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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Browse Top Baby Names by Gender
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | She who is the Queen; Counsel | |
| |  Unisex | Spring of water | |
| | Unisex | Ruling; Authority; Lord; Master; Power | |
| | Boy | The most praised one | |
| | Girl | Fortunate; Prosperous; Rich; Wealthy; Lucky; Wife of Lord Ganesh; Epithet forGoddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi | |
| | Girl | Beloved; Beautiful; Drop the sea | |
| | Unisex | Valley; Fond of movement | |
| | Boy | Victory; The triumph of the public | |
| | Girl | Rose of the world; Pure rose; Strong protector; Guardian | |
| | Boy | Imaginative and content individual | |
| | Boy | Oath; Covenant; Agreement; That which binds | |
| | Boy | God's servant; Worshipping; Elf ruler | |
| | Girl | Breeze; Grandfather; Pole | |
| | Boy | The one who shelters the olive tree | |
| | Girl | Pure | |
| | Unisex | Who is like God? | |
| | Girl | Olive; Olive tree | |
| | Boy | Town or city filled with golden treasuries | |
| | Girl | Princess; Flowing | |
| | Girl | A large grassy plain; Flowed; Milk; Delight; To accept | |
| | Boy | God's protection | |
| | Girl | God is gracious | |
| | Unisex | New; Fresh; Recent | |
| | Girl | Cloud; Mist; Fog | |
| | Boy | Progress; March; Departure | |
| | Girl | Dwelling; God's presence; God's manifested glory | |
| | Boy | One who is from the priest's farm | |
| | Boy | King; Ruler; Hope | |
| | Unisex | Good; Fortunate | |
| | Boy | Shield rim; Wolf; Beach | |
| | Girl | To err; To go astray; Sky; Sun | |
| | Girl | Noblewoman; Princess; Heavenly; Brave; Grey; Glory | |
| | Boy | Twin | |
| | Girl | Flexible horse; Tender horse; Beautiful rose | |
| | Girl | Light; World | |
| | Unisex | King of righteousness | |
| | Boy | God's friend | |
| | Girl | Date palm | |
| | Boy | Night | |
| | Boy | A person from Rerwick; Outlying settlement; Oak boundary | |
| | Boy | Silver; Musical; Star; Basil | |
| | Boy | Roaring; Battle cry; Crow; Rook; Shouting; Roar | |
| | Unisex | Fresh or green vegetables; Father; Grandpa; A title of a monarch | |
| | Girl | Praising; Commending | |
| | Unisex | A pilot | |
| | Boy | Rosary; Our lady of the rosary | |
| | Unisex | King | |
| | Boy | Descendant of Ruarc; Famous ruler | |
| | Unisex | A vessel; Ark; A collection of essays and poems | |
| | Boy | Sword of Allah; Safe sword | |
| | Boy | Completely victorious; Triumphant | |
| | Girl | Light; Luster; Splendor; Shining; Bright | |
| | Unisex | Sheaf of wheat | |
| | Boy | Hornbeam; Fortress; I am He; I am the Supreme Soul | |
| | Unisex | Dear one | |
| | Girl | Life of Zeus | |
| | Girl | Sky; Shine | |
| | Boy | Yahweh is good | |
| | Unisex | Crowned; Garlanded; Wealth; Cross | |
| | Unisex | Thunder of God | |
| | Boy | Garment maker; Cloth fuller; Offend; To pull up or gather up; Torment | |
| | Girl | High mountain; Exalted | |
| | Girl | Fiery; Beautiful; From Hadria | |
| | Unisex | God has healed | |
| | Unisex | Viscose; Synthetic cloth | |
| | Unisex | The fountain of paradise | |
| | Boy | To breathe; Vital air | |
| | Girl | Color; Pure; Writer | |
| | Unisex | Fairy queen; Follower of Christ; Anointed | |
| | Girl | Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed | |
| | Girl | Rising | |
| | Unisex | Bright, Beautiful; Soft hearted | |
| | Boy | Mounted warrior; Messenger; Firebrand | |
| | Boy | Craftsman | |
| | Unisex | Man from Rome | |
| | Unisex | Channel of water; River | |
| | Unisex | To conquer; Prevailing | |
| | Girl | Resurrection | |
| | Unisex | Blooming flowers; Intelligent | |
| | Girl | One who is gracious and favored | |
| | Unisex | To give thanks | |
| | Girl | Like an angel; Messenger | |
| | Girl | A Jewish homeland; Heaven | |
| | Unisex | Orange-red clay | |
| | Unisex | Brightness; Radiance; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | A person who works with slate, often used in roofing | |
| | Girl | God was gracious; God has shown favor | |
| | Unisex | Dawn | |
| | Unisex | Grandchild; Descendant; Goodness | |
| | Unisex | Moonlight; Shine of the moon | |
| | Boy | Gold | |
| | Unisex | Son of the hermit | |
| | Boy | Trigger of a gun | |
| | Boy | Ocean; Sea; Wave | |
| | Boy | Made from earth; Red; Man | |
| | Unisex | Fighting with arrows; Pointed; Slender | |
| | Boy | From Hadria | |
| | Girl | Increasing | |
| | Unisex | Lion of God; In the air | |
| | Girl | Most holy; Silver | |
As we move forward, it is important to look back and understand the changing cultural influences that shaped the choices of parents today. Popular baby names of 2022 witnessed a shift in personal tastes and recorded the preference for more unique names. Names with a traditional background continued to be the favorite options while choices that did not identify with a particular gender also captured the attention of parents. This comprehensive list of top baby names is designed to help you find that special name for your child, whether you’re drawn to classic elegance or contemporary flair.
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
References
- Popular Names in 2021.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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