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
Navya		Girl	To be praised, laudable
Khaliyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Solitary; One who is alone by herself; That which has passed; Empty
Sade-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Rain; Rule with nobility; Honor confers a crown
Tova		Girl	Good; Pleasing; Beautiful thunder; Beloved Thor
Aleksandra		Girl	Defender of mankind
Alyanna-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Ariyanna		Girl	Most holy; Silver; Melody
Aveah		Boy	My father is Yahweh
Evelin		Girl	Living; Life
Brixley-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-All-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Bright Meadow
Joanne		Girl	God is gracious; He will add
Kalena		Girl	Pure; Flower
Karoline		Girl	Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful
Kyrah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-6-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord; Black
Marguerite		Girl	Pearl
Marlena		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Minnie		Girl	Determined guardian; Resolute protector
Sabella-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends-For-2025		Girl	My God is an oath
Aiyla-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Island
Mulan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Magnolia
Annalynn-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Grace; Favor
Antoinette-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Praiseworthy
Auria		Girl	Gold; Golden; Gilded
Zya		Unisex	Illuminate; Light
Deja		Girl	Already seen; Remembrance
Elli		Girl	Old age; My God is an oath
Gigi		Girl	Earth worker; Maiden; Pledge; Famous in battle
Anayra		Unisex	Precious; Happiness; Joy
Isis		Girl	Throne
Jaqueline		Girl	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Kamaya-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Trends-&-Nicknames		Girl	Precious one
Kelsi		Girl	Ship's victory; Cenel's island; Fierce
Kirsten-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations		Girl	A Christian
Layah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Weary; Cow
Lora		Girl	Laurel
Olympia		Girl	From Olympus; Mount Olympus
Rue		Girl	Friend; Companion; Neighbor; Regret; Sadness; Heartbreak
Runa		Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Sunni		Girl	She was the gift of the Sun
Paizley		Girl	Church; Pattern commonly found on fabrics
Uma-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Adella:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Aeris		Girl	Earth; Strife; Discord
Theadora		Girl	Gift of God
Alyse		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable
Anastacia-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Resurrection; The one rising of the dead
Aveline		Girl	Hazelnut; Nut
Brie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Cailyn		Girl	Young girl; Maiden; Pure; Each of the two
Irma-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Universal; Whole; Great
Jenevieve		Girl	Woman; Family; Juniper tree
Ezlyn		Unisex	Help; Lake
Kavya-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	A poem
Kaniyah		Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Lacie-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Joyful; From Lassy
Lacy		Girl	From Lassy; Cheerful
Kiyah		Unisex	Mine; King; The cooing of a bird
Madina		Girl	City of the Prophet
Minerva:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Intellect
Lynnlee		Unisex	Lake; Clearing
Nava-Name-Meaning:-4-Cultural-Interpretations-&-Origins		Girl	Beautiful; New; Melody; Treeless plateau; Tuneful
Talitha		Girl	Little girl; Young girl
Abella		Girl	Breath; Vapor; Noble; Bright; Bee
Ainara		Girl	The swallow bird; Moonlight; Moon flame; Moon pomegranate
Sanvi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Unisex	One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness
Aleen		Girl	Good-looking; Rosy; Noble; Light
Annalyse		Girl	God's promise of grace
Anvika		Girl	Powerful; Strong
Arina		Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Berkleigh		Girl	Birch tree clearing
Candace-Name-Meaning:-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Arisbeth		Unisex	My God is an oath
Esty-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Star; Evening star
Julieth		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Italia		Girl	Of Italy
Mariajose		Girl	Parents of Jesus
Lucianna		Girl	Light
Marisa		Girl	Of the sea; Worthy and respectable
Neva		Girl	White snow; Woman of the race; Swamp
Posie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A bunch of flowers; He will add
Rahma		Girl	Compassion; Kind
Sabine		Girl	A Sabine
Nihira		Unisex	New diamond
Valentine-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Abriella		Girl	Elf king or ruler; God is my strong man
Adria		Girl	From Hadria
Ellowyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Elm tree
Aminata		Unisex	Feel safe
Elvira		Girl	White; Truth
Emeline-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Unceasing; Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous
Evanna		Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life; Living grace
Ellyana		Girl	Sun; God answered my prayer
Fannie		Girl	Frenchman
Jayne		Girl	God is gracious
Havana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Capital city of Cuba; Hanging basket
Iyana		Girl	God is gracious; Downy-bearded
Liora-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Variations		Girl	Light for me
Jeanette-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Everything-To-Know		Unisex	God is gracious
Marla		Girl	Of Magdala; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Marta		Girl	The Lady; The mistress; Dedicated to Mars

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