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Top girl Names For 2021

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Top girl name for 2021

Parents often look for meaningful baby names. The list of popular girl names of 2021 indicated that parents opted for names with rich history and deep meanings. Many names rooted in foreign languages won over parents because of their unique sound and positive meaning. Names also gained popularity because of the admirable or pleasant qualities they embodied.

Names like the Greek Sophia (She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom), German Caroline (independent woman), and the Roman Julia (God’s peace for the weary) rose the charts as parents appreciated their deep meaning. The Latin Olivia (peace), Roman Emily (hardworking), and the Greek Victoria (victory) also stayed strong in the popularity chart due to their positive connotations. Even nature-inspired names such as the Latin Luna (moon), Hazel (the hazel tree), and Lily (beautiful white flower) seemed to appeal to the parents. Check out the list below, compiled by the SSA (1), to discover the most popular names of 2021 and find the perfect name for your little lady.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Olivia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace; Olive tree
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Emma
Baby Girl Sign Girl Whole; Universal
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Ava
Baby Girl Sign Girl Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
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Charlotte
Baby Girl Sign Girl Free person; Petite
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Sophia
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
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Amelia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hard working; Industrious
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Isabella
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is my oath
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Mia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
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Camila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Religious attendant; Priest's helper
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Abigail
Baby Girl Sign Girl My father is joy; Cause of joy
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Gianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is gracious
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Luna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Moon
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Ella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful; Goddess; Other
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Elizabeth
Baby Girl Sign Girl My God is an oath
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Sofia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wisdom
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Emily
Baby Girl Sign Girl To strive; To excel; Hardworking; Rival
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Mila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
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Scarlett
Baby Girl Sign Girl The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
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Eleanor
Baby Girl Sign Girl The other Aenor; Shining light; Riches; Fame
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Layla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Dark
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Penelope
Baby Girl Sign Girl Weaver; Duck
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Chloe
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot; Yellow
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Aria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Air; Melody
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Grace
Baby Girl Sign Girl Goodness; Generosity
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Ellie
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
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Nora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
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Hazel
Baby Girl Sign Girl The hazel tree
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Zoey
Baby Girl Sign Girl Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
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Victoria
Baby Girl Sign Girl Victory; Roman goddess of victory
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Lily
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of a flower; Purity; Innocence
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Aurora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dawn
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Violet
Baby Girl Sign Girl Purple; Purple flower
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Hannah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grace; Favor; God has favored me
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Zoe
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life
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Emilia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rival; Laborious; Eager
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Stella
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Star; Pillar
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Everly
Baby Girl Sign Girl Boar meadow; Boar clearing
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Isla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Island
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Leah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Weary; Tired; Cow
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Lillian
Baby Girl Sign Girl My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
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Willow
Baby Girl Sign Girl Willow tree; Freedom
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Lucy
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light
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Natalie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity
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Eliana
Baby Girl Sign Girl God has given the answer; Sun
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Elena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Torch; Shining light
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Claire
Baby Girl Sign Girl Clear; Bright; Famous
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Ivy
Baby Girl Sign Girl Climber plant; Fig
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Audrey
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble strength
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Maya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
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Bella
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beautiful; God is my oath
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Aaliyah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ascending; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime; Lofty
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Madelyn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of Magdala; Tower
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Savannah
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Open grassy plain
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Delilah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Delicate
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Serenity
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Tranquility; Calmness
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Caroline
Baby Girl Sign Girl Man; Independent woman
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Valentina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
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Ruby
Baby Girl Sign Girl A precious red jewel; Red gemstone
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Sophie
Baby Girl Sign Girl She who is wise
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Alice
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble; Kind; Nobility
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Angel
Baby Boy Sign Boy A messenger
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Gabriella
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex God is my strength
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Sadie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Princess; Noblewoman
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Ariana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
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Allison
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of noble birth; Nobility
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Hailey
Baby Girl Sign Girl Meadow of hay; Hay clearing
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Autumn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of the season Autumn; Fall
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Nevaeh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Heaven
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Natalia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth
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Sarah
Baby Girl Sign Girl Princess; Noblewoman
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Josephine
Baby Girl Sign Girl God shall grow; Jehovah increases
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Cora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Maiden; Girl; Daughter
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Samantha
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of God; Flower
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Eva
Baby Girl Sign Girl To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
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Everleigh
Baby Girl Sign Girl Boar meadow; Boar clearing
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Lydia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Woman from Lydia
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Madeline
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of Magdala; High Tower
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Adeline
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble; Kind; Nobility
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Brielle
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is my strength
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Clara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Bright; Clear
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Raelynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ewe; Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; Lake
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Melanie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
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Melody
Baby Girl Sign Girl Melody; Song
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Julia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Downy-bearded; Youthful; Descended from Jove or Jupiter; Supreme God; God's peace for the weary
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Athena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom
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Liliana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lily; Purity; Innocence
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Rose
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rose; Flower; Famous type
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Eliza
Baby Girl Sign Girl My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
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Adalynn
Baby Girl Sign Girl Noble; Of a noble kind
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Kaylee
Baby Girl Sign Girl Laurel; Crown
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Lyla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
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Alaia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Joyful; Happy; Lofty
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Isabelle
Baby Girl Sign Girl My God is an oath; Devoted to God
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Mary
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
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Arianna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Most holy; Silver; Melody
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Margaret
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pearl
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Ximena
Baby Girl Sign Girl He has heard; Listening; Son
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Ayla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Oak tree; Halo; With the moon
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Kylie
Baby Girl Sign Girl Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
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Elliana
Baby Girl Sign Girl My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
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The list of popular girl names in 2021 will give you an idea about the different names you can consider when looking for names for your daughter. For final selection, ensure you have not chosen the name only because it is popular. Opt for a name that many parents admire but also is in line with the values you believe in. If you’re unsure, consider the one quality you hope your daughter will embody and seek a name that reflects that trait.

Infographic: Popular Spiritual Names For Girls

Religion has been a part of human society for millennia and has shaped our traditions, values, and beliefs. No matter the culture, faith in the One ultimate power is evident in the baby names of different languages. Check out the infographic below to explore some of the most popular baby girl names with spiritual significance.

Popular Spiritual Names For Girls (infographic)

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team

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  1. Popular Names in 2020.
    https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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