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
Beauregard		Boy	Beautiful outlook
Becker		Boy	One who bakes
Christy-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Christian; Follower of Christ
Maeven		Girl	Connoisseur; Intoxicating
Blade		Boy	Knife; Sword
Malorie		Girl	Unfortunate
Marisela-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variants		Girl	A woman who is war-like and aggressive; Star of the sea
Imelda		Girl	Great battle
Galilee		Unisex	District; Roll
Medina		Girl	A city of the Prophet
Vedanth-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who has complete knowledge of the Vedas
Warrick		Boy	A leader who defends; Settlement near a dam
Christos		Boy	Anointed; Good; Useful
Ora-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Light; Prayer
Ina		Unisex	To entertain; Home; Lover of horses; Strong; Sun; Illuminate; Pure
Orianna		Girl	Gold; Rising sun; The golden one; Daughter of the light/fire
Raniya		Girl	Looking at; To gaze; Delightful; Agreeable
Yamir		Unisex	Moon
Yeshaya		Unisex	God is salvation
Remie		Girl	A habitational name for someone from the city of Rheims
Abisai		Boy	Gift of God; My father is a gift
Rosy		Girl	Rose; Famous type; Rose-colored; Having a pink hue; Fragrant; Promising
Zekiah		Unisex	Yahweh strengthens
Abeer		Boy	Fragrance; Strong; Mighty
Ebrahim		Boy	Father of many
Kamyah		Unisex	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Savvy-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	To know; Shrewd; Well-informed
Seraphine		Girl	Order of fiery angels; Burning ones
Enos		Boy	Man; Person
Kensli		Unisex	Victorious; Beautiful
Suhana		Girl	Pleasant; Beautiful; Charming; Likeable
Evin		Boy	Love; Fortunate victor; Swift; Lively
Fausto-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Man of luck
Taniya		Girl	Puzzle; Tangle; Confuse; Breath of life
Lynden		Unisex	Linden tree
Hakim		Boy	Wise; Prudent; Judicious; Ruler
Mulani		Boy	Magnolia
Hashem		Boy	Crusher; Breaker; The name
Thora		Girl	Thunder Goddess
Tyanna-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity-in-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Disciple or devotee of Jesus Christ
Axiel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Powerful; Mysterious
Novi		Unisex	New
Jaison-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	To heal; Healer
Yari		Girl	Small gold jewelry; To strive or fight
Rehmat		Boy	Pity; Grace; Forgiveness; Mercy
Adamaris-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble; Of the sea; Loving truly, earnestly
Cashius		Boy	Vain; Empty
Braedyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Descendant of Bradain; Salmon; Broad valley; Broad hillside; King; Prince
Braysen		Unisex	Hill
Brier		Girl	Thorny plant
Jebediah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Beloved of Yahweh
Cary-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Black; Free man
Jomar		Boy	Famous horse; God increases
Barbie-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Traveler from a foreign land
Cruze		Unisex	Cross
Kanen-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Guide; A friend
Davien		Unisex	Beloved; Uncle
Deshon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	God is gracious
Aanvi		Girl	To seek or follow; Small; Goddess Parvati
Clarabelle-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Clear; Beautiful
Kullen		Boy	Handsome; Colony; Holly
Akasha		Boy	Open sky; Ether
Vicky		Unisex	Victory; Conqueror
Lael		Boy	Belonging to God
Alizay		Girl	The beauty of light; Radiant; Joy; Wind
Amaiyah		Girl	Beautiful princess
Emilyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Whole; Great
Alany		Unisex	Orange tree; Orange fruit; Little rock; Handsome
Faiza		Girl	Victorious; Winner
Leonid		Boy	Lion
Aviella		Girl	God is my father
Luiz		Boy	A warrior of fame
Avana		Unisex	Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
Maxime-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Jae		Girl	Talent; Wealth; Supplanter; Healer
Jayvien-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Insights		Boy	Unique; Modern; Charismatic
Mazin:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rain clouds
Miloh		Boy	Soldier; Gracious
Dayra		Unisex	The knowing one; Teacher
Nasser		Boy	Victory-maker; Granter of victory; Helper; Protector; Supporter
Jaslene		Girl	Gift from God
December		Girl	Ten; Last month of the calendar
Nature		Boy	To be born; Originate; Character; Nature; Disposition
Kenson		Boy	Royal king
Emerly-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Boar clearing
Oran		Boy	Tan; Little green one; Singing in light
Joanie		Girl	God is gracious
Halley-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Key-Insights		Boy	Large house; Woodland clearing
Evyn-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Joleigh		Girl	God is gracious; God will add; Pretty; Cheerful
Paxon		Boy	Peace
Georgette-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker
Kambree-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Nicknames,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Mighty warrior; Stream
Shemar-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	God's guardian
Harli		Girl	Hare clearing; Hare meadow; Rock; Heap of stones
Kirra-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Beautiful woman; Life; Leaf; Brilliant lady of light
Legion		Unisex	Choose; Levy; Regiment; Brigade; To collect
Sheppard		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Matan		Boy	Gift; To give
Kylin		Girl	Keeper of the keys; Pure; Narrows; Channel; Strait

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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