Top Baby Names For 2022

Biblical to gender-neutral, top baby names of 2022.

Naming trends in the 21st century feature a diverse blend of historical names and meaningful modern variants. And the popular baby names of 2022 reflect the shifting preferences of parents in the US. From celebrating traditional biblical names to embracing modern unisex names, parents have shown various preferences and influences in their naming choices. The year also saw a rise in baby names from various cultures and backgrounds gaining popularity. This reflects the growing interconnectedness of society and the acceptance of different cultures.

Names such as Abigail (father’s joy) and Elijah (Yahweh is my God) find their roots in the Hebrew Bible and are loved by parents for their religious significance. At the same time, gender-neutral names such as Harper (someone who plays the harp) and Madison (son of Maud) have also won parents’ hearts. Also, place-inspired names like Santiago (Saint James) and Brooklyn (marshland) have become popular in the US. For a glimpse into the trendy and unique names of 2022, check out our list based on official SSA data detailing the most popular names across the country (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Ariabella-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer
Cozette		Girl	Little thing; Victory of the people; Victorious
Avelynn		Girl	Hazelnut
Kenyatta		Boy	Beaded belt; Musician
Morocco		Boy	A land that belongs to God; An African country
Daysha		Girl	Already
Avnoor		Girl	Luminous; Radiant; Divine glow
Azaliah		Boy	God has reserved; God has set aside
Kizer		Girl	Noble leader; Emperor
Arfa		Unisex	High
Delfina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Name of a Saint; One from Delphi
Kiansh		Unisex	Unique and vibrant
Bintou		Girl	Daughter; Girl
Kimi		Girl	Righteous; Secret; Raised by Yahweh; Lord; Prince
Naaman		Boy	Pleasantness; Pleasant; Beautiful; Agreeable; Delightful
Blaike		Boy	Light
Domenica		Girl	One who belongs to God
Nalan		Boy	Descendant of Niallán
Dyani:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A deer; Goddess; Divine
Napoleon		Boy	Person from Naples; Sons of mist
Ekaterina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Immaculate
Elivia-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Olive tree; My God is an oath
Nevaan		Boy	The one who is spiritually holy
Elvie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Noble; Friend; Elf
Nils		Boy	Accomplishment of the people; Victory
Camri		Boy	Crown; Crooked nose
Blessings		Unisex	Divine favor or grace
Erykah		Girl	Eternal ruler; Ever ruler; Ever powerful
Nissim		Boy	Miracle
Bralynn		Girl	A glorious and wise person; Descendant of Bradan; Salmon
Freida		Girl	Peace; Loved; Beautiful
Liel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	My God
Norbert		Boy	Bright North; Northern brightness
Norberto		Boy	Shining from the north
Luxx		Unisex	Extravagance and luxury
Gracee		Girl	Graceful
Olson		Boy	Son of Olaf; Son of Ole
Omid		Boy	The one whose expectations are centered
Hidaya		Girl	Guidance; Beautiful
Ontario		Boy	Beautiful lake
Oswin		Boy	God's friend
Oxford		Boy	Oxen crossing; From Oxford
Hilde		Girl	Battle
Petar		Boy	Rock
Demiyah:-Complete-Name-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Mattix		Unisex	Son of Madoc
Menelik-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Son of the wise man
Holli		Girl	Holly tree; Hollow-eyed
Polo		Boy	Freer of horses; Bold or brave people
Mete-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Brave; Galahad; Hero; Valiant; Gallant
Priam		Boy	Redeemed; Beloved
Donya		Girl	World; To be satisfied; Good
Modesto		Girl	Moderate; Restrained
Mclaren		Unisex	Son of Labhrann
Qadir		Boy	A powerful and capable person; One of the 99 names of Allah
Quillan		Boy	Cub; Son of Hugelin; Soul; Mind; Intellect
Quint		Boy	Fifth
Dezirae		Unisex	Desired
Race		Boy	Competition; Ardor
Dima		Boy	Downpour; Earth mother
Jalena		Girl	Bright; Torch; Deer
Raffi		Boy	God heals; Noble; Exalter
Jaquelin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Ramone		Boy	Protected by the counsel; Counsel protection
Moss		Unisex	Son; Deliver; Drew out
Randell		Boy	Strong defender; Wolf on a shield rim
Motley-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Speck; Having many colours
Moxon		Unisex	Son of Magge
Rawley		Boy	Roe deer clearing
Myer		Unisex	Giving light
Jenicka		Girl	God has shown kindness to me
Rawlins		Boy	Famous wolf; Wolf's counsel
Jenni		Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Eloni:-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	High mountain; Exalted
Redford		Boy	An English habitational name; To ride; Ford that can be crossed on horseback
Euphoria-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	A feeling of extreme happiness or joy; Power to bear
Reynolds		Boy	Well Advised Ruler
Niyam		Girl	Order; Discipline; Restraint of mind; Ethical rules
Nasai-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Helper; Aid
Kaari:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-And-Nicknames		Girl	Young girl; Pure
Rishav		Boy	Sweet and caring
Kalyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Variants-&-History		Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Rockland		Boy	One who comes from a rocky land
Rodger		Boy	Renowned warrior; Spear; Glory; Launches; Fame
Iliza-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Feminine; Intelligent; Determined
Kamelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Shurb
Oli		Girl	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Chant
Hanalei		Unisex	Crescent bay; Home ruler
Nobel		Unisex	Force; Noble
Hikari		Girl	Light
Keana-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Keanna		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Sarim		Boy	Sharp sword; Brave; To cut; Courageous; He who is wise
Kelia-Baby-Name:-Key-Insights-Into-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Wood
Sarkis		Boy	A shepherd; Servant
Ilona		Unisex	Light; Torch; Moon; Joy
Saverio:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	A new house
Sayan		Boy	Binding; A kind-hearted friend; Evening
Jacy		Boy	Gift; Moon; Yahweh is gracious; Creator of plant life
Shah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Monarch; King; Sovereign of Iran; Gentleman; Merchant

Infographic: Modern Unisex Names Popular In 2022

Names that defy traditional gender categories offer a fresh take on naming conventions. In 2022, many gender-neutral names became popular as parents looked for unique and interesting names. The infographic below gives you a list of some of the most loved unisex names in the US.

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