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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | Yahweh is gracious; Large grassy plain | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful; Thread | |
| |  Girl | Light | |
| | Girl | Fire, Bright | |
| | Unisex | A soft-napped fabric | |
| | Girl | Blooming flower; To shine | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Peace; Morning | |
| | Unisex | Alive; Life; Spring; Blow through | |
| | Unisex | Wealth; To give; Traverse | |
| | Unisex | Creative; Goddess of education | |
| | Girl | Gold | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | A small inlet | |
| | Girl | Life | |
| | Unisex | Honeycomb; Honeysuckle | |
| | Unisex | Friendly; Affection; Beautiful; Cliff | |
| | Girl | Wisdom | |
| | Girl | Unique; Strong; Feminine | |
| | Boy | Adorned; Beautiful; Radiant | |
| | Girl | Worker; Hopeful; Aspirational | |
| | Girl | Wolf; Light of God; Radiance; Brilliance; Brightness | |
| | Girl | Mirror; Moving; Way; Sun course or path | |
| | Unisex | God has reserved; God has set aside | |
| | Girl | Anklet; Bangle; Adorned | |
| | Girl | Lily; Rose; Lotus | |
| | Unisex | A port town in Somalia | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Zeal; Ardor; Jealousy; Nobility | |
| | Unisex | Guest; Foreigner | |
| | Unisex | Life of Zeus; Stranger; Hospitality | |
| | Girl | Noble; Son of Adam | |
| | Boy | Grace; Favor | |
| | Unisex | Dawn | |
| | Boy | Redness | |
| | Girl | Kind; Polite; Gracious; Pleasant; Gentle | |
| | Unisex | Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair; Possessor of the moon | |
| | Unisex | Downy-bearded | |
| | Girl | Father of exaltation; My father is joy | |
| | Girl | Pure; Chaste; Pious | |
| | Unisex | Favor; Grace | |
| | Girl | Love; Affection; Indigo; Friendly | |
| | Girl | Living; Alive | |
| | Girl | Sky; Heaven; Loftiness | |
| | Unisex | Exalted, Noble | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Of the noble kind | |
| | Girl | Gift of Artemis | |
| | Girl | Nourishing; Soul; Will helmet; Trustworthy | |
| | Boy | Tree | |
| | Unisex | Evening, River | |
| | Girl | Loved one; Cared for; Noble friend; Faithful | |
| | Girl | Light; Noble | |
| | Boy | Trade wind | |
| | Girl | Defender of humankind | |
| | Girl | Lovable | |
| | Girl | The name of a flower | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent and wise | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Famous in battle; Wished-for child | |
| | Girl | Protector of mankind; Defender | |
| | Girl | Amber; A precious jewel; A jewel quality fossilized resin | |
| | Unisex | Intelligent; Wise | |
| | Girl | Longing; Desire | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Charming | |
| | Girl | Safe one; Safety; Feeling of safety | |
| | Girl | Immortality | |
| | Girl | One asking for wealth | |
| | Girl | Goddess of fertility, wisdom, water, and healing | |
| | Unisex | Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble | |
| | Girl | Reborn | |
| | Unisex | Wind; Gracious | |
| | Girl | A beautiful and warm sunrise; Christmas day; Warm; Grace; Dew from God | |
| | Girl | Graceful young girl | |
| | Unisex | Iris flower; Lily; Cheerful; Niece | |
| | Girl | Variant of Hannah; Gracious; Priceless | |
| | Unisex | Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire; | |
| | Unisex | Safety; Loyal; Trustworthy | |
| | Unisex | Adornment; Decoration | |
| | Girl | Grace; Oath | |
| | Girl | Sweetness of face; Favored; Graceful | |
| | Unisex | To love God; Beloved; The end | |
| | Girl | Friendly; Friend | |
| | Girl | The unique one | |
| | Unisex | Hope; Longing; Aspiration | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace | |
| | Girl | Four gods; Assyrian city in northern Iraq | |
| | Girl | Altar of the sky; Little bear | |
| | Girl | The one who is holy and pure | |
| | Girl | Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky | |
| | Girl | Pledge; Oath; Promise | |
| | Girl | Softness; Lightness | |
| | Girl | Devoted to the Goddess Neith; Belonging to the Goddess; She belongs to her father | |
| | Unisex | Of noble kind | |
| | Unisex | Collyrium; Kohl | |
| | Girl | Dream; Vision | |
| | Girl | Aspen tree | |
| | Girl | God beloved; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Old; Noble; Heritage; Fortune; Wealth; I will thank Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Southern; Unknown South land | |
| | Girl | Ascending; Rising | |
| | Girl | A pleasant and beautiful flower | |
| | Girl | Innocence | |
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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