Top girl Names For 2021
Choose the right fit for your lovely little lady.
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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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Christmas | |
| | Girl | To hate; Wrathful | |
| | Girl | Fairy queen | |
| | Girl | Beauty; Grace | |
| | Boy | Yahweh has answered; God has answered; Care; Protection; Diligence | |
| | Girl | Beautiful Serpent; Soft and flexible | |
| | Boy | Noble strength; Storm | |
| | Girl | Whole; Great | |
| | Girl | Pretty; God is gracious; He will add; Clearing | |
| | Girl | Moorish; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved | |
| | Girl | Lily; Lotus | |
| | Girl | Feminine form of Charles; Free woman | |
| | Girl | Queen; Maiden; Famous in battle; Farmer; Well-born | |
| | Girl | Jasmine flower | |
| | Girl | Pure; Lake | |
| | Girl | Light | |
| | Girl | Maple tree | |
| | Girl | Truth | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Favo; Grace; Clearing | |
| | Girl | To abstain; Chaste; Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad | |
| | Girl | Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Beautiful Mary | |
| | Girl | Star | |
| | Girl | Sign of miracle; God's existence and greatness | |
| | Girl | Underwater limestone skeleton; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral | |
| | Girl | Fortunate battle | |
| | Girl | Wish; Desire; Good Mother; Dame; Foster mother | |
| |  Unisex | Chooser of the slain | |
| | Girl | Miracles | |
| | Girl | To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon | |
| | Unisex | From the hunter's meadow; Hunter | |
| | Girl | Sunshine; The sun; Place exposed to the sun; Melting; Wind from the east | |
| | Girl | New; Field; Clearing | |
| | Girl | Alive; Full of life | |
| | Girl | Dream; Vision | |
| | Girl | Pure; Clear; Chaste | |
| | Girl | Vigilant | |
| | Girl | A person who is from Lydia | |
| | Girl | Harmony; In agreement | |
| | Girl | Cat orchid; From the meadow or clearing where wildcats dwell | |
| | Girl | Island of apples | |
| | Girl | Rival; Hardworking; Woodland; Clearing | |
| | Girl | Star; Evening star | |
| | Girl | Fiery; Ember | |
| | Girl | Twinflower | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Loved one | |
| | Girl | Impetuous by nature | |
| | Unisex | Royal; Cyne's clearing | |
| | Girl | Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded | |
| | Girl | God's grace; Beloved | |
| | Girl | God is my oath | |
| | Girl | Lacking nothing; Young warrior; Blessed; Happy | |
| | Unisex | Of Italy; Calf | |
| | Girl | Name of a flowering shrub | |
| | Boy | Strength in battle | |
| | Girl | Delicate; Guide; Weak; Languishing | |
| | Girl | Reflected sound | |
| | Boy | Small; Humble | |
| | Girl | Noble; Honorable | |
| | Unisex | Land of Eoghan; People's ruler; Trespasser; Thunder; From a rocky cliff | |
| | Girl | Pure; Keeper of the keys; Rare beauty; Crown | |
| | Girl | Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence | |
| | Girl | Joy; Gladness | |
| | Girl | Laurel | |
| | Girl | Victory of the people | |
| | Unisex | Illumination; Ray of light; Heaven sent | |
| | Girl | Sublime; Greatness; Honorary | |
| | Girl | All honey; All sweetness | |
| | Girl | Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove | |
| | Girl | Premature child | |
| | Unisex | Esteemed; Loved | |
| | Girl | Dew from God | |
| | Girl | Adornment; Ornament; Noble; First-born girl; Island | |
| | Girl | Graced with God's oath; Graced by God's bounty | |
| | Unisex | Gracious; Dear | |
| | Girl | Wild boars; Caprice; Whim | |
| | Girl | Weary; Cow; I am with God | |
| | Girl | Comfort; Consolation | |
| | Girl | Companion in evening talk; Enchanting | |
| | Girl | Date palm; Chipmunk; Many beautiful children | |
| | Unisex | Incomparable; Something one of a kind; Unequalled or unparalleled | |
| | Girl | A free woman | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Unisex | Beloved | |
| | Boy | Lake meadow; Lake clearing | |
| | Girl | The fifth month | |
| | Girl | Wave; Sea foam; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Dolphin; To flow | |
| | Girl | Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine | |
| | Unisex | The happy one | |
| | Girl | To us; Gentle; Soft; Handsome; Little rock | |
| | Girl | Crown; Laurel | |
| | Girl | Home ruler; Enclosure; Heather field | |
| | Girl | Holder of heel; Supplanter | |
| | Girl | Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike | |
| | Girl | Fourth letter in the Greek alphabet; Door; Island formed at the mouth of a river | |
| | Girl | Nobility | |
| | Girl | Supplanter; May god protect | |
| | Girl | A light that is found within | |
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.
Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
References
- Popular Names in 2020.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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