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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | Royal staff; Twin | |
| |  Girl | Beautiful; Pretty; Livelihood; Living | |
| | Girl | Clouds | |
| | Boy | From Lydia | |
| | Girl | Aura; Fragrance; Sweet smell | |
| | Boy | Gift of Gods; Smart; Talented; Brave | |
| | Boy | Gates | |
| | Unisex | English word for the number three | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | Mud hill | |
| | Girl | A graceful lady; Dear | |
| | Unisex | Victory; Success | |
| | Girl | Gracious; Dear; Rival | |
| | Unisex | Victorious or triumphant | |
| | Unisex | Curious; Annoying; Stubborn; Kind; Lost; Bewildered; Cheerful | |
| | Boy | Victorious | |
| | Girl | Lovable | |
| | Boy | Vital; Of life | |
| | Girl | To admire; One who is admired | |
| | Boy | Son of Coinnich; Fair; Handsome; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Of Mercy | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love | |
| | Boy | Ruler of the army; Foreigner; Welshman | |
| | Boy | Brave in battle; Hard; Firm; Hardy | |
| | Girl | Righteous; Noble; Clever; Intelligent; Sharp-eyed | |
| | Boy | Someone's son | |
| | Girl | Eyes; Beautiful eyes; Eye-catcher | |
| | Unisex | Water; Illusion; Dame | |
| | Boy | Victory protector | |
| | Boy | Home belonging to Wigmund; Village homestead | |
| | Unisex | Variable; Versatile; Oxherd | |
| | Boy | Enclosure belonging to Wine | |
| | Boy | Celestial; From the mountain | |
| | Girl | Glorious; Brave | |
| | Unisex | Craft; Cunning | |
| | Boy | Winner; Successful; Brilliant; Clever; Intelligent; Handsome | |
| | Boy | 36th chapter of the Quran | |
| | Unisex | To love; To devote oneself | |
| | Boy | Father Anubis; Of Anubis | |
| | Unisex | Famous; Strong desire | |
| | Girl | The most beautiful | |
| | Boy | Servant of God; Servant of Allah | |
| | Boy | Colorful | |
| | Girl | Wished for child; Grace; Mercy | |
| | Girl | Strong; Powerful | |
| | Boy | Of Mars; Warlike; Warrior; Famous counsel | |
| | Unisex | Innovative; Intelligent; Bold | |
| | Boy | Servant of the praiseworthy | |
| | Unisex | Wood; Timber | |
| | Boy | Follower of the generous | |
| | Boy | Unsure; Pet form of Avila | |
| | Boy | Yahweh remembers | |
| | Boy | Son of Ishmael; Mistress | |
| | Girl | Pleasantness; Gentle | |
| | Boy | Pain | |
| | Boy | Ideal; Exemplary | |
| | Girl | Prospering; Growing; Burgeoning; Blooming | |
| | Boy | Gift of God; Heart | |
| | Girl | Conclusion; Finishing; Accomplishment | |
| | Unisex | Unique and modern | |
| | Unisex | Jade; Precious stone; Pleasant; The elegant one; To oppose | |
| | Girl | Heritage; Wealth; Fortune | |
| | Boy | Educated; Scholarly; Courteous | |
| | Boy | From Sebaste | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh is salvation; To save | |
| | Boy | Yahweh has bestowed | |
| | Boy | Sweet; Exotic; Unique | |
| | Girl | A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy | |
| | Boy | Star; Dawn | |
| | Boy | From beginning to end; Another name of Lord Shiva | |
| | Boy | Leader; King | |
| | Unisex | Help; Support; Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Victor; Money; Gold; Visitor; Traveler; Tourist | |
| | Girl | Successful; Prosperity | |
| | Unisex | Sweetheart; Darling | |
| | Girl | One who brings peace and tranquility | |
| | Girl | God has healed | |
| | Unisex | Light; Brilliance | |
| | Boy | Defender; Helper | |
| | Girl | Beauty; Grace | |
| | Girl | God heals; God has healed | |
| | Boy | Lofty; Sublime; To be high | |
| | Girl | To tie; To bind; To join | |
| | Unisex | The golden myna; Will helmet | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Most holy | |
| | Boy | Gold | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Mysterious; Feminine | |
| | Unisex | Handsome; Beautiful; Good | |
| | Girl | Great queen; Goddess | |
| | Boy | Highly praised; One who always thanks God | |
| | Unisex | Victorious; Wise; Respected | |
| | Unisex | Pure | |
| | Girl | Rose; Favor; Grace | |
| | Boy | Helper; Support | |
| | Girl | A beautiful and gorgeous rose | |
| | Boy | Prophet Jonah's father; My truth; True | |
| | Girl | Graceful rose; Favored rose | |
| | Unisex | Wave | |
| | Girl | The red gemstone; Red | |
| | Boy | Immortality | |
As we move forward, it is important to look back and understand the changing cultural influences that shaped the choices of parents today. Popular baby names of 2022 witnessed a shift in personal tastes and recorded the preference for more unique names. Names with a traditional background continued to be the favorite options while choices that did not identify with a particular gender also captured the attention of parents. This comprehensive list of top baby names is designed to help you find that special name for your child, whether you’re drawn to classic elegance or contemporary flair.
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
References
- Popular Names in 2021.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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