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
Evalina		Girl	To breathe; Life; Bird
Caliyah-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Priscila		Girl	Ancient
Isobel		Girl	My God is an oath
Rochel		Girl	Ewe; Lamb
Sahasra		Girl	Thousand; Infinite
Sury		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Yehudis		Girl	Praised
Adore-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Girl	Adore; Adoration; To worship
Avigail		Girl	My father is joy
Dua		Girl	Prayer; I want; I love
Jacklyn-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Kaley		Girl	Delicate; To rejoice; Pure; Clearing
Maeva		Girl	Welcome; She who intoxicates
Mari		Girl	Donation; Mother; Genuine; Village; Reason; Logi
Makiyah		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Annalia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Girl	Grace; Favor
Audrianna		Girl	Noble strength
Hermione		Girl	Messenger
Jaslyn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Germanic tribe Geats
Lillyana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Miabella-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-More		Girl	My beauty; My God is an oath; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Nelly		Girl	Shining light; Most beautiful woman; Corposant; Moon;
Shreya-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Superior; Best
Jahaziel		Girl	Beheld by God; God sees
Sana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendor; Praise; Gauze; Thread; Summer
Adora		Girl	Adoration; Adored
Tiara		Unisex	Crown; Treasure of heavenly love
Wrenlee-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Small-songbird
Akshara		Girl	Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Imperishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva
Janet-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	God Is Gracious
Everlyn		Unisex	Boar clearing; Desired; Water; Island
Johana		Girl	God is gracious
Manuela-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is with us
Pippa		Girl	Lover of horses
Sedona		Girl	City of Sedona in Arizona
Ayven		Unisex	Blessed with beauty; River; Greetings; Grain merchant
Anissa		Girl	Friendly; Friend; Grace; Favor
Carissa		Girl	Grace; Kindness
Inez		Girl	Pure; Lamb
Marianne-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Rebellious
Maven-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Expert-Guide		Girl	The one who intoxicates; Mead woman; Expert
Arayah		Unisex	Song; Melody; Noble; Respected; Lion
Merida		Girl	Veterans of Augustus; Retired or veteran
Reem-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Traits		Girl	One who is like a beautiful gazelle; White antelope
Serene		Girl	Calm; Tranquil; Joyous; Bright; Clear; Fair; Quiet; Beauty; Peaceful.'
Yoselin		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe
Ahuva		Girl	Beloved
Yana		Unisex	God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
Avaleigh		Girl	To Live; Breathe; Delicate; Meadow; Clearing
Zaniya		Girl	Corner; Forever
Ayda		Girl	From the moon; Returner; To bring back
Eliora		Girl	My God is my light
Hailie-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Hay meadow
Jesslyn		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To behold
Litzy		Girl	Nobility; God is my oath; Joy
Marli		Girl	Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Romi		Girl	My height; My exaltation; Dew of the sea
Saira		Girl	A traveller
Abbie		Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father is light
Anvi		Girl	To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati
Auri		Girl	Breeze
Avia-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Bird; Strength; Yahweh is my father
Betsy		Girl	My God is an oath
Caleigh-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Slender; Fair; Beautiful; Laurel
Edna		Girl	Pleasure; Delight; Luxury; Fire; Rich friend
Kenleigh		Girl	Woodland clearing; Son of Finlay; The king's meadow
Leanne		Girl	Grace; Favor; Clearing; Meadow
Margarita		Girl	Pearl; Daisy
Melodie		Girl	Melody; Song
Shayna		Girl	Beautiful; Peace; Graced by God
Sidra		Girl	Goddess of the stars; Lotus tree; Order
Amyah		Girl	Beloved
Susie		Unisex	Lily
Winry		Girl	White; Blessed; Friend of peace
Zayna-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beauty and grace; Lovely
Zofia-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wisdom
Catarina		Girl	Purity; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Aribella		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favor; Beautiful
Elanor		Girl	Star sun; Noble one
Eryn		Girl	Ireland
Blakeleigh		Unisex	Black woodland clearing
Malika		Girl	Queen
Mayah		Girl	Close to God; Illusion
Sanaya		Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Kalaya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Beautiful woman
Agatha		Girl	Good
Mylee		Unisex	Gracious; Dear; Soldier
Eiza		Girl	My God is an oath
Haya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hurry; Come quickly; Life; Feathers universally
Flor-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Flower; Flourishing
Jannah		Girl	Garden; Paradise; Heaven; God is gracious
Jannat-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	A garden of Heaven; Paradise
Mahogany		Girl	Dark Red Wood
Mindy		Girl	Black; Dark; Bee; Sweet as honey; Honey
Philomena		Boy	To be loved; Friend of strength
Samia		Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted
Aditi		Girl	Boundless; Freedom; Security; Heaven and Earth
Ariyana		Girl	Most holy
Samaya		Unisex	Peace; Tranquility; Appointed; Proper time; High Above

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.

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