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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Boy | Descend; Flow down | |
| | Girl | Free woman; Army; Freeholder; Song of joy; Strong; Beautiful | |
| | Boy | God is my strong man | |
| | Girl | From Lassy; Cheerful | |
| | Girl | Great one; A mountain peak in North America | |
| | Girl | Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike | |
| | Boy | Of the Lord; Church | |
| | Girl | Jade; Nimble; Quick; Humble; Hardworking; Well-mannered; River; Lotus; A gift from Allah | |
| | Boy | Son of Madoc; Fortunate; Good | |
| | Boy | One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance | |
| | Girl | Queen; Happy; Willing; Friend; Companion | |
| | Boy | Perfect; Complete; Whole; All-inclusive; Intact | |
| |  Unisex | Sky; Shine; Light of the spirit | |
| | Boy | Famous; Loud; Champion | |
| | Boy | Queen; Advice; Counsel | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | A member of the Gauts tribe | |
| | Boy | Saint; Saint James | |
| | Girl | Harmony; In agreement | |
| | Boy | Blessed | |
| | Girl | A garden of Heaven; Paradise | |
| | Unisex | A beautiful waterfall; Beautiful Jade; Stone of heaven | |
| | Boy | Holy water | |
| | Girl | From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity | |
| | Unisex | Lamp of Yahweh | |
| | Boy | Farmstead near a portage or slope used for dragging downloads | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala; Tower | |
| | Boy | January; Devoted to Janus | |
| | Unisex | Growth; Increase | |
| | Girl | Parents of Jesus | |
| | Boy | Gray valley; Gray settlement | |
| | Girl | Part of God | |
| | Boy | Aroma; Perfume; Scent; Mighty; Brave; Soar; Fly; Spirit; Colored powder | |
| | Girl | Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted | |
| | Boy | One who came from Heston; Farmstead; Settlement; Brushwood | |
| | Unisex | Hymn; Song; Free person; Woman; Army | |
| | Boy | To sing; To shout | |
| | Boy | He will laugh; He will rejoice | |
| | Girl | Beloved | |
| | Unisex | Boar; Woodland clearing | |
| | Unisex | Boar clearing; Desired; Water; Island | |
| | Girl | Bird; Strength; Yahweh is my father | |
| | Boy | Stone worker; To make | |
| | Boy | Reached state of Nirvana | |
| | Girl | Daughter of the oath | |
| | Boy | Eight; Born in the eighth month; Born eighth | |
| | Girl | Purity; Each of the two; My consecration of your name | |
| | Boy | Counseling protector; Advice; Decision | |
| | Unisex | Moonlight; Kickball | |
| | Girl | Gift of God; Sorrows | |
| | Boy | Secrets of God; My secret is God | |
| | Girl | Pleasure; Delight; Luxury; Fire; Rich friend | |
| | Unisex | White warrior | |
| | Girl | Supplanter; May God protect | |
| | Boy | Heather field | |
| | Boy | Name of a Quranic verse | |
| | Unisex | Thankful | |
| | Girl | Little and womanly; Free woman | |
| | Unisex | Land of Eoghan; People's ruler; Trespasser; Thunder; From a rocky cliff | |
| | Girl | Devoted to the goddess Neith | |
| | Unisex | Stretcher; A string player | |
| | Girl | Clear; Pure; Flawless | |
| | Unisex | Jewish woman; The Jutes tribe; Star; Home ruler | |
| | Girl | Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace | |
| | Boy | Warlike; Fighter; One who lies in a cradle | |
| | Boy | A Briton or Breton; From the land of Britons | |
| | Girl | To flow; River | |
| | Boy | Heir apparent; Crown prince; Young prince | |
| | Boy | Heaven; Sky; Atmosphere | |
| | Boy | Capital city of Cuba; Hanging basket | |
| | Boy | Intelligent; Big army | |
| | Unisex | Son of; To increase | |
| | Boy | God is my salvation; Yahweh is salvation | |
| | Girl | Mind; Heart; Conscience | |
| | Boy | Fortunate; Successful; Prosperous | |
| | Boy | Symbol-bearing flag | |
| | Unisex | Sea and sky; Majestic | |
| | Girl | Graced with God's Bounty; Graceful Meadow; Favor | |
| | Girl | Virgin; Maiden; God has helped; Shining; Bright | |
| | Unisex | Pure; Keeper of the keys | |
| | Boy | Toward the tide or flow | |
| | Girl | Breeze | |
| | Girl | Pure; Chaste | |
| | Girl | One with a slender body; Shaped like an elif | |
| | Boy | Rain-bearing cloud; Intelligent; Respectable; Leader | |
| | Boy | Peace | |
| | Girl | Torch; Shining light; Other; My God is Yahweh | |
| | Unisex | Religious | |
| | Boy | Servant of the merciful | |
| | Boy | Love of God; One who loves God | |
| | Unisex | Light; Glow; Splendor | |
| | Boy | Slender; War | |
| | Unisex | Joyful; Exalted | |
| | Boy | To get; Acquired; Spear; Son of warrior | |
| | Girl | Yahweh will add; He will add | |
| | Boy | Coal; A form of carbon; Victory of the people | |
| | Boy | Battle opportunity; Of the woods | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Uncle | |
| | Boy | One who has complete knowledge of the Vedas | |
| | Girl | Enclosed valley; Camper's valley | |
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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