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
Gala		Girl	Rooster; From Gaul; Calm weather
Ginger		Girl	Of a reddish-brown color; Maiden; Virgin
Rigo		Boy	Famous ruler; Thrush; Blackbird; Powerful king
Azaleah		Unisex	Azalea flower; Dry
Rakan		Girl	Dignity; Nobility
Rohaan		Boy	Spiritual; Kindhearted
Brecklyn		Unisex	Broken land; Marsh land
Hilda		Girl	Battle
Rorik		Boy	Famous ruler
Rui		Boy	Famous ruler; Fortress; Kind; Sympathy; Flow
Jamya		Girl	American modern name
Cing-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Blue; Green; Young
Rich		Boy	Brave ruler; Brave king
Strider		Boy	Walker; Advancer
Rhylan		Girl	Rye land; Rye field
Taylon		Boy	Talon; Claw; Anklebone
Daya		Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Kimberlyn		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Lilibeth		Girl	God is my oath
Lilyanne		Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Livvy		Girl	Olive
Uri-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	My light; Light of Yehovah; We; Us; Our; Untamed
Siah		Unisex	Yahweh supports
Marcelina		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Hazelynn-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Hazel tree; Light brown colour
Mathilda		Girl	Mighty in battle; Warrior
Tejas-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brilliance; Radiance; Light; Friend; Allies
Kaileen-Name:-A-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Slender; A narrow; Strait
Naisha		Girl	Night; Nocturnal; Belonging to the night; Nightly; Special; Lovely flower
Hoorain		Unisex	Beautiful angel
Naiya		Girl	Purpose; Tenacity; Bright; Beautiful; To shine; Reed; Pipe
Torren		Unisex	Chief
Nilah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Unique-Insights		Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Leiana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	To bind; Climbing vine; Soft; Tender; Delicate; Wreath
Cale		Boy	Whole heart; Dog; Faithful
Cashel		Boy	Stone fort; Chest maker
Tyus-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Gift of God
Vihan-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Morning; Dawn
Vann		Unisex	Humble; Cou
Kalise		Unisex	Fierce one
Saray		Girl	My princess
Cavan		Boy	Handsome; Hollow; Descendant of Caomhán; Beloved
Taleah		Girl	Dew from God
Zair		Boy	Light; Brilliance; Shining
Walton		Unisex	Stream town; Wood town; Wall town
Yadira		Girl	Worthy; Beloved; Friend
Zhaire		Girl	The river that swallows all rivers
Ciro		Boy	The sun; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Aayat		Girl	Signs; Clues; Proofs; Verses from the Quran; Miracle or signs of the divine
Azarias		Boy	God has helped
Adrielle		Girl	Flock of God
Decklan		Boy	Full of goodness
Aine		Girl	Splendor; Radiance; Brilliance; Love sound; The only one; My eye; Descendant; Scene; Sight
Elimelech		Boy	God is the ultimate King
Aisling		Girl	Dream; Vision
Haydn		Boy	Heathen; Hedged-valley
Cayman		Boy	Alligator; Name of Islands
Henryk		Boy	Lord of the house
Nolani-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Heaven's mist
Huzaifa		Boy	The companion of Prophet Muhammad; Sheep; Little sheep
Cj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Rozlyn		Unisex	Horse; Soft; flexible; Tender; Famous type
Breelyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hill; High; Might; Exalted
Dresden		Boy	One who lives in the riverside forest
Brigid		Girl	The exalted one
Ezana		Unisex	Call to worship
Jeriel		Boy	Taught by God
Garner		Boy	Granary; The keeper of grain; Gardener; Guard
Caterina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure
Zakiya-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Pure; Intelligent
Cristal		Girl	Clear; Pure; Ice; Bearing Christ
Daliah		Girl	Dahlia flower; Delicate; Portion; Hanging branch
Arha		Boy	Worship; Worth; Obliged; Fit; Gold; Respectable; Powerful
Dia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Day; Light; Radiance; Love; Goddess; Divine
Ahri		Unisex	Luxurious; Wise; Holy
Eleana-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Landan		Boy	He who is from the long hill
Ioannis		Boy	God is gracious
Lander		Boy	Lion; Man; Poor; Pilgrim; Ruler
Isac		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Evelynne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Lucious		Boy	Light; Shining bright
Eviana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Baby-Girls		Girl	To breathe; To live; Live with grace
Fae		Girl	Fairy; Magical; Enchanted
Giannah		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Karon		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Brelynn		Unisex	Invented name
Jaela-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A mountain goat; Ibex
Kawhi		Boy	Coffee; Brew
Nero		Boy	Black; Stern; Strong; Vigorous
Carmyn		Unisex	Garden
Nikolaus		Boy	Victory of the people
Kezia		Girl	Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God
Pearce		Boy	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone
Khaleb-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-Variations		Unisex	Dog; Faithful; Wholehearted
Leeann-Name-Meaning-and-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-for-2025		Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace
Perrin		Boy	Rock
Koltyn		Unisex	Coal town
Raj-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-2025-Popularity		Boy	King; Ruler; Empire; Royalty
Lizzy		Girl	God is my oath

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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