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
Yuva		Unisex	Youth; Young; Stream
Akshat		Boy	Unhurt; Uninjured; Maiden
Gila		Girl	Joy; Happiness; Pledge; Beautiful; Excited
Alarick		Boy	Ruler of all
Aldrin-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Old and wise ruler
Alem		Boy	Scholar; Noble protection; Little rock
Daylynn		Unisex	One living near a valley
Alesandro		Boy	Defending men
Ziv		Boy	Bright; Radiant; Silver; Lively
Zamani-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Time; Eternity
Alhasan		Boy	Handsome; Attractive
Elika		Boy	A blooming, fruitful tree; Bright; Noble; My God is an oath
Zoren-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Dawn; Happiness
Deva		Unisex	God; Shining one; Good spirit; One who wishes to excel; The seeker of; A master; A best among; Maiden; Girl; Lass
Zavon		Unisex	Gift of God
Hasna		Girl	One who is beautiful
Alixander		Boy	Defender
Elliyah-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime; My God is Yahweh
Elona		Boy	Oak tree
Alwin		Boy	Noble friend
Elyna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Zeth		Unisex	Appointed; Placed
Amando		Boy	Lovable; Worthy of love
Zisha		Unisex	Suicide
Andrae		Boy	Manly
Hodaya		Girl	Splendor of Yahweh
Anir		Boy	Spiritual warrior; Angel; Sound; Echo; News
Zurich-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A city in Switzerland; Belonging to Turos
Zyren		Unisex	Unique; Powerful; Mysterious
Inna		Girl	Little light; Beauty of Germanic god Ing; Tender
Emie-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Great; Rival
Antonius-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Emrey		Unisex	Home strength; Industrious leader; To love; Desire; To be quiet
Adrain		Boy	From Hadria
Eniya-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A close companion; Kernel; Grain
Arbaaz		Boy	Eagle
Falon		Boy	Leader
Aemon-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	The hidden one; The god of air
Jadesola		Girl	Come out into wealth
Arif		Boy	Expert; Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Wise; Intelligent; Kind; Good; Smart
Arjuna		Boy	White; Silver; Clear
Fenyx-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Rising from the ashes; Dark red
Arne		Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler
Faelyn		Unisex	Fairy
Arsene		Boy	Brave; Manly; Virile
Akilan		Boy	Fearless, intelligent, beautiful
Arty		Boy	Bear man
Jasmyne		Girl	Derived from Jessamine
Aryash		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent; Noble; Virtuous
Aryaveer		Boy	Noble warrior; A noble man who is brave and courageous
Gal-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Beloved grace; Wave; Rooster; Fire; Spark
Jeanie		Girl	God is gracious
Alexandr		Girl	Protector of mankind; Defender of men; Helper and defender of mankind
Hemen		Boy	God is faithful; Moon
Aundre		Boy	Man; Manly; Brave
Gurleen		Unisex	A person who is absorbed in the Guru
Jerusalem		Girl	Peaceful place; Established by God Shalim; Foundation of peace
Aker-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-More		Unisex	Plowed field
Joannie		Girl	God is gracious
Harbour		Unisex	Port; Refuge; Shelter
Idalie		Girl	Work; Labor
Jozlyn		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful
Ayad		Boy	Benefit; Blessing; Powerful
Kahealani		Girl	The call of heaven, The heavenly mist
Hildegard		Girl	Battle enclosure
Ayron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Hiromi		Unisex	Generous; Abundant; Prosperous; Vast
Hiyab		Unisex	Veil or Covering
Irelia		Girl	My God is an oath
Hoda		Girl	Right guidance
Kaja		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Echo; Earth
Azeez		Boy	Powerful; Respected; Beloved; Noble; Dear one
Aliyas		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Exalted; Noble
Kalisa		Girl	One who has given herself to God; One who is purely concentrated on the Almighty
Izadora		Girl	Gift of Isis; Throne
Iley		Unisex	Blacksmith
Alula-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variants		Unisex	Hasten; Firstborn; Wing
Kalissa		Girl	Noble one
Barnes		Boy	One who lived or worked in a barn; Barley dwelling
Izara		Girl	Star; Fire; Roar
Kallista		Girl	Most beautiful
Imoni-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology,-And-More		Unisex	Faith
Jaanvi		Girl	Daughter; Another name for the river Ganga
Anchor		Unisex	Anchor; Much-loved
Iriel-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Lion of God; God is my light
Biel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Boy	God can be found in strong men
Israella		Unisex	God contends
Bingham		Boy	Habitational name from Bingham
Itza		Unisex	Rainbow lady; Enchanted; Nectar
Kandace		Girl	White fire; Pure; Queen mother
Arlon		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Karin		Girl	Pure; Torture; Each of the two; Chinese quince; Burmese rosewood
Bond		Boy	A peasant, farmer, or landowner
Arrius		Boy	Devoted to Ares; War; Bane
Kassi		Girl	Shining upon men
Araf		Unisex	Borderland between Heaven and Hell; Slow
Kaye-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Girl	Each of the two; She holds the keys
Arel		Unisex	Lion of God
Jazari-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Girl	Island
Brookson		Boy	Son of Brooke

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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