauryn
  48. Giuliana
  49. Livia
  50. Anya
  51. Mikaela
  52. Palmer
  53. Lyra
  54. Mara
  55. Marina
  56. Kailey
  57. Liv
  58. Clementine
  59. Kenna
  60. Briar
  61. Galilea
  62. Tiffany
  63. Bonnie
  64. Elyse
  65. Cynthia
  66. Frida
  67. Kinslee
  68. Tatiana
  69. Joelle
  70. Armani
  71. Jolie
  72. Nalani
  73. Rayna
  74. Meghan
  75. Rebekah
  76. Faye
  77. Lea
  78. Aliza
  79. Julissa
  80. Lilyana
  81. Anika
  82. Kairi
  83. Aniya
  84. Noemi
  85. Angie
  86. Crystal
  87. Bridget
  88. Ari
  89. Davina
  90. Amelie
  91. Amirah
  92. Annika
  93. Elora
  94. Linda
  95. Hana
  96. Laney
  97. Mercy
  98. Hadassah
  99. Madalyn
  100. Louisa
  101. Simone
  102. Kori
  103. Jillian
  104. Alena
  105. Malaya
  106. Miley
  107. Milan
  108. Sariyah
  109. Malani
  110. Clarissa
  111. Nala
  112. Princess
  113. Amani
  114. Analia
  115. Estella
  116. Milana
  117. Aya
  118. Chana
  119. Jayde
  120. Tenley
  121. Penny
  122. Ailani
  123. Lara
  124. Aubriella
  125. Clare
  126. Lina
  127. Rhea
  128. Bria
  129. Thalia
  130. Keyla
  131. Ryann
  132. Addisyn
  133. Amaia
  134. Chanel
  135. Ellen
  136. Harmoni
  137. Aliana
  138. Landry
  139. Lexie
  140. Rylan
  141. Deborah
  142. Emilee
  143. Laylah
  144. Novalee
  145. Ellis
  146. Emmeline
  147. Avalynn
  148. Hadlee
  149. Legacy
  150. Braylee
  151. Elisabeth
  152. Kaylie
  153. Ansley
  154. Dior
  155. Paula
  156. Belen
  157. Corinne
  158. Maleah
  159. Martha
  160. Teresa
  161. Salma
  162. Louise
  163. Averi
  164. Lilianna
  165. Amiya
  166. Milena
  167. Royal
  168. Aubrielle
  169. Calliope
  170. Frankie
  171. Natasha
  172. Kamilah
  173. Raina
  174. Amayah
  175. Lailah
  176. Rayne
  177. Nathalie
  178. Miah
  179. Opal
  180. Kenia
  181. Azariah
  182. Hunter
  183. Tori
  184. Andi
  185. Keily
  186. Leanna
  187. Jaelyn
  188. Saoirse
  189. Selene
  190. Lindsey
  191. Marianna
  192. Ramona
  193. Estelle
  194. Giovanna
  195. Holland
  196. Nancy
  197. Emmalynn
  198. Rosalee
  199. Sariah
  200. Zoie
  201. Blaire
  202. Maxine
  203. Anais
  204. Dana
  205. Judith
  206. Kiera
  207. Jaelynn
  208. Noor
  209. Kai
  210. Adalee
  211. Oaklee
  212. Amaris
  213. Jaycee
  214. Belle
  215. Carolyn
  216. Della
  217. Karter
  218. Sky
  219. Treasure
  220. Jewel
  221. Rivka
  222. Rosalyn
  223. Alannah
  224. Ellianna
  225. Sunny
  226. Claudia
  227. Cara
  228. Hailee
  229. Estrella
  230. Harleigh
  231. Alianna
  232. Brittany
  233. Jaylene
  234. Marissa
  235. Mavis
  236. Jurnee
  237. Aislinn
  238. Alyson
  239. Elsa
  240. Kiana
  241. Lisa
  242. Arlette
  243. Kadence
  244. Kathleen
  245. Halle
  246. Erika
  247. Sylvie
  248. Adele
  249. Erica
  250. Emmaline
  251. Guadalupe
  252. August
  253. Brynleigh
  254. Gwen
  255. Promise
  256. Alisson
  257. Madalynn
  258. Paloma
  259. Patricia
  260. Samira
  261. Aliya
  262. Casey
  263. Jazlynn
  264. Paulina
  265. Dulce
  266. Kallie
  267. Perla
  268. Adrienne
  269. Alora
  270. Nataly
  271. Ayleen
  272. Christine
  273. Kaiya
  274. Ariadne
  275. Karlee
  276. Barbara
  277. Lillianna
  278. Raquel
  279. Arely
  280. Celia
  281. Heavenly
  282. Kaylin
  283. Marisol
  284. Marleigh
  285. Avalyn
  286. Berkley
  287. Zainab
  288. Dani
  289. Egypt
  290. Joyce
  291. Kenley
  292. Annabel
  293. Kaelyn
  294. Etta
  295. Hadleigh
  296. Joselyn
  297. Luella
  298. Jaylee
  299. Alisha
  300. Ezra
  301. Queen
  302. Amia
  303. Annalee
  304. Bellamy
  305. Paola
  306. Tinley
  307. Violeta
  308. Arden
  309. Giana
  310. Ellison
  311. Florence
  312. Margo
  313. Naya
  314. Robin
  315. Sandra
  316. Scout
  317. Janessa
  318. Jayden
  319. Micah
  320. Zora
  321. Ann
  322. Jana
  323. Taliyah
  324. Giavanna
  325. Ingrid
  326. Azaria
  327. Emmarie
  328. Esperanza
  329. Kailyn
  330. Aiyana
  331. Keilani
  332. Austyn
  333. Elina
  334. Kimora
  335. Maliah
  336. Ivy
  337. Vivian
  338. Taylor
  339. Iris
  340. Sawyer
  341. Zara
  342. Vera
  343. Izabella
  344. Vivienne
  345. Destiny
  346. Myla
  347. Daleyza
  348. Zuri
  349. Giselle
  350. Kehlani
  351. Veronica
  352. Royalty
  353. Zariah
  354. Kaylani
  355. Oaklyn
  356. Imani
  357. Wynter
  358. Oaklynn
  359. Itzel
  360. Zaylee
  361. Siena
  362. Dream
  363. Ivory
  364. Emerie
  365. Yareli
  366. Addilynn
  367. Zariyah
  368. Xiomara
  369. Zaria
  370. Itzayana
  371. Haisley
  372. Tinsley
  373. Paisleigh
  374. Myah
  375. Meilani
  376. Zaniyah
  377. Isabela
  378. Scarlette
  379. Dalary
  380. Mylah
  381. Lyanna
  382. Vienna
  383. Zhavia
  384. Journi
  385. Iliana
  386. Kamiyah
  387. Veda
  388. Whitney
  389. Bexley
  390. India
  391. Saniyah
  392. Yamileth
  393. Kataleya
  394. Zola
  395. Jenesis
  396. Wendy
  397. Waverly
  398. Novah
  399. Vada
  400. Valery
  401. Whitley
  402. Posie

Whether you want to go the traditional way or have something unique, we’ve gathered great ideas on how to choose a name for your daughter. Read on!

Four Unique Ways To Choose A Name For Your Baby Girl

1. Sound

Think about how the name will sound on your daughter. Is the name pleasant to hear or does it sound harsh? Most importantly, think if it will go well with the last name.

2. Uniqueness

Parents often look for a unique name to make their child stand out. But sometimes, an unusual name can bring your child’s name unwanted attention. Think about the mispronunciations of the name your daughter might be subjected to!

3. Significance

Research the meaning of the name to find a perfect one for your daughter. Several names are hugely popular, but have unpleasant meanings.

4. Pick A Name That Ages Well

When you are thinking of a name for your daughter, imagine her at a job interview, in a professional situation or giving a presentation to a client. The name might sound cute at her preschool years, but may seem annoying in the adulthood.

Common Mistakes While Selecting A Baby Name And Ways To Avoid Them

1. Experimenting With The Name’s Spelling

You could be less creative with the spelling of your baby’s name. The US National Bureau of Economic Research states that teachers expect less from students who have names with creative spellings. They also give less attention to them.

2. Starting With The Middle Name

This is one of the silliest mistakes ever. The middle name should be in the middle and not in the first place, no matter how much you love it.

3. Keeping It A Surprise

There’s absolutely no reason for keeping your baby girl’s name a surprise. We’d suggest you to get your list run through your friends and families, but not too many people.

4. Quirky

If you are thinking of selecting a quirky name, think how the name will age. What sounds cool might be dated in 10 years’ time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do American baby girl names have positive connotations or associations in society?

Yes, American baby girl names are a blend of nature-inspired choices, virtue names, religious titles, and culturally diverse or indigenous names. Virtue names like Grace, Joy, and Hope carry optimistic and uplifting meanings, while Catalina from Spanish and  Aisha from Arabic showcase the country’s unity in diversity. Also, Olivia and Lilian signify the beauty of nature.

2. Are American baby girl names influenced by regional differences or preferences in the US?

Most American names are strongly influenced by the region they originate from, and this trend can be observed across the vast expanse of this huge and diverse country. Examples of such naming schemes include using more traditional names, such as Dolly and Savannah in Southern states. Urban centers may favor modern names like Aurora and Jade. Some rare names may also be inspired by specific communities’ traditional and cultural beliefs, such as the name Adsila, a Native American title meaning ‘fire,’ ‘blossom,’ or ‘flower.’

This elaborate list of the most popular baby girls’ names can help you update yourself with current trending names. Having a classic or popular name can help one steer away from the common cultural or religious stereotypical names. Some parents may want to pick an uncommon and quirky name. Before finalizing such names, you may want to consider the longevity and how that name would sound after a few years.

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When you have to choose a name for your baby, a few hundreds of names may not be just enough. Keep digging our mine of baby names until you find that one precious gem.

Infographic: Baby Girl Names From American Places

There could be many inspirations for a baby girl’s name. In this infographic, we have listed some baby girl names that seek inspiration from the United States’ famous cities and historical sites.

baby girl names inspired by american places (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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Key Pointers

  • Consider choosing a name that sounds good, is meaningful, or would suit the child’s personality.
  • You can choose timeless names such as Sophia, Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, and Abigail.
  • Some of the best nature-inspired popular names include Lily, Autumn, Rose, Daisy, and Summer.
  • You may pick a name that bears either phonetic similarity or is analogous with the middle name or the sibling’s name.

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Image: Stable Diffusion/MomJunction Design Team


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