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
Abijah		Boy	God is my father; Yahweh is my father
Bates		Boy	Boatman; One who lives near lush pasture; Son of Talmai
Bence		Boy	To conquer
Beni		Boy	Blessed; Son; Crimson
Manar-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	One whose light is the guide to others; Beacon
Berkeley		Boy	Birch clearing
Alcides		Boy	Strength; Prowess
Kaysie		Unisex	Vigilant
Keani		Unisex	Cool breeze; Coolness
Aleki-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Unique-Samoan-Baby-Boy’s-Name		Girl	Helpful man; Defending man
Markie-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Nicknames,-And-Zodiac		Girl	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Kirah-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Popularity-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	Black
Marleen		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Bomani		Boy	Warrior
Kiyanna-Baby-Name-A-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Essence
Marsali-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	Pearl; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Alesso		Boy	Helper; Defender
Keyra		Unisex	Black
Breyer		Boy	One who brews
Merry-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-A-Delightful-Name		Girl	Lighthearted; Happy; Mirth
Brion-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Boy	Height; Hill; Ruler
Laylanie		Girl	Heavenly flower or garland; Royal child
Anden-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Andes mountain range
Broox		Boy	Dweller by the brook
Alyus		Unisex	Unique; Mysterious; Powerful
Myia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Fly; Emerald
Bryland		Boy	High; Hill; Might; Power; Rye land
Amel		Unisex	Hope; Inspiration
Nalanie		Girl	The calm sky
Nasira		Girl	Victorious; Helper; Friend
Niki		Girl	Victory
Cario		Boy	Strong; Victorious; Possessing goodness; Man
Carroll		Boy	Pointed; Cutting
Noya		Girl	Beauty; Sand
Nuria-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origins,-Variants,-And-Popularity		Girl	Our Lady of Nuria; Light; Place between valleys
Makynzie		Boy	A son of a fair one
Maleiah		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Love; Beloved
Nyree		Girl	Wetland; Flaxen
Arda-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-More		Boy	Marker; Stake; Descendant; Scepter; Bronze
Odalis		Girl	Wealth; Fortune; Heritage
Mahealani		Unisex	Heavenly haze
Oliviah		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Elf warrior
Arson-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Virile
Onna		Girl	To grant; To allow; Favor; Grace
Mailin-Name:-Comprehensive-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Trends-In-2025		Unisex	High tower; Strong warrior
Arun		Boy	Red; Reddish brown; Dawn; Chariot of the Sun; Eagle secret; Successful secret; Morning sun
Cordero		Boy	A lamb; A little sheep
Aryen-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Noble, strong, and brave
Cornelio		Boy	Horn
Purity-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	Innocence; Freedom from immorality
Crockett		Boy	A large curl
Bezalel		Boy	God's shadow; Protected by God
Axis		Unisex	An imaginary or real line around which an object rotates; A central theme
Cye		Boy	Sun; Young
Raeann		Girl	Ewe
Bam		Unisex	Slam; Loud thud
Bohden-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Gift from God
Bao-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Jewel; Treasure; Precious; Praise; Bud; Leopard
Rebeka		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Dagoberto		Boy	One born on a bright day
Mataya-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	God's gift
Mavi		Unisex	Beloved; Victory
Daivik		Boy	Divine
Dalvin-Name-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Narrow water
Bj		Unisex	Uncommon and uncommonly short
Mckinsey		Unisex	Royal victory; Beautiful; Good
Danil		Boy	God is my judge
Miana		Unisex	Roman God of war, Mars; Goddesslike; Pashtun tribe
Rosabel		Girl	A beautiful rose
Daris		Boy	Very important person; Learning
Bow		Boy	One who lives near a bow, arch, or bend
Daud-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Mileah		Unisex	Graceful; Gentle
Samanta		Girl	Name of God; Flower
Davud		Boy	A variant of David; Beloved
Samiha		Girl	Forgiving; Generous
Brighten-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Newborn		Unisex	To become or make bright or brighter; To become more cheerful
Nouri:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	My light; My fire; World
Delvon		Boy	Godly friend; Bright friend; Proud friend
Briscoe		Unisex	Birchwood
Sarena		Girl	Clear; Tranquil; Serene
Neyla		Unisex	Gracious; Successful one; Attainer; Achiever
Britt		Boy	Exalted one; Strong; Mighty; High; Help; Rescue
Carin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Pure; Torture; Each of the two
Demetre		Boy	Mother Earth; Devoted to Mother Earth
Caulder-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Hard water stream; A person from Calder in Midlothian and Caithness, or Cawdor in Nairnshire
Cadyn		Boy	Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion
Caffrey		Unisex	Peace of God
Nzuri		Unisex	Good
Calais		Unisex	A precious stone of a greenish blue; Turquoise; Chrysolite
Shreeya		Girl	Best; Superior
Donell		Boy	Ruler of the world
Suvi		Girl	Summer; Happy; Joyful
Tamari		Girl	Date palm
Tanishka		Girl	Diamond
Duran		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Chasten		Unisex	Someone who lived near the chestnut tree; Chestnut
Taqwa		Girl	Piety; Devotion
Chibueze-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Unisex	God is the king
Tatyana		Girl	Fairy queen

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team