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
Kell		Boy	Bright-headed; War; Church; Strife; Slender; From the spring
Kunal-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Lotus
Ruhee		Girl	Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
Kendrew		Unisex	Manly; Masculine; Warrior
Ryenne		Girl	Little queen
Qira-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	To give
Poem		Unisex	A composition in verse
Saarah		Girl	A noblewoman; A princess
Raeanna		Girl	Great queen
Prakriti		Unisex	Nature; Phenomenal universe; Body matter; The original or natural form or condition of anything; Making or placing before or at first; Original or primary substance
Raelan		Boy	An essence
Pristine-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Uncorrupted; Pure; Perfect
Saija		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Laban		Boy	White
Kesiah-Baby-Name-Guide:-26-Unique-Facts-&-Insights		Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon
Sairah		Girl	One who travels
Saleena		Girl	Moon; Heaven
Salene		Girl	Moon
Kiba		Girl	Protect; Shelter; Fang; Joy; Horse; Supplanter
Sameerah		Girl	Companion in evening talk
Samra		Girl	Brunette
Samus		Girl	To supplant; May God protect
San-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Moon; Mountain; Water spring; New; Ideal
Lamon		Boy	Gentle
Sanika		Girl	Flute
Lancelot:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Land; Spear; Lance
Lang		Boy	Sweet potato
Reika		Girl	Beautiful flower
Kix-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Trends		Girl	Bent backwards
Lanny		Boy	The Lands that are Legendary and Famous
Sawdah		Girl	A prophet's wife; Palm-tree garden
Ravina		Unisex	Sunflower; Sun; Raven
Seda		Girl	A voice; An echo
Sehar		Girl	Early morning; Dawn; Intelligence; Beauty
Khizr-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-Trends-And-Numerology-Guide		Unisex	Green; Greenness; Guide; Leader
Seina-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Insights		Girl	Italian city of Seinna; Red-orange color
Reigh-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Ewe; Advice; Protection
Laythan		Boy	A name that combines many names
Selia		Girl	Moon; Moon goddess
Konor		Boy	One who loves hounds or wolves
Sevgi		Girl	Love
Revy		Unisex	Join; Tie; Snare; At the river;
Leighland		Boy	The dweller by the fallow
Rhae		Unisex	Flowing
Lennard		Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Lennart		Boy	Lion
Lennie		Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Kovu		Boy	Scar
Kivaan		Unisex	Strong, courageous, leader
Shayden		Girl	High status; Learned; Favorable; Good
Ruqaiya		Girl	One who ascends; To rise; She who rises high
Shayleigh-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Learned; Good; Favorable
Leoni		Boy	Lion
Kreston		Boy	Follower of Christ
Kiyo		Unisex	Clean, Pure
Roda		Unisex	Rose; She who brings splendor
Rosalita-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Trends,-Meaning,-And-More		Unisex	Rose
Les		Boy	Helper; Defender of men; Garden of holly; Camp
Koh		Unisex	Gold
Shoshanna		Girl	White lily
Levar		Boy	Liver; Hill; Someone who lives near a hill
Sabah		Boy	Morning
Rosilyn		Unisex	Beautiful rose; Tender horse; Lake; Waterfall
Shresta		Girl	One who is first; Best; Foremost
Sian		Girl	God's gracious gift
Lexon		Boy	A name for a fortified place; sensitive
Simisola-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation-Guide,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Rest in wealth
Ryka		Unisex	Born out of prayer; Join; Tie; Snare
Lon		Boy	Noble and ready
Saanya-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Radiance; Brightness; Powerful
Lonnell		Boy	A young lion; A lion cub
Kraven		Unisex	Descendant of Crabhán
Sondra		Girl	Defending men
Loretto		Boy	A boy from the ancient Italian city of Laurentum
Sonnet		Girl	She is like a little song
Saila		Unisex	Holy; Blessed; Dwelling in the mountains
Saraia		Boy	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Saraiah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Girl	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades; Fair-head nobleman; To be ready; Orderly
Kriston		Unisex	Anointed
Kron-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	To cut
Samarra		Unisex	Companion in night conversation; Battle
Stellaluna		Girl	Star and moon
Kuiper		Unisex	Cooper; Barrel maker
Kuma		Unisex	Bear; Youth; Prince; To be silent; To be still
Lynford		Boy	One from the ford where the linden trees grow
Suheily		Girl	Level; Even; A bright star
Sanaiya-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Second child; Brilliant; Splendid
Sukaina-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Calmness; Peace;
Maajid		Boy	One who is honourable and splendid
Seva		Boy	Service; Attendance; Care
Mackie		Boy	Son of
Suriya		Girl	Sun
Mackinnon		Boy	Son of the fair born
Macklyn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origins,-And-Popularity		Boy	The son of Flann
Shailee:-Complete-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Shaniece		Girl	God is gracious
Laylon		Girl	Combination of Lacey or lace-like and Dyllon or loyal
Say		Unisex	Military cloak; Rock
Sharaya		Girl	Yahweh has sung
Maguire		Boy	Son of Odhar; Pale-coloured

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