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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | The seeing one; A tale | |
| |  Unisex | Hope | |
| | Boy | Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; Rich man; Distinguished man; Strong fervour; Zealous ruler | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful; Pleasant; Young; Fresh | |
| | Girl | Fasting | |
| | Boy | Masculine; Manly and strong | |
| | Girl | Peace; Righteousness; Goodness | |
| | Boy | Strength; Flow; Stream; A born warrior; Manly and brave | |
| | Girl | She who seeks the spirits | |
| | Girl | My princess | |
| | Unisex | Created by God | |
| | Boy | Supreme; Ultimate; Greatest authority; One who cannot be ruled over | |
| | Boy | Night; Women; Dream | |
| | Girl | Pure; Sacred water; Teardrop | |
| | Girl | Christmas | |
| | Girl | Good; Favorable; Learned; Silence; Beautiful woman | |
| | Unisex | Crown suits me well | |
| | Boy | Holy and brave; Bold master; Bear | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Lily; Rose | |
| | Boy | Descendant; Bronze | |
| | Unisex | From Hadria | |
| | Unisex | One worthy of respect | |
| | Boy | Destroyer of demons and evil; Protector | |
| | Boy | King of wisdom; Knowledge; Intelligence; Sun; Inspiration | |
| | Unisex | Light; Clean; Bright; Glittering; Well-furbished; Fair; White | |
| | Girl | Limitless like Lord Shiva | |
| | Girl | First daughter; Graceful; Petite; Delicate; Older; Elder | |
| | Unisex | Olive tree | |
| | Unisex | Red | |
| | Girl | An enchanter; Stern; Beautiful victory | |
| | Boy | Pledge; Oath | |
| | Boy | Lotus | |
| | Girl | Furrow; Wife of Lord Rama | |
| | Boy | Bear prince; Bear chieftain | |
| | Unisex | Century | |
| | Girl | White; Bright | |
| | Unisex | Love; Affection; Lotus | |
| | Unisex | White beauty; Greetings | |
| | Boy | Morning sun | |
| | Unisex | Heart | |
| | Boy | Little father | |
| | Girl | Beautiful girl | |
| | Unisex | Head; Chief; Sense; Reason | |
| | Boy | Father-like | |
| | Unisex | Other or different; Another | |
| | Girl | Having a lovely fragrance; Beauty; Pleasant; Virtuous; A bovine Hindu Goddess | |
| | Boy | Great; Magnificient | |
| | Boy | The sacred syllable; Essence of the cosmic world; The Supreme Absolute | |
| | Unisex | Prosperous; Populated | |
| | Girl | Goddess; Compose; Bind; Love; Affection | |
| | Girl | Land of Eoghan; Summer | |
| | Boy | A fresh and refreshing breath of air | |
| | Girl | Abbreviation of Teresa; Harvest | |
| | Boy | Ocean; One whose emotions are deep like the ocean; God's follower | |
| | Girl | Rose; Graceful; Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Timber clearing | |
| | Unisex | Oarsman; Rower | |
| | Unisex | Fourth; Quarter | |
| | Unisex | Spider | |
| | Girl | Voyager; Traveler | |
| | Boy | Rest of God; God is my strong man | |
| | Girl | Mooring rope; Cable; Hawser; Hand; Confident; Friendly | |
| | Girl | Holy one; Clever; Quick witted; Silver | |
| | Girl | King; Empress | |
| | Unisex | Help; Assistance | |
| | Boy | From Arcadia | |
| | Boy | An epithet of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva; The benevolent one; | |
| | Unisex | Blessed with many virtues; All good things | |
| | Boy | Beautiful | |
| | Boy | Bear king | |
| | Boy | Falcon | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Gift | |
| | Boy | Bear; War banner; Gau; Land by a waterway | |
| | Boy | From Blaydon | |
| | Girl | Black sky; Black clouds | |
| | Boy | Eagle ruler; Eagle power | |
| | Unisex | Learned;Fine; Good; Admirable | |
| | Unisex | Princess | |
| | Unisex | Safe butcher; Greek goddess of hunting and wilderness | |
| | Boy | King; Prince; Hill covered with broom | |
| | Girl | Wisdom | |
| | Boy | A settlement where broom grows; Fire | |
| | Girl | Clear; Pure; Bright; Shining | |
| | Girl | Level; Even | |
| | Unisex | Sunlight; Rays of the sun | |
| | Girl | God's Protection | |
| | Girl | Leaping water | |
| | Unisex | From Soria | |
| | Unisex | Gold | |
| | Girl | Seeds; A variant of Zera | |
| | Unisex | Star; A type of bird | |
| | Boy | King of the moon | |
| | Girl | Life | |
| | Unisex | Sun going down the other half of the horizon | |
| | Boy | White | |
| | Boy | Twin | |
| | Unisex | Inspiring awe; Highly impressive | |
| | Boy | Manly | |
| | Unisex | Bright; Clear | |
| | Boy | A blessed love; White | |
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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