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
Demari		Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Ivana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Hailee:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Hay clearing
Lailah-Baby-Name:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Night; Holy; Blessed
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Gentry		Unisex	Noble by birth; A person of education and good breeding; Courtesy; Civility; Complaisance
Bernadette-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Brave bear
Eren		Boy	Saint; Holy person; Affection
Gino-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-And-Popularity		Boy	God is gracious
Laith		Boy	Lion; Brave; Name of a Scottish village
Adrienne-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Unisex	From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; The dark one
Libby		Girl	Oath of God
Malaki-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Messenger of God; Second; Big; Great; Handsome
Yuna		Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness; Excellence
Norman		Boy	The person who comes along from northern part
Celina		Girl	Heavenly
Ezrah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025-Key-Insights		Boy	Help
Akira		Girl	Sun; Bright; Clear
Chiara		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Margaux		Girl	Pearl
Vivianna		Unisex	Alive; Full of life
Adela		Girl	Noble; Gentle; Serene
Jai		Boy	Victory; Supplanter; Healer
Andie		Girl	Manly; Masculine; Man
Evalyn		Girl	Life; Desired; Bird; Hazelnut; Lake
Reagan		Boy	Little king
Zen-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-New-Parents		Unisex	Absorption; Meditative state
Izan		Unisex	Strong; Enduring; Obedient
Randall-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rim of a shield; Wolf
Lillianna		Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath
Rishi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sage; Poet; To see; Saint; Priest; Wise; Pious; Ascetic
Kanan		Unisex	Grove; Forest
Elayna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Shining
Kinzley		Unisex	Clearing belonging to Cyne; Royal
Kamora		Girl	Chameleon; Tree; Village; Wood
Draco		Boy	Dragon; Serpent
Cayde-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Round; Battle
Kassandra		Girl	Shining on men; To excel on men
Erica		Girl	Forever strong; Everlasting ruler; Heather
Miya		Girl	A beautiful temple; Shrine; Palace; Beauty; Fruit; To watch; To care for; Night; Wished for child
Booker		Boy	One who makes books
Zahara		Girl	Bright; Brilliance; Flower
Willie		Unisex	Resolute protector; Son of William
Brenda		Unisex	Blade of a sword; Fiery sword; Sword; Fire; Torch
Immanuel		Boy	God is with us
Perla		Girl	Sea mollusk gem
Mike		Boy	Who is like God
Jahmir		Boy	Beautiful
Farrah		Girl	Happy feeling; Pleasant
Maelynn		Girl	Princess; Chief; Month of May
Avraham		Boy	Father of many
Lenox		Unisex	Elm grove
Rubi		Girl	Ruby; Red stone; Lapis lazuli
Cormac-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of a charioteer; Legendary
Cherish-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	To treasure
Gilbert-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bright pledge
Xzavier-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	New house; Bright
Wendy		Girl	Blessed; White ring
Andreas-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Manly and strong
Anton		Boy	Praiseworthy
Jewel		Girl	Precious stone; Game; Generous lord
Bronx		Unisex	A borough in New York City; Bronck's Farms
Jet-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Kamilla		Girl	Perfection; Chamomile flower
Katerina		Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear; Each of the two
Seamus-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	One who grips at the heel; One who supplants; May god protect
Kaleah-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Lailani-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-More		Girl	Heavenly flowers; Heavenly garland of flowers; Royal child
Lindsey		Girl	Island of linden trees; Lincoln's Island; Lake colony
Journei		Unisex	Of the day
Uziel-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Boy	My power is God
Kaizen		Unisex	Continuous improvement
Sally-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Alba-Name-Meaning-&-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Sunrise; White; Dawn
Kenny		Boy	Handsome; Fiery; Ruler of the valley; Dignified; Helmeted chief
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
Caylee		Girl	Perfect crown; Pure
Chad-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variants		Boy	Battle; Warlike; Lake; Large expanse of water
Cielo		Girl	Sky; Heaven
Giovani		Boy	God is gracious
Inaya-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Concern; Care
Kaelyn		Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys
Siya		Girl	White moonlight; Beautiful woman; Goddess Sita
Ansel-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Divine protection; Helmet
Tahj-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Crown
Waylen		Unisex	Crafty; Cunning
Sonia		Girl	Wisdom
Isael		Boy	God strives; God's soldier; God contends
Alisa		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Great happiness
Giannis-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God is gracious
Arlet		Girl	Army remnant; Army legacy
Javion		Boy	Greece; Noah's grandson; Young
Khaza-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Treasure; Gift from above; God's gift
Avalyn-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice
Krish		Boy	Black or dark
Maisyn		Unisex	One who works with stone
Alya		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Loftiness; To ascend
Link-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Lake colony; Name of an English city
Denise		Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius
Raheem		Boy	Kind; Compassionate; Merciful; Tenderhearted

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.

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