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
Ammiel		Boy	Kingsmen of God; People of God'
Neviah:-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Complete-Name-Guide		Girl	One who can foretell the future; Bright; Radiant; Heaven; Snow
Mileva:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Nichelle		Girl	People's victory; Who is like God
Adisa		Boy	Bundled up and set to dry
Nicola		Girl	Victory of the people
Anani		Boy	Cloud; Yahweh is gracious
Niharika		Girl	Nebula
Millian		Girl	Greatest
Andro-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Modern-Parents		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Melis		Unisex	Bee
Adwin-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Creative
Andrzej		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of the name Andrew and Andreas
Akanni		Boy	One who is special to have
Mitra-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Friend; Ally; Oath; Agreement
Mella-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Dark; Vigorous; Brave; Bee; Mild; Pleasant
Afaan		Unisex	Chaste; Virtuous; Pure; Modest; Pious
Niyati		Girl	Destiny; Luck
Angelos		Boy	Messenger; Angel
Anjay		Boy	Unbeatable; Unconquerable; Invincible; Unattainable
Akiro		Boy	Autumn; Son
Merrin-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Trends-&-Stats-for-2025		Girl	A pearl of the sea; Pearl extracted from the sea
Anna-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Grace; Favor
Meryn		Unisex	Sea born; Of the sea;
Aleksej		Girl	Warrior
Antonios		Boy	Worthy of praise
Meyah		Unisex	Unique, exotic, and feminine
Aiham-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Variations-&-More		Unisex	Brave
Mililani		Unisex	Heavenly caress; A gentle touch from heaven
Airon		Unisex	High mountain; Exalted
Nusayba		Girl	A noble person who is an appropriate one
Aqeel		Boy	Gifted; Intelligent; Wise; Reasonable
Milina:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Graceful and gentle
Arpan		Boy	Offering to the Lord; Worship; Submission; Surrender
Nahlia:-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Christmas day; Gift
Allistair		Boy	Defender of mankind
Akela		Boy	Happy; Noble; Solitary; Alone
Akir		Unisex	Anchor; Protector
Momina		Unisex	Believer
Mubina		Unisex	Clear; Evident; Prominent
Alazar		Unisex	My God is help
Alexiel		Unisex	Helper; Defender; God
Aslam		Boy	Healthy; Safer; Land with hazel trees
Pearson-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-2025-Popularity		Girl	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone; Son of Pierce
Naela		Unisex	God answers; Favor; Grace
Peregrine		Girl	Traveller; Wanderer; Foreign
Nakiya-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Explosives
Nelya		Girl	Affection
Nardos		Unisex	Flower; Spikenard, an aromatic oil
Polaris		Girl	The North Star; Pole Star; Brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor
Augusten		Boy	Someone who is great and magnificent
Alyaan		Unisex	Exalted; One who climbs upward
Anan:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Trends		Girl	Cloud; Fourth-born child
Alyosha		Unisex	To defend or help
Pragya		Girl	Wisdom; Knowledge; Understanding; Intelligence
Naturi-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Nature; Strength; Unique
Prapti		Girl	Attainment; Fulfillment; Enlistment
Avedis		Boy	Good news
Navira		Unisex	New; Mountain; Top
Nikayla-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-27-Key-Insights		Girl	Who is like God?; Victory of the people
Queena		Girl	Woman; Wife
Amavi		Unisex	We love; I loved; Love life
Awad		Boy	Reward; Compensation; Compassionate
Nirvika		Girl	Unchanged; Uniform; Fearless
Raaga		Girl	Color; Hue; A melodic framework in Indian classical music
Axil		Boy	God the Father is peace; Cheetah
Raahi		Girl	Traveler; Passenger
Rabia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-4-Cute-Nicknames		Girl	Fourth; Springtime
Rada		Girl	Happy; willing
Ayaaz		Boy	Cool breeze; Night breeze
Noga		Boy	Brightness
Rafa		Girl	God's healer; Well-being; A name bestowed on Allah
Rahmah-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Mercy; Compassion
Nevaya		Unisex	Heaven
Anwyll		Boy	Darling; Dear; Beloved
Raima		Girl	Pleasing; Protection; Advice
Ayushman-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-25-Unique-Insights		Boy	Blessed with a long life
Nicha		Unisex	Clean; Pure
Azarel		Boy	One who is helped by God
Archangel		Girl	Chief angel
Reanna-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Great queen
Baldemar		Boy	A famous ruler; Bold and brave
Niyara		Unisex	Detached; Unique; Different; Dissimilar; Rare; Beautiful
Anmol		Unisex	One who is invaluable
Balian-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Made of honey; Big brother; Son of Bali
Rehema		Girl	A compassionate woman of a kind heart
Balin		Boy	Soldier; Name of one of King Arthur's knights
Artorius-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bear king
Noelly		Unisex	Christmas
Baptiste		Boy	Baptist; To dip
Barclay		Boy	Meadow of the Birch tree; Birch woodland
Ashan		Unisex	Fortunate; Blessed
Oracle		Boy	Prophecy
Rejoice		Girl	Exhibit great joy or delight
Barkley		Boy	From the Birch tree meadow; Where birches grow; Woodland clearing
Nolawit		Unisex	Shepherdess
Reyhan		Girl	Basil; Fragrance
Nolia		Unisex	Magnolia flower
Barlow		Boy	Barley hill; Barley clearing; Barn hill; Boar clearing
Bartley		Boy	From the Birch tree meadow; Woodland clearing; Son of Talmai; Farmer

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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