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 | Favor; Grace; Pleasant; Spirit warrior | |
| |  Unisex | Goddess Parvati; Saraswati; Desire | |
| | Girl | Light; Luminous; Torch; Sunray | |
| | Unisex | Each of the two; Pure | |
| | Girl | Woman with a glowing, happy face; Beautiful; Salt | |
| | Girl | Devoted; Young religious attendant | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Sky; Ocean; Sea | |
| | Girl | Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day | |
| | Girl | Queen; Happy; Willing; Friend; Companion | |
| | Unisex | Month of May; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; Torch; Corposant | |
| | Girl | Red; Precious gemstone | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades | |
| | Unisex | Purpose; Bright | |
| | Girl | Hearing; Listening | |
| | Unisex | Price; Worth | |
| | Girl | Dew from God | |
| | Girl | Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge | |
| | Unisex | Granter of wishes | |
| | Girl | Grassy area; Meadow | |
| | Boy | Precious; Kind of cloth; Wicker basket; Fate; Destiny; Salvation of the Lord | |
| | Girl | Little loved one; Lovable child; Child of love; Edge of a sword | |
| | Unisex | Alive; Lively | |
| | Unisex | Golden; Gold; Empress | |
| | Unisex | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Beautiful child; Blessed child | |
| | Girl | Ancient; Enduring; Light | |
| | Girl | To breathe; To live; Live with grace | |
| | Girl | Gift; Blessing | |
| | Boy | Myrtle tree | |
| | Girl | Healer; Lord of salvation | |
| | Boy | Well-spoken; Sweetly speaking | |
| | Girl | Supplanter; May God protect | |
| | Girl | Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; White Phantom | |
| | Girl | Fair; Just | |
| | Girl | Holy valley; Upper valley | |
| | Girl | Sword; Single-edged sword; One-sided edge | |
| | Girl | Ocean sky | |
| | Girl | Fox; Blade; Sword | |
| | Girl | The defender of mankind | |
| | Girl | Snow; Glow; Light; Gentle manner | |
| | Girl | Pearl | |
| | Unisex | Young girl | |
| | Girl | Eight; Eighth month | |
| | Girl | To suffer; To endure | |
| | Boy | White warrior; Child of the white warrior | |
| | Unisex | Weary; Cow | |
| | Girl | Gracious; Dear | |
| | Girl | Commander; Princess; Treetop | |
| | Girl | Star; Divine strength; Weapon | |
| | Girl | My dew; My lamb | |
| | Girl | Burnt wine; Distilled wine | |
| | Unisex | Ewe; Beam of light; Protection of counsel | |
| | Girl | My God has answered; God's gift | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Small bird; Songbird | |
| | Girl | God is my strong man; Devout | |
| | Unisex | Elevated; Supreme | |
| | Girl | Mountain Goat | |
| | Girl | American modern name | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious; to behold | |
| | Girl | My God has answered | |
| | Girl | Social celebration; Laurel; Crown; Slender | |
| | Unisex | Invented name | |
| | Girl | Night | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala | |
| | Girl | East; Purpose or aim; Merciful; Kind-hearted | |
| | Girl | Rose flower; Adorned | |
| | Unisex | Clearing belonging to Cyne | |
| | Girl | A fountain of paradise; A spring in paradise | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God | |
| | Girl | To rule; Snow-capped; To appear; To ghost; To haunt; Knowledge | |
| | Girl | Dawn; Morning glory; Immortal; First ray of the sun | |
| | Girl | Protector of beauty | |
| | Girl | Red village; Bright, white jasmine | |
| | Unisex | Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed | |
| | Girl | Noble; Honorable; Trade winds | |
| | Girl | Golden | |
| | Girl | Fire; Scarlet; Call for help | |
| | Girl | Highly; Lofty; Sublime | |
| | Unisex | Locations in Iraq and Russia; Consciencious | |
| | Girl | God's home | |
| | Unisex | Dry flower | |
| | Girl | Slender; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Beautiful princess | |
| | Girl | Sorrows; Pain | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Well-loved; Eternal beauty | |
| | Girl | Bean farmer | |
| | Unisex | The knowing one; Teacher | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace; Clearing; Meadow | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; Dedicated to God | |
| | Unisex | From the hazel tree; The light brown colour | |
| | Girl | Bright; Luminous; Brilliant; Eye; Early; One having big eyes; Black or dark | |
| | Girl | Holy; Blessed; Invioilable | |
| | Girl | Tranquility | |
| | Girl | Bitter; Lost lost child; Humble | |
| | Girl | Vineyard; Harmony; Calm | |
| | Girl | Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air | |
| | Girl | Prosperity; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Faithfully; Honestly; A person who always speaks the truth; In a truthful way | |
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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