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 | Silent; Rare; Alchemy; Chemistry | |
| | Girl | Blessing has come to me; A girl who has brought blessings to her family | |
| | Girl | One who follows Christ; To anoint | |
| | Girl | Holy child; Pure child | |
| | Boy | Cassia; Cinnamon; Blind | |
| | Girl | Mercy; Grace; Kindness | |
| | Girl | A follower of Christ | |
| | Girl | Krystin means the one Faithful to Christ | |
| | Girl | Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed | |
| |  Unisex | Cassia; Cinnamon | |
| | Girl | A Christian; Follower of Christ | |
| | Unisex | God is salvation; God saves | |
| | Girl | Vapour; Steam; Holy; Blessed; Nightly; Like the night | |
| | Girl | Cassia; Cinnamon | |
| | Girl | God has shown favor | |
| | Girl | The mercifulness of Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Glory | |
| | Girl | Christmas day | |
| | Girl | Laurel tree; Symbol of honor and victory, Lake | |
| | Girl | Follower of Christ | |
| | Girl | Novel; Creation | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | Healthy; Flower | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Unisex | Abundance; River in paradise | |
| | Girl | Beloved friend; Joy; Bliss; Joined in harmony; Lion | |
| | Girl | Downy-bearded | |
| | Girl | One who comes from Lydia | |
| | Girl | symbol of purity | |
| | Girl | Name of a flower; A variant of Lillie | |
| | Girl | Linden tree; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Linden tree; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | A name of the small blue flower | |
| | Girl | Soft; Flexible; Tender; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | White | |
| | Girl | Alive; Olive; Life; Protection; Envious; Blue | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Night; Dark beauty | |
| | Girl | Lily flower; God is my oath; Downy-bearded | |
| | Girl | Light | |
| | Girl | Heavenly flowers; Royal child | |
| | Girl | Lake; She | |
| | Unisex | Lily flower; Lilac; My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | Blue; Envious; Olive | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala; Tower | |
| | Girl | Feminine form of Mason; Stone worker | |
| | Girl | Moon; Lover | |
| | Girl | The ability to become huge; Greatness; Glory | |
| | Girl | A virginal; Untouched young woman | |
| | Girl | The unfortunate one | |
| | Girl | Pearl; Mother | |
| | Girl | A person who doesn't have luck | |
| | Girl | Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell | |
| | Girl | Pearl | |
| | Girl | One who has a sea of sorrow inside herself | |
| | Girl | A dame from the sea of misery | |
| | Girl | Drop of the sea; Star of the sea | |
| | Girl | A girl from Magdala | |
| | Girl | Great; A patron saint of pregnancy and childbirth | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Clearing | |
| | Girl | Strong in a battle; A war maiden | |
| | Girl | Moorish | |
| | Unisex | Praise to God | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Love | |
| | Boy | Attainment; Achievement | |
| | Unisex | Who is like God? | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Pretty; Livelihood; Living | |
| | Girl | Strength; Rebelliousness; Son of Talmai | |
| | Girl | Rejoicing; Hardworking, goal-oriented | |
| | Unisex | Salmon going up a rippling stream | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Coral; Male | |
| | Unisex | A primal woman | |
| | Girl | Grace; Undying; Immortal; Bitter | |
| | Girl | Who is like God? | |
| | Girl | Who is like God | |
| | Girl | Who is like God | |
| | Unisex | Sea; Star of the sea; Wished-for child; Beloved; Rebellious | |
| | Girl | An achiever; A winner | |
| | Girl | A precious stone | |
| | Girl | A female ruler; The one who is followed; Happiness; Peace; World; Smiling | |
| | Unisex | Pearl | |
| | Girl | Auspicious, Blessed | |
| | Girl | Auspicious; Hope; Felicitious omen; Hope | |
| | Girl | Light of the moon | |
| | Girl | Pleasant; Sweetness; Grace; Beauty | |
| | Girl | Wide-eyed; One who has beautiful large eyes | |
| | Girl | Seafood; Wave; Asia; Second; Emerald; Ravine; Gorge | |
| | Girl | Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables | |
| | Girl | Fascinating; Interesting; Enjoyable | |
| | Unisex | Merry; Sea; Jovial | |
| | Girl | Pomegranate; Fire | |
| | Girl | Rebelliousness; Love; To caress | |
| | Girl | Immortal; God's miracle; Miracle of Jehovah | |
| | Girl | Resurrection | |
| | Unisex | One who resembles God | |
| | Girl | Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day | |
| | Girl | God's pleasant gift | |
| | Girl | Beautiful summer; Plucking greens | |
| | Girl | Honest; Virtuous | |
| | Girl | Twinflower; New; Snow; God's sanctuary | |
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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