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 | Enclosure; Town or settlement in grove | |
| |  Unisex | Hazelnut; Bird; Juniper tree | |
| | Unisex | God; Warrior; Man | |
| | Girl | Dawn or red sky; Reddish dawn; Hitting | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Warrior of the Guru; Brave and Courageous defender of the Guru | |
| | Boy | Guru's strength | |
| | Girl | I am; Pride; Self-respect; Hard work | |
| | Boy | Staff of the Geats | |
| | Unisex | God is salvation | |
| | Girl | Gift; Present; Favor; Benefit; Boon | |
| | Boy | True believer; Orthodox | |
| | Girl | Hope; Aspiration | |
| | Unisex | Generosity; Wisdom | |
| | Girl | A person who sits on the Golden hill | |
| | Boy | Always victorious; Conquering everything | |
| | Girl | Noble strength; Property guardian | |
| | Boy | One of many names of Lord Vishnu; Lord of monkeys | |
| | Girl | Princess; Leader | |
| | Girl | Favor; Grace | |
| | Unisex | High; Lofty; Sublime | |
| | Boy | God's refuge | |
| | Boy | Mother; God of fertility and of rain; Wet nurse; Dark one; Grandmother; Born on Saturday; Edge of a sword | |
| | Boy | Strong; Hardy; Good; Handsome | |
| | Girl | Good news | |
| | Unisex | Safety; Loyal; Trustworthy | |
| | Girl | Father is peace | |
| | Boy | Hell's door | |
| | Girl | Free spirited; Name of a town in Scotland | |
| | Girl | Farmer; Earthworker | |
| | Girl | Bearer of joy; Voyager; Beekeeper; Active and energetic | |
| | Boy | Holly tree | |
| | Girl | To tie or snare | |
| | Unisex | Narrow, deep inlet; River mouth | |
| | Boy | One who makes hoops for barrels | |
| | Girl | From the beaver meadow; Beaver stream | |
| | Boy | Prophet of the tribe of ʿād | |
| | Boy | The son Hugh; Settlement of houses | |
| | Boy | Downy-bearded; Sky father | |
| | Girl | White; Fair-colored | |
| | Boy | God's son | |
| | Unisex | Exceptional intelligence; Extraordinary talent | |
| | Unisex | Care; Concern | |
| | Unisex | Respect; To construct; Strong; Respect | |
| | Boy | Understanding the heavens | |
| | Girl | Hill; High; Might | |
| | Unisex | An angel; Finger ring; Torch; Favor; Song; People; Nation; Country; Moon | |
| | Girl | The exalted one | |
| | Girl | High; Power; Hill | |
| | Boy | My little; Fire | |
| | Girl | Built structure; Shade; Shelter; Throne | |
| | Unisex | Of noble kind | |
| | Girl | Juniper; Brown | |
| | Unisex | Favor of the Lord; Grace of God | |
| | Unisex | Supreme being; Divine being | |
| | Girl | Climbing plant; To swell | |
| | Unisex | Goodwill; God willing | |
| | Girl | From Britain; Tattooed people | |
| | Unisex | Understood; Reasoned; One who bridges the gap; One who is followed | |
| | Unisex | Variant of Aniya | |
| | Girl | A ray of hope | |
| | Boy | Pity; Net | |
| | Girl | Each of the two; Pure; Far off; Innocent | |
| | Girl | Most beautiful; Chalice | |
| | Unisex | Curved, hooked nose; Claw | |
| | Girl | Lion or Lioness of God; Strength; Courage; Sprite | |
| | Girl | Religious attendant; Noble; Bent nose | |
| | Girl | Star | |
| | Girl | Playful; Whimsical | |
| | Boy | Kindness; Goodness | |
| | Girl | Flower water | |
| | Unisex | Hay valley; Hay hill | |
| | Girl | Action; Deed; Faith; Performance; Result | |
| | Girl | Free man; Man; Army; Song | |
| | Girl | Pure; Each of the two; Torture; My consecration of your name | |
| | Girl | Manly; Masculine | |
| | Girl | Name of a hamlet; Name of a French town | |
| | Girl | Blind | |
| | Unisex | Happiness | |
| | Girl | Prophetess; Sibyl | |
| | Girl | To breathe; To live | |
| | Unisex | Blue | |
| | Unisex | High; High one | |
| | Girl | Protected by God | |
| | Unisex | Satiety; Satisfaction; Little mare | |
| | Girl | Beautiful flower; Wildflower; Innocent | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Bearer of Lord Jesus, the son of God | |
| | Boy | Son | |
| | Girl | Anointed; Christ's follower | |
| | Unisex | True; Succeed; God will add | |
| | Girl | Gold flower | |
| | Girl | Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous | |
| | Girl | Italian form of Ignatius; Fire | |
| | Boy | Support; Pillar | |
| | Unisex | Dweller by the wood | |
| | Girl | Merciful; Gentle | |
| | Girl | Beautiful friend; Gift of God; Grace | |
| | Girl | Short; Short sword | |
| | Boy | God is salvation | |
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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