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
Dashiel		Unisex	NA
Iyah		Unisex	God is with me
Lovella		Girl	Wolf
Demar		Unisex	Marsh
Donavin		Boy	Brown and dark
Devereaux		Unisex	Yew
Maddalena		Girl	A woman who comes from the tower; Of Magdala
Jamarius-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beauty
Jayani-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Girl	The daughter of Indra; A shakti of Ganesha; Ancient
Madelynne		Girl	Girl from Magdala; Tower
Jarius		Boy	One who gives light
Marilena		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Maryella		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Other
Karmella		Girl	Garden
Maybelline		Girl	Lovable
Joplin		Unisex	Persecuted; Fool; Great peace
Dune		Unisex	Mound of sand; Low hill; Fort
Mea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Mine; Red; To bud; To sprout; Love; Tower on the north wall of Jerusalem
Jerico		Boy	Moon; Fragrant
Emrick		Boy	Powerful; Ruler; Whole; Great
Ej		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Elohim		Unisex	God; God of Israel
Jiro		Boy	Second son; Next son; Next melodious
Keilana-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Glory; Calmness
Julez		Boy	A variation of Jules; Youthful.
Emperor		Unisex	Military commander; To command
Kaelan		Boy	Slender
Kayle-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Merry; Man; Companion
Naiara-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	City in the Basque Country
Lakshmi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sign; Mark; Fortune; Riches
Layanna		Girl	Residence; Merger; Resthouse; Ray of the sun; Lives by the lane; Glowing; Beautiful; Shining
Leyana-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-&-More		Girl	Bright; Radiant
Fields		Unisex	A person who lived on or near a field
Natalyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	Christmas day; I am born; Native; Lake
Lakeyn		Unisex	Lake
Nimrat		Girl	The one who carries God's message; Humble
Karston		Boy	Anointed; A Christian; A man from Karst
Paz-Name:-Origin-&-Cultural-Significance---Complete-Guide		Girl	Peace; Gold
Kasin		Boy	Pure; Shining; Appearing like a conqueror
Irfan		Girl	Knowledge; Awareness; Learning
Garland		Unisex	Triangle land; To adorn; To decorate
Lindley		Unisex	Lime tree clearing; Flax wood; Glade; Limewood
Quetzali-Name:-Your-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Precious thing; A feather
Raia		Girl	Friend; Queen; Rose
Keyton		Boy	River town; hedged town; Cheerful town
Jabriel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights-In-2025		Unisex	Angel
Rainah		Girl	Queen
Jaelin		Unisex	Most precious; God may protect
Rayelle		Girl	Small; Little; Humble; Ray of light; Wise
Madigan		Unisex	Descendant of Madaihín; Dog
Jaidan		Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Roseline		Girl	Gentle horse; Pretty rose
Roza		Girl	Rose; Fame
Ladd		Boy	Young man; Manservant
Ryanna		Girl	A magnificent queen
Landis		Boy	Land owner; Laundry worker
Mehr-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Persian-Origin,-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Love; Friendship; Kindness
Jamey		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Saachi		Girl	Together; Accompanying
Safiyyah		Girl	Pure
Miraal		Girl	Deer; Angel of heaven
Jentzen		Girl	Jehovah has favored
Lauro		Boy	One from where laurel trees grow
Myasia-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Unique; Feminine; Modern
Sehrish		Girl	The Sunrise; Dawn
Mysha		Girl	Happy for entire life
Sela		Girl	Rock; Noblewoman; Princess; Lady; City of Edom; Vainakh god of stars, thunder, and lightning
Shakira		Girl	Thankful; Grateful
Mirian-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Rebelliousness; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Love; Kindness; Sun
Lleyton-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Town with a leek garden
Naimal		Unisex	Happiness; Comfort; Pleasant
Nakiyah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Unisex	Pure; Faithful
Juda-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Excellence; Praised
Skylie		Girl	Sky
Makar-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Blessed; Happy; Crocodile; Capricornus constellation
Kaian		Unisex	Leader; Victory of peace
Suzie-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus
Norie		Unisex	Radiant; Brilliant; Good; Law; Code
Kaileb		Unisex	Whole heart; Dog
Manav		Boy	Human Being
Queenie		Girl	Woman; Wife; Royal lady
Kairon		Unisex	Black
Manning		Boy	A brave or valiant man; descendant of Mainnín (Monk)
Kalijah		Unisex	God is my light; Early baby
Teodora		Girl	God's gift
Markos		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Poet		Girl	Creator; Maker; Author; Poet; Compose; Messenger
Qamar-Name:-A-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Unisex	Moon; Moonlight
Marquese		Boy	A man who is like Mars the God of War
Mateen		Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Rayana:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity---A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Watered; Luxuriant; Heaven's gate
Kasiah:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Empty; Vain
Valeska		Girl	To be strong
Mose		Boy	One who was drawn out of water; Son; Deliver
Renly-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Man; Warrior; Field; Clearing
Kei		Unisex	Intelligent; Congratulate; Gemstone
Mubashir		Boy	The bringer of good news
Keigan		Unisex	Fire
Mustapha		Boy	The chosen one
Kemet		Unisex	The black land

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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