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
Dahir		Unisex	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Ettore		Boy	Holding fast
Myleah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Sweet; Graceful; Noble
Eustace		Boy	Fruitful; Productive; Well-built; Steadfast; Stable
Devereux		Unisex	One who is from Évreux in France; Banks of the river
Mccall		Unisex	Son of Cathal
Raye		Girl	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector; Ewe; Beautiful
Evert		Boy	Brave boar
Naseeb-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Zodiac,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Noble; Gentlemanly; Appropriate; Fitting; Proper; Share; One's share in life;
Dian		Girl	Divine; Heavenly; Candle
Fatih		Boy	Conqueror
Dimitris		Girl	Follower of Demeter; Earth mother
Mily-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Industrious; Hardworking; Gentle
Fayez		Boy	One who is always a victor
Nevaeha		Girl	Gift from God
Fedor		Boy	A divine Gift of God
Fielding		Boy	Open country; One who Dwells in an open country
Finbar		Boy	Fair-headed one
Riann		Girl	Little king
Nariya-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Luck
Rianne		Girl	Maiden; Queen
Fuller		Boy	Cloth worker; A fuller of cloth
Gamal		Boy	Beauty; Old
Rosamaria		Girl	One who is a rose; Dew of sea
Gautam		Boy	Lord Buddha; A name of Lord Buddha; One who dispels darkness
Nebula-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Mist; Fog; Vapor; Cloud
Ruba		Girl	Hill
Geordi		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Olenna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Nevah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-5-Sweet-Nicknames		Unisex	Clan; Family; Lineage; Wife; Woman
Sai		Girl	One who is divine; Influential; Saint; Difference
Gianluigi		Boy	God is gracious; Famous warrior
Eldridge		Girl	Elf ruler; Noble king
Gor		Boy	Fierce; Brave; Proud
Nili		Unisex	The eternity of Israel will not lie; Blue; Indigo
Donis		Unisex	Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Guthrie		Boy	Son of Uchtre
Sareena		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Clear; Tranquil
Hadden		Boy	From the heath
Draxton		Unisex	Slipway or Sledge; Enclosure or settlement
Hakan		Boy	Emperor; Ruler; Great king
Hall		Boy	Manor; Hall
Pressley		Boy	To come from the priest's meadow
Senia		Girl	Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest; Praise
Hammond		Boy	High protection; Home protection
Harman		Boy	Army man
Harshiv		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as the giver of happiness
Raelene-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Ewe; Lamb
Hasaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Handsome; Excellence; Benefactor
Eiren		Unisex	Brightness; Clarity; Sparkle; Refine
Sidratul		Girl	Cedar of the farthest point
Haseeb		Boy	Noble; Respected; Reckoner; A variant of Hasib
Railee		Girl	Joyful; Radiant; Lively
Eissa		Unisex	God is salvation; To save or to deliver
Raini		Boy	Queen; Rain; Advice; Counsel
Eivan		Unisex	Shining; Lustrous
Sofya		Girl	Wisdom
Eleo-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Sun
Haziq-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Skillful; Intelligent; Capable
Reagen		Boy	From the name Regan, meaning little king
Eleon		Unisex	Strength; Grace
Solene		Girl	With solemnity; Religious
Hektor		Boy	To hold; To possess
Pranika		Unisex	Vitality; Life-giving force; Vow; Pledge; Life; Breath
Fahed		Boy	Panther; Leopard
Relena-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Protector of peace
Suhaylah		Girl	One who is smooth, soft, and flowing like a river
Hopper		Boy	Acrobat; Jumper; Nervous; Restless
Howell		Boy	Eminent; Prominent
Hriday		Boy	Heart
Elysian		Girl	Blissful; Elysian fields
Huy		Boy	Glorious; Radiant as sunlight
Tamya		Girl	Date palm; Rain
Ice-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Iron; Frozen water
Tayen		Girl	A new moon
Ilia		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Reighn		Unisex	Rule; Sovereign
Thara		Girl	Stream; Water; Wealth
Ilija		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Tora		Girl	Tigress; Thunder
Ion		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Going
Tovah		Girl	Good; One who does good; Favor; Thunder
Sachi		Boy	Happiness; Good luck; Wife of Indra; Speech; Eloquence; Energy; Power; Strength; Pious act; Devotion; Friendship; Intimacy
Varvara		Girl	Foreign; Bulgarian form of Barbara
Iyaan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Downy-bearded
Samyuktha		Girl	Joint; Combined; Being accompanied by
Riona		Girl	Queen; Pure; Plum; Cherry blossom; Apple tree; Little king; Reason; Garden; Park; Sound; Logic
Iyad:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	To support; To reinforce
Saniah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Second child; Brilliant; Splendid
Ritaj		Unisex	Truthful; Righteous
Vianca-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	White; Fair-colored
Jabbar-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Powerful; Great; Mighty
Jabin		Boy	The wise one; Discerner; Perceptive
Jacorian		Boy	A combination of Jacob and Cory
Jacquez		Boy	The supplanter
Yaffa		Girl	Beautiful
Jago		Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of Heel; Supplanter
Skyelar		Boy	He who is a scholar
Jahzeel		Boy	God will divide
Jaiveer		Boy	One who is victorious

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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