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
Aashay		Boy	Summary; Gist; Powerful; Meaningful; Influence; Potent
Xeno		Unisex	Guest; Foreigner; Shine; Sky
Abdulkabir		Boy	Helps to the most great one and unique one
Xi		Unisex	Careful; Happiness; Hope; Strive; Admire
Abdulsalam		Boy	Servant of the all-peaceable
Absalom		Boy	Father is peace
Yanal-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Gift from God; Obtain
Synia-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Mysterious; Unique
Tahli		Unisex	Near water
Acheron		Boy	A river of sorrow; The stream of woe; Pain
Achim		Boy	Yahweh will establish
Tiare		Girl	Flower
Tallie		Unisex	Leaping water; Dew from God
Ymir-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Nicknames		Unisex	To cry or whine; Twin
Yodahe-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	God is my help
Tiwatope		Boy	Our situation is worthy of thanks
Teniola		Unisex	Mat of wealth
Yorel-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-More		Unisex	God is my light
Adith		Boy	Lord of the Sun; Peak; From the beginning
Teonna		Unisex	Fairy queen; Follower of Christ; Anointed
Toria		Girl	Victory; Conqueror
Teyla		Unisex	To cut
Zakia		Girl	Pure; Intelligent
Tianah		Unisex	Princess; Christian
Yukon		Unisex	Big river
Adron		Boy	From Hadria
Yunuen		Unisex	Half moon
Tieghan		Unisex	Darling
Yuv-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	Youthful; Young
Ursa		Boy	Little female bear; Name of two constellations
Aesop-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Greek author of fables
Agamjot		Boy	God's light; Inaccessible Light
Vedhika		Girl	Knowledge seeker; Platform
Zavi		Girl	New house; Castle
Zaviar		Boy	Brave; Bright
Vicki		Girl	Conqueror; Victory
Zakani		Unisex	Intelligent; Wise
Ula-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Unisex	Little bear
Umme		Unisex	Mother of sons
Vitalia-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Trends-For-2025		Girl	Vital; Of life
Vitalina-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Popularity-&-Personality		Girl	Vital; Of life
Wajiha		Girl	Eminent; Distinguished; Notable
Vaniya:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious; Of the woods; Of the forest; Greenish
Zalan		Unisex	Zala river in Hungary
Zani		Unisex	Gift from God; Yahweh is gracious; Parchedness; Scorchedness
Wellesley		Boy	The farm among the willows
Veira		Unisex	A strong and brave person; Faith
Zaron		Unisex	New beginnings; Sweetness of song
Zaryn		Unisex	Golden; Made of gold
Vidhi		Unisex	Goddess of destiny; Method; Law
Zaul-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	One who stops, prevents
Vihaana		Unisex	Morning; Dawn
Ajeet		Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable
Ajith		Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable
Akachukwu		Boy	The hand of God
Aaditri-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Another name of Goddess Laxmi; Highest honor; Learned
Aala-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	To ascend; To go up; Rose; Eagle; Noble
Aadith		Boy	Beginning; Precedence; Belonging to Aditi
Alastar-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Defending men
Aaliyan		Boy	Highly; Lofty; Sublime; Exalted
Zeon		Unisex	Boiling; Vital
Aalina		Girl	Bright; White; Defending men; Nobility
Aang-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Peaceful soaring; Peaceful air
Wisteria		Unisex	Flowers
Albino		Boy	White; Bright
Aaravi		Girl	Peaceful melody; Calm noise
Alby		Boy	World; Light; White; Rock
Aldwin		Boy	Old friend
Xari-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Meanings		Unisex	Unique; Exotic; Mysterious
Zuber		Unisex	Iron; Strong; Powerful; Firm
Zyaan-Name-Insights:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Adornment; Decoration; Beautification
Aleix		Boy	Defender or helper of mankind
Xiadani		Unisex	The flower that arrived
Aleksy		Boy	Defender; Helper
Yazhini		Girl	As sweet as the sound of the string instrument
Xin-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Heart; Mind; Trust; Happy; Dawn; Prosperous
Adamina		Girl	Earth; Red; Formed of earth
Alexys		Boy	Defender; Assistant
Abraxas		Boy	Great Archon; God; Supreme being
Yennefer-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Trends		Girl	White phantom; Magical being
Adell		Girl	Noble
Alin		Boy	Noble; Bright; To soothe; Mountain; Bearer of light
Adiah		Girl	God's gift; Of Adah; Nobleness; Nobility
Yafa		Unisex	Beautiful
Adiva-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Kind; Polite; Gracious; Pleasant; Gentle
Aavi		Boy	Favorable; The Sun; A master; Ghost
Alvy-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Elf-friend; Noble friend; Old friend; Friend of all
Zahlia		Girl	Rose; Purification
Adwoa-Name:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Meaning,-&-Pronunciation		Girl	One born on a Monday
Zakari		Boy	God remembers
Yuni		Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity
Amedeo		Boy	The one who loves God deeply
Aelius		Boy	Sun
Zaharah		Unisex	Beautiful; Bright; Shining; Brilliant
Zarrah		Girl	Visitor; Pilgrim
Amnon		Boy	Faithful
Addler		Unisex	An eagle
Adis		Unisex	Gentle; New
Adlan-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Fair; Just; One who follows a straight path
Airlie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Eagle wood

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