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
Cathleen		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Wacey-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-In-2025-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Loyal; Faithful
Catrina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Warden		Unisex	Watchman; Guard
Wise		Boy	A knowledgeable person
Cecillia		Girl	Blind
Wissam		Boy	Badge of honor; Medal; Decoration
Ayannah		Girl	Clear; Obvious; Revelation
Zoraiz		Boy	The one who spreads light
Aylana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Openness; Space; Square
Arly		Boy	Hunter; Bowman; Hare meadow
Wil		Unisex	Desire; Will; Protection
Channah		Girl	Favor; Grace
Wyman		Boy	Battle; Protection; Security
Wilden		Unisex	Wild; Untamed
Chapel		Girl	Place of worship
Aadhan		Boy	Be first
Auna		Unisex	Grace; Favor
Wyley		Unisex	Tricky; Idol; Image; Woodland
Christen		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed
Aadhavan		Boy	Sun
Bailyn		Boy	One who was a bailiff
Chyanne		Girl	Red speakers; People from a different language
Aalam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-2025-US-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Learned; Scholar; Expert; World; Universe
Yakob		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Bhumi		Boy	Earth; Soil
Avaia		Unisex	One of a kind
Citrine		Girl	Pale yellow variety of quartz; Lemon or citron tree
Claudette		Girl	Lame; Disabled
Averey		Unisex	Elf ruler; Elf counsel
Clove		Girl	Clover leaf; Tropical spice
Abba		Boy	Father; Priest; Man
Abdulbasit		Boy	Servant of the expander
Yasiin		Girl	36th chapter of the Quran
Abdulhakeem		Boy	Servant of the wise
Cosima-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Order; Decency; Decree; Pattern or sequence
Abdulkareem		Boy	Servant of the generous
Yaw		Boy	Born on Thursday
Abdulqadir		Boy	Servant of the capable
Yanai		Unisex	Yahweh answers
Abdulraheem		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Cristiana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Girl	Christian; Followers of Christ
Ayari		Unisex	Colorful pear; Vagabond
Abhi		Boy	Fearless; Now
Yasuke-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Unisex	All the more; Help; Intermediary; Arrow; Store; The black one
Abu-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Father; Father of
Ayris		Unisex	Variation of Airis
Azarya		Unisex	God has helped
Yaya		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Of Greece; Granny
Cyrilla-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Lordly; Lady
Abuzar		Boy	Father; Gold; Scattering
Yehia-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	God's graciousness
Achyuth-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Imperishable; Indestructible
Baylei		Girl	Bailiff; Administrator
Blen-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Enlightenment; To shine brightly
Dareen:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity		Girl	One who has wisdom; This life and afterlife; Darling; Compassion
Zafar		Boy	Victory; Victor
Adoniah:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	The Lord is my Yahweh
Young		Unisex	Flower; Petal; Brave; Hero
Zahran		Boy	Pure; Bright; Blossom; Bloom; Thrive; Shine brightly
Darleen		Girl	Darling; Dearly beloved
Yuvansh		Unisex	Young generation; Part of youth
Yuvi		Unisex	Young; Youthful; Strong; Healthy; Stream
Davia-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	From the street; Beloved
Briya		Unisex	Hill; High; Might; Power; God is my strong man
Zacharie		Unisex	Yahweh remembers
Aengus		Boy	One choice; One strength
Zarius-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-2025-Guide		Boy	Possessing goodness; He shines
Zahavi-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Gold
Aeric		Boy	One who is an eternal ruler
Deandra-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Man; Strong
Caley		Boy	Jackdaw clearing; Son of Amhalghaidh
Zeldris		Boy	Invented name
Deetya		Girl	Given
California		Girl	A US state name; successor
Delena		Girl	Shining light; From the Alder grove
Zidaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	To increase; To grow
Ajai		Boy	The unconquerable; Invincible; Victory
Zevin		Unisex	Gift of God
Ajan		Boy	Road; Path; Precession
Zubin-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-All-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Spear-like
Aksh		Boy	Imperishable; Perennial; Undecaying
Catia		Unisex	Pure
Dhruvi		Girl	Firm; Faithful; Constant; Steadfast; Pole star
Ziel-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Goal; Aim
Zyrell		Boy	To pull
Celes-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Heavenly; Of the sky
Zoel		Unisex	Life; Yahweh is God
Dovie		Girl	A beautiful Dove; Peace; Bee; Beloved; Bear
Aleksi		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Drishya		Girl	Visible; That which can be perceived; Sight; Scenery; Perceived object
Alik		Boy	Defender of men; Protector of mankind; Noble
Aadrit		Boy	Respected; Worshipped
Ebba-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bear god; Noble
Alois		Boy	Famous Warrior
Eeva		Girl	To breathe; To live
Alric		Boy	Ruler of all; Noble ruler
Eirene		Girl	Peace
Alvino		Boy	Friend; White; Fair
Aazir		Boy	Rising star

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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