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
Rayaan		Unisex	Watered; Luxuriant; Heaven's flower
Darsh		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna; Seeing
Audrianna		Girl	Noble strength
Tai		Unisex	Very; Extreme; Talent; Ability; Tide; Large; Calm; Abandon; Enduring
Domenico-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Belonging to God
Everlynn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Essential-Guide		Girl	Like a wild boar; Brave boar; Boar clearing; Boar lake
Jaylyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blue jay bird
Kiley		Unisex	Beautiful; Descendant of the graceful one
Eliab		Boy	God is my father
Jawad		Boy	Generous
Malika		Girl	Queen
Susana		Unisex	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Evren		Unisex	Universe; Cosmos
Kanon-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Flower; Sound; An official of the church
Marguerite		Girl	Pearl
Terra		Unisex	Elevated place; Earth
Kekoa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The warrior; Koa tree
Priscila		Girl	Ancient
Zyra		Unisex	Shining; Blooming flower; Moonlight
Jahsir		Boy	Brave; Courageous
Kris		Boy	Follower of Christ; Bearing Christ; Anointed
Raeya		Girl	Singer; Ray of sunshine; Queen; Happy; Friend; Perfume
Alanni-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome
Harlen-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-Essential-Guide		Boy	Meadow of the hares
Lars-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	From Laurentum; Crowned with laurel
Amour-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Variations-&-History		Unisex	Love; Roman God of attraction, desire, and love
Jahdiel		Unisex	God gladdens
Collyns		Unisex	Whelp; Young dog; Victory of the people
Luc		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Ruhi		Girl	Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
Inayah		Girl	Care; Concern
Marquez		Boy	Son of Marcos; March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Sahil:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	A shore; A coastline
Lillyanna		Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace
Kaeson-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Numerology-Guide		Unisex	Enclosure; Yard; Town
Khali		Girl	Eternal; Immortal; To last forever
Anastacia-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Resurrection; The one rising of the dead
Antoni-Baby-Name-In-2025:-A-Guide-To-Origin-And-Meaning		Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Anissa		Girl	Friendly; Friend; Grace; Favor
Brie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Branden-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hill covered with broom
Estefania-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Honor; Wreath; Crown
Abdullahi		Boy	Servant of Allah
Hadassa		Girl	Myrtle tree
Eyad		Boy	To support or reinforce
Aliyana		Girl	Corposant; Moon; Sun; Most holy; Noble
Ezekial		Boy	God will strengthen
Zya		Unisex	Illuminate; Light
Julieth		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Zuriel		Unisex	God is my rock
Idrees-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Interpreter; Studious; Smart; Ardent lord
Olympia		Girl	From Olympus; Mount Olympus
Dasha		Boy	To possess goodness
Ellyana		Girl	Sun; God answered my prayer
Bohdi		Unisex	Enlightenment in Buddhism
Samadhi		Girl	Placing together; Meditation
Chozen		Boy	Clear; Transparent; Meditation; Practice
Caia		Girl	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Ibraheem		Boy	Father of many
Huntleigh-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Unisex	From the hunter's meadow; Hunter
Marius		Boy	Manly; Dedicated to Mars
Italia		Girl	Of Italy
Elyjah		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Morrison-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Son of Morris; Descendant of a Moorish person
Shlok		Boy	Hymns; Vedic chant
Francine		Girl	France; Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Lovely-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Exquisitely beautiful; Amiable; Loving; Lovable
Philomena		Boy	To be loved; Friend of strength
Isa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ice; Jesus; Yahweh is salvation; My God is an oath
Leovanni		Boy	Lion; God is gracious
Adryan		Boy	From Hadria
Jakayla-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	God is gracious; Crown; Laurel
Brennon:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Prince; King
Taylynn		Unisex	To cut; Tailor; Lake
Buck-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Male deer or goat
Joie		Girl	Rejoicing; God is gracious; God will add
Champion		Boy	Athlete; Warrior hired to fight a battle
Carli-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Free man; Army
Devan		Boy	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Divine; Godlike; Heavenly; Little dark one
Maizy		Girl	Pearl
Charly		Boy	Free man; Army
Illiana-Name-Meaning:-A-Z-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variants		Girl	Yahweh is my God
Younis-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Dove
Manuela-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is with us
Zekiel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Boy	God will strengthen
Iyana		Girl	God is gracious; Downy-bearded
Wisdom		Unisex	Intelligence; Knowledge; Understanding
Efraim		Boy	Fruitful
Rena		Girl	Born again
Finlee		Unisex	White warrior; Blessed warrior
Eldon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill
Sabine		Girl	A Sabine
Tayla		Girl	To cut
Eoin		Boy	God is gracious; Young; God's gift
Yvonne-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yew tree; Archer
Kaniyah		Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Hazen		Boy	Smooth and beautiful
Audie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Guardian of riches; Noble strength
Carrie		Girl	Man; Freeholder
Cheyanne-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Red speakers

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