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
Azel		Unisex	Reserved
Arlie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	Promise; Hare meadow
Jacklynn		Girl	Supplanter; Benevolent
Horacio		Boy	Timekeeper; Hour; Time
Janey		Girl	God is gracious
Christiano		Boy	Follower of Christ
Bodey		Unisex	Enlightenment
Kaylei		Girl	Laurel; Crown; Slender; Fair
Jaheem		Boy	Dignified; Abyss
Jameel		Boy	To be beautiful; A handsome man
Clio		Boy	Glory; Famous; Celebrate; Recount
Brook		Unisex	A small stream; Blessed; A person who lived near a brook; Swamp; Marsh
Castle		Unisex	Castle; A person who lived near a castle
Madelyne		Girl	Girl from Magdala; Tower
Cailey-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Slim; Fair
Mahi-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Global-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Earth
Japheth-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	May He extend; Beautiful; Son of Noah
Daven-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Descendant of Damháin; Uncle; Beloved
Mahnoor		Girl	Light of the moon
Deckard		Unisex	Roofer; Day strong
Jaydyn		Boy	Grateful; Appreciative; God will judge
Jeshua		Boy	God is salvation
Mandy		Girl	Worthy of love
Jory-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Farmer; Jehovah is exalted; Flow down
Melrose-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Honey of roses
Kaan		Boy	King; Ruler
Mikah		Girl	Who is like Yahweh?; Racoon
Elaya		Unisex	Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Yahweh is my God
Mirna		Girl	Peaceful; Calm; The eye
Nusaybah		Girl	One with a good lineage; Nurturing
Kaven-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Intend; Courage; Strength and bravery
Ezren		Boy	Helper
Oliviana-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Complete-Guide-for-2025		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Gracious olive tree
Kayan		Boy	King; Leader; High status
Roux		Girl	Red-haired person; Red
Savana		Girl	Hearing; Flowing; Solar; Sacrificial libation; The moon; Name of varuna
Keyshawn		Boy	God is gracious
Saya		Girl	Shelter; Shadow
Harlo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Rock; Heap of stones
Siham		Girl	Arrows; Darts
Kiyansh		Boy	A person with all good qualities; One blessed with all good qualities
Lilya-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Origins,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Pure; Lily flower
Haniel-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	God's grace; God answers
Kailea		Unisex	Joyful sea; Sea of joy
Landin		Boy	Long hill
Kamira-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Flower; Heart; Good
Hilton		Boy	Hill town
Laszlo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To rule; Glory
Iam		Unisex	God is gracious
Viha		Girl	Heaven; The sky; Air
Wanda		Girl	A wend; Slender; Young tree
Yessenia		Girl	Palm tree
Maisley-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Unisex	Modern; Unique; Feminine
Ziana		Girl	Adornment; Decoration; Downy-bearded; Youthful; Strong
Malique		Boy	A king; A master
Maizee-Name-Guide-With-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Unique; Adventurous; Free-spirited
Aaira		Girl	Respectable; Noble; Honorable
Maylen		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Beloved; Good mother; Dame; Of Magdala; Tower; Torch
Abigale		Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Meliodas		Boy	The name of Tristan's father in medieval French literature.
Joud		Unisex	Generosity; Abundant rain
Adelaine-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Noble one; Kind; Nobility
Mihir		Boy	Sun; Moon; Wind; King of all; One who belongs to the Sun family
Naydelin		Unisex	Sweet or gentle birth
Ahlam		Girl	Dreams
Ailana-Name-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Halo; Moonlight; Loving
Newton		Boy	Newly established urban
Kamilo		Unisex	A youth employed in religious services
Alizabeth-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Variations		Girl	My God is an oath
Qais		Boy	Lover; Firm; Measurement
Amera:-Origin,-Meaning-and-Popularity-in-2025---Key-Insights		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl
Rayvon		Boy	Ray of hope
Kaylon-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Slender
Kaynan-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Strong; Wise; Leader
Ridwan		Boy	Grace; Pleasure; Satisfaction
Kendell		Boy	Valley on the River Kent
Roark		Boy	Red hero; Red champion
Vaida		Girl	To rule; Snow-capped; To appear; To ghost; To haunt; Knowledge
Barrett		Girl	Strong as a bear; Quarrelsome
Rupert		Boy	Bright fame; Glory
Sylvi		Unisex	Sun; Strength; Wood; Forest
Salah		Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Laker		Unisex	One who lives by the stream
Bellatrix		Girl	Female warrior
Shilo		Boy	His gift; Tranquil
Unity		Unisex	Uniqueness; Oneness
Stanton		Boy	He who comes from the stony town
Zemirah		Girl	My music; My song
Layke-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Lake-like; Body of water
Taven-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Spring rain; Healthy; Strong
Weslynn-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	West meadow; Lake
Toren-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Holding fast; Ceremony; Celebration
Light		Unisex	Visible light; Brightness
Briseida		Girl	Outrageous woman; Breeze
Zalaya		Unisex	Love and hope
Aaniyah-Name:-Complete-Profile-With-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Favor; Grace; Lofty; Sublime; High
Cari-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	A very dear one; Charity; Free man
Abygail-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	My father is joy
Majd-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Glory; Laurels; Extol; Exalt
Cleopatra-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Glory of the father

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