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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | Patient, Tolerant, Mild | |
| |  Unisex | A genus of orchid; From the meadow or clearing where wildcats dwell | |
| | Boy | Gracious, Mercy | |
| | Girl | Sun | |
| | Girl | The other Aenor | |
| | Boy | From the high meadow; Beauty; Grace | |
| | Unisex | Heavenly; Of the sky | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Boy | God's grace | |
| | Boy | Grouping; Separation | |
| | Unisex | Graceful; Wise; Elegant | |
| | Boy | Pond; Water channel; Ditch | |
| | Boy | Mountain of God; Altar | |
| | Girl | Torch; Artfulness | |
| | Boy | Mountain of strength; Exalted | |
| | Girl | God is my light; Sun ray | |
| | Boy | Lustrous splendor of God | |
| | Boy | Dark; Black bird; Victory of the people | |
| | Boy | The one who tames | |
| | Girl | My God is abundance; Oath is my God | |
| | Boy | A variant of the surname Hawkins; House owner | |
| | Boy | Home ruler | |
| | Girl | Rival | |
| | Girl | Brother | |
| | Unisex | An elaboration of the name Dahlia; A flower | |
| | Unisex | Delicate; Weak; Valley house | |
| | Unisex | One who lives a long life; One who builds | |
| | Boy | Order; Command; Divine order | |
| | Girl | To use words of good omen; Well-spoken | |
| | Girl | To breathe; To live | |
| | Girl | A woman who is happy and joyful | |
| | Boy | Island of palms; Date palm island | |
| | Girl | Precious gem stone; Jewel | |
| | Boy | He will laugh; He will rejoice | |
| | Unisex | Adorning the heart | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Entice; Enchant; Dupe; Fool; Deceive | |
| | Boy | Comforter | |
| | Boy | Allah's archangel | |
| | Unisex | Mistress; Lady | |
| | Boy | Thankful; He will judge; God has heard | |
| | Unisex | Grey-haired | |
| | Unisex | Slayer of man | |
| | Girl | True believer; Inclined to Islam | |
| | Unisex | Judged; Brave bear; Wave; Divine | |
| | Girl | Pleasant; Lovely | |
| | Boy | To pack; Peddler; World; Universe | |
| | Unisex | Of the Lord; Child born on Sunday | |
| | Girl | Gazelle; Antelope; Autumn | |
| | Girl | To hope; To wish | |
| | Boy | Diligent; Striving; Endeavour | |
| | Girl | Sweet-Speaking; My God is Yahweh; Song; Melody | |
| | Unisex | Attractive; Good-looking; Appealing | |
| | Girl | Diamond | |
| | Girl | Bright; Noble; Shining; Tinkling | |
| | Unisex | Noble | |
| | Unisex | Noble white; Name of a flower | |
| | Unisex | Pond; Water | |
| | Unisex | Fruitful place | |
| | Boy | Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish | |
| | Unisex | Little bird; Strength; Wished for | |
| | Boy | A strong spear | |
| | Girl | Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel | |
| | Girl | Resembling the fruit;Honest,Pervading, Orderly | |
| | Girl | Green gemstone; Jade | |
| | Unisex | Heart; Lord Vishnu | |
| | Unisex | Sword | |
| | Boy | Right hand; The right hand of favor; Handsome | |
| | Unisex | Rival | |
| | Girl | God is merciful | |
| | Unisex | Tended a lodge or an inn | |
| | Girl | Jasmine flower | |
| | Unisex | To live long; Sun | |
| | Unisex | Immortal | |
| | Boy | Grace; Grace of God; Divine grace; In a state of grace | |
| | Unisex | Yew tree | |
| | Boy | Near me; He who separates; Observant | |
| | Boy | Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect | |
| | Unisex | Solemn; Serious; Grave; Hard-working | |
| | Boy | Green woodland clearing | |
| | Girl | God is glory | |
| | Boy | Blessed; Fair; White | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is salvation | |
| | Girl | Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous | |
| | Unisex | Lord; Master; Sir | |
| | Girl | My wave; Lofty; Sublime | |
| | Unisex | Thankful; God has heard | |
| | Unisex | Italian city on the Ligurian Sea | |
| | Girl | Girl; Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys | |
| | Boy | Life; Existence; Giving life | |
| | Boy | John's town | |
| | Girl | Master; Lord; Shiva | |
| | Girl | Lovely | |
| | Boy | Supremacy | |
| | Girl | Hay hill; Hay valley | |
| | Girl | Perfect; Complete; A youth employed in religious services | |
| | Boy | Farmer; Loving boar | |
| | Boy | Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent | |
| | Girl | The power of the divine | |
| | Boy | Farmer; Loving bear | |
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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