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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Browse Top Baby Names by Year

Name		Gender	Meaning
Riordan		Boy	Little poet of the king; Royal poet; Full of wisdom
Ritvik		Boy	The truth; Sage; Seasonal sacrificer; Scholar
Omi		Boy	Sound of the universe; Pleasantness; Populous; Flourishing; Honor; Dignity
Sorelle		Girl	Sisters; Sour
Rob-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Bright fame; Bright glory; Bright in counsel
Xaviera		Girl	The new house
Srishti		Boy	Nature; Creation; Universe
Shivya		Unisex	Devoted to Lord Shiva
Rodas		Boy	A beautiful garden of roses
Roddy		Boy	Descendant of Rodach; Spirited; Lively; Strong
Rohit		Boy	Red; The sun; Sun's first ray
Pecos		Boy	Pecan
Phelix		Boy	Lucky; Fortunate; Successful
Parrish		Unisex	Linked to church
Sorah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Princess; Noblewoman
Saafir		Boy	Ambassador; Handsome
Saajid		Boy	A person who worships God
Saamir		Boy	Productive; Fruit-bearing
Saber		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Teona-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Goddess
Samil-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Comprehensive; Universal
Samrat		Boy	A ruler; An emperor; Sovereign
Tiyana		Girl	A Christian
Taegan		Unisex	Attractive; Beautiful; Darling
Toba		Boy	One who is good; A good person
Raef-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Unisex	Kind; Gentle; Compassionate; Soft-hearted
Seager		Boy	A seaman; Sea spear; Victory; Brave
Rafsan		Unisex	Light; Brightness; Intelligence
Zawadi		Girl	Gift
Selassie		Boy	Trinity; Power of the Trinity
Ulyana		Girl	Downy-bearded
Sem		Boy	Name; A son of Noah
Serge		Boy	Servant
Sergei		Boy	Servant
Varsha-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Rain
Ralo		Unisex	Warrior; Attractive
Severo		Boy	The severe one
Rama		Girl	Pleasing; Beautiful; Wife
Zera		Girl	Dawn, Shining
Shaarav-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Honest; Straight; Upright
Tenaya		Unisex	Evening star; Daughter
Shad		Boy	Happy; Battle
Shaheem:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Boy	An intelligent man
Rashed		Boy	Rightly guided
Thanvi		Unisex	Goddess Durga
Ramez		Unisex	Sign; Symbolize; Noble; Wise
Thia		Unisex	Woman from Cynthus; Goddess
Shahmeer		Boy	One who is very handsome; King-like; Beauty; End of a rope
Sharbel		Boy	God's story
Aafiyah		Girl	Health; Wellness; Freedom from illness; Well-being
Sheamus-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Aahna		Girl	Exist; To live
Shemuel:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God's name; God has heard
Rhonan		Boy	Little seal
Vannia		Unisex	God is gracious; Son of Bani
Shray		Boy	Credit; Shelter
Rigdon		Boy	Surname derived from a Scottish place name
Sina		Boy	Mount Sinai; Treasure; God is gracious; Bear; New victory; White-haired
Sinclair-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Clear; Bright; Famous
Waliyah		Unisex	Protector; Companion; Custodian
Aemilia		Girl	Rival; Industrious
Skylor		Boy	Scholar; Pupil
Yarelis-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-More		Girl	Water lady
Afifa		Girl	Chaste; Modest; Virtuous; Righteous
Sly		Boy	Of the woods; Forest
Socrates		Boy	Whole power
Roam		Unisex	Swords made of the finest Indian steel; Horn; The wicked one
Srihith		Boy	The name of Lord Vishnu
Worthy		Unisex	Deserving of praise; Enclosure
Ai		Girl	Love; Affection; Indigo; Friendly
Suhail-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Level; Even; A bright star
Aidee		Girl	Modest; Reverent; From Hadria
Ailsa		Girl	Hailing from Ailsa Craig; Elf victory
Sujay		Boy	Victory
Yvanna-Name-Meaning:-26-Key-Facts,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To be gracious
Suleman		Boy	Peaceful man
Yzabella-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	My God is an oath
Xora-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Feminine, unique, and vibrant
Rovin		Unisex	Adventurous; Curious; Independent
Zaiyah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Unique and mysterious
Xylie:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Wood
Suren		Boy	Lord Indra; Strong; Warrior
Yaara		Unisex	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle
Svar		Boy	Sun; Heaven of light; Lord Vishnu; Sky
Ryer		Unisex	Heron; Someone who lived by a river or an island
Yancy-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Jan's son; Yahweh is gracious
Ryze		Unisex	Strong; Powerful; Dynamic
Tabor		Boy	Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Nazareth; Navel; A height; An encampment
Alegria-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Tag-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Son of a priest
Zaydee		Girl	Grandfather; Elderly man
Alette		Girl	Nobility; Kind
Sahal		Unisex	Easy; Without trouble; Without difficulty; Uncomplicated; Plain; A mostly flat area of land that doesn't have many trees
Savva		Boy	Wise; Old man; Grandfather
Zenna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Woman; Wife; Hospitality; Guest; Foreigner; To wink
Alheli		Girl	Wallflower
Yosra		Unisex	Wealth; Erase
Tamer		Boy	Date palm; Competent soldier; Man of good qualities
Saviour-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Rescuer; Deliverer; Savior; One who rescues from danger
Tanish		Boy	Ambition

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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