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
Camora-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation,-&-More		Boy	Chameleon
Gram-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Gravel homestead; Grain
Haytham		Boy	Young eagle
Henning		Boy	House owner; Lord of the manor
Caidyn		Unisex	Warrior; Fighter
Deakon		Boy	Cleric in the Christian church; Servant of God
Heron-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Long-legged bird; Heron; Simple; Hero
Hurley-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Boy	From a corner clearing; Sea tide
Florencia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flourishing; Prosperous
Jabez		Boy	Sorrow; Borne in pain; From the dry land
Christie		Boy	Follower of Christ; Anointed; Son of Christian; Son of Christopher
Danelly		Unisex	God is my judge
Dez		Unisex	South Munster
Jajuan		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Devany		Unisex	Descendant of Duibheannach; Black; Marshy place
Jalin		Boy	One who is calm
Dezi		Unisex	South Munster; Desired; Daisy; Day's eye
Elier		Unisex	God is my helper
Divisha		Unisex	Chief of the goddesses; Goddess; Divine wish; A name of Goddess Durga; Light; Torch
Elleana		Girl	Sun
Janel		Girl	God is merciful; God is gracious
Dreya-Baby-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Masculine; Man
Epic		Unisex	A tale; Promise; Heroic
Jarod		Boy	Descent
Jasim		Boy	Strong; Great; Famous
Hanzo		Boy	Half; To hide; Yahweh is gracious
Fiora		Boy	Flower
Fin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Peace; Sámi people from Finland
Enaya		Unisex	Concern; Care
Joycelyn-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Lord; Rejoice; Joyful; A member of the Gauts tribe
Endia-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Beautiful and magical woman
Kacy		Girl	Alert; Watchful; Vigilant
Kaeli		Girl	Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys
Jedd		Boy	One who is loved by god
Irwin		Boy	Boar friend
Ivyana:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Climbing plant with yellow flowers; Favor; Grace
Izac		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Jerron		Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Sacred name
Karyme		Girl	Generous; Noble
Jiyaan		Boy	Near Heart; Always Happy;Life
Kassia-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon; Spice; Treasured; Empty; Vain
Jontae		Boy	God is gracious
Kayanna		Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Izzah		Unisex	Powerful
Kaydee		Girl	Pure
Joshuah		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Jubal-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Stream; Father of music
Kelli		Girl	Lively; Descendant of Ceallach; Warrior; War; Strife; Church; From the woods
Jaelah		Unisex	Mountain goat; Ibex
Keya		Girl	A monsoon flower; To create; Victory; Screw pine
Kalev		Boy	The land of Kalevi; Dog
Jaymie		Girl	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jazariah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Exalted by God
Karan		Boy	Clever; Skillful; One who helps; Smart
Keven		Boy	Beloved birth
Kimberley-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Facts		Girl	Woodland clearing of the royal fortress
Jamani-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Unisex	Collateral; Guarantor; Responsibility-bearer
Janson		Boy	Son of Jan
Josi-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	God will increase
Kevyn		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
Khaliq-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Creator
Jaxel-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Explained		Unisex	Unique; Modern
Kier		Boy	Little dark one; Dark-skinned; Dusky; Thicket or marsh; Key-maker or locksmith
Kalianna		Unisex	Unique; Beautiful
Jd		Unisex	Happy and attractive
Lanah		Girl	Fawn; Orchid; Mountain mist
Kirill		Boy	Lord; Lordly; Lord of the Home
Kamori-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	To add, forest; Excellent
Jedi		Unisex	Beloved of Yahweh
Kosta		Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Lilla:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Blue; Envious; From Lydia, Play; Amusement; My god is an oath
Kush		Boy	Sacred grass
Jimi		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Maisha		Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Leib		Boy	An animal; A lion
Kemora		Unisex	Unique; Modern
Malu		Girl	One who brings peace
Linwood		Boy	Linden or lime tree valley; Stream forest
Kaide-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Pure
Lliam		Boy	Resolute Protection; Helmet of will
Masha-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love
Maksym		Boy	The greatest
Khiara		Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Malachy		Boy	My angel; Disciple of Saint Máedóc; Second
Lamiyah		Girl	Brilliant; Shining
Naija		Girl	A person from Nigeria; The daughter of wisdom; Successful; A beautiful rose
Kingson		Boy	Son of a king
Laikynn		Unisex	Lake; An inland body of water
Lanora		Girl	The other Aenor
Nandini-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	One who brings joy; Delight; Daughter; Goddess Parvati; Divine mother
Lalani		Unisex	Royal child of heaven; Heavenly lei
Nicoletta		Girl	People's champion; People's victory
Phaedra		Girl	One who is bright
Mayan		Boy	Pure One; Spring of water; Magic
Lunabelle		Girl	Beautiful moon
Maeson		Boy	Stoneworker; To make
Ravenna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A big, black bird; A raven
Leith-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wet; Damp; Name of a river; Lion
Maleena-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity,-Trends,-&-More		Girl	High tower; Strong and powerful woman
Mikell		Boy	Who is like God; Son of Cathmhaol; Chief of battle

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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