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
Christoff		Boy	Bearer of Christ
Tekla		Girl	Glory of God
Brilliant		Unisex	Very bright; Radiant
Shakti-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Power
Sham-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sun; Tranquil; Evening; Dark; The Levant
Brittain		Unisex	A person from Briton; A Breton who is an inhabitant of Brittany
Claiborne		Boy	Clay boundary; Boundary with clover
Trista-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Sad; Noise; Tumult
Cliffton		Boy	A settlement located near a cliff
Cambryn		Girl	She has a crooked nose
Samreen		Unisex	To talk in the evening; Good result; Fruitful; Beneficial
Vaidehi		Girl	The princess of Videhas; Of Videhas
Cosme		Boy	Universe; Order; Decency
Shelia		Girl	Blind; Heavenly
Saphyra		Unisex	Sapphire; Lapis Lazuli; A blue gemstone
Cowan		Boy	Born from the yew tree; Born lucky
Crash		Boy	Bearing Christ; Follower of Christ
Shiphrah:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	Beautiful
Caylus		Boy	Castle; Fort; Citadel; Fortress; Stronghold
Shuri		Girl	Valiant; Female warrior; Autumn village; Lily
Daimen		Boy	To tame
Seela		Unisex	Rock
Cambridge		Boy	Bridge by the river Granta
Warda-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Rose; Guardian
Dallan		Boy	Blind individual
Shantel		Unisex	Stony place
Cardinal		Unisex	Bright red bird
Shantell		Unisex	Stony place
Shariah		Unisex	Divine law; Noble law; Pathway
Charlemagne		Boy	Charles the Great
Sophiya		Girl	Wisdom
Sriya		Girl	Superior; Best
Damyan		Boy	To tame
Sheri		Unisex	Darling; Dearest; Beloved
Ceon		Unisex	Bright light
Danyel		Boy	God is my judge
Darko-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Traits-&-Numerology		Boy	Gift
Chancy		Unisex	Chance; Luck; Fortune
Daryus		Boy	One who possesses goodness
Chrystian		Girl	Anointed; Christ's follower
Chandon-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Candle
Siri		Unisex	Beautiful victory; Beloved victory
Solaire		Unisex	Sun; Solar
Soli		Unisex	Sun; Capable; Competent; Strange
Sonni		Unisex	Our son
Taleyah		Girl	Dew from God
Zanna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus; True
Chidubem		Unisex	The one repaired by the Almighty
Stellar-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Heavenly; Exceptionally good
Stiorra		Unisex	Star
Zehava		Girl	Gold
Swecha:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning,-Origin-&-Insights		Unisex	Freedom; Free will
Syren-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Lilac; Mermaid
Cope		Unisex	Cape; Cloak
Zuha		Girl	Forenoon; Sacrifice; Immolate
Veena		Girl	Musical instrument; Lute
Corson-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Unique-Insights		Unisex	Curtailed; Cut short
Dhrish		Boy	Sight; Vision; Imaginative
Tally		Unisex	Dew from God; Leaping water
Dilraj		Boy	King of Hearts; One who rules hearts
Crewe		Unisex	Weir; Dam; Fish trap; Chariot
Diyar-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Clear; Visible; Apparent
Tenleigh:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Tine clearing
Aalya		Girl	Exalted; Elevated; Sublime; Lofty; Ascending
Waniya-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Soft, gentle breeze
Thessaly		Unisex	Traditional geographic and modern administrative region of Greece
Aamna		Girl	Safe; Security; Caring; Honest
Aayana		Girl	Mirror; Moving; Way; Sun course or path
Abcde		Girl	First five letters of the English alphabet
Adabelle		Girl	Adornment; Noble; First daughter
Deimos		Boy	Terror
Vaila-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	Foreign Isle
Draydon		Boy	Salmon; Thief
Yar		Boy	Companion; Friend; Forest; Honeycomb
Vara-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Boon or blessing; Bridegroom
Danger		Boy	Ability to harm; Power; Lord
Viaana:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Full of life
Dusan		Boy	Soul; Spirit
Viyana		Unisex	Wisdom; Sensibility
Dyami		Boy	Eagle
Zacari		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Adea		Girl	Given by God; Noble; Nobility; Wide justice
Adelisa		Girl	Nobility; Noble
Denari		Girl	Religion; Currency
Waleska		Unisex	Strong
Eddrick		Boy	Wealthy ruler; Fortunate king
Edge		Boy	An end of surface; A ridge; Someone who lives near a prominent ridge or hillside
Deucalion		Boy	Son of Prometheus
Devaansh-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Part of God
Devarsh		Boy	God's gift; Worshiper of God
Adreanna		Girl	From Hadria
Wonder-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Feeling of amazement caused by something unexpected or extraordinary
Ekaksh		Boy	One-eyed; Focused; Firm; Decisive
Xalia		Unisex	Rose; Goblet
Deyan-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Deed; Action; To do; Heart; Mind; Swallow
Xina		Unisex	China
Elchanan		Boy	God is gracious
Dembe		Unisex	Peaceful
Ahmya		Girl	Black rain; Higher ground
Eldar-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Country's possessor; Fiery warrior

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