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 | God is gracious | |
| |  Unisex | Whole; Universal; Great; Miracle; To give; Favor bay; Love | |
| | Girl | Supremacy | |
| | Girl | Great; Exalted; Important | |
| | Boy | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | A supplanter | |
| | Girl | She who is beautiful | |
| | Girl | Star; Fire; Roar | |
| | Unisex | Night journey | |
| | Girl | God is Gracious | |
| | Unisex | Modest | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Deer; Fir tree; From above; Torch; Corposant | |
| | Unisex | Gift of god | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; White phantom | |
| | Girl | Nobility or aristocracy | |
| | Girl | Well-born; Noble | |
| | Girl | Form of Geraldine | |
| | Girl | Hostage; Pledge | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; He sees | |
| | Girl | Family; Kin; Woman, wife | |
| | Girl | Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish | |
| | Girl | A member of the German tribe | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; He will add; Jehovah is God | |
| | Girl | Ever ruler | |
| | Girl | Pretty | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; Pretty; God will add | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh will exalt; Sacred name; Power of the spear | |
| | Girl | God will add | |
| | Girl | Cheerful; Little Goths; Lord; Variant of Jocelyn | |
| | Girl | God will add | |
| | Girl | God will add | |
| | Girl | Jasmine flower | |
| | Boy | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | A name with strong spirit | |
| | Boy | Descend; Flow down | |
| | Girl | Rhythm | |
| | Girl | Premature child | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious; He will add | |
| | Girl | Laurel crown; Citadel | |
| | Girl | She who has the keys | |
| | Girl | Sea; Grace | |
| | Girl | Pure; Each of the two | |
| | Girl | One who has given herself to God; One who is purely concentrated on the Almighty | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Favorite; Alive | |
| | Girl | Full-grown, Free | |
| | Girl | Strong woman; Free woman; Beautiful; Song of joy; Army | |
| | Girl | Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture | |
| | Girl | True; Transparent; Pure; Clean; Each of the two; My consecration of your name | |
| | Girl | Perfect; Pure; Clear | |
| | Girl | She is the pure one | |
| | Unisex | She that conceals | |
| | Girl | Black; Clear; Bright; Famous | |
| | Girl | She is ancient | |
| | Girl | Crown; Wreath; Beloved; Pure | |
| | Boy | Island; Fierce; Ship's victory; Cenel's island | |
| | Boy | Clean; Clear; Pure | |
| | Girl | Female deer; Gazelle; Doe | |
| | Girl | Magical water; Ancient one | |
| | Boy | Black; Clear; Famous; Bright | |
| | Girl | Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief | |
| | Girl | Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief | |
| | Girl | Attractive; Of Zeus; Soul crusher | |
| | Girl | Frost; Cherry | |
| | Girl | Cassia; Cinnamon | |
| | Girl | Clear; Colorless glass; Ice; Lake | |
| | Girl | A narrow strait of a water | |
| | Unisex | Silk-like material | |
| | Unisex | Downy-bearded, Sky; Shine | |
| | Girl | Mirror; Capital city; Respectful; Polite | |
| | Girl | Narrow channel or strait | |
| | Girl | Nightly; Like the night; Nocturnal; Of the night | |
| | Girl | Heart | |
| | Girl | Well-spoken; Speaking well; Verbose | |
| | Girl | Playful; Charming; Desirable | |
| | Girl | Citadel | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Like the night | |
| | Girl | Sweet bay tree; Symbolic of honor and victory | |
| | Girl | An individual who is purified and cleansed; Of pure soul | |
| | Girl | Light of the soul | |
| | Unisex | Gift of God; Gift of donation | |
| | Unisex | People | |
| | Unisex | Lake | |
| | Girl | Goddess Parvati's graceful dance | |
| | Girl | She who is dignified and noble; Lucky; Succesful | |
| | Girl | A feeling of great happiness and satisfaction | |
| | Girl | One who has the abilities of a leader | |
| | Girl | Oath of God; Lily | |
| | Unisex | Night; Dark beauty; Shining | |
| | Girl | One who lives on the banks of the Lima river; Beautiful horse; Black; Dawn; Reason; Power; Establish | |
| | Girl | A woman of envious personality | |
| | Girl | A place name; A woman who comes from a French province of Lorraine | |
| | Girl | A song of the beautiful woman that leads a man to death | |
| | Girl | Goddess Lakshmi; Wordly wise | |
| | Girl | Storax tree | |
| | Girl | Lake; Pool | |
| | Girl | Light; Illumination | |
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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