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
Kiyara		Girl	Dark; Dark-haired; Bright; Shining
Nubia		Girl	Gold
Rocio:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Girl	Dew
Sheyla		Girl	Blind
Niomi		Girl	Pleasantness
Tanya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Fairy queen; Honorable
Aulani		Girl	King's messenger; Messenger of a chief; Royal messenger
Masai-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Expected savior; Deliverer
Aziyah		Girl	Strong; Powerful
Kahlia-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-History,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Desire; Flowers
Kalli		Girl	Most beautiful; Army; Man
Keely-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-and-Complete-Guide		Girl	Slender; Fair
Klaire		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Roxanna-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Sianna		Girl	God is gracious
Aaradhya-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable
Aletheia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Truth; Disclosure
Aubriana		Girl	Elf ruler; Powerful; Graceful
Blossom		Girl	Flower-like
Elyanna-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	My lord has answered
Anabia		Girl	To turn; To return and repent to Allah
Gretchen		Girl	Pearl
Kaylah		Girl	Who is like God; Pure
Kayli-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Complete-Guide-in-2025		Girl	Slender
Lizzie		Girl	My God is an oath
Louella		Girl	Famous warrior
Mahalia		Girl	Lyre; Weak; Sick
Emorie-Name-Guide:-26-Essential-Insights-&-Trends		Unisex	Great ruler; Great king
Mei		Girl	Beautiful; Chinese plum
Nella		Girl	Torch; Moon; Highly praiseworthy; Shining one
Olyvia		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Rachael		Girl	Ewe; Female sheep
Samarah		Girl	Guardian; Protected by God
Savanah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Grassy plain
Swara		Girl	Tones; Musical note
Yatziri		Girl	Maiden of the moon; Friend; Lady of the water
Amaryllis		Girl	Shining; Sparkling
Aziza		Girl	Beloved; Powerful; To be cherished
Devora		Girl	Bee
Aavya		Unisex	Belonging to a sheep; Woollen; Obstruction
Azula		Girl	Blue
Hayleigh		Girl	Hay clearing
Jaslynn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Jidenna		Girl	Embrace the father
Jiselle-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Variants		Girl	Hostage; Pledge
Joella-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Yahweh is god
Eliette		Unisex	God is my salvation
Laela		Girl	Dark-haired; Of God; Born at night
Leonie		Girl	Lioness
Lipa		Girl	Beloved man; Fat; Thick; Friend or lover of horses
Imogene		Girl	Maiden; To play; Carry around
Leonora		Girl	God is my light; Light; Bright; The other Aenor; Shining; Light; Torch
Rosella		Girl	Rose; Fame
Mayzie		Girl	Pearl
Shira		Girl	Singing
Siobhan-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is gracious
Taylee		Girl	To cut; Tailor
Astraea		Girl	Star; Starry night; Star maiden
Berenice-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Bringing victory
Yolanda		Girl	Violet; Violet flower
Zaniah		Girl	Corner
Cassia		Girl	Empty; Vain; Pure; Cinnamon
Scotlyn		Unisex	Scottish heritage; Land of the Scots; Gaelic speakers
Colleen		Girl	Young girl
Francine		Girl	France; Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Goldy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A variant of Golda; Derived from gold which denotes precious jewellery metal
Harleen-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Meadow of the hare; The clearing with lots of rabbits
Chasity		Boy	One who is pure
Calia		Unisex	The flower wreath; Beloved; Very beautiful
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Katara		Girl	Water droplet; Pure; Raindrop; Drop; From Qatar
Leya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Weary; Cow
Maris-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Maylani-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-in-2025		Unisex	Heavenly flower
Adelaida-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Adorned
Paizlee		Girl	A church
Alethea-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Truth
Analeigh:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Girl	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Anali		Girl	Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace
Alonna		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; O child
Chesney-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Oak grove; From France
Ward		Girl	Guard; Rich guard
Cerenity		Unisex	Peaceful; Serene; Clear
Kendyl		Girl	Valley on the River Kent
Kiersten-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Follower of Christ; Anointed; A Christian
Malaika		Girl	Angel
Kamyla		Girl	Helper to the priest
Nilah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Unique-Insights		Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Reverie		Girl	Daydream; Fanciful musing
Rina		Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Una		Girl	One; Lamb; Foremost
Xolani		Girl	Be at peace
Zipporah		Girl	Bird
Aayat		Girl	Signs; Clues; Proofs; Verses from the Quran; Miracle or signs of the divine
Aerith		Girl	Near-anagram of Earth
Allegra		Girl	Joy; Delight; Lively
Koi		Unisex	Love; Affection; Yearn For; Romantic love; Passionate love
Amerie		Girl	Brave; Vigorous
Zaliyah		Girl	Kept near to God; Yahweh has set aside
Anabel		Girl	Lovable; Beautiful; Grace

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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