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
Antonino		Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Arsenio		Boy	Virile; Masculine; Strong
Taym-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	God's servant
Artemio-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Guide		Boy	Safe; Butcher
Kalynn		Girl	Pure
Yoan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Assad		Boy	Lion; Happiest; Lucky
Eldana-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Variations		Unisex	Country; Society; Wise
Kinzie-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Key-Insights		Girl	Royal victory; Victorious prince; Child; Offspring
Tyrin-Baby-Name:-Complete-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Strong and determined
Vedh		Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Humaira		Unisex	Crimson; Red
Zaydin		Girl	Growth; Increase
Laiklyn		Girl	From a small water body
Braedon		Boy	Broad hill; Salmon
Breckin		Boy	Speckled; Freckled
Cainan		Boy	Possession
Calin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Expert-Guide		Boy	Victorious; Guelder rose; Battle rule
Heran		Unisex	Gold; Silver; Money
Chapman		Boy	Name of a merchant; Trader
Lyza-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Ishanvi		Unisex	Goddess Parvati; Saraswati; Desire
Dakotah		Boy	Friend; Alley
Jaiya:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Victorious; Triumphant
Madelaine-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	One who is from the tower; Of Magdala
Mailyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Fascinating-Facts		Girl	Hawthorn flower; Greater; Jade
Davidson		Boy	Son of David
Davit		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Maryanne		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Davy		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Mattea:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Girl	God's gift
Dayne-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who is from Denmark; Valley; Chief of ten
Alvey		Unisex	Elf battle; Elf gift
Kaili		Unisex	Each of the two; Pure; My God is an oath; Beautiful; Victorious
Leonna		Girl	Lion
Mela		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Who is like God; Religious service
Ausar		Boy	Egyptian god of the afterlife
Delton		Boy	From Dalton; Valley Town
Dillion		Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Lenni		Unisex	Brave as a lion
Miral		Girl	Deer
Misty-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Mist; Light fog; Blurry haze
Eddison		Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Naomy		Girl	Wonderful; Enchanting
Maddisyn		Girl	Son of Maud; Strength in battle
Oceana		Girl	Ocean; From the ocean
Ellias		Boy	My God is Yahweh
Rafaella		Girl	God heals; God has healed
Elric		Boy	Elf; Ruler; King; Noble
Elroy		Boy	The king
Rosaria		Girl	Our lady of the rosary; Rosary
Rosina		Girl	Rose; Fame
Malaiyah		Unisex	Mountain beauty
Maycie-Baby-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Weapon
Samar		Girl	Evening conversations; Fruit; Profit; Battle; War
Gaston		Boy	Visitor; Stranger
Sephora-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Nicknames		Girl	Bird
Grover		Boy	Grove of trees
Maylie		Unisex	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Wildflower
Sitara		Girl	A star; The morning star
Hades-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-Key-Insights		Boy	Unseen; God of the underworld
Meelah		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Harmon		Boy	Army man; High place
Soledad-Name-Meaning,-History-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Solitude; Our Lady of Solitude
Canelo		Unisex	Cinnamon tree
Solveig		Girl	Woman of the house; Strength of the sun
Sonali		Girl	Golden
Henson		Boy	Son of Henry
Tammy-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	Date palm
Damier		Unisex	Promoter of peace
Sedra		Girl	Order; Sequence; Lote tree
Riah		Unisex	To flow; Ground
Eliud		Boy	God is grandeur; God is my praise
Dayan		Unisex	Mister; Ruler; Chief
Shylah		Girl	Daughter of the mountain
Zenobia		Girl	Life of Zeus
Zivah		Girl	One who is bright; Radiant
Exavier		Boy	The new house
Jarrell		Boy	The ruler of a spear
Ezreal		Boy	Energetic; Visionary
Dreyson		Unisex	Manly; Masculine; Man
Jerrick		Boy	Strong; Gifted ruler
Skylyn		Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Jordin		Boy	Flowing; Descending
Asteria		Girl	Star; Of the stars; Starry
Jovian-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Usage		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Jupiter
Audri		Girl	Noble strength
Geovani		Boy	God is gracious
Judas		Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Zailee		Boy	Sea strength; Berry wood
Wrenna-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Small; Chirping bird
Brooklynne		Girl	A habitational name for the one from Brooklyn in New York City
Freedom		Unisex	Free; liberated
Kalem:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Dove
Gaige		Unisex	Pledge; Measure
Wynne		Unisex	Fair; Blessed; Friend
Bushra		Girl	Good news; Omen; Perfect
Kanai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Warrior; Gold; Metal; Money; Fanatic
Gaines		Boy	Ingenuity; Cunning; Trickery
Xela		Unisex	Messenger; Defender

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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