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
Jamaica		Girl	Land of wood and water; Land of springs
Jannatul-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Gardens of the
Avyansh		Boy	Divine part; Indestructible part; Part of indestructible
Cace		Boy	Watchful; Brave; Alert
Arvik		Unisex	Independent; Universal
Keri-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ciar's people; Black; To love
Keva-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Precious; Gentle; Beloved; Safe or freedom from danger; Collector of import duty
Calahan		Boy	Bright-headed; Strife
Casimiro		Boy	To destroy; World; Peace
Kloey		Girl	Blossoming
Caswell		Boy	Spring; Stream; Name of a town
Kalyssa-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Most beautiful
Jonni		Unisex	Sparkling, uniting, hardworking
Caz-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-And-Cute-Nicknames		Boy	To destroy; Peace; World; Vigilant
Ksenia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-An-Essential-Guide		Girl	Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest
Chanoch		Boy	Educated; Dedicated
Kynley		Girl	From the royal meadow
Kaiana		Unisex	Element of Earth; Divine
Barren		Boy	Infertile or unproductive
Kailia-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Joyful sea; Sea of joy
Layali		Girl	After the Sun sets down; Nighttime
Ayyan		Unisex	Creator; Lord; Path; Clear; Good luck
Cletus		Boy	Invoked; Illustrious; Famous
Azarie		Unisex	God has helped
Leelah		Girl	Play; Amusement
Bocephus		Boy	Ox-head
Keara:-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Boy	Black; Little dark one
Kamiko-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Fragrant ocean child; Fragrant sea child
Lidya-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-More		Girl	From Lydia
Conroy		Boy	Descendant of a hound-keeper
Cori-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-Complete-Guide		Boy	Cauldron; Curly-haired; Maiden
Lilybeth		Girl	Name of the flower Lily; Purity; My God is an oath; House of affliction; House of figs
Basel		Boy	Brave; Royal; Chivalrous; Divine gift
Curran		Boy	Little spear
Lisandra		Girl	Protector of mankind; Release of man
Lissa		Girl	Bee
Kayal		Unisex	Lake; Fish
Luzmaria		Girl	A combination of Luz and Maria
Daiwik		Boy	Grace; One who has extraordinary power
Bohen		Unisex	A person from Bohan in Namur, Belgium; Victorious
Madysen		Girl	Son of Maud
Dameer		Boy	Heart; Conscience; Mind
Keelie		Unisex	Slender; Narrow; Pretty
Mahima:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Trends		Girl	The ability to become huge; Greatness; Glory
Keyonna:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Like silk; Attractive
Davie		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Kelaiah		Unisex	Voice of the Lord; Gathering together
Kenlie		Unisex	The meadow of kings and queens
Kenly		Boy	King's meadow; Woodland clearing; Son of Finlay; White; Blessed
Manaia		Girl	Mythological figure of a man with the head of a bird and tail of a fish; To decorate or embellish
Deaglan		Boy	Full of goodness; Man of prayer
Caidan		Boy	Son of Cadáin
Kennedie		Unisex	Misshapen head; Armored head
Margie-Name-Meaning,-History,-Variants:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pearl
Kentley		Boy	Coastal district field
Bronze		Unisex	A yellowish-brown alloy of copper; Bell metal; Brass
Marybelle		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Beautiful
Keyoni:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	God is gracious
Maylene-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Numerology-And-More		Girl	The fifth month; The month of May
Kida-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Rice paddy near a tree
Landrey		Boy	A powerful ruler; Poor; Pilgrim; Lion man
Mckinsley		Girl	Son of the fair warrior
Melena		Girl	Honey
Dillinger		Boy	From the town of Dillingen
Kyia-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Unisex	Beautiful princess
Dionicio		Boy	God of wine and revelry; Follower of Dionysus; Sky; Of Zeus
Dionisio		Boy	Of Zeus; God of wine and revelry; Sky; Shine
Liliani		Girl	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Caven		Unisex	Hollow
Laylee		Unisex	Night
Doron-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Fun-Facts		Boy	Gift
Drago-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Precious
Chaise		Boy	An efficient hunter; Chase; Hunt
Lexani		Unisex	Helper; Defender of men
Coltan		Boy	Charcoal
Nidia-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Nest
Dwain-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-To-Variations		Boy	Little dark one
Nijah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A beautiful rose; One who succeeds; Challenging
Edrik		Boy	Wealthy king; Fortunate ruler
Chaston		Unisex	Someone who lived by the chestnut tree
Nimah-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-in-2025		Girl	Blessing
Chinedu		Unisex	God leads
Nirvi		Girl	New comer to the family; Bliss
Nithya		Girl	Eternal; Always
Oliana		Girl	Ancestor's descendant; Gracious; Heavenly light; Oleander
Collen		Unisex	Hazel; Victory of the people
Orchid		Girl	Eponymous flowering plant; Testicles
Pari-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Fairy; Angel; Circumambulate
Makaia-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh?
Makaiah		Unisex	There is none like Yahweh
Perpetua		Girl	Everlasting; Continuous
Malaina-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-&-Insights		Unisex	Black; Dark
Pranavi		Girl	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Enea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Praise
Delfino		Boy	Of Delphi; Womb
Mianna		Girl	Wished for a child; Beloved; Grace; Male
Marena		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Cyris:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy
Miroslava		Boy	Grandfather
Daelen		Unisex	Valley; Meadow

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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