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 | A free man | |
| | Boy | House of figs; House of affliction | |
| | Girl | Man; Army; Free woman; Song | |
| |  Unisex | Colorful pear; Vagabond | |
| | Girl | Darling; Beloved | |
| | Unisex | Returning; Visitor; Moon; Gold | |
| | Girl | Follower of Jesus Christ | |
| | Girl | Bright; Clear; Famous | |
| | Girl | Glory of the father; Glory; Fame | |
| | Girl | Conception; Pure | |
| | Girl | An unmarried, young woman; A maiden | |
| | Girl | God is good | |
| | Girl | Someone from Arcy; Dark | |
| | Boy | Crystal; Colourless glass; Ice | |
| | Girl | A beloved person; Uncle | |
| | Girl | Heaven; Sky | |
| | Girl | Divine; Goddess-like; Man; Strong | |
| | Girl | Shining light; From the Alder grove | |
| | Unisex | Bud; Sprout | |
| | Girl | Gift of God; Blessed; Brooding | |
| | Girl | God's gift | |
| | Girl | Goddess; Divine | |
| | Girl | Shining; Precious; Child | |
| | Girl | Devoted to God; My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; God's promise | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Noble; Friend; Elf | |
| | Girl | Rival; Whole; Great; Clearing | |
| | Girl | God is with us | |
| | Girl | Sudden appearance or manifestation of a divine being | |
| | Unisex | Chief of the goddesses; Goddess; Divine wish; A name of Goddess Durga; Light; Torch | |
| | Girl | Good gift; Honorable gift | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; Goddess of the forest | |
| | Girl | A learned woman | |
| | Girl | Woman of the race or family | |
| | Unisex | Great; Rival | |
| | Girl | Sacrifice; Tribute; Compensation; Payment | |
| | Unisex | Rival | |
| | Girl | Country; Nation; Land; Sword; Princess | |
| | Girl | Decency with a special beauty | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful; God has shown mercy; A variant is Hana | |
| | Girl | Deer clearing; Hart woodland | |
| | Girl | Heaven; A variant spelling of Havanna | |
| | Girl | Torch; Corposant; Moon; Bright; Clear; Vaianakh god of darkness; Wanton sport | |
| | Unisex | A person who is absorbed in the Guru | |
| | Girl | Ancestor; Ing is beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Breath of heaven | |
| | Girl | Ice; Battle; She who is looked upon | |
| | Girl | A female chicken; Field; Meadow; Hen farm | |
| | Girl | Long ago; Once; Yesteryear; In the past | |
| | Girl | Work; Labor | |
| | Girl | Torch; Moon; Tree | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; Soul moon | |
| | Girl | God is merciful | |
| | Girl | Laugh; Humorous person; World; Universe | |
| | Girl | Master; Lord; Shiva | |
| | Girl | One who is pledged; Hostage | |
| | Unisex | Joy | |
| | Girl | Fragrant flower; Jasmine flower | |
| | Girl | Family; Woman; Clan | |
| | Girl | God has shown kindness to me | |
| | Girl | Highly observant individual | |
| | Girl | A person having the highest feelings for living | |
| | Girl | Young; Youthful; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove | |
| | Unisex | Mesopotamian goddess of beer; Brewer | |
| | Unisex | Whispered; To mutter prayers | |
| | Girl | Slender; Fair; Pure; Who is like God | |
| | Girl | All beings and creations; The universe | |
| | Girl | Perfect; Complete; A youth employed in religious services | |
| | Girl | God will increase | |
| | Unisex | Princess; Descendant of Sorachan | |
| | Girl | Strong woman | |
| | Girl | Cheerful; Merry | |
| | Girl | Orchid; From the meadow where wildcats dwell | |
| | Girl | Unsullied; Pure; Clean; Clear | |
| | Girl | An aquatic flowering plant | |
| | Girl | Each of the two; Pure; Meadow; Forest clearing; Slender; The blessed one | |
| | Girl | Garden | |
| | Girl | Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Song; Working | |
| | Girl | Friend; Companion; Trustworthy | |
| | Girl | Each of the two; Pure | |
| | Unisex | Love | |
| | Girl | Narrows; Channel; Strait; War; Strife | |
| | Girl | I am the Lord's | |
| | Unisex | Grace; Kindness | |
| | Unisex | Black; Clear; Bright; Famous | |
| | Girl | Of the night | |
| | Girl | God is my oath | |
| | Girl | Bee | |
| | Girl | Envious; Blue | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace | |
| | Girl | Profit; Wealth | |
| | Girl | A combination of Luz and Maria | |
| | Unisex | Narrows; Channel; Strait | |
| | Girl | From Lydia | |
| | Girl | Who is like God | |
| | Girl | Lily | |
| | Unisex | Little rock; Handsome; Light; World | |
| | Girl | Angel; Messenger | |
| | Girl | A sea of bitterness and sorrow; Rebelliousness; Respected | |
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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