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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | Ruler of all; Cheerful | |
| |  Girl | An Egyptian Goddess | |
| | Boy | My father is peace; Hatchet | |
| | Girl | Flower; Highly praiseworthy; Priceless | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala; Torch; Corposant; Moon | |
| | Girl | Friendly; Holy; Pious; Grace; Favor; Kind; Unique; Unmatched | |
| | Girl | Of or relating to Apollo or his worship; Strength; Father lion | |
| | Girl | Other; Sky; Heaven; Loftiness | |
| | Boy | Healing; Healer | |
| | Girl | Lion of God | |
| | Boy | Long-lived | |
| | Girl | Most holy | |
| | Girl | Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Well-educated; Believer | |
| | Boy | The color blue; The name of a companion of Prophet Muhammad | |
| | Unisex | Noble; White | |
| | Boy | God has said; Unfading flower; Eternal beauty; The word of God | |
| | Boy | A Lord or a father figure; Great desire; Ancient Egyptian conception of soul | |
| | Unisex | From Albania | |
| | Boy | High valor; Industrious; Eager; Blooming meadow | |
| | Girl | Bear prince; Bear chieftain | |
| | Unisex | Eagle power; Great forest | |
| | Boy | A baby camel | |
| | Boy | Magical being; Healthy; The creator | |
| | Unisex | Devoted to Ares; Bane; Ruin; Male | |
| | Unisex | Rain; Rain-bearing cloud | |
| | Boy | The one born with a strong, powerful and authoritative nature | |
| | Girl | Softness; Lightness | |
| | Unisex | People's lion for God | |
| | Boy | Barley town | |
| | Girl | Dream; Vision | |
| | Boy | Royal; Kingly; Brave | |
| | Unisex | God has said | |
| | Unisex | Sacrifice; Powerful | |
| | Girl | Resurrection; Thoughtful | |
| | Girl | Distressed; Grieved | |
| | Boy | Rich; Wealth; To elucidate; Tiger | |
| | Unisex | Golden birth; Born from gold | |
| | Girl | Guard tower; Watch tower | |
| | Boy | Bliss; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Equal in weight; Enduring; Immovable | |
| | Boy | Beautiful companion | |
| | Girl | Dream; Vision; Ash meadow; Meadow of ash trees | |
| | Unisex | Blessing | |
| | Unisex | Loved one; Sweetheart | |
| | Unisex | One who makes arms and armor | |
| | Girl | Strong and courageous | |
| | Girl | Old; Noble; Heritage; Fortune; Wealth; I will thank Yahweh | |
| | Unisex | Purity of gold; Pure; A tall wise boy; Brilliant | |
| | Girl | Noble strength | |
| | Unisex | Earna's settlement; Eagle's settlement | |
| | Boy | Kind; Friendly | |
| | Boy | Enjoys Peace | |
| | Boy | Son of the south; Son of the right hand | |
| | Girl | Queen of Ujjain; Humility; Infinite; Wise | |
| | Boy | Dweller at the old enclosure; Old friend | |
| | Boy | Blessings; Profusion; Abundance | |
| | Girl | Fulfillment; Completion; Unique; Unmatched | |
| | Unisex | Eagle; Manly | |
| | Boy | Son of Berl | |
| | Boy | Brave; Brave as a Bear | |
| | Boy | Bearer; Good person; Being maintained; Name of Agni; Name of the brother of Lord Ram | |
| | Unisex | Army; Splendor; Graceful; Brilliant; Fearless | |
| | Boy | One who Stutters | |
| | Unisex | Ash tree; Eastern town | |
| | Unisex | Protector; Guardian | |
| | Unisex | Completion; Totality | |
| | Girl | Skin shiny like the moon; Moonlike | |
| | Boy | Beautiful | |
| | Boy | Enlightened | |
| | Girl | Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favor; Beautiful | |
| | Boy | Guest | |
| | Unisex | Ancestor's descendant | |
| | Unisex | Success; She who is destined for a successful life | |
| | Boy | People who belong to the arid region of Persia; High mountain; Exalted | |
| | Boy | Broad oak | |
| | Boy | From a broad meadow; Salmon | |
| | Boy | Father of many; Mercy | |
| | Unisex | Bird-like | |
| | Girl | Foreign; God is an oath | |
| | Girl | To open; Opening buds of spring; Name of an angel | |
| | Girl | Beautiful; Bell-ringer | |
| | Boy | Freckled; Spotted face | |
| | Boy | God has helped | |
| | Boy | Gleek | |
| | Unisex | Fruiting body of a grain plant; Ash-colored; To acquire knowledge | |
| | Girl | Payment; Redemption | |
| | Boy | High; Power; Hill | |
| | Girl | A short form of Robert; Bright; Famous | |
| | Unisex | Indigo; Blue; Color | |
| | Girl | One who is swift; Lightning; Jasmine; Fragrant; Sweet-smelling | |
| | Boy | Brave; Courageous; Valiant | |
| | Boy | The greatest being alive | |
| | Girl | Fairy queen | |
| | Boy | English surname from a place name | |
| | Boy | A buddy; A brother | |
| | Unisex | A person of Asian descent; One who is proud | |
| | Boy | Masculine; Manly; Butcher | |
| | Boy | High; Noble; Place of the cow sheds | |
| | Girl | Strong; High; Hill | |
| | Girl | The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue | |
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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