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
Edelyn		Unisex	Noble; Honorable; Small noble one
Marcie		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; War-like; Male
Kannan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Black; Dark; Lord Krishna; The one who is to be seen
Margeaux		Girl	Pearl
Embree-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Ember; Smoldering fire
Marietta		Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; To swell; A variant form of Maria
Gypsy		Boy	Nomad; Bohemian traveler
Najma		Girl	Star; Celestial body; Source of inspiration
Kimoni		Boy	Great man
Jc		Girl	Blessed; Prestigious; God is salvation
Lavonte		Boy	Rising
Khaliah		Girl	Beloved; Friend; Companion
Kais		Unisex	Measurement; Learned; Steadfast
Leone-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion; Lioness
Rivkah		Girl	Join; Tie; Snare
Lonzo		Boy	Short of Alonzo; A noble and ready person
Kamrin		Girl	Crooked nose
Rosali		Girl	Rose; Fame
Roslynn		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Kaulder-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Strength
Sable		Girl	Black; Sand; Sword
Majid		Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Kendalyn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Valley on the river Kent
Sadia		Girl	Fortunate; Lucky; Intelligent
Kemuel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Raised by God; Helper of God
Kenslie		Unisex	Clearing belonging to Cyne
Seriyah		Girl	Princess; Cloud and rain
Kenzlie		Unisex	Royal; Cyne's clearing
Shaila		Girl	Stone; Mountain
Kyllian-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Church
Marques		Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Shaniya		Girl	On my way; God is gracious
Kien-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Hollyhock garden
Mattox		Boy	Son of the fortunate one
Marly		Boy	Pleasant, boundary, or marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Tower; Of Magdala
Shaylynn		Girl	Gift; Learned; Favorable; Living by lake; Majestic; Courteous; Admirable
Maui		Boy	Name of a demigod; Trickster god
Shelly		Girl	Meadow's edge; Mine
Kingslee		Unisex	King's wood
Maysen		Boy	Stone worker
Mehran		Boy	A kind and affectionate person; Sun
Nazly		Girl	Delicate; Beautiful; Coy
Lashawn		Unisex	God is gracious
Moishe		Boy	Drew out; Savior; To pull out of water
Lochlann		Boy	Viking, Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Tierney		Girl	Lord; Master; Descendant of a lord
Nilo		Boy	The river Nile
Leelan-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Hostage
Oakes		Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree; Son of Dubhdara
Trudy-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Strength; Spear of strength; Universal strength
Orhan		Boy	Ruler of the city; Great leader
Melah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-And-Nicknames		Unisex	Saline; Messenger
Rakim		Boy	Kind and compassionate person
Navia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Water goddess; Beautiful
Zyanya		Girl	Forever; Always
Rolland		Boy	Famous land
Aalia		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime; Exalted one
Preslie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Priest's meadow; Priest's clearing
Samwise		Boy	Half-wise; Simple; God has heard
Reyah		Unisex	Fragrance; Triumph; Strength
Adrianne-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Woman from Hadria
Sathvik		Boy	Goodness; Pure; Perfect; Peaceful; Calm; Virtuous
Rhylie		Unisex	Energetic and free-spirited
Ahaana:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity,-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dawn; A saying; A proverb;
Merle		Girl	Blackbird
Saxton		Boy	Saxon's town; Enclosure; Settlement
Aili-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Holy; Blessed
Rin-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Dignified; Severe; Cold
Shaelynn		Girl	Favorable; Good
Sharif-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Stefon		Boy	He wears the crown
Ryelle-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-And-Complete-Guide-2025		Unisex	Royal
Swayze-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-2025-Popularity		Boy	To burn; Swiss
Alida-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Tanush		Boy	Immortal
Alis-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Myers		Unisex	Doctor; Marsh; Descendant of Meidhir
Tayo		Boy	Worth joy; Much or many; World
Soliha		Girl	Virtuous
Amberlee		Girl	A warm honey shade; A gem; Orange-yellow field
Shyloh-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Tranquil; Peaceful
Solara		Unisex	Of the sun; Sunlight
Arna		Girl	Eagle; Power
Soliana		Unisex	Sunshine
Wynonna		Girl	First-born daughter
Zenia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hospitality; Life of Zeus
Avalina		Girl	Bird; Voice; Spring; Youthful; Goddess of wisdom and war
Tomi		Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful
Adelynne		Girl	Noble
Yaman		Boy	Goat; Intelligent; Efficient; Strong; Redoubtable; Stalwart
Adhya		Boy	First; Today; Unparalleled
Blaine-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Yellow
Zein		Boy	Beauty; Grace; Handsome
Thaddaeus		Boy	Heart
Brittney		Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons
Ailin		Boy	Of the moon; Moon halo; Cheerful; Precious
Bryana		Girl	Noble; Might; Virtuous; Hill; Power
Aaro		Boy	Exalted; Strong; Mountain of strength; High mountain
Abhinav		Boy	New; Modern; Fresh; Young; Innovative
Chanelle		Girl	Dweller by the canal; Bottle-maker

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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