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
Eleonore		Girl	A shining bright ray of light
Elicia		Girl	Nobility
Alinna		Girl	Noble; White; Bright
Elida		Girl	Fast sailing ship; Nobility
Elma		Girl	Will helmet; Sweet fruit or apple
Iain		Boy	God is gracious
Emmelia		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Haru		Boy	Spring season; Sunlight; Joy
Hays-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations		Unisex	Enclosure; Fence; Descendant of Aodh; Fire
Adhira		Girl	Impatient; Hasty; Lightening; Strong
Anaelle-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	God has favored me; Grace of God; God answers
Isak		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Eveline		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Hayzen		Unisex	Unique; Modern; Strong
Hux		Unisex	Hook; Of Hugh; Soul; Insult
Aliyanna-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Higher; Exalted; Noble
Lukasz		Boy	Illumination; Light
Marino		Boy	Of the sea; Male; Warlike
Iram		Unisex	Toss; To Throw off
Janay-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is gracious; Soul moon
Joselin		Girl	Member of the Gauts tribe; Joyous
Miro		Boy	Peace; World; One who is peaceful
Mivaan		Boy	The rays of the sun; Sunrays of God
Juni		Girl	Born in June; Young; Lovable
Avina		Unisex	A gift of God; Pure like water
Nels		Boy	Victory of the people
Jardani		Unisex	God is gracious
Bela		Girl	Beautiful; Crooked; White
Kamyra:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Definitive-Guide		Girl	Surrounded by sunlight
Katharine		Girl	The pure one; The clear one; Pure; Clear
Nuri-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	My light; Brilliant
Kayci		Girl	Watchful; Alert; Vigilant
Jasiyah		Boy	The 45th Surah of the Qiirayi
Payden		Boy	Small; Humble
Pinchos		Boy	A prophecy or an oracle
Jezreel		Unisex	God sows; Planted by God
Elayah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Lariah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	A person of great honor and Importance
Keiran		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Rafi		Boy	God heals; Noble; High; Sublime
Keshaun		Girl	Horse line
Leilana-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A flower that grows in heaven; Royal child; Majesty
Rigel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Foot
Liesl		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Lisette-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Krystian		Girl	Krysian means He Who belongs to Christian Faith
Elleigh		Unisex	God is my light; Light
Emmery		Boy	Ruler; King; Whole; Brave; Vigorous; Home
Roi		Boy	Famous ruler; My shepherd
Livy-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Olive; Envious; Blue
Maebry		Girl	Mud hill
Maelie		Girl	A princess; Chieftain; Mother; Lily
Romario		Boy	Famous wedge; Famous law
Maile		Girl	A vine or a shrub
Roque		Boy	Crow; Rook
Keston-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A Christian; Market town
Keylan-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-to-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Slender
Maribelle-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Star of the sea; Beautiful Marie
Haelyn		Unisex	Hay clearing; Lake
Ryne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Little king
Meila		Girl	Dear; Gracious
Michal		Girl	Who is like God?; Brook
Shakir-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Essential-Insights		Boy	Thankful; Grateful
Minka		Girl	A strong person; Strong-willed; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Power; Strength
Kiyara		Girl	Dark; Dark-haired; Bright; Shining
Shreyansh-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Superior; Best
Kameryn		Unisex	Crooked nose
Kamoni		Unisex	Strong; Respected
Taliesin		Boy	Shining brow; Wisdom
Nazli		Girl	Delicate; Coy; Coquetry
Thelonious		Boy	People; Ruler of people
Torsten		Boy	Thor's stone; Enclosure; Settlement
Reia		Girl	To flow; Ground; Lonely, calm; Solitary, Peaceful
Trevin		Boy	Fair town
Riva		Girl	To join; To tie; To snare
Rosey		Girl	Rose; Rose field
Vlad-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Variations		Boy	Rule; Control
Salwa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Comfort; Solace
Rubin		Girl	Behold, a son; Ruby
Yanni-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Boy	God is gracious
Shaniyah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	On my way; Lily; Rose
Layani-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Prosperous; Soft; Gentle
Shaya		Girl	Gift; Yahweh is salvation; Worthy
Masa		Boy	Elegant; Graceful; Prosperous; True
Solange		Girl	Solemn; Religious; Sun angel;
Sekou		Boy	Leader of a tribe; An elderly man; Islamic scholar
Meah		Boy	Mine; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Rihan		Unisex	Sweet basil
Sona-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gold; Good color; Duck
Zaeem		Boy	Leader; Chief
Rollins		Unisex	Famous land; Renowned land
Aanav-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Humane; Fine; Minute
Topanga-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A place above; Where the mountain meets the sea
Shivay		Boy	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Mylani-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My heaven; Gentle caress
Abhay		Boy	Fearless; Brave; Secure
Myrah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Myrrh; Wished for a child; Sea of bitterness
Abrar		Boy	Virtuous; Wise; Smart; Intelligent
Sidharth-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	One who has accomplished a goal
Ryot-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Essential-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Cool; Clear; Good; Thick; Great

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