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
Sofi		Unisex	Wisdom
Iven-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Yew; Archer
Tyleigh		Unisex	Dew; A maker or layers of tiles; Meadow
Arcadia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Variants		Girl	From the region of Arcadia
Jarred		Boy	To descend; One who rules
Elyan		Unisex	Sun
Zahari		Unisex	God has remembered
Zamaria-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Yahweh remembers
Abeeha		Girl	Her father
Arissa		Girl	Best; Bright; Harvest
Zaraya		Unisex	Gold; Dawn; Daybreak
Arla		Girl	Early; In the morning; A betrothed woman bearing the qualities of an eagle
Jeb-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Beloved of Yahweh; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Adalida-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Kind
Zianna		Unisex	Downy-bearded
Jerick		Boy	Strong and gifted ruler
Addi		Boy	Noble; Nobility
Joash		Boy	Fire of Yahweh
Junaid		Boy	Warrior; Army; Soldiers
Akeelah		Boy	Intelligent; Wise
Haadi-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Guide; Leader
Batya		Girl	Daughter of God
Kadeem		Boy	Servant; Attendant; He who controls his anger
Kadon		Boy	From the wetlands
Kailash		Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Aliviah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Olive
Kalix-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity		Boy	To be praised; The cold river
Amayrani		Girl	Invented name
Alix		Girl	Nobleness; Nobility
Karthik		Boy	Name of a hindu month; Lord Murugan; Demon slayer
Caelyn		Girl	Slender; Pure; Blessed; Fair; Girl
Amyiah		Unisex	Beloved; Delightful
Kelan		Boy	Swampy area; Slender; Thin
Celestia		Girl	Heavenly
Jasher		Boy	Upright; Righteous;
Jathan		Boy	Yahweh has given
Andee		Girl	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Lavi		Boy	The king of animals; A lion
Coralyn		Girl	A maiden; Coral
Arionna		Unisex	Most holy
Corrina		Girl	Maiden; Spear; Heart
Jhase		Boy	Healer
Lovell		Boy	Young wolf
Athaliah		Girl	Yahweh is exalted; The Lord is elevated; Afflicted
Aviya		Boy	My father is Yahweh
Damya-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	A Goddess; To tame
Dayami		Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Auburn		Girl	Reddish-brown; Golden; Fair; Blonde
Demetria		Girl	One who follows Demeter; Earth mother; Greek Goddess of harvest
Maximino		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Azarah		Unisex	Fire
Moksh		Boy	Salvation; Emancipation; One who has self-realization and self-knowledge
Brenlee		Unisex	Burned clearing
Nadav		Boy	Generous
Emina-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God; Fearless
Emira		Girl	Prince; Commander; Treetop
Nicky-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	The victory of mankind
Emmelyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	Peaceful home; Whole; Great
Niklas		Boy	Victory of the people
Cherokee		Boy	People of different language; Other people
Ethel		Girl	Noble
Nikoli		Boy	Victory of the people
Chimamanda		Boy	My God will not fail me
Nikos		Boy	Victory of the people
Evelyne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Laiden-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	Town with a leek garden
Fatuma		Girl	To wean; To abstain
Parsa		Boy	A pious and chaste individual
Lukus		Boy	From Luciana
Fayth		Girl	Trust; Confidence; Belief
Gianina		Girl	God is gracious
Lenyx-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Unisex	Place of elms
Louka-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	From Lucania; Forest wood; Sacred wood; Light
Daira		Unisex	The knowing one; Teacher
Haydee:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Modest; Reverent; Of a noble kind; Well-behaved
Randal		Boy	Shield rim; Wolf
Ranveer		Boy	Hero of the battle; Brave warrior
Magdiel		Unisex	Chosen fruit of God; Declaring God; Oil of God
Devi-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Goddess; Divine; Divine power; Heavenly; Anything of excellence
Redding		Boy	Counsel; Red
Irena		Girl	Peace
Rexford		Boy	King's ford; King's crossing
Ryken-Baby-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-3-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	Brave or powerful ruler
Ellaina		Girl	Torch; Corposant
Jaila-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Mountain Goat
Dylann		Boy	To tide; To flow
Janell-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Lord is merciful
Jayli		Girl	Supplanter; Healer; The mighty hands of God
Salih		Boy	Virtuous
Emersen		Unisex	Son of Emery
Minh		Unisex	Bright
Jorie		Girl	Descend; Flow down; Pearl
Shivam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Evalee		Girl	Life; Meadow
Kalie-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	One who is like God; Beautiful
Sid-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Wide island; One who has accomplished a goal; Of Sidon, Truthful; Like a star
Slayton		Boy	From the valley farm; From the valley settlement
Ezmae		Girl	Esteemed; Loved
Kashvi:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Shining; Luminous; Bright; A shining star; Beautiful; Blooming; Glowing
Sloane		Boy	Warrior; Raider; Descendant of a raider

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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