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
Leonela-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Young lioness
Latifah-Baby-Name-Guide:-23-Essential-Insights		Boy	Gentle; Kind
Launa-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origins,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Little rock; Handsome
Lin		Girl	Beautiful jade; Gem; Forest
Liona-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Personality-Guide		Girl	Lion; My strength
Lonna-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble and ready
Lorianne		Girl	Laurel tree; Famous army; Kingdom of Lothar; Favor; Grace
Leyli		Girl	Night
Lorie		Girl	Laurel tree; Famous army; Kingdom of Lothar; Made of gold; Glorious
Loriel		Girl	Laurel tree
Lilieth-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Girl	Pure; Lily flower
Leannah		Unisex	Meadow; Grace; God is my promise; Youthful; Sun
Lilinoe		Girl	Fine mist
Lorraina		Girl	Kingdom of Lothar
Louanna		Girl	Gracious warrior; Brave woman
Louna		Girl	Moon
Luelle:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Trends---Complete-Guide		Girl	Famous warrior; Famous elf
Leti-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Joy; Happiness
Leviana:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Joined; Attached
Lura-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-In-2025-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Laurel; Alluring temptress
Lyndsay		Girl	Lincoln island; The pool colony
Lynne-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lake; Pond
Madelena		Girl	Girl from Magdala; Tower
Lorina:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Laurel
Revin-Baby-Name-Origin,-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Escape; Flight
Mahdiya		Girl	She who is rightly guided
Mahiya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Moon; Lover
Mairi-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Bitter; Dance; Plum
Maitreyi		Girl	Friendly; Benevolent
Maiza		Girl	Only one; Graceful; Distinguisher of good and bad
Maebelle		Girl	Lovable
Luthien		Unisex	Daughter of flowers
Maleigh		Girl	A star of the sea; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Peaceful
Malissa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Honey bee
Marajade		Girl	A Hindi female name
Maral		Girl	A deer; Caspian red deer
Mariangela		Girl	An angel of the sea of sorrow
Marilou		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; Famous or loud in battle
Markella-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Girl	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Marleen		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Marlina-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Nicknames		Girl	Woman from Magdala; Tower; Star of the sea; Wished for a child; Rebellious; Free woman; Lamentation
Maryssa		Girl	Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Star of the sea
Mauri-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Mayella		Girl	The month of May
Maymunah		Girl	Auspicious and blessed
Maniya		Unisex	A glass bead
Melana		Girl	Black; Dark
Melena		Girl	Honey
Melika		Girl	Honey; Bee; Royalty
Melyssa		Girl	A sweet girl; Honey bee
Mercie		Girl	Textile trader
Meri		Girl	The marine; Deep ocean
Maysoon		Boy	Beautiful face and body
Migdalia-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Tower; From a tower
Mikal-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	Who is like God
Mawa		Unisex	Lovely
Megumi		Girl	Favor; Love; Affection
Maylah		Unisex	Strength in battle; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Mayley		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Minnah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Love; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Gift from Allah
Mirela-Baby-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	An admired person; Most admirable; To admire
Maytal		Unisex	Dew drop
Mitzy		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Satchel		Girl	Bag; Sac
Molina		Girl	Mill
Monalisa		Girl	Madam Lisa; Aristocratic; My God is an oath
Miela		Girl	Sweet; Honey
Miella-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Who is like God?
Nadezhda		Girl	Hope
Nadirah		Girl	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Nalina		Girl	Water lily; Lotus; The indigo plant
Naomika		Girl	Goddess Durga and Goddess Lakshmi
Navee		Girl	The new, fresh, or the freshest
Naba		Boy	Great news; Famous; Pious; Tidings; Announcement
Nerissa		Girl	Nymph; Sea sprite
Neylan		Girl	A person who has accomplished his desires; Descendant of the son of Neil
Niki		Girl	Victory
Nimue		Girl	A legendary sorceress; Lady of the lake
Nohealani		Girl	Prettiest woman from paradise
Naveya:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Heaven
Nohely-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Christmas
Neisha-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Night; Lovely flower
Nasiya		Unisex	Immortal; To forget
Noya		Girl	Beauty; Sand
Nene		Girl	Lady of the heavens; Tranquil; Little girl; Grace; Pure
Nyala-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Antelope
Olivine		Girl	Olive; Olive tree
Oliwia		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Noori		Boy	Light; My light; Shining
Orlaith		Girl	Golden princess
Ornella-Name:-Origins,-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Nicknames		Girl	Flowering ash tree
Ova-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Parents		Girl	Egg; Edge of a sword; Awe; Ancestor's descendant
Nourah		Unisex	Light; Radiant
Pietra-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	One who is rock solid
Pollyanna		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Prapti		Girl	Attainment; Fulfillment; Enlistment
Raahi		Girl	Traveler; Passenger
Raelinn		Girl	A variant of Rachel, a beautiful lamb
Olea		Unisex	Ancestor's descendant
Ranae		Girl	Born again

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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