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
Rilla		Girl	Small brook; To sparkle; Beloved; Loved
Loay		Boy	Wild ox; To be slow
Neilani-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Beautiful spirit of the sky
Risa-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Variations		Girl	Pear; Silk gauze; Sand; Village; Laugh; Laughter
Rosaura		Girl	Golden rose
Ngozi		Unisex	Blessing
Rosette		Girl	Rose; Famous type; Little rose
Rozalynn		Girl	A very gentle horse
Nollie-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eagle power
Rubina		Girl	Ruby; Red stone; To flow; Beautiful; Apple tree
Nivisha		Unisex	Goddess; Creative; Artistic
Sabreen		Girl	Patience; Perseverance; Endurance
Mohid		Boy	Believer in one God
Nyrah		Girl	Rose; Beauty of Goddess Saraswati; Wetland
Noeli		Unisex	Christmas; Born on Christmas
Salima		Girl	Safe; Sound; Intact
Saloma		Girl	Peace
Sera		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Chief; Ruler
Pihu		Boy	A peahen; A gallant or male sweetheart;
Lynk		Unisex	Colony by the lake or pool
Sereia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Mermaid, Enchanting
Shailene		Girl	Gift; Yahweh is salvation
Nahyan		Boy	One who discourages wrongdoing; One who has reached the heights of wisdom
Naif		Boy	Exceeding; Surpassing; Elevated; High; Towering
Paw		Unisex	Arise; Emerge; Appear; Soft foot of a mammal
Maciah		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Sherly		Girl	She who sings; Bright meadow
Poppi		Unisex	Vibrant red poppy flower
Nawaf		Boy	One at a high place or a lofty person
Raniah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-Trends-&-Key-Insights		Girl	To Gaze; Look at
Mailo		Unisex	Strength in battle
Sibyl		Girl	Prophetess; Oracle
Nazaire		Boy	From Nazareth
Nechemia		Boy	Comforted by God
Quinlyn		Unisex	Handsome form; Handsome image
Malachite		Unisex	Mallow stone
Silvie		Girl	Forest
Neven-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Worker of the saint's follower; Marigold
Sireen		Girl	Flower; Satiated
Sithara-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Nicknames		Girl	Star
Niels		Boy	Triumph of the nation; Horn
Nihaan		Boy	Not accessible to view; Finally
Nikoloz		Boy	Georgian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Raylie		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection; Clearing
Stela		Girl	Star
Noach		Boy	Comfort or relaxing
Nooh-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Rest; Repose
Reigan		Unisex	King; Ruler
Messer		Girl	To measure; One who kept watch over harvested crops; A person who made knives
Reyyan-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Watered; Plentiful; Heaven's gate
Tamsin		Girl	Twin
Miraan		Girl	Princess; Princely estate; Peace; World; Sun-like; Future; Sound; Benevolent person; Happiness from God; Joyful water
Teanna-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	A Christian; To anoint
Odis		Boy	Wealth; Fortune
Ogden		Boy	Oak valley
Mujtaba		Boy	Chosen one; Honorific title for the prophet Muhammad
Samanvi		Girl	One who has all the best qualities; To accompany; To go together after; To follow; Infer as a consequence
Torah		Girl	To guide or to teach; The holy book of Jews
Murtaza		Boy	Attainer of the pleasure of God; Chosen one
Saanjh		Unisex	An evening; The latter part of the day
Orie		Boy	Cherry Blossom; To Pray; Golden City
Salice		Unisex	Ladder; Flight of steps
Othello		Boy	Wealth
Serana-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Cear; Calm; Tranquil; Serene
Velma-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origins-&-History		Girl	Will helmet
Phil		Boy	A lover or friend of horses; Friend; Beloved
Samani-Name-Guide-To-Popularity,-Meaning-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Unite; To join; Assemble; To offer oblation; To fetch
Pius		Boy	Pious; Dutiful
Powell		Boy	Son of Howell; Eminent or prominent; Prepared
Sammi		Unisex	God has heard; Name of God
Pratham		Boy	First; Foremost
Prentice		Boy	A pupil; A learner of the trade
Quintrell		Boy	Fifth
Ra		Boy	Sun; Day
Raed-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-for-Parents		Boy	Pioneer; Pathfinder; Leader; Guide
Yanna		Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Shanna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Lily; Old wise river; Wisdom; God is gracious
Nahuel		Unisex	Jaguar
Sheridan		Unisex	A seeker
Rahil-Name:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-Traits		Boy	Traveller; Ewe
Rahul-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Conqueror of all miseries; Able; Efficient
Neri		Girl	Candle; Advice; Army; Love; Oath
Zana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Woman; Scholar; Hundred; Bullfinch; Lily; Rose; Fairy
Shylo		Unisex	Tranquil
Nakota		Unisex	Friend; Ally; Mountain
Rajan		Boy	King; Ruler; Monarch
Naman		Unisex	Salutation; Obeisance
Ramzy		Boy	Sign; Mark; Symbol; Gesture; Reserved; Demure; Quiet
Sreshta		Boy	Most excellent; Great; Best
Nassim		Unisex	Gentle breeze; Fresh air
Rance		Boy	Shield rim; Laurel
Siona		Unisex	A Jewish homeland; Heaven
Syanna		Girl	Flowing; Oozed; Trickled
Zuzanna		Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Raynor-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wise warrior; Mighty army; Army counselor
Neji		Unisex	Screw; Expert; Master; Army; Child born in the year of the rat
Aaila		Girl	Family; Halo of the moon; Moon-like; Beautiful
Remo		Boy	Twin; A habitational name for someone from the city of Rheims; Oarsman
Siyona		Unisex	Graceful
Norlan		Boy	Strong and honorable

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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