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
Hajar		Boy	Flight
Aaditya-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi; Of Aditi; The Sun
Ryzen		Unisex	To gain benefit in the business
Aakash		Boy	The sky
Jaleigh		Boy	Jaybird; Source of joy
Samy		Unisex	The name of God; Elevated; Exalted
Malin		Girl	One from Magdala; Tower
Advit		Boy	Unique; Matchless
Ahil		Boy	Pain; Ruler
Marely		Girl	A sea of bitterness; Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Bright sea
Aloysius		Boy	A strong and famous warrior; Famous in battle
Marvel-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A miracle or wonder
Jemimah		Unisex	Dove; Little dove; Like the day; Bright as day
Aniel		Boy	Grace; Favor
Anthem-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	A rousing or uplifting song
Aristeo		Boy	Best
Tyden		Unisex	To happen; Meaning; Week
Kensi-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Good
Ariston-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The best
Khyla		Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Mihika		Girl	Haze; Mist; Fog
Arush-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Dawn; Red; Rising sun; Good-tempered; Calm
Vishruth-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Trends		Unisex	Famous; Renowned; Well-known; Widespread
Kiarra-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Bright; Famous; Clear; Black
Minna		Girl	Will; Desire; Protection; Faithful guard; Courtly love
Aryaan		Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Wilkes		Unisex	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Korah		Boy	Frost; To make oneself bald
Yannick-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Azeem		Boy	Protector; Defender; Great; Magnificent
Zadok		Boy	Right; Righteous; Just
Blane		Boy	Little yellow one
Kenzington		Girl	Knowledge; Understanding; Homestead; Settlement
Nelle		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Shining one; God is my judge
Brandyn		Boy	Broom hill
Yona		Unisex	Dove; God is gracious; Bear
Leina		Girl	Petal; Torch; Ray of Light
Aaiden		Boy	Fiery or little fire
Penina		Girl	One who resembles pearl
Brenner		Boy	To burn
Larkyn		Unisex	From Laurentum; Of Lorcan; Little fierce one; Songbird
Raylene		Girl	Ewe; Wise; Counsel
Bryon		Boy	Power; Nobility; Strength; Hill; High; Might
Zhane-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	God is gracious
Zyden		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Rielle		Girl	Rye field; God is my strength
Che-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hey!; Wagon; Chariot; Guy
Saja		Girl	A calm and tranquil person; Lion
Corben		Boy	A raven
Sanya		Girl	Brilliant; Splendid; Defender of men
Cornell		Boy	Horn
Adal-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Noble; Nobility; Elite; Justice; May you achieve fame
Cortland		Boy	Brave; Courtier; Court dweller
Adonay		Unisex	My Lord
Maela		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Maylynn		Girl	Lovable; Pearl; Lake
Semira-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Companion in evening talk; Highest heaven;
Meklit-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Talent
Sherry		Girl	Darling; A type of fortified wine
Danial		Boy	God is my judge
Meryem-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beloved; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Darrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Tesla		Girl	Unit of magnetic flux density
Mayari-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	To make; To finish; Master
Tula		Girl	Leaping water; Peaceful; Mountain top; Balance; To be tranquil
Andree		Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Vamika		Girl	Goddess Parvati; The one who presides on the left
Deonta		Boy	One of Zeus
Verena		Girl	True; Victorious
Wilma		Girl	Resolute protector; Strong-willed warrior; Desire for protection; Vehement protector
Didier		Boy	Desire or longing
Mesa-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Traits		Girl	April; Goat; Ram; Table
Xaria-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Path; Way of life
Dmitry		Boy	Earth-lover; Follower of Demeter; Devoted
Domenick		Boy	Of the Lord
Miyanna		Unisex	Beautiful and elegant
Edris		Boy	Ardent lord; Wealthy king; Interpreter
Ashe-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ash tree; Someone who lived near an ash tree forest
Eero		Boy	Eternal ruler
Berl		Unisex	Strong, brave, or bright
Abagail		Girl	My father is joy; My father rejoices
Emran		Boy	Exalted nation
Brees		Unisex	Of Breese; Gadfly; Gentle wind
Adali		Girl	God is my refuge; Noble; Kind; Nobility
Esben		Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Ethaniel-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Adia-Name-Meaning:-3-Origins,-5-Spellings,-3-Nicknames		Girl	A gift; Queen; Given by God; Nobleness; Nobility; Wide justice
Gunther-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Variants		Boy	Battle; Warrior
Daxten		Boy	Dax's town
Ailynn		Girl	Moon halo; Belonging to the moon
Caliber		Unisex	Ability level; Unit of measure
Saavi		Unisex	Unique flower; The sun; Cherished; Precious; A name for Goddess Lakshmi
Haidar		Boy	Lion; Warrior
Hamdan		Boy	The praised one
Hardyn		Boy	Form of hare's valley, Field of hares
Hasnain		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Good; Fine
Deklin		Unisex	Strong; Determined
Analiz		Girl	Female version of Albert; Noble; Famous; Gracious
Henrick		Boy	Home ruler
Simran		Unisex	Meditation

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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