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
Malie		Girl	Calm
Wyland		Unisex	Brave in battle; Battlefield
Margareth		Girl	Pearl
Margret		Girl	Pearl
Laraya-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Strong; Unique; Confident
Leyli		Girl	Night
Lianah:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-And-Variations		Girl	Lily flower; God is my oath; Downy-bearded
Larose		Unisex	The rose
Yuji-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Divine intervention; Protection; Hero; Abundant
Mariette		Girl	Beloved; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Yamaan		Unisex	Blessed; Favored by God
Aadiv		Boy	Delicate; Sensitive
Liliah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Lily
Lavaya		Unisex	Unique; Enchanting; Graceful
Marlaina-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Aalim		Boy	Expert; Learned; Scholar
Yvan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Expectation; Hope; Little
Marlina-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Nicknames		Girl	Woman from Magdala; Tower; Star of the sea; Wished for a child; Rebellious; Free woman; Lamentation
Marylynn		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Lake
Linlee		Boy	Flax fields; Clearing; Linen
Aarit		Boy	One who seeks the right direction; Correct path
Aarsh-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Ancient; Words of the Rishis
Matti		Girl	God's gift
Abdi-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Boy	Servant of God; Worshipper of God; My servant; Servant of Yahweh
Maximina		Girl	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Abdo		Boy	His servant
Abduljabbar		Boy	Servant of the powerful
Lilas		Unisex	Lily flower; Lilac; My God is an oath
Abdulkadir		Boy	Servant of the capable
Yusuke		Unisex	Shellfish; Help; Courage; Friend; Possessing; Reason
Abdulmajeed		Boy	Servant of the glorious
Abid-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Flame; Worshipper; Devout; Admirer; Adorer
Zeddicus		Boy	Wise; Mysterious
Zagan		Unisex	Place of the burnt forest
Acer		Boy	Happy; Blessed
Meeka		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Who is like God?
Zerek		Boy	Ruler of the people
Zahan		Unisex	Gift of God; World
Adhiraj		Boy	Ruler; Supreme leader
Meli		Girl	Bee; Honey
Adib		Boy	Cultured; Courteous; Refined; Educated; Scholar; Well-mannered
Loah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Golden plover; Famous in battle
Zino-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Gift from God
Lolah		Unisex	Brave
Zaviyan		Unisex	Unique; Strong; Leader
Zohair		Boy	To shine; To be radiant; To give light
Zayen		Unisex	Beautiful; Handsome; Nice; Beauty; Grace
Afraz		Boy	Stand tall; Nobleness; Sublimity; Loftiness; Eager to learn spiritual values
Zee		Unisex	Phonetic pronunciation of the letter Z; Slowly
Meta		Girl	Pearl; Beyond;
Ahanu		Boy	He laughs
Luthien		Unisex	Daughter of flowers
Zelan		Unisex	Spirituality
Luxley		Unisex	From the light
Zeph		Unisex	Yahweh has hidden
Lyria-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-More		Unisex	Lyre
Aidric		Boy	Old ruler; Old king
Maella-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Unisex	Chief
Aaransh		Girl	Part of Lord
Zimri-Name:-Key-Insights-Into-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	My praise; My music; Song of praise
Aitan		Boy	Strong
Akachi		Boy	The hand of God
Ziyan		Unisex	Beautification; Decoration
Ab		Girl	Baby; Precious
Marjan-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-More		Boy	Beloved; Drop of the sea; Wished for a child; Coral; Male
Akarsh		Boy	Attractive; Fascination
Makyah-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	One from the city of Mecca
Zolan		Unisex	Strong and courageous
Akon		Boy	Unknown meaning
Maslyn		Boy	A petite, little twin
Malori		Unisex	Unlucky
Naaz		Girl	Pride; Glory; Excellence
Nadezhda		Girl	Hope
Maranatha-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Lord, come quickly
Aahaan		Unisex	Morning glory; Daybreak; Dawn
Nadirah		Girl	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Naika		Girl	Born of Nila; Bold and invincible; Principal; Chief; Flower
Alif		Boy	Friend; Associate; Kind
Maylea-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Graceful; Imaginative
Nalini		Girl	Lotus; Sweet lotus; Sweet nectar; Goddess Gayatri; Mother of Vedas; Lily
Alistaire		Boy	Defender of the people
Aavan		Unisex	Water; Earth owner
Nasia		Girl	Immortal; God's miracle; Miracle of Jehovah
Adhiyan		Boy	Beginner; Learner
Nastasia		Girl	Resurrection
Alson		Boy	Son of Alan; Son of Alexander; Noble; Honorable
Mekayla-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Who is like God?
Navika		Girl	Sailor; One who travels by seas; One skilled in the operations of boats or ships; Goddess Nitya
Amad		Boy	Period of time
Amal-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hope; Aspiration; Work
Nayani-Baby-Name-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Pupil of the eye
Acai		Unisex	Fruit that expels water
Amato		Boy	Beloved; Dear one
Mayce		Unisex	Gift of God
Mayley		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Nelia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-9-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Horn
Merly-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Blackbird; Sea fortress
Ammaar		Boy	One who is honest; God fearing being
Nena-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Baby girl; Little girl
Ammanuel		Boy	Assyrian variant of Emmanuel; God is with us

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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