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 | The aroma of compassion | |
| | Boy | Raised by God; Yahweh will establish | |
| | Girl | Lily; Lotus; Rose | |
| |  Unisex | Star; Cape; Point | |
| | Girl | Mermaid; Clear, tranquil, serene | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Feminine; Mysterious | |
| | Unisex | Contentment; Satisfaction | |
| | Girl | Very graceful; Extremely elegant; Gift of God | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful | |
| | Girl | Little girl; Young girl | |
| | Girl | Goodbye | |
| | Unisex | Rough | |
| | Girl | To mention the name of Allah; Giving name | |
| | Girl | To cut | |
| | Unisex | Beloved; Comforted | |
| | Girl | A tailor | |
| | Boy | Youth | |
| | Girl | Summer; To harvest | |
| | Unisex | Bold; Courageous | |
| | Girl | Passion; Hero | |
| | Girl | Praise; Worship; Praising God | |
| | Unisex | Brave, determined, courageous | |
| | Girl | Fame; Fortune; Beauty | |
| | Unisex | Famous; Brave | |
| | Girl | To harvest | |
| | Unisex | Brilliant; Splendid; Second | |
| | Unisex | Lying-down; Reclining pose; Sleeping; Bed; Sofa; Couch; Clear; Bright; Clean; Vegetable; Greens; Sayan mountains; Million | |
| | Unisex | Shadow of the mother; Happy; Lucky | |
| | Unisex | Hunting; Prey; Lady; Princess; Noblewoman | |
| | Girl | Victory | |
| | Boy | Creative | |
| | Girl | Soft-haired | |
| | Boy | One who is thankful for the little things | |
| | Boy | Supplanter; The faith that Yahweh must protect | |
| | Girl | Earthworker or farmer | |
| | Boy | God gave me exactly as I asked | |
| | Unisex | Heard by Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Faithfulness; Loyalty | |
| | Boy | Lord supports me | |
| | Unisex | The plains; A fertile plain | |
| | Girl | A young actress; A small star | |
| | Boy | Town in a marshland; Settlement in a rocky area; Settlement of Cerihere's people | |
| | Boy | Son of Lord Shiva; The constellation of the Pleiades; To cut or divide | |
| | Unisex | Bright meadow | |
| | Boy | Engineer among armed people | |
| | Girl | Lily; Rose; Lotus | |
| | Unisex | Goddess Lakshmi; Fire; Thunderbolt | |
| | Boy | The feeling of pure happiness; Contentment; One who distributes goods among his people | |
| | Girl | Woman from Cynthus | |
| | Unisex | Illusion; Magic | |
| | Girl | Flower | |
| | Girl | One who is soft and delicate; Elegant; Beautiful; Graceful | |
| | Boy | Poet; King | |
| | Unisex | Religious | |
| | Girl | Oath; Right hand | |
| | Unisex | History; Tale | |
| | Unisex | High above | |
| | Girl | Light | |
| | Boy | One who controls his anger | |
| | Girl | River Severn | |
| | Boy | To destroy the peace and the world | |
| | Unisex | To paint; To tattoo; Light | |
| | Girl | Establisher; Decider; God has given; Great; Ruler | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Destiny; Fortune | |
| | Boy | Ancient; Possession | |
| | Unisex | Hand over peace.; Farmer; Earth-worker | |
| | Girl | Capable; Powerful; Mighty; Fate; Destiny | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | To remember God | |
| | Boy | Eastern capital | |
| | Girl | Pure, rhythmic | |
| | Boy | Royal protector | |
| | Unisex | Ruler of the people; Summer; To harvest | |
| | Girl | Battle; Bright | |
| | Unisex | A tidal wave; Harbor wave | |
| | Unisex | Maple; Maple leaf | |
| | Girl | Worship; Reverence | |
| | Unisex | Untroubled; Peaceful | |
| | Boy | Verdant; Green; To be present; Lurking lion | |
| | Girl | Man; To be red; To make; Earth | |
| | Unisex | Alive | |
| | Girl | Highest honor; Learned; From the beginning; Sun | |
| | Unisex | Foreigner; Celt; Welshman | |
| | Unisex | Willow grove; Settlement near a willow meadow | |
| | Girl | Whitish red; Earth-colored; Person from Africa; Thirteenth night of the month; Untrodden ground | |
| | Unisex | A small songbird | |
| | Boy | To strengthen; God will strengthen; Church; Lily of the valley; Keel of a boat | |
| | Unisex | Divine; Goddess-like; Defender of mankind | |
| | Girl | Wealth; Ease | |
| | Boy | Someone successful; Victor; Triumphant; Sapphire | |
| | Unisex | Cauldron; Big soup-kettle; Cauldron-maker | |
| | Unisex | He shines | |
| | Unisex | Chicory plant | |
| | Girl | Gaelic form for Scotland; From Alba | |
| | Unisex | White phantom | |
| | Girl | To destroy peace | |
| | Unisex | Hostage; Pledge | |
| | Unisex | Hawk; Falcon | |
| | Girl | Defender or helper of people | |
| | Girl | Helper; Assistant; Supporter; Defender of people | |
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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