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
Giovana		Girl	God is gracious
Deo-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-|-Complete-Guide		Boy	Lord; Deity; Love of God
Gita		Girl	Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
Deker		Unisex	Dike; Ditch maker; Roofer
Delan-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Zodiac,-Anagrams-&-More		Unisex	Heart; Moral; Orchid
Ehsaan		Boy	Kindness; Graciousness; Generosity
Dermot		Boy	Without envy
Gwendoline		Girl	White ring; Fair; Blessed; White
Derron		Boy	From Airelle
Gwenna		Girl	Blessed ring; Fair bow; Holy; White
Ekrem		Boy	He who is most noble or most respected
Gwenneth		Girl	Happiness
Elbert		Boy	Noble and bright
Gyda-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-More---Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Elby		Boy	Battle elf
Demon		Unisex	The people
Eldrick		Boy	Elf ruler; Elf king; Noble ruler; Wise king
Endi-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Strong; Determined; Leader
Haifa		Girl	Slender; Delicate
Eliodoro		Boy	Sun; Gift
Desai-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Landlord; Lord of land
Enayah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Graceful; Elegant; Blessed
Harumi		Girl	Spring; Beauty; Clear weather
Elmore		Boy	Near a river bank; Elm tree
Evaya		Girl	Going quickly; Swift
Hayla-Baby-Name:-Complete-2025-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	Hay Clearing; Hay meadow; A variant spelling of Hayley
Hayli		Girl	Hay clearing; Hay meadow
Din		Girl	Religion; Way of life; Faith
Emeka-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God has done so much; God did a greater deed
Emerich		Boy	Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home
Divin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Heavenly; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Hela		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Bright; Clear; Vaianakh god of darkness; Wanton sport
Emit-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Boy	Whole; Great; Limitless
Estes		Unisex	East
Dhani		Unisex	Wealthy person; A master; An owner; A creditor; A young woman; A seat; A receptacle; A granary
Hermelinda		Girl	Linden tree; Gentle warrior; Soft; Tender
Dhev-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Divine; Godlike
Enam		Boy	God's gift; God's blessings; Eyes
Dhilan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	To flow; Towards the tide
Endymion		Boy	To dive into or to enter
Himani		Girl	Glacier; Avalanche; Collection of snow
Enes		Boy	Friendly
Donovin		Boy	Brown; Dark
Dillian		Boy	Tide; Flow; From the sea; Sea God
Hollin-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Variant of Hollen; Topographic name of holly tree
Erish		Boy	To cherish; To hold dear; Beloved
Dray-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Expert-Guide		Boy	Masculine; Man
Divan:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Royal; Council; Divine; Calf; Ox; Fawn; Deer; Descendant ff Damhán; Fortune teller; Little dark one; Dark; Black
Ernst		Boy	Earnest; Serious
Estefan		Boy	Crown; Wreath; That which surrounds
Fenan-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	A desire for knowledge and learning; Bishop
Gionni		Boy	God is gracious
Ewing		Boy	Born of the yew tree; Law-friend
Genovia:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Nicknames		Unisex	A fictional regal kingdom
Inika		Girl	Army; Splendor; Favor; Grace
Edilberto		Boy	Noble; Bright
Doran		Boy	Stranger; Wanderer; Grandson
Fabiano		Boy	Bean farmer
Facundo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Expert-Guide		Boy	Eloquent
Farhaan		Boy	A merry man
Eiji		Girl	Excellent; Glory; Honor; Govern; Two
Felton		Boy	Field; Pasture; Settlement
Ekamjot		Girl	God's light; Brightness; Radiance of God
Izla		Girl	Name of a river
Ferguson-Name-Complete-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-More		Boy	Son of Fergus; Manly strength; Masculine force
Hajer		Girl	One who travels; One who immigrates
Eaden		Unisex	Pleasure; Delight; Plain; Place of pleasure
Filiberto		Boy	Much brightness; Illustrious
Edrei-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Might; Strong; Powerful
Eleftherios		Boy	Free
Hasanat		Boy	Elegant; Beautiful; Fair
Franciszek		Boy	Frenchman; Franks; Someone who is free
Ehren		Unisex	Honor; Protection; Exalted; High mountain
Freyr		Boy	Norse God of weather; Lord
Furkan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Criterion between right and wrong; Proof
Ein		Unisex	Passage; Pleasure; Delight; Hardy; Brave; Strong
Furqan:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Proof; Criterion to distinguish right and wrong
Haram-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-History		Unisex	Sacred place; Forbidden place
Gad		Boy	Fortune; Luck
Heartley		Boy	From the stag's meadow; Stag wood or meadow; A variant of Hartley
Eknoor		Unisex	Enlightenment or one who embodies divine light
Gadi		Boy	Lucky; Fortunate
Harvie-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Battle worthy
Janea		Girl	God is gracious
Gahan		Boy	Son of Eachán; Descendant of Gaoithín; Wise; Wind
Havah		Unisex	Breath of life, existence
Garfield		Boy	Triangular field; Spear field
Garin		Boy	Guard; Willingly; Gladly; Protection; Shelter
Gavril-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames		Boy	God is my strong man; God is my hero
Genghis		Boy	Universal ruler
Emiel-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Rival
Hodan:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Rich; Lush
Elishua		Unisex	My God is salvation
Georg		Boy	Farmer; Land worker
Elix		Unisex	Defender of men; Noble
Gerrard		Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard
Idil		Girl	Complete; Perfection
Ifeoma-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Beautiful one; Good thing
Enok-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-25-Essential-Insights		Boy	Dedicated
Hinley		Unisex	Female deer; Clearing; Meadow; One who lives near a place where deer graze or roam

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