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
Calleigh		Girl	Beautiful; Free man
Candy-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-History-And-Popularity		Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Corinna		Girl	Maiden; Young girl; Greek poet
Corrine		Girl	Maiden; Beautiful maiden
Dagny		Girl	New day
Dariela		Girl	One from Airelle in France
Carrigan		Unisex	Spear
Elenora		Girl	Bright light
Enya		Girl	Fire; Kernel
Faustina		Girl	Auspicious; Lucky
Daira		Unisex	The knowing one; Teacher
Demiyah:-Complete-Name-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Ellanor:-The-Ultimate-Name-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	The other Aenor
Helene		Girl	Solar deity; Torch; Corposant; Warm; Moon
Jailene		Girl	Beautiful bird
Haelyn		Unisex	Hay clearing; Lake
Ivelisse-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yew; My God is an oath
Kalilah		Girl	One who is dearly loved, darling
Kaycie		Girl	Alert; On the watch
Jaylanie		Unisex	Victory; Heaven; Sky; Royalty
Lilliann		Girl	Name of a flower; Lily
Lovina-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	From Lavinium; Famous warrior; Beloved
Lamiyah		Girl	Brilliant; Shining
Mahsa		Girl	Moon-like
Meara		Girl	Pool; Lake
Nada-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Generosity; Dew; Hope
Nara		Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Maribella		Girl	Beloved; Beautiful; Drop the sea
Rani-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Variations,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Queen; She is singing; Joyous song
Raniya		Girl	Looking at; To gaze; Delightful; Agreeable
Rosaleen		Girl	Rose
Liem		Unisex	My mother; I have mother
Sigrid:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful victory; Beloved victory
Suhani		Girl	One who is of pleasant nature
Svea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The realm of Svear
Taniya		Girl	Puzzle; Tangle; Confuse; Breath of life
Tehila		Girl	To praise or shine; Glory; Song; Hymn
Skylyn		Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Aaira		Girl	Respectable; Noble; Honorable
Abbygail		Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father's joy
Adali		Girl	God is my refuge; Noble; Kind; Nobility
Zayra		Unisex	Shining; Brilliant; Bright
Zelena		Unisex	Green; Peppermint spirit
Adna		Boy	Settler; Pleasure; Luxury; Delight
Brynna		Girl	Hill; Mound; Strong one; Brown; Little Raven
Aliviah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Olive
Clarice		Girl	Bright; Clear; Famous
Anela		Unisex	Messenger; Messenger of God; Angel; Favor; Grace
Cornelia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Horn
Aulora		Unisex	Laurel; Dawn
Avika		Unisex	Sheep; Diamond; Wool
Deena		Girl	Goddess-like; Divine; Valley
Danya		Boy	Judgement of God; Close; Near
Ellinor		Girl	The other Aenor; Light
Ellorie		Girl	Cheerful
Daniya		Unisex	Close; Near; God is my judge
Evey		Girl	To breathe; To live; Life
Fia		Girl	Weaver; Wisdom; Deer; Wood
Graciella		Girl	Gracious; Favor; Blessing
Hadiya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Leader; Guide
Henna		Girl	Home ruler; Blessed; Grace; Yahweh is gracious
Jordana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Descend; Flow down
Madelyne		Girl	Girl from Magdala; Tower
Ernie-Name-Meaning-In-6-Languages:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Serious; Earnest
Jamaya		Unisex	Invented name
Mallie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Marcy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Nicknames:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Marisela-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variants		Girl	A woman who is war-like and aggressive; Star of the sea
Kaniya		Unisex	Young woman; Virgin
Orianna		Girl	Gold; Rising sun; The golden one; Daughter of the light/fire
Raena		Girl	Queen; Rain; Happy; Willing
Rawan		Girl	To feed water
Rochelle		Girl	Little rock; Rest; Ewe; Battle cry; Roar; Repose
Myleigh		Unisex	Gracious; Dear; Soldier
Senna		Girl	Brightness; Senna plant
Nalayah:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Christmas Day
Talayah:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Golden ray of the sun
Samiah		Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Tziporah		Girl	Bird
Adeleine		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Adyson		Girl	Son of Adam
Venice		Unisex	Italian place name; City of canals
Zahraa		Girl	Brightness; Brilliance; Light
Yurani		Unisex	A person who follows principle
Alise		Girl	Of the noble kind; Noble; Honorable
Alizabeth-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Variations		Girl	My God is an oath
Allura		Girl	Alluring; To entice; To attract
Amberlee		Girl	A warm honey shade; A gem; Orange-yellow field
Akasha		Boy	Open sky; Ether
Zophia		Unisex	Wisdom
Anamaria-Name:-Popularity-Trends-And-Personality-Traits		Girl	Favored grace; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Aniela-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Amillia		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Baylie		Girl	Public official; Bailiff
Caterina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure
Darya		Girl	Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
Dorcas		Girl	Gazelle
Arionna		Unisex	Most holy
Elayne:-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-The-Name		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Light; Shining
Carys-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variants:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love; Beloved; Precious; Grace; Kindness

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