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
Bexton-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Stream; Someone with a prominent nose; Baker
Munira-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Shining
Imara		Unisex	Strong; Firm; Stable; Resilient
Jamieson		Boy	Son of James
Nadya		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Devaughn		Boy	Little black one; Little stag; Little ox; Of Devonshire
Jarrod-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Boy	Descent; Descendant
Odelia		Girl	Heritage; Wealth; I will thank Yahweh
Jerald		Boy	Power of the spear
Pandora-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-7-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	All gifts
Khole-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity-Trends:-Key-Insights		Boy	Gazelle; Beautiful
Quetzalli		Girl	Precious thing; A feather
Egan		Girl	Fire; Soldier
Rawan		Girl	To feed water
Reema		Girl	A narrow, elongated opening or fissure; An epithet of Goddess Durga; White antelope
Reeva		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Rosetta		Girl	Rose; Fame; Glory
Sakina		Girl	Calmness; Peace
Kiah		Girl	God gives strength; A new beginning; Little wise one; Dawn; Fom the beautiful place
Kim-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Expert-Guide		Boy	Leader of the men; Leader of the warriors; Gold; Woodland clearing of the royal fortress
Kale-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Boy	Man; Army; Beautiful victory; Cultivator; Slender
Samya		Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Starla		Girl	Star
Stefany		Girl	A crowned woman
Lesley		Unisex	Garden of holly; From the gray fortress
Tayanna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A Christian; To anoint
Tehilla		Girl	Songs of God's glory
Ismaeel		Boy	God has heard
Itzael:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity		Boy	Gift of God
Tiaraoluwa		Girl	From the body of God
Myriam		Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Drop of the sea
Idan-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variants		Unisex	Era
Aarvi		Girl	Calm; Peaceful melody
Nani-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Beauty; Glory; Grace; A respectful term for a female or elderly; Grandmother; A learned man
Nyelle		Unisex	Close to God; Women of knowledge
Jerson		Boy	Exile; A stranger
Novak		Boy	New; Novice; Newcomer; Stranger
Amada-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lovable; Beloved; Loved one
Jayren-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Meaning		Unisex	Unique and modern
Ostin		Boy	Great; Magnificent; Exalted; Venerable
Jaythan		Unisex	Lord has given
Jazz		Unisex	Energy; Liveliness; Gift from God
Pascual		Boy	Of Easter; Pass over
Amity		Girl	Friendly; Harmony; To love; Affection; Favor
Richmond-Baby-Name-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Rich hill; Strong mountain
Anamaria-Name:-Popularity-Trends-And-Personality-Traits		Girl	Favored grace; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Rickie		Boy	Brave ruler
Julen:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Boy	Downy-bearded; Sky; Shine
Rider		Boy	Horse rider; Horseman; Knight; To clear out; A small stream
Aurielle		Girl	Golden
Ritchie		Boy	Brave ruler
Santo		Boy	Little saint
Sebastion		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Jr		Unisex	Short for the junior; The younger one
Shrey		Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Silvio-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wood; Forest
Kayn		Unisex	Battle
Timoteo		Boy	Honoring God
Yajaira		Boy	Precious; Beloved; Dignified; Princess; Jewel; Clear as day
Corinna		Girl	Maiden; Young girl; Greek poet
Kaysin		Unisex	Calf; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Corrie-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Trends,-And-More		Girl	Maiden; Heart; Horn
Keniel-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Lord supports me
Emaline-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Hard-working; Rival; Laborious; Eager
Vega		Unisex	Meadow; Plain; Swooping eagle; Speed; Velocity; Quickness; Momentum; Dweller in the meadow; One who lives on the plain
Zorah		Girl	Dawn; Light
Westlyn		Unisex	West
Emmaleigh:-Essential-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager; Universe; Whole; Great; Clearing
Zebulon-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variations,-Popularity		Boy	Exalted; Honored
Mahkai		Boy	Medicine man; Healer
Esmerelda-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Emerald; Bright green precious stone
Manraj		Boy	Ruler of the heart
Kyser		Unisex	Hairy
Ginny		Girl	Virgin; Maiden; White; Blessed; Juniper
Lamir-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	The pool
Adhrit		Boy	One who does not need any support, but supports others
Graciella		Girl	Gracious; Favor; Blessing
Adon-Baby-Name:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Lord; Noble; Settler; Man
Akshar		Boy	Imperishable; Indestructible; Immortal being; A letter of the alphabet or a syllable
Addy-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Noble; Ardent; Graceful; Adorned
Alwyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Wise friend; Elf friend; River Alwen
Azlyn		Girl	Lion
Amadou		Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Jalissa		Girl	Bee; Nobleness; Nobility
Matisse		Girl	God's present; Gift of God
Osiah		Boy	God is salvation
Anirudh		Boy	Uncontrolled; Unrestrained; Without Obstacles; Ungovernable; Grandson of Lord Krishna
Amariyah-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God has said; Promised by God
Justine		Girl	Just; Upright; Fair
Milano		Unisex	A person who came from Milan; Middle of the plain
Aras		Boy	Eagle; Equal; Balanced
Noriel		Unisex	Light of God; Fire of God
Arshan		Boy	Hero; Brave; Courageous
Aruna		Boy	Reddish brown; Dawn
Artur		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Bold; Courageous; Skill; Art
Atley		Boy	From the meadow; By the clearing or meadow
Quran		Unisex	He read; He recited; Scripture reading; Lesson
Ellyanna-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Girl	Sun
Katherin		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Brazil		Unisex	Brazilwood

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