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
Stephany		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Neftali		Boy	My struggle; My strife; Red deer
Honest		Unisex	Truthful; Sincere; Trustworthy
Suzanne		Girl	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Jevon-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-More		Unisex	Born of yew; Gift of God; Youth; Greece
Tova		Girl	Good; Pleasing; Beautiful thunder; Beloved Thor
Nicodemus		Boy	Victory of the people
Xenia		Girl	Hospitable; Foreigner; Guest
Nihal		Boy	Exuberant; Prosperous; Jubilant; Drink
Pace		Boy	Peace; Peacemaker
Livi-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-2025-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Olive; Writing; Manuscript; To envy; Blue
Khalan		Unisex	Strong warrior
Malakhai		Boy	Messenger of God
Aiko		Girl	Little loved one; Lovable child; Child of love; Edge of a sword
Lynleigh		Unisex	Lime grove; Woodland clearing
Riggin		Boy	Little king; Impulsive
Sailor-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	One who works on a ship
Shamir		Boy	Guardian; Protector; Battle warrior; Flint
Astra		Girl	Star; Divine strength; Weapon
Audrie		Girl	Noble strength
Taron-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-4-Charming-Nicknames		Boy	Thunder
Azara		Girl	Fire; Scarlet; Call for help
Bernice		Girl	Bringer of victory
Neiko		Unisex	Peaceful; Calm; Comfortable
Ridhaan		Boy	Great heart; God's gift
Saisha		Unisex	Granter of wishes
Roran-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations-&-More		Boy	The Red King
Cambri		Girl	The people; Wales
Zaia		Boy	Precious; Kind of cloth; Wicker basket; Fate; Destiny; Salvation of the Lord
Wolfe		Boy	Wolf
Cami		Girl	Crooked; Crooked nose
Reza-Name:-3-Key-Insights-Into-Its-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Boy	Satisfaction; Contentment; Summer; Harvest
Daliyah		Girl	Hanging branch
Therese		Unisex	To harvest; Summer
Aisley-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Boy	A hazel wood or grove
Ziyad		Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Abbott		Boy	Father; Priest
Elleanor		Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Ansleigh		Boy	Woodland; Clearing; Meadow; Hermitage; Solitary
Ellory-Name-Meaning-And-Origin-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	One who is filled with joy and happiness
Ziah		Unisex	Light; Glow; Splendor
Arik		Boy	Lion of God; Eternal ruler; Powerful; Brave
Harleen-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Meadow of the hare; The clearing with lots of rabbits
Alanie		Unisex	Graceful; Orange tree
Wellington-Name-Meaning:-Full-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Holy settlement; Sacred town
Arnav		Boy	Ocean; Sea
Zubair		Girl	Iron; Brave; Strong
Ayush-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Long Life; One who is blessed to live long
Janai		Girl	God has given an answer
Wali-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation		Unisex	Protector; Helper; Friend
Bently		Boy	Meadow with bent grass; Bent grass clearing
Brynnley		Boy	Clearing on a hill; Burned clearing
Jessi		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; to behold
Wilfred		Unisex	Desiring peace
Calan		Boy	Victorious; Descendant of Cathalán
Kloe		Girl	Green shoot; Fertility
Carsten		Boy	Man from karst; Son of Carsten; Christian; To anoint
Abiel		Unisex	God is my father
Landrie		Girl	Ruler; King
Dany		Boy	God is my judge
Amaree-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Leylah		Girl	Night
Heitor		Boy	To hold; To have; To restrain
Maeleigh		Girl	An unmarried; Elegant one; One from the high tower
Hutch		Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit; Settlement of houses; Chest or Compartment
October		Girl	Eight; Eighth month
Breon-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Hill; Powerful elf
Jaide		Unisex	Precious stone
Jah		Boy	To be; To become
Pilar		Girl	Pillar; Maria del Pilar
Jailani		Unisex	Name of a 12th century Islamic scholar
Javen-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Boy	Greece; He will understand
Claude		Boy	Lame; Disabled; Strong-willed
Janely		Unisex	God is gracious; My God is an oath
Josemaria-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Raised; He who pardons; He will add; Beloved; Wished for child
Roisin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little rose
June-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Born in June; Young
Sanaya		Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Lielle		Girl	My God; God is mine
Jozie-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	He will add
Ainslee		Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Eidan		Unisex	Little fire
Kristofer		Boy	Bearing Christ
Hendricks		Boy	Home ruler
Liara		Unisex	Citadel; My light
Milliana		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Mick		Boy	Who is like God?
Aryn		Girl	Ireland; High mountain; Exalted; Enlightened
Beth-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-And-Popularity-Insights		Girl	My God is an oath; House of figs
Marlen-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Blaise		Girl	Stammerer; Lisping
Niah		Unisex	Purpose; Bright
Odysseus		Boy	To hate or lament
Jiren		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Pascal		Boy	Relating to Easter; Passover
Rogue		Boy	Arrogant; Haughty; Excess; Exuberance
Ilya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-The-Complete-Guide		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Great; Glorious
Darianna		Girl	Wealthy; Possessing goodness
Divina		Girl	Divine; God-like
Zoha		Boy	Light

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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