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
Calvary		Unisex	A skull; The hill of crucifixion of Jesus
Jozi		Unisex	God will increase
Carder-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	One who uses a cart
Dason		Boy	Son of the dairyman or dairywoman
Kalla		Girl	Army; Source of water stream; Beauty
Julani-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Strength and bravery
Daulton		Boy	One who is from the valley town
Khawla		Girl	Female deer; Gazelle; Doe
Khloei		Girl	Green Shoot
Kia-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Hill; Mountain; Season's beginning; Keeper of the keys; Earth
Kimberli		Girl	One from the royal meadow
Christain		Girl	Believer in Christ
Kirpa		Girl	Mercy; Blessing
Dejan		Boy	Deed; Action
Chesley		Boy	Camp meadow
Koko		Girl	Blue; Cute; Sky of love
Cin-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Diamond
Kauri		Boy	A tree species of Agathis australis found in New Zealand; Flower; Beautiful or shaped like a flower
Konstantina		Girl	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Kawthar-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Boy	Much; Abundant; Copious; Name of a river in Paradise
Kamera		Unisex	Room; Chamber
Choice		Unisex	To choose
Kristalyn		Girl	Clear; Colorless glass; Ice; Lake
Dennys		Boy	Follower of Dionysius
Kuvira		Girl	Hero; Heroic; Powerful
Denys		Boy	Of Dennis; Follower of Dionysius
Kanari		Unisex	Excellent; Beautiful; Flower; Dignity; Love; Grant
Kanaya		Unisex	Spear; Lance; To make less
Kyrielle		Girl	Lord; Master; A type of poetic form
Clarkson		Unisex	Clark's son
Codey		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one
Diogo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Lala		Girl	Elder brother; Tulip;
Lalia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Well-spoken; Speaking well; Verbose
Divij-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Origin,-Meaning,-&-Pronunciation		Boy	One who appeared from heaven; Dearly loved
Lalita		Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Doak-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Loved one; Battle
Corrigan		Boy	Spear; Pointed
Cortney		Boy	Short; Short nose; From the court
Dame		Girl	Peace; Harmony; Wife of the lord; Daughter of a lord
Daelin-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Person who lives near a dale; Valley
Leisha-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	She who is dignified and noble; Lucky; Succesful
Drayke		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Leonela-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Young lioness
Keisi		Unisex	Unique; Strong; Resilient
Drexel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Guide-in-2025		Boy	Turner; To turn
Lilit-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Of the night
Lilliah		Girl	symbol of purity
Damascus		Unisex	Capital city of Syria
Linette		Girl	Idol; Image; Likeness
Dylen		Boy	To tide; To flow
Eastan		Boy	From the East
Linnaea		Girl	A small bluish flower type; A twinflower
Kitzia		Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Livana		Girl	White
Edmar-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Wealthy sea
Danner		Unisex	God is my judge
Edwardo		Boy	Rich guard
Lolita		Girl	Sorrows
Edwards		Boy	Son of Edward; Son of the rich guard
Darlington		Unisex	The settlement of Deornoth's people
Efrem		Boy	Fruitful
Kharis		Unisex	Grace; Kindness
Eijaz-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	Miracle; Wonder; Blessings
Lucine		Girl	Moon
Eion		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Daryn		Boy	Great; Oak tree; Talent
Lucrecia-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Profit; Wealth
Eito		Boy	Glorious person; Honorable scholar
Dashell-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	From D'Assche, Normandy
Luisana		Girl	A loud fighter
Lura-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-In-2025-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Laurel; Alluring temptress
Eldric-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Elf ruler; Elf king; Noble ruler; Wise king
Davier-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Beloved
Lyda		Girl	From Lydia
Kinzey		Unisex	Handsome; Beautiful; Good; Royal; Victory
Demaris-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Calf; Heifer; Girl
Elkan		Boy	God has purchased
Ellwood		Boy	One who belongs to the old forest; Ella's woods; Elder tree forest
Madalina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Eloi-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Boy	To choose
Elye-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Yahweh is my God; The Lord is my God
Magdalyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-5-Cute-Nicknames		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; From the town on the coast of the sea of Galilee
Delwin		Boy	Pretty; White; Blessed
Enzio-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A ruler at home
Kyleen		Unisex	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Epifanio		Boy	Appearance; Manifestation
Manahil		Girl	A girl who is like a spring of fresh water
Manasvi		Girl	An intelligent person; Self-controlled
Manuella		Girl	God is with us
Erikson		Boy	Son or Erik; Ruler of the people
Marabella		Girl	Beautiful sea
Laelle		Unisex	Of God
Esmail		Boy	God will hear
Dewan		Unisex	Royal court; Tribunal of justice; Treasury; Ministry; Assembly; Highest official in a state; Descendant of Duibhín; Little black one; Descendant of Daimhín; Little stag
Marea		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebellious; Tide
Marella		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebellious
Margherita		Girl	Pearl
Evann		Boy	Born of the Yew tree; God is gracious
Marily		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love

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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