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
Janiel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	God is gracious; God is my judge; The Greek tribe Ionian
Aislin		Girl	Dream; Vision
Malaia-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Mountainous beauty
Aleeah		Girl	Sublime; High; Exalted
Alycia		Girl	Noble one
Regan		Boy	A little regal one
Alysha		Girl	Noble; Protected by God
Joniel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	He will add; God is my judge; God is my strong man
Rhydian-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Red; Crossing
Anessa-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Pure; Chaste; Holy
Kaiel		Unisex	God will strengthen; Keel of a boat; Strait; Channel
Rosendo		Boy	Time of fame
Annora-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Honor; Dignity; Esteem
Sincere		Boy	Genuine; Heartfelt; Pure; Whole
Kastiel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Shield of God
Atzi-Name:-Complete-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Rain
Scottie		Boy	A person from Scotland; A Gael; One who speaks Scottish
Praise		Unisex	Price; Worth
Seeley-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Blessed; Fortunate; Prosperous; Happy; Pious, Innocent; Harmless
Kortez		Unisex	Courteous; Well-mannered; Polite
Becky		Girl	To bind or tie; To forecast
Bindi-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Small round to wear on forehead; Butterfly; Little girl
Tamim		Boy	Strong
Brynlie		Girl	Hill; Mound; Burnt meadow
Christa		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus; The anointed; Christian
Yohanna		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Cierra-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	Darkness; Mountain range
Mikai		Unisex	Beautiful sea; Who is like God?
Skylin-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Scholar
Adalberto		Boy	Bright and noble
Mubarak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky
Adyan		Boy	Pious; Religious; Sun
Taleen		Unisex	Advice; An Armenian town
Munir-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Bright; Illuminating
Amaan		Boy	Protection; Trustworthy; Most loveable; Peace of mind
Oryan		Unisex	Educated in the Bible; Gold
Amairany		Girl	Princess; Beautiful and sweet girl
Emy		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Augusto		Boy	Majestic; Great; Dignified
Estefani-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Pacey		Unisex	Of Easter
Auston		Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Increase; Renowned
Gianella		Girl	God is gracious
Zaara-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variants,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Princess; Brilliant; Bright; Shining; Blooming flower; Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Azure-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Sky blue
Hala-Name-Meaning-And-History-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Halo around the moon
Baltazar-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Lord protect the King
Bashir		Boy	Harbinger of good news
Benzion		Boy	Son of Zion
Aviyah:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	God is my father
Rocket		Girl	Rocket; A bobbin; A distaff; A spinning wheel
Shreyan		Girl	Fame; Good fortune; Auspicious
Charbel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Narration of story of God; Charbel of Edessa (A saint and a Christian martyr)
Jacelyn-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-in-2025		Girl	Healer; Lord of salvation
Bloom		Boy	To bloom; Flower; To thrive; Of iron; Ironworker
Roshan		Unisex	Light; Bright
Brookelynn		Girl	Broken land; Marsh land
Coltin		Boy	A coal town
Copper		Boy	A reddish-brown metal; Metal of Cyprus
Jailene		Girl	Beautiful bird
Corwin-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Leather; Residing near the white castle
Janette		Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Zaidan		Boy	To increase
Shelton		Unisex	Shelf town; Ledge village; Deep valley
Daniyal		Boy	God is a judge
Jazlin		Girl	The forest of olive tree; Blue planet; Jasmine blossom
Dedrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Stryder		Unisex	Someone with a combative demeanor
Daila		Girl	Beauty
Joseline		Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Donny		Boy	One who rules the world
Justina		Girl	Fair; Just
Yeray		Unisex	Big; Grand
Drayton		Boy	Farmstead near a portage or slope used for dragging downloads
Keturah		Girl	Incense; Fragrance; Knot; To steam
Eleyna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Eamonn		Boy	Rich protector
Eron		Boy	Enlightened; Mountain of strength; High mountain; Exalted
Friedrich		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Laela		Girl	Dark-haired; Of God; Born at night
Eleina-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Graydon		Boy	Gray hill
Elizah		Unisex	My God is an oath
Haden-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From the hedged valley; Victorious
Lilliann		Girl	Name of a flower; Lily
Ellah-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-With-Pronunciation		Unisex	Young girl; Other
Hamid:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-And-Complete-Name-Guide		Boy	To praise; Praiseworthy
Luiza-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Spanish name for maiden in war
Arath		Unisex	Meaning; New; Fresh
Han		Boy	Favor; Brave; Leader; Lively; Gesture
Marcy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Nicknames:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Ashad		Unisex	Lion; Invincible
Heber		Boy	Enclave; Uncertain
Ilianna		Girl	Torch; My God is Yahweh
Marisa		Girl	Of the sea; Worthy and respectable
Hersh-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Deer; Hart
Augie		Unisex	Respected; Venerable
Mishika		Girl	Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
Monet		Girl	Fortunate protector; Wealthy protector; Home; Flat-nosed; He has heard
Morrigan		Girl	Phantom queen; Great queen; Irish goddess of war and death

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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