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
Soryn		Unisex	Princess; Descendant of Sorachan
Adams		Boy	Son of Adam; Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red
Adithya		Boy	Sun God; Son of Aditi
Riverlee		Unisex	Someone who lives near a river; Riverbank; A flowing body of water; Clearing
Yanira		Girl	Gift from God; Lonian; Water nymph
Agasthya		Boy	The Canopus star
Riverly		Unisex	Peaceful; Flowing; Serene
Yarah-Name-Meaning:-A-Guide-To-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle; Small butterfly; Water lady; Strong
Tyre		Boy	God of war and justice; Resinous fir tree
Sanem		Unisex	Idol
Zalia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yahweh has reserved; Yahweh has set aside; Dry
Alban		Boy	White; From Alba
Vishnu-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	All-pervasive; Hindu god of preservation and protection
Aleksey		Boy	Defender or helper of the people
Walid		Boy	Newborn
Aasiyah		Girl	Resurrection; Asia; East; Distressed; Bereaved
Willian-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Shaylin		Unisex	Fine; Favorable; Learned
Adalene-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variants		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Stassi-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Resurrection; Fruitful
Aelia-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Sun; Sunlight; Sunshine
Ahava-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	Love
Taj		Boy	Crown; Exalted
Xzavian		Boy	New house
Andrej		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Anselmo		Boy	Protected by God; With divine protection; God's helmet
Xadrian		Unisex	From Hadria
Tariah		Unisex	Princess; Royalty
Xylan-Name:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Forest; Woodland
Aletta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Winged; Nobility; Kind
Teal		Unisex	Greenish-blue color; A type of duck
Alisia		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable; Famous in battle
Arvid-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Eagle tree
Valorie		Girl	To be strong; Brave; Valiant; Leader
Zeb-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Key-Insights		Boy	God has given; Exalted house; Honor; Dwell with; Rock; Stone
Yosohn-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Old; Perfect
Tulsa		Unisex	Old town
Alysia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Noble and kind
Barnabas-Name-Guide:-Origins,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Son of encouragement; Son of the Prophet
Wania		Boy	Soft, gentle breeze; God-gifted; Yahweh is gracious
Bashar		Boy	Bringer of good news
Aadhvik		Boy	Unique; Divine; Spiritual
Zai		Unisex	Control; In charge of; Rule; Govern; Year; Record
Amicia		Girl	Dearly loved; Beloved; Friend
Beren		Boy	Strong; Smart
Bohdan		Boy	Given by God
Boyce		Boy	One who lives next to or in the woods
Zed-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Justice of Yahweh; The Lord is just; The Lord is righteous; God is righteousness
Yeva-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To breathe; To live
Burhan		Boy	Proof; An epithet of Prophet Muhammad
Yulianna		Girl	Downy-bearded
Asmaa		Girl	Appellations; Names; Supreme
Aeden-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Little fire
Yashvi		Unisex	Fame; Praise; Glory
Zharia:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Blooming flower; Gold
Can		Boy	Soul; Life; Darling
Aidin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Bright; Clear; Little fiery one; Holy light
Conlan		Boy	Hero; Valor; Strong wolf
Basma		Girl	Smile
Aki		Girl	Autumn; Clear; Yahweh will establish
Amyas		Boy	Loved; Friend
Baylie		Girl	Public official; Bailiff
Dalyn		Boy	Small valley
Damiano		Boy	One who tames
Darragh		Boy	Fruitful; Fertile; Of oak
Airabella		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favour; Grace; Beautiful
Cailynn		Girl	Pure-hearted woman; Of Caitlin
Candelaria-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History-|-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Candlemas
Aissata-Baby-Name:-Insights-Into-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Girl	Living; Alive
Argenis		Girl	Silver
Cate		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Cathy-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Each of Two; Pure; Torture
Dijon-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Godly; Divine
Caylin-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Slender; Blessed; White
Diondre		Boy	One from Zeus; Manly; Masculine
Alliana-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Cece		Girl	Blind
Drayce		Boy	Dragon
Aivy		Unisex	Gift of God' A climbing plant with small flowers
Angelyn		Girl	Messenger
Elihu		Boy	My God is he
Dayani-Baby-Name:-Complete-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Goddess of compassion
Defne		Girl	A laurel tree; Name of a place in Turkey
Ericson:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Eric; Ever ruler
Alyx-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Defender or helper of humankind
Errol		Boy	Warrior; Nobleman
Eshan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Euan		Boy	Born of the Yew tree; God is gracious
Aryam		Unisex	Small gazelle; White deer
Avya		Boy	To animate; To drive; To offer the gods as a hymn; To protect; To favor
Ezequias		Boy	Yahweh strengthens
Ferdinand		Boy	Peace; Journey; Boldness; Daring
Drea		Girl	Manly; Masculine; Virile
Aviyana		Unisex	Bird-like; To breathe; To live; God is gracious
Fintan		Boy	White fire; White ancient
Avrie		Unisex	Elf counsel
Dyanna		Girl	Divine; Goddesslike
Gable		Boy	God is my strength; A triangular-shaped hill; God is bright
Elektra		Girl	Amber; Incandescent; Shining
Godwin		Boy	Friend of God; Good friend

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