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
Aadvik-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Unique
Raniyah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To look at; Victory; Someone with a loving gaze; Queen
Irha		Unisex	To make calm; To tranquilize
Collier		Boy	A charcoal burner; Coal seller
Rhoda		Girl	Rose
Kami		Boy	Lord; Loving; Divine; A youth employed in religious services; God
Demian-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-More		Boy	To tame; Master; Conquer
Rosaline		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Azekiel		Boy	God strengthens
Dietrich		Boy	Ruler of the people; Keeper of the keys
Edric		Boy	Wealthy ruler
Azir		Unisex	Rent paid for the pasture of a field
Mailani		Girl	A gift from the heavens; A gift from God
Becket		Boy	Beak; Stream; Brook
Braylan		Unisex	Strong; Courageous
Gabino		Boy	The ancient city of Gabii
Siara		Girl	Mountain range
Bryden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Salmon; Thief; Broad clearing; Hill; High; Might; Power
Ghaith		Boy	Rain
Hillel		Boy	Praise; Greatly praised
Callaway		Boy	Pebble; One who lives in a place with pebbles
Sunni		Girl	She was the gift of the Sun
Cobe		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Aaliya		Girl	Exalted; Sublime; Lofty; Highborn; Ascending
Cylus		Unisex	Prayed for; Of the woods
Kavi		Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Adelaida-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Adorned
Kori		Boy	In a cauldron or hollow; Ice; Curly-haired; Coral
Alaura		Girl	Laurel
Rilyn		Unisex	Rye land
Emerick		Boy	Ruler; Great; Brave; Home
Loukas		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Astraea		Girl	Star; Starry night; Star maiden
Elikai		Unisex	God is my salvation
Nabil		Boy	Noble
Sanvi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Unisex	One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness
Sayler		Unisex	Sailor; Acrobat; Dancer
Olen-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ancestor's descendant
Azora		Girl	Sky blue
Scotland		Unisex	Land of the Scots; A place name; Darkness
Opie		Boy	One who like God Almighty; Iridescent gemstone; Jewel
Cailyn		Girl	Young girl; Maiden; Pure; Each of the two
Hutson		Boy	Son of Hudde; Ruler; Mind
Osmar		Boy	Famous God
Snow		Unisex	Snow; Fair-skinned
Dolores-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Guide		Girl	Sorrows; Pain
Jansen		Boy	Son of Jens; God has been gracious
Emiko		Girl	Beautiful child; Blessed child
Veera		Unisex	A strong and brave person; Faith
Rahim		Boy	Kind; Merciful; Compassionate
Aariyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Song; Melody; Air
Roel		Boy	Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler
Idalia		Girl	Work; Labor; Greek goddess Aphrodite
Zamara		Unisex	Locations in Iraq and Russia; Consciencious
Kaimana-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Power of the ocean; Diamond
Adhara		Boy	Maiden; Base
Kiernan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of a lord; Little dark one; Black; Dark
Abdel		Boy	Servant of God; Servant of Allah
Kaitlynn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Lake
Kyland-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Personality:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Strength and nobility
Kamia		Girl	Holy valley; Upper valley
Ameir		Boy	Leader; Commander; Prince
Aseel		Boy	Evening; Nighttime; Noble; Genuine; Pure; Original
Arlan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Kelsi		Girl	Ship's victory; Cenel's island; Fierce
Armen		Boy	From Armenia
Murray		Unisex	Seaside settlement; Seashore; Coast; Descendant of the follower of Virgin Mary; Pleasant
Ayzel		Unisex	One who brings good fortune; Fragrance; Gift from God; Moon flood; Bright moon
Avyukt		Boy	One with a clear mind; One of the names of Lord Krishna
Kimani		Girl	Sailor; Adventurous
Kirsten-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations		Girl	A Christian
Lili		Girl	Oath of God; Lily; Night
Priest		Girl	A religious leader authorized to perform rituals; To throw
Casimir-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	To destroy; World; Peace; Proclaimer of peace
Manal		Girl	One who achieved great
Chadwick-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Settlement belonging to battle
Mariama		Girl	Beloved; Wished for a child
Emri		Unisex	Great ruler; Vigorous; Brave; Home
Moana-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ocean; Vast expanse of water
Cutter		Boy	Someone who cuts or carves; Gem cutter; Cloth cutter or tailor
Ilah-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Deity; God; Island
Orla-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Golden princess
Ily-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Loving; Affectionate
Yahia:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Suzette-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Joann-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	God is gracious
Truly		Girl	Faithfully; Honestly; A person who always speaks the truth; In a truthful way
Dhruva		Boy	Fixed; Immovable; Stable; Pole star; Unshakeable
Yannis		Unisex	God is gracious
Zenith		Unisex	From the highest point; Peak; Direction; Path; Direction of the head; Devoted to the goddess
Kelsea		Unisex	Cenel's island
Elden-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill; Old friend; Light; Ray
Ysabella:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God
Kior		Unisex	Golden
Acen		Unisex	Strength; Power
Eshaan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Faisal		Boy	Judge; Arbiter; Separator between good and bad
Adelyne-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind
Fares		Boy	A knight; Horseman;
Aela		Girl	Angel; Messenger

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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