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
Rafferty		Boy	Flood tide; Prosperity wielder
Liban		Boy	Persevere; Winner
Randolph		Boy	Strong Defender; Son of the Shield; Wolf on shield rim
Rashard		Boy	Powerful ruler; Brave ruler; Good sense; Good guidance
Hadia		Girl	Leader; Guide
Rashaun		Boy	God is gracious
Leam		Unisex	Will helmet
Hadlie		Girl	From the heather meadow; Field of heather
Reiner		Boy	Army advisor; Army counsel
Avary		Unisex	Ruler; King; Elf counsel
Aviah		Unisex	God is my father
Hafsah-Name-Meaning:-Essential-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Female lion cub; Little lioness
Halina		Girl	Sunray; Serene; Shining light
Russ		Boy	A little red one
Aziya-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	East
Malakye-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	My messenger; My angel
Hazelle		Girl	The hazel tree
Sadiq-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	True; Sincere; Loyal
Sammie		Boy	God has heard; Name of God; Flower
Maasai-Name:-Complete-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Owner of lands and farms
Sartaj		Boy	Head; Crown; Leader; Chief
Sayed		Boy	Leader; Lord; Master
Camry		Unisex	Crown; Crooked nose
Servando		Boy	One who is in service of others
Honora		Girl	Honored; Honorable; Woman of honor
Sevin-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;
Shep		Boy	Shepherd; Sheepherder
Emileigh		Boy	Rival
Jaelle-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A mountain goat; Ibex
Nayib		Boy	Noble; Distinguished
Stavros		Boy	Cross
Stokely		Boy	Tree bark clearing
Jaimee		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Ellana		Unisex	Torch; Oak tree; Handsome
Suhayb		Boy	Of reddish hair or complexion
Nakari		Unisex	Man
Navier		Unisex	Ship; Boat; Napery
Tallon		Boy	Destroy; Large claw of a bird of prey
Jamyah		Girl	Gathering; University; Mosque
Giabella		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; My God is an oath; Beautiful
Taos		Boy	Place of red willows; Name of a county in New Mexico
Nolawi		Unisex	Shepherd
Evah-Name-Meaning,-Variants-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Life; Living
Thierry		Boy	Ruler of the people
Fanta		Unisex	To abstain; One who weans an infant
Jessenia:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A type of palm tree
Thorsten		Boy	Stone of Thor
Johannah		Girl	God is gracious
Toma		Boy	Date palm; Twin
Gemini		Unisex	Twins; Name of the third sign of the zodiac
Jumana		Girl	Rarest pearl
Ryon		Boy	King
Haset		Unisex	Joy; Delight; Happiness
Ricco		Unisex	Rich; Wealthy; Powerful
Vir		Boy	Brave; Courageous; Hero; Powerful; Spear friendly
Kayra		Girl	Benevolence; Blessing; Favor
Henslee		Unisex	Strong; Warrior; Courageous
Khalilah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	Friend; Sweet heart; Beloved
Israa-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	To travel at night
Iza		Unisex	My God is an oath
Shivin		Boy	Auspicious; Dear; Favorable
Izzie		Unisex	My God is an oath; Emerald
Jailah-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-and-2025-Trends:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Supplanter; Joyous; Victorious
Zayed		Boy	To grow; To increase; Abundance; Progress
Jakiyah:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Beautiful; Pure
Aadhav-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Ruler; One who stirs up or agitates
Jaliah		Unisex	Invented name
Sudais		Boy	Six; One in six; To be fair
Aadit:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Sun; Learned; First
Sorren		Unisex	Stern; Strict; Severe
Lareina		Girl	Queen
Srihan		Unisex	Handsome; Lord of wealth
Aaric		Boy	Graceful ruler; High mountain; Exalted
Stark		Unisex	Strong; Rigid
Janayah		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Juri		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker; Timber; Wood; Pear tree; Longevity; Jasmine
Leliana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nickname-Guide		Girl	Beauty of the night; Like a lily flower
Jaxie		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; May God protect
Lilou		Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Famous in battle
Achilleus		Boy	Pain
Loryn		Girl	One who is from the bay
Adrik		Boy	One who is from Hadria; Dark; Small mountain
Lucienne		Girl	Illumination; Glow
Taurus		Boy	Bull
Ahmet		Boy	Greatly praised; Highly commendable
Joury		Unisex	Damask rose
Taksh		Unisex	To invent; Form in the mind
Aldon		Boy	Ella's hill; From Aldon; Town near river
Maricruz-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Mary of the cross
Almir		Boy	Prince; Commander; Noble; Famous
Uhtred		Boy	Pre-dawn; Advice; Earl
Maryanna		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Vayu		Boy	Wind; Breath
Anvith		Boy	Connected; Joined; Linked to
Matilyn		Girl	One who is from Magdala
Apollos		Boy	To destroy; To purify; Of Apollo
Mayumi		Girl	Beautiful; Genuine; Reason
Wake		Boy	Vigilant
Keyani-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Adorable-Nicknames		Unisex	Rising sun
Meliah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing

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