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
Saffron		Girl	A yellow flower; Gold leaves
Saida:-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	The fortunate one; Happy
Sari		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Essence
Ryli		Unisex	Rye clearing
Solomia		Girl	Peace
Safina		Unisex	A vessel; Ark; A collection of essays and poems
Solveig		Girl	Woman of the house; Strength of the sun
Suhaylah		Girl	One who is smooth, soft, and flowing like a river
Taina		Girl	Fairy queen; Secret; Mystery
Serana-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Cear; Calm; Tranquil; Serene
Seleste		Unisex	Heavenly; Celestial
Thais		Girl	Bandage; Love; The bond
Seylah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Rock; Musical pause
Torri		Girl	Victory
Siani-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	God is gracious
Talynn		Unisex	Talon; Claw
Yumna		Girl	Right-handed; Lucky
Zissel		Girl	Sweet
Aaralyn		Girl	High mountain; Exalted
Yaslin		Unisex	Jasmine
Yoana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Zharia:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Blooming flower; Gold
Aishwarya		Girl	Prosperity; Wealth
Alecia-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Of noble sort; Nobleness
Airabella		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favour; Grace; Beautiful
Airi		Unisex	Love; White jasmine; Messenger; Herald
Amberlyn		Girl	A jewel; Amber; Orange-yellow lake
Alliana-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Alizeh		Unisex	Wind
Anara		Girl	Pomegranate
Amalya		Girl	Labour of Yahweh; Vigorous; Brave
Alyzah		Unisex	The Almighty; The Strong
Amayrani		Girl	Invented name
Anavi		Girl	Peace Loving; Kind; First Ray Of Sun
Aneesa		Girl	Friendly; Friend
Amei		Unisex	Heavenly garment; Imperial support; Heavenly sound; Beloved grace
Anahy		Girl	Cockspur coral tree
Ammy-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Dearly loved
Anayla-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Graceful and charming
Loghan		Unisex	Small hollow
Aysia:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-More		Girl	East; Land of the Rising Sun; Living
Barrett		Girl	Strong as a bear; Quarrelsome
Apollonia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Essential-Guide		Unisex	Strength; Father lion; Father light
Atziri		Girl	Most beautiful flower that lives in the water; Moon flower
Avanna-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Gracious; Gift of God
Bluma		Girl	A flower; Bloom
Brianda		Girl	Noble; Exalted
Brynli		Girl	A victorious and praised woman
Caileigh		Girl	Slender; Blessed; Fair
Carma		Girl	Action; Deed; Faith; Performance; Result
Cathryn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Chantal		Girl	A building stone
Circe		Girl	Sorceress; Bird; Hawk
Constanza:-Name-Guide-With-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Steadfast; Constant
Catalia		Unisex	A type of orchid
Corie		Girl	Cauldron; Curly-haired; Maiden; Horn
Cristy		Girl	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Daizy		Girl	Day's eye
Coraleigh		Unisex	Maiden; Meadow
Dhanvi		Girl	A woman who is rich and wealthy; Wealth; Treasure
Dominga		Girl	Belonging to God
Duaa		Girl	Prayer
Damia		Boy	Nursing Earth; Public
Eda		Girl	Well mannered; Fortunate battle; Noble; Rich friend; War
Elivia-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Olive tree; My God is an oath
Dessa		Girl	To hate; Desired; Wished
Emilly		Girl	Rival
Erma		Girl	Complete; Whole; Great
Esmerelda-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Emerald; Bright green precious stone
Emerlyn		Unisex	Gemstone; Precious stone
Sabino		Girl	A Sabine
Ghazal-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Lyrical love poetry
Hafsah-Name-Meaning:-Essential-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Female lion cub; Little lioness
Haily		Girl	Hay clearing
Erielle-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Features-And-Trends		Unisex	Lion of God
Geisha		Boy	Traditional Japanese entertainer
Ione-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Violet flower
Jackelyn-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Siyon		Unisex	Assumption
Jaleesa		Girl	My God is an Oath
Izzie		Unisex	My God is an oath; Emerald
Jalina-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Dew; Hoarfrost
Jetta-Name-Meaning:-Essential-Guide-To-Origins-And-Variations		Girl	Home ruler; Farmer; Earth worker; Black stone
Jezebel-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	To exalt; To dwell
Jeana		Boy	God is gracious
Johannah		Girl	God is gracious
Jolette		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; God is gracious; God will add
Jeanine		Unisex	God is gracious
Kaeleigh		Girl	Keeper of the keys
Kamilia		Girl	Perfection; Complete; Whole; A youth employed in religious services; Sweet flower
Kathia		Girl	Pure; Natural
Keana-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Keya		Girl	A monsoon flower; To create; Victory; Screw pine
Jouri-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Farmer; Damask rose
Kinslie		Girl	King's field
Kaely:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Invented name
Korinne		Girl	Maiden
Lanai		Girl	Porch; Open-sided veranda; Orchid love
Larae		Girl	Ewe; Advice; Protection; Beam of light; Grain
Kilynn-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Slender; White; Blessed

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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