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
Gedalya		Boy	Yahweh is great
Inayat-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Boy	Care; Concern
Inessa-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Pure; Innocent
Imrie		Unisex	Ruler of the home
Giancarlos		Boy	God is gracious; Man; Army
Grimm		Boy	Stern; Severe; Shape-changer
Halden		Boy	Half Dane; From Denmark
Eber		Boy	To pass over; Region beyond
Haleem		Boy	Forbearing; Gentle; Mild-mannered
Helio		Boy	Sun
Hiroshi		Boy	Generous; Tolerant
Horatio-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Hour; Time; Season
Korina		Girl	Maiden
Horus		Boy	God of light; The high-flying one
Janyah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	God is gracious; Pure; Ethics; Moral; Conduct; Noble
Jachin		Boy	He establishes
Efe-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Older brother; Brave; Wealth
Lady-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Bread kneader, maker, or shaper; Female head
Eko		Unisex	One; First; Single; Echo; Sound; Each of the two
Lanai		Girl	Porch; Open-sided veranda; Orchid love
Jazarah		Unisex	Island; Land surrouded by water
Larae		Girl	Ewe; Advice; Protection; Beam of light; Grain
Elius-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Ancestral
Jamesen		Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Jarett		Boy	Power of the spear
Erron		Unisex	Ireland
Lesli		Girl	A garden where the holly tree grows
Escanor		Unisex	North shine
Letizia		Girl	One who brings happiness and joy to others
Jouri-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Farmer; Damask rose
Feras		Boy	Ferocious as a lion; Perceptive
Euro		Unisex	Gold
Liliya		Girl	Lily; Purity
Loa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Golden plover; Famous in battle; Laurel; From Laurentum; Ancestor's descendant
Lynnea		Girl	Twinflower; Linden tree; Lime tree
Katty		Girl	Each of the two; Pure
Kamber		Unisex	The people
Madalena		Girl	Of Magdala
Jesper-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Treasurer
Kaylina-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Keeper of keys
Maimouna		Girl	She who is under divine protection
Gardner		Boy	Keeper of the garden; Warrior
Josafat		Boy	God has judged
Garett		Unisex	Power of the spear
Keomi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames-And-All-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Pure; Beautiful
Kelcie		Girl	Ship's victory; Cenel's island; Fierce island
Meagan		Girl	Pearl
Kelise-Baby-Name:-Complete-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Warrior; Of Elise; God's Promise; Of Kelly; Bright Headed
Megha		Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Justen		Boy	Lawful, just
Kiannah		Boy	Divine; Goddesslike
Meryl		Girl	Bright sea
Michela-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variants		Girl	Who is like God?
Milcah		Girl	Queen
Kaelin		Boy	Victorious; Pure; Slender
Keysha-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Cinnamon; Cassia; From the spice tree
Naava		Girl	Beautiful
Kimia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Elixir of life; Alchemy; Philosopher's stone; Rare; Unique
Hutchinson		Unisex	Son of Huchin or Huchon
Kind		Unisex	Compassionate; Childish; Loving
Nadeen		Girl	Hope; Essential; Delicate; Showerer of blessings
Lagertha		Girl	To weave; Lace-work; Headdress; Enclosure
Kova		Unisex	A small coastal inlet; Cave of the Spring; Cave of Our Lady
Naimah		Girl	Pleasantness; Tranquil; Happy; At ease
Jakobie		Girl	May the God watch over her
Nautica-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Of the sea
Kanin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little ancient one; Rabbit; The one who is to be seen
Jahel		Unisex	Mountain goat; Ibex
Kanye		Boy	Next in line; Let's give; Only once; Only one
Jamerson		Boy	Son of James
Leasia		Girl	Nobleness
Jahziah-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	God's vision
Nettie-Name-Meaning,-Origins-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Favor; Grace; My Yahweh is gracious
Jalyn		Girl	A jay bird
Kashif-Name-Meaning:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Revealing; Discoverer
Leani-Name-Popularity,-Variations-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	To incline; Soft; Laziness; To continue; Royal child; Heavenly garland of flowers
Lilinoe		Girl	Fine mist
Leira-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Pertaining to a legion
Ohanna		Girl	God's gracious gift
Kemal		Boy	Perfection
Olina		Girl	Ancestor's descendant; Blessed; Sacred; Joy
Parnika		Girl	A small leaf; Goddess Parvati
Parris		Girl	Lover; Capital city of France
Jazper		Boy	Treasurer; Bearer of treasure
Peach		Girl	Persian fruit
Kerwin		Boy	Descendant of Ciardhubhán; Dark and black
Khamani		Boy	Son of king; First born; Great king
Jaze		Unisex	Healer
Khoi		Boy	First; Chief; Leader; Precious; Funny; Strange
Marvella-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Miracle to marvel at; Wonderful, Extraordinary
Johny		Girl	One who is a delight, rejoice; One who creates happiness
Maevery-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Welcoming elf ruler; Intoxicating
Jonte		Boy	God is gracious
Jb-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Benevolent
Makkah		Unisex	To cry; Temple; Sanctuary
Revel		Girl	To celebrate; To take pleasure
Maybree		Unisex	Mud hill
Kitt		Boy	Bearer of the Christ; Each of the two; Pure
Mele		Boy	Song; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Rosaleen		Girl	Rose

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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