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
Parley		Girl	Pear field
Parvati		Girl	A daughter of the mountains
Patty-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origin,-Variants,-Popularity		Girl	Noble women; Of noble birth; Lady; Mistress
Naviana		Unisex	Graceful; Adventurous; Independent
Pennie		Girl	Name given to a silent worker
Nimo		Boy	A person with wisdom
Naziya		Unisex	Sweet; Coy
Portia		Girl	Pig; Hog
Prabhnoor		Girl	The ultimate light of God
Neiva		Unisex	Snowy; Snow-covered; Bright; Shine; Beauty
Prashi		Girl	another name of Goddess Lakshmi
Pravya		Girl	Intelligent
Priyah		Girl	Beloved
Nimrit		Unisex	Humility; Modesty
Quinnie		Girl	Son of Conn
Niyat		Unisex	Intention; Purpose; Goal
Raea		Girl	Ewe
Raen		Girl	Queen; Rain; Happy; Willing
Rafif		Girl	Brilliance; Luster; Iris; Gloss
Novaya		Unisex	New
Rahima		Girl	Kind; Merciful; Compassionate; Tenderhearted
Raiza		Girl	Rose; Warrior; To be chosen; Period of time
Nyrie		Unisex	Wetland
Ramira		Girl	Law; Wedge; Famous
Nyxie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Water sprite; Water fairy
Randie		Girl	She who is adorable
Oceania		Unisex	River; Body of water
Osmara		Girl	God; Famous
Raquelle		Girl	Ewe
Ofa		Unisex	Love; Affectionate
Olea		Unisex	Ancestor's descendant
Raveena		Girl	Spreading sunshine; Sunflower; Beauty of the sun
Omani		Unisex	To settle, dwell, or remain
Rebekkah		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Pella		Boy	Small; Humble
Pendleton		Girl	Overhanging settlement
Patrice-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Noble
Prinsha-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Princess
Rhia		Girl	To flow; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Great queen; Young woman; Maiden
Pyrrha		Girl	Fire; Red; Flame-colored;
Pera		Unisex	To hope; Stone
Quimby		Boy	From the farm
Radhya		Girl	Adored; Worshipped; Dark-colored; Black; Charming; Beautiful
Pragathi		Unisex	Progress; Development; Growth; Advancement
Presha		Unisex	Send; Direct; Dispatch; Sorrow; Affliction; Impulse; Urge on
Raella		Boy	Ewe; Protection of counsel; Other
Priseis-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Beautiful
Providence		Unisex	Divine guidance or intervention
Rosary		Girl	Bed of roses; A string of beads for prayers; A garland; Rose garden
Roshni		Girl	Light; Brightness; Illumination
Rosi		Girl	Rose; Famous type
Raksha		Boy	Defense; Protection; Care
Quora		Unisex	Maiden; Heart
Ruqaya		Girl	Ascent; Spell; Charm
Ragen		Unisex	Little king
Ruwaida		Girl	Forbearing; Gentle
Rakeb		Unisex	Overseer; Supervisor; Controller
Sabira-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames		Girl	Patient; Enduring person
Sabra		Girl	Patient; Enduring person; Cactus
Sada		Girl	True; Certain; Chaste; Elm
Regal		Girl	King
Reis		Boy	Leader; Chief; King; Kingdom; Empire
Ravya		Unisex	Storyteller; Reciter
Sahiba		Girl	Lady; Companion
Sakai		Girl	To live in prosperity
Renaya		Girl	Knee; Born-again
Sakhi-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Insights		Girl	A good companion and loyal friend
Rayvin		Unisex	Raven; Large black bird
Rayzel		Unisex	Rose; Flower
Reila		Unisex	Ewe; Lamb
Ripleigh		Boy	To shout the man's meadow
Rell-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-More		Unisex	Riot
Saphire		Girl	Sapphire; Lapis lazuli
Saralyn		Girl	Princess from the valley
Sarika		Girl	Shama thrush; Myna bird
Seattle		Girl	A seaport city
Sekai		Girl	Laugh; Humorous person; World; Universe
Rosalene		Girl	Graceful; Beautiful
Senora		Girl	Lady
Seri		Girl	Radiance; Diffusing light; Beauty; Celery
Sevilla		Girl	Plain; Valley; Lowland
Rize		Unisex	Beautiful world
Rohini		Unisex	Ascending; Red cow
Romia		Unisex	From Rome
Shahana		Girl	Royal; Princess; One with patience
Ronika-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations-&-More		Unisex	Strong counsel; Victory bringer; True image
Shailey-Name-Origin,-Meaning-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Girl	Favorable, Learned, Good
Shaley		Girl	Good; Learned; Favorable
Shamara:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Guardian; Protector; Prepared for battle
Rutvi		Boy	Season
Shamia		Girl	The end; Heard by Yahweh
Ryana-Complete-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Little king; Royalty
Sharla		Girl	Man; Army; Free man
Roslin		Unisex	Rose; Fame
Rosse		Unisex	A headland or a cape
Sherilyn-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Darling
Rouse		Unisex	Red-haired
Shireen		Girl	Sweet
Shiva		Girl	Benign; Auspicious; Charming; Eloquent
Sadi		Boy	A lucky person; Singer

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