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).
In This Article
Browse Top Baby Names by Gender
Browse Top Baby Names by Year
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Mud hill | |
| | Girl | A stream of moon | |
| | Boy | Servant of the most gracious; Servant of the merciful | |
| | Girl | To bind or tie; To forecast | |
| |  Unisex | Gift; Beloved | |
| | Boy | Sincere; Fair; Honest; Just | |
| | Girl | Slender; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Northman; Norseman | |
| | Unisex | Little king; Young king; Watered; Plentiful; Heaven's gate | |
| | Boy | Ruler of all; Noble ruler | |
| | Girl | Queen mother; White; Pure | |
| | Boy | Brave ruler | |
| | Boy | Kingly; Royal | |
| | Unisex | God is gracious | |
| | Boy | Lord Ganesha; Free from error or deceit | |
| | Girl | Dark moon | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Bean farmer | |
| | Boy | Life; Vitality | |
| | Boy | Mount Sinai; From the desert of clay | |
| | Unisex | Under God's rule; Companion in night conversation; Battle | |
| | Boy | Supreme; Ultimate; Greatest authority; Without a ruler; Lord Shiva | |
| | Unisex | Goddess of thunder; Holy thunder | |
| | Girl | To be rich; To become easy | |
| | Unisex | Holy thunder; Strength of Thor; Land of yew trees | |
| | Boy | Indivisible; Uncut | |
| | Boy | Yahweh remembers | |
| | Unisex | 36th chapter of the Quran | |
| | Girl | Joyful; Bright; Noble | |
| | Unisex | Downy-bearded | |
| | Girl | A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful | |
| | Boy | Blessings | |
| | Boy | Given by God | |
| | Girl | Most beautiful; Army; Man | |
| | Boy | Venerable; Exalted; Magnificent | |
| | Boy | Greatness; Elevation; Highness; Blessings; Favor | |
| | Girl | The attractive one | |
| | Unisex | Full of joy | |
| | Boy | Oaktree; Great; From Airelle; Edge | |
| | Girl | My god is an oath; Lily flower | |
| | Boy | One who is from Airelle | |
| | Girl | My God is an oath | |
| | Girl | The lovable one | |
| | Boy | Dyer; Agility; Skilled; Right-handed | |
| | Girl | A woman from Magdala | |
| | Girl | One with the crooked nose | |
| | Unisex | Shallow well | |
| | Boy | Hairy | |
| | Girl | Of Magdala | |
| | Boy | Thank you; Warlike | |
| | Girl | Jasmine; Industrious; Beloved; Bitter; Of Magdala; High tower; Vigorous; Brave; Ruler; Beautiful horse; The firstborn son; Strong; Queen | |
| | Boy | Craftsman | |
| | Boy | Fair; White; Blessed | |
| | Boy | Vigilant; Watchful | |
| | Girl | Dawn; Crescent moon | |
| | Boy | Bracca's town | |
| | Girl | Small lily | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Boy | Edge mound | |
| | Boy | Border; Hillside | |
| | Unisex | Noble; Nobilit; Refinement; Aristocracy | |
| | Boy | God is gracious | |
| | Girl | Crowned | |
| | Boy | Pure; Clean; Truth; Talented; Handsome; Ruler; King | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful; Lovely | |
| | Boy | King of poets; Lord Ganesha | |
| | Girl | Ewe lamb; Heaven's dew | |
| | Boy | Beloved; Empty | |
| | Unisex | Beloved; The second law | |
| | Girl | Land ruler; He who rules the lands | |
| | Boy | Successor; Caliph; Leader; Ruler | |
| | Unisex | Shining; Glowing; Place of rest | |
| | Unisex | Of the Lord; Child born on Sunday | |
| | Girl | Unrivalled; Unique | |
| | Boy | One who is attached | |
| | Unisex | Intoxicating; Connoisseur | |
| | Boy | Son of Allan; A son of a handsome man; Little rock | |
| | Boy | Saviour | |
| | Girl | Hope; Expectation | |
| | Unisex | Star; Yahweh is salvation; Myrtle | |
| | Girl | Solitary; Hermitage; Woodland; Clearing | |
| | Unisex | Lightning; Kind; Pleasing; Agreeable | |
| | Unisex | Strong | |
| | Girl | Hawthorn; Thornbush | |
| | Boy | Heart; Yahweh's servant; Worshiper of Yahweh | |
| | Girl | Mercy; Kindness; Gratitude; Thanks; Compassion | |
| | Unisex | Laughter; He will laugh | |
| | Unisex | Eternal | |
| | Boy | Nubian; Serpent's mouth | |
| | Girl | My dew; My lamb | |
| | Boy | Pleasing; Charming; Exalted; Peace | |
| | Boy | Famous land | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Dear; Cherry fruit; Precious stone | |
| | Boy | Basil | |
| | Boy | Song; Joy; Ruler's advice; Ruler's counsel | |
| | Girl | Day eye; A type of flower | |
| | Boy | Rose field | |
| | Unisex | White; Rising Sun; Dawn | |
| | Boy | Rope; Rope maker | |
| | Unisex | Mother of fish; Goddess of the Ogun river | |
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/
Look Up For Many More Names
Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.
Read full bio of Shikha Thakur
Read full bio of Siddharth Kesiraju
Read full bio of Praggya Joshi
