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
Colleen		Girl	Young girl
Stratton		Boy	Enclosure; Settlement
Timur-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Iron; Strong
Afton-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	A name of a small Scottish river; Evening; Of Afton
Jhon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is gracious; Graced by Yah
Devora		Girl	Bee
Alyanna-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Elli		Girl	Old age; My God is an oath
Zaden-Name-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	God; Divinity; Angel; Growth; Increase
Joana		Girl	God is gracious
Anaisha		Boy	Day; Nightless; Sleepless
Alain		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Junie		Girl	Young one; Young
Arwa		Boy	Splendor; Mountain goat; Female ibex; Gracefulness and beauty; Satisfied; Fresh
Binyamin		Boy	Son of the right hand
Collins		Boy	Descendant of Coileán; Descendant of Colin
Mehki-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Rising; Fragrant
Nava-Name-Meaning:-4-Cultural-Interpretations-&-Origins		Girl	Beautiful; New; Melody; Treeless plateau; Tuneful
Daylan		Boy	Toward the tide or flow
Demarco-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of Marco; Mars; Man
Roxy		Girl	Dawn; Brilliant; Bright star; Bright face
Runa		Girl	Rune; Secret lore; Moon
Eben		Boy	Stone of help
Evans		Boy	Son of Evan; God is gracious
Mckay		Boy	Son of Aodh (Fire)
Saraya		Girl	Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades
Farhan-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	A happy and merry man
Hayzel		Unisex	Hazelnut tree; Light brown colour
Geo		Boy	Earth; Farmer
Oziah-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Salvation; The strength of the Lord; Helper
Parks		Unisex	Park keeper; Park enclosure; Stone
Yulissa		Girl	Downy-bearded; Descended of Jove
Hosea		Boy	Salvation
Kaiyah		Unisex	Each of the two; Pure
Sylis-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Of the forest
Aella-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	A windstorm; A tornado; Whirlwind; Angel; Messenger of God
Jaycen		Boy	To heal
Kamiah-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Akari		Girl	Red village; Bright, white jasmine
Zaccai-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Pure and just
Mayzie		Girl	Pearl
Keion-Baby-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Lion; Of Zeus; The homeland; To construct; Strong; Respect
Charlette		Girl	Free individual; Petite
Konstantinos		Boy	Constant; Steadfast
Eimy		Girl	Beloved; Well-loved; Eternal beauty
Lawton		Boy	Who lives on the farm located on the side of the hill; Hill settlement
Meher		Unisex	Benevolence; Friendship; Kindness; Love; Oath
Esty-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Star; Evening star
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Calloway		Unisex	A pebbly place; Place with pebbles and stones
Cylas		Boy	Of the woods or forest
Marwan		Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Michelangelo		Boy	Who is like God?; Messenger
Railynn		Unisex	Ewe; Beam of light; Protection of counsel
Juanita		Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious
Oshea		Boy	Salvation
Rhema-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Utterance; A saying; Word; That which is spoken; Word of Christ
Kahlia-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-History,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Desire; Flowers
Graceson		Boy	Son of a gray-haired person; Son of a steward
Rion		Boy	Little king; Kingly; Someone who is like a king; Water; Reason; Logic
Kayley		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Meadow
Ronen-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	A song that brings joy
Saad-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants,-And-Popularity		Boy	Fortune; Good luck; Happiness
Jayvian		Unisex	Invented name
Sione-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God is gracious
Jody		Unisex	Praised; God will add; He will add
Alayla		Girl	Night
Ahron		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Of the Mountains; Mountaineer
Victory-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	To conquer
Minnie		Girl	Determined guardian; Resolute protector
Winslow		Unisex	Hill belonging to friend
Nomi		Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful
Baruch-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Key-Insights-For-2025		Boy	Blessed; Sacred
Aubreigh		Boy	Elf ruler; Elf king
Melo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Honey; Birth; Black; Dark; Blackbird
Polly		Girl	Bitter; Lost lost child; Humble
Bowman		Boy	An archer
Mykah		Unisex	Who is like God?
Brayton		Boy	Broad; Farmstead
Rileigh		Girl	Courageous; Rye clearing
Darrius		Boy	Possessing goodness
Reyes		Unisex	Kings
Amyla-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Worthy to be loved; Aspiring; Industrious
Riverlyn		Girl	One who is like a river
Analiah-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	God's favor; Light
Riyah		Girl	Fragrance; Victory; Strength
Donavan		Boy	Dark; Brown
Rosella		Girl	Rose; Fame
Samirah		Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Ebenezer		Boy	Stone of help
Avni		Girl	Earth; Help
Tidus-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sun
Savanah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Grassy plain
Edrick-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wealthy ruler
Tavion		Unisex	Eighth
Selma		Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Eduin		Boy	Wealthy friend
Baileigh		Girl	Bailiff; Steward
Tamar		Girl	Date palm; Palm tree
Imogene		Girl	Maiden; To play; Carry around

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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