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 | Power of the spears; Yahweh will exalt; A sacred name | |
| |  Girl | Peace; Tranquility | |
| | Girl | Rule; Battle | |
| | Unisex | Creative; Independent; Determined | |
| | Girl | Flower; Full of blossoms and bloom | |
| | Girl | To be loved | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Descend; Flow down | |
| | Unisex | To walk; Precious child; Intelligence; Elegance | |
| | Unisex | Evening; Determined, dynamic, confused or jealous | |
| | Girl | Crooked nose; River | |
| | Girl | The Queen of Ethiopia; Queen mother | |
| | Girl | Big-hearted; Generous; Noble; Dignified | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Beloved friend; Dear; Pure | |
| | Boy | Derived from Kashi; Shining; A pilgrim city of India with temples of Lord Shiva | |
| | Unisex | Son of John | |
| | Girl | Pure; Unsullied; Each of the two | |
| | Girl | The clear one; Pure; Clear; Each of the two | |
| | Unisex | Jove; Jupiter; Father | |
| | Girl | Poetess; Lotus | |
| | Girl | The divine; The fortune teller | |
| | Boy | He who Keeps the keys | |
| | Girl | Black; Clear; Bright; Famous | |
| | Unisex | Glowing; Shining; Bright | |
| | Girl | The second-born of the twins; Comes last | |
| | Unisex | Pure; Summer favor | |
| | Boy | Perfect | |
| | Girl | Citadel | |
| | Girl | War; Strike | |
| | Girl | Aggressive | |
| | Boy | Curly; Curved | |
| | Girl | Wooded area; Grove | |
| | Boy | Open Air; Sky; Empty; Vain; Buckwheat; Whey; Porridge; Gruel | |
| | Girl | Poem | |
| | Unisex | God's gracious gift; Graceful pledge | |
| | Unisex | Garden | |
| | Unisex | Love | |
| | Unisex | Departs | |
| | Unisex | Each of the two; Pure | |
| | Boy | The ocean of uniqueness or knowledge | |
| | Girl | Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief | |
| | Girl | Clear; Bright; Famous | |
| | Girl | Silent; Rare; Alchemy; Chemistry | |
| | Boy | Black | |
| | Girl | Valley of the river | |
| | Girl | She comes from the meadow of the king | |
| | Boy | Clean; Clear; Pure | |
| | Girl | Robe; Garment; The black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba | |
| | Girl | Crown | |
| | Unisex | Young; Lord; Black | |
| | Girl | Cassia; Cinnamon | |
| | Unisex | Descendant of Cadhla | |
| | Girl | Mountain of light | |
| | Boy | Royal victory; King's victory | |
| | Girl | Ship's victory; Cenel's island | |
| | Girl | Maiden; Beautiful maiden | |
| | Girl | War; Bright-headed; Cap; Darling; Power of the spear; Ciar's people | |
| | Boy | A Christian | |
| | Girl | The name for the constellation of the Pleiades | |
| | Unisex | Fiery leader | |
| | Girl | Krysten means Woman who is Christian | |
| | Girl | Sense; Reason; Head; Chief | |
| | Unisex | Property; My nest | |
| | Girl | Narrows; Channel; Strait | |
| | Girl | She who won; Victorious one | |
| | Girl | Glory; Fame | |
| | Unisex | Chubby baby | |
| | Girl | Lady; Ruler of the world | |
| | Girl | Female sheep | |
| | Unisex | African mahogany tree | |
| | Girl | Cassia; Cinnamon | |
| | Boy | Dust; Thread; Sunbeam | |
| | Boy | Fate; Good luck | |
| | Girl | God has shown favor | |
| | Girl | The Queen who rules the people and the country | |
| | Girl | Cheerful | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | A goddess of purity; Devotion | |
| | Unisex | Seven-string instrument; Guitar; North; Blade | |
| | Boy | Follower of Christ; A Christian | |
| | Girl | Laurel tree | |
| | Girl | A Wend; People of Slavic origin who inhabited Eastern Germany | |
| | Boy | Chiefly; Like heaven | |
| | Unisex | Call; Laugh; Smile; Bloom with happiness; Good fortune | |
| | Girl | Honorable; Dignified | |
| | Girl | A lioness; one who is like a lioness | |
| | Girl | A messenger of God | |
| | Unisex | Dark; Black; Existence; Bliss; Kind; Auspicious; Gracious; Friendly | |
| | Unisex | Follower of Christ | |
| | Unisex | Unique and mysterious | |
| | Unisex | Action or activity; Performance; Ritual | |
| | Girl | Mark; Writings; Record; Lightening; Line; Horizon; The crescent moon | |
| | Girl | Luck; Beginning; Fate | |
| | Unisex | Place; Sacred field | |
| | Girl | Light of the soul | |
| | Girl | Lioness | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath; People | |
| | Unisex | Gracious; Gift of God | |
| | Girl | A ray of light | |
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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