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).
In This Article
Browse Top Baby Names by Gender
Browse Top Baby Names by Year
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | A hymn to praise the God | |
| |  Unisex | Sun; Relating to the sun | |
| | Girl | Wisdom | |
| | Unisex | Sun Goddess | |
| | Girl | Duck; Beautiful; Son | |
| | Girl | A Christian | |
| | Boy | Good night | |
| | Unisex | Brocade; Soft silk wrought with gold or silver; Fine silk | |
| | Unisex | Darling; Golden; Lovely | |
| | Unisex | Gold | |
| | Girl | Lily flower | |
| | Unisex | Young actress; Small star | |
| | Girl | Vigorous; Strong; Healthy; Brave | |
| | Girl | Creeping plant | |
| | Boy | Friend to all | |
| | Girl | Humility; Modesty; Mildness; Discipline | |
| | Girl | Knowledge; Wisdom; Humble desire or love | |
| | Unisex | Beloved or Precious | |
| | Girl | Noble; Fate; Destiny; Fortune | |
| | Girl | To cut | |
| | Unisex | Nymphs of the woods; Reborn | |
| | Girl | Faithfulness | |
| | Unisex | Greeting; Salutation; Security | |
| | Boy | Hill; Star | |
| | Girl | The first-born daughter | |
| | Girl | Famous will or desire; Will helmet | |
| | Unisex | Good; Pure; Wholesome | |
| | Unisex | Crown; Fresh | |
| | Girl | Desire; Dream gift; Need | |
| | Girl | Blossom; Flourish | |
| | Unisex | Precious one | |
| | Girl | A supreme gift; Divine; Goddess | |
| | Unisex | One who is perfect | |
| | Unisex | Valley; God is my judge; A Christian | |
| | Unisex | One who is a follower | |
| | Girl | The Earth; Crown | |
| | Unisex | Thought | |
| | Girl | Most beautiful flower | |
| | Unisex | Waterfall of heaven; Admirable | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful; Pretty; Little poet; Fair | |
| | Girl | Heaven and Earth; Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Crane; A habitational name | |
| | Girl | Healing; Curative | |
| | Unisex | Treasure; Treasury | |
| | Girl | To be strong | |
| | Boy | Valuable | |
| | Unisex | Noble | |
| | Unisex | Heritage; Wealth; Fortune | |
| | Unisex | Name of the daughter of Hazrat Abu Talib | |
| | Unisex | Strong; Vigorous; Healthy | |
| | Girl | Remembrance; One who remembers Allah | |
| | Girl | Holy basil; Multitude; Ten hundred millions; Goddess Radha | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Peace; Dawn; Angel | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | My God is an oath | |
| | Unisex | Little vine | |
| | Girl | Rose; Born to royalty; Princess | |
| | Unisex | Fairy; Hero; Brave; Courage | |
| | Unisex | Wonder or amazement | |
| | Unisex | Creative; Goddess of education | |
| | Unisex | Loyalty; Devotion; Friendship | |
| | Boy | Wooden; Of wood; The Cross | |
| | Girl | Well born; Privileged; Noble | |
| | Unisex | Ibex; Mountain goat | |
| | Girl | Child of the sun; Child of the ocean; Child of the light | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Girl | Female deer | |
| | Girl | Lily; Rose; Lotus | |
| | Boy | Of Christmas time; The one born on Christmas day | |
| | Girl | Life; Living | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Unisex | Violet | |
| | Girl | Prosperous; Fortunate | |
| | Unisex | Night; Defender of men | |
| | Unisex | Yahweh has reserved; Yahweh has set aside | |
| | Girl | Soul | |
| | Unisex | Gold; Money; Pride | |
| | Unisex | Clarity; Light; Clear | |
| | Unisex | A port town in Somalia | |
| | Unisex | Hostage; Pledge; someone who lived at or near a hermit's cell; Shade | |
| | Girl | Life | |
| | Girl | Lily; Rose; Lotus | |
| | Girl | Elite; Prime; Soft-bodied; Like cream | |
| | Unisex | Honest | |
| | Unisex | Target; Goal | |
| | Unisex | Pretty | |
| | Unisex | Dawn; Goddess of dawn | |
| | Unisex | To be remote; To linger away from others; Saturn | |
| | Unisex | Force; Strength; Power; Shining; Brilliant; Dawn; Aurora; Red water | |
| | Unisex | Radiant; Flourishing; Blessed | |
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/
Look Up For Many More Names
Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.
Read full bio of Shikha Thakur
Read full bio of Siddharth Kesiraju
Read full bio of Praggya Joshi
