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
Everitt		Boy	Brave boar
Lamonte		Boy	One who practices law and justice; A man of law
Lion		Boy	Lion; My strength
Salina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Heaven; Light; Moon
Shanelle		Girl	Channel
Lovelynn		Unisex	Love; Lake
Soha		Girl	Forgotten; Overlooked; Young star; Hidden star of a constellation
Sumayyah		Girl	High up
Marquel		Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Taina		Girl	Fairy queen; Secret; Mystery
Miron-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Sweet oil; Perfume; Mount Meron
Mailen-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Month of May; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; Torch; Corposant
Reigna-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Queen; Happy; Strong counsel; Spiritual purity; Night
Neely		Unisex	Son of the poet
Jessy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights		Unisex	God beholds; Gift; God is gracious; He sees
Oisin		Boy	Little deer
Jian		Boy	Build; Establish; Strong
Ole		Boy	Ancestor's descendant
Pryor		Boy	One who worked for a Prior; Superior; Monastic leader
Adalena-Essential-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Quaid		Boy	Son of Uaid; Power of the army
Juel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Christmas; God's peace; Peaceful pledge; Valuable object
Riyana		Unisex	Basil; Aroma; Watered; Luxuriant
Rayhan		Boy	Favored by God
Jusiah		Unisex	God heals
Adelle-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Noble; Kind
Sarayah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yahweh is ruler; Princess; Clouds at night
Reymundo		Boy	Well-advised protector; Guards Wisely
Rynn		Unisex	Hill; Mound; Torture; Pure; My consecration of your name
Rollin		Boy	Renowned land; Famous throughout the land
Veyda		Girl	Knowledge; Power; Rule
Rooney		Boy	Descendant of Ruanadh; Champion
Amie		Girl	Beloved; To love; Friend
Via-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Path; Warrior; Wide
Rowland		Boy	Fame; Land; Brave
Liangelo-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Uplifting; Light
Rufus		Boy	Red haired; Tawny
Russel		Boy	A little red one
Angelia		Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Kiptyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Boy	One who follows the rules; Knows right from wrong; Always pays attention to right and wrong; One from the king's fortress
Sammuel		Boy	God has heard; Name of God
Kowen		Unisex	Quiet; Intelligent; Introspective
Aolani		Girl	Cloud; Heaven; Sky
Zarya		Girl	Sunrise; Dawn; Gold
Ariane		Girl	The holiest
Manu		Girl	Thinking; Wise; God is with us
Zuriah-Baby-Name-Trends-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Boy	White
Windsor		Unisex	Riverbank with a windlass
Lennyx		Unisex	Place of elms; Night
Winsley		Unisex	From the friend's meadow; Friend of the woods
Brynna		Girl	Hill; Mound; Strong one; Brown; Little Raven
Xia		Unisex	Rosy summer clouds; Defender
Tennyson		Boy	A form of Dennison; Son of Dennis
Lyfe		Unisex	Life; Vitality; Existence
Thunder		Boy	A thunder
Corrine		Girl	Maiden; Beautiful maiden
Adamari-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Calf; Girl; Heimer; Covet
Travion		Boy	A town that is fair
Mako		Girl	Genuine child; Pearl
Dena		Girl	Delicate; Judged; Valley; Divine
Zuleyka-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Fair; Brilliant; Lovely
Divya-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Acelyn-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Zodiac-&-More		Unisex	One born into nobility
Omir		Boy	Populous; Flourishing
Yan		Boy	God is gracious; Beautiful; Gorgeous; Cliffs; Rocks
Eriana		Girl	Most holy; Silver; Honor
Amarra		Girl	Everlasting flower; Grace; Immortal
Yechezkel		Boy	God will strengthen
Erynn		Girl	Ireland
Amelya		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Odyn		Unisex	Inspiration; Rage
Adya		Girl	First power; Unrivalled; Beyond perception; Epithet of Goddess Kali and Lord Shiva; Serving Yahweh; To relinquish
Galia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Wave; Wave from God; Calm
Amorette-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little love
Rayansh		Boy	A part of the sun; Ray of light
Yves		Boy	Yew
Alinah:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Unisex	Delicate; Soft; Pliable
Giannina-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Girl	God is gracious
Gwenevere-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Phantom; White fay
Hadiya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Leader; Guide
Phenix		Unisex	Dark red; A mythical bird symbolizing rebirth and renewal
Adham		Boy	Black; Dark; Formed of Earth; Son of the red earth
Adi-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Jewel; Ornament; First; Noble wolf; From Hadria
Adir		Boy	Strong and mighty
Advith		Boy	One who is unique; Without a second
Carys-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variants:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love; Beloved; Precious; Grace; Kindness
Aeneas		Boy	Praise
Anzal		Unisex	God's protection; To be defined
Jalia		Girl	To be great
Ajax-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Mourner; Earth; Land; Eagle
Jalisa-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	One who brings company
Akshay		Boy	Immortal; Eternal; Imperishable
Jeslyn-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To behold; He sees
Amilcar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Brother of Melqart
Jessalyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Pronunciation-And-More		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To behold
Anand		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Shahzain		Unisex	Brave; Good adornment; Skillful; Handsome King
Joleen		Girl	God is gracious; God will add
Anav		Boy	Humble; Kind
Jordana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Descend; Flow down

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