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
Karmella		Girl	Garden
Lisette-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Loralie:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	Rock; Rock of Lorelei
Khyla		Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Mairead:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Pearl
Matilde		Girl	Mighty in battle
Maela		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Menucha		Girl	Peaceful; Restful
Maylynn		Girl	Lovable; Pearl; Lake
Mirna		Girl	Peaceful; Calm; The eye
Nahia-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Desire; Wish; Aspiration
Meela		Unisex	Favor of the people
Mikaylah		Girl	Who is like God
Naimah		Girl	Pleasantness; Tranquil; Happy; At ease
Naiah-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Wave; Sea foam
Quetzalli		Girl	Precious thing; A feather
Saachi		Girl	Together; Accompanying
Petrona		Girl	Rock; Stone; Yokel
Sahira		Girl	Wakeful; Moonlight; Mountain
Oshun		Unisex	Flow; Goddess of the river Osun
Sameera		Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Roselee		Girl	Rose
Serina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Serene; Tranquil; Clear
Shekinah		Girl	Dwelling; God's presence; God's manifested glory
Saraiyah		Unisex	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Skylie		Girl	Sky
Solange		Girl	Solemn; Religious; Sun angel;
Neeko-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation-In-2025		Unisex	Sound; Child; Rather; Radical; Sunday; Grace;
Sona-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gold; Good color; Duck
Nox-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Night; Gloomy; Dark
Tyana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Fairy queen; Follower of Christ; Anointed
Vivia		Unisex	Alive; Living; To live
Zalia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yahweh has reserved; Yahweh has set aside; Dry
Yashika-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Successful; Fame; Glory
Zuzanna		Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Abriana		Girl	Elf ruler or king; Powerful elf; Might; Mother of many; High; Exalted; Noble
Zoriah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	Goddess of the dawn
Addeline		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble
Aeliana:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Sun
Ailin		Boy	Of the moon; Moon halo; Cheerful; Precious
Alahna		Girl	Unique beauty
Alitza		Girl	Joy
Alauna-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Gaulish God of healing; Celtic river goddess
Alta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	High; Elevated
Amberlynn		Girl	Gemstone; Amber; Orange-yellow lake
Amarra		Girl	Everlasting flower; Grace; Immortal
Ameenah		Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Amberle		Girl	Orange-yellow gemstone
Amerah		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl; Leader
Amelya		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Anaelle-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	God has favored me; Grace of God; God answers
Anaise-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Favour; Grace; Chaste; Immaculate
Ariany		Unisex	Very holy; Most holy
Aurelie		Girl	Golden-haired; Gilded; Golden
Aryella		Girl	Lioness of god
Asuna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Apple tree of tomorrow
Avangeline-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	One who brings good news
Avari-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Trends:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Of the heavens; From the sky; Nature goddesses
Avaiyah		Girl	To live; To breathe; God's gift
Brienne		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Calie		Girl	Most beautiful
Caiya-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Camilia		Unisex	Complete; A flowering shrub; A youth working in religious services
Christa		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus; The anointed; Christian
Citlalli		Girl	Star
Claribel		Girl	Bright; Beautiful
Daija		Girl	Already seen; Before
Demetria		Girl	One who follows Demeter; Earth mother; Greek Goddess of harvest
Dianne-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-And-History		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Donatella-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-History		Girl	Gift of God; To give; Gift
Dyani:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A deer; Goddess; Divine
Eiley		Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Eline		Girl	One who shares light and brightness
Elisia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Blissful; My God is an oath
Edelyn		Unisex	Noble; Honorable; Small noble one
Ellenor		Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Emira		Girl	Prince; Commander; Treetop
Emmalina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Brave; Unceasing; Vigorous; Rival
Esma		Girl	Supreme; Esteemed; Loved
Estefani-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Felicia-Name-Meaning-&-History:-What-You-Need-to-Know		Girl	Blessed with luck
Filomena		Girl	Loved one; Friend of strength
Gianina		Girl	God is gracious
Giannina-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Girl	God is gracious
Helaina		Girl	Bright; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Isamar		Boy	Island of palms; My God is an oath
Ivyana:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Climbing plant with yellow flowers; Favor; Grace
Joely		Girl	Yahweh is God; Pretty
Derin		Unisex	Deep; Profound
Jaylie		Unisex	Invented name
Jinora		Girl	Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory
Juvia		Unisex	Rain
Kaydance		Unisex	Pure rhythm; Flow
Lynnix		Girl	A loyal and individualistic person
Kilani-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Royal; Heavenly
Malin		Girl	One from Magdala; Tower
Leeah		Girl	Weary; Cow
Laiya		Unisex	Weary
Mannat		Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Marely		Girl	A sea of bitterness; Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Bright sea

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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