Top girl Names For 2023

Discover the favorites from the past and the trends of today.

In the olden days, parents often chose baby names based on cultural or family traditions. However, looking at the popular girl names of 2023, it is evident that modern parents may follow traditions but are also open to fresh, contemporary names. In 2023, various names gained popularity as parents stuck to the timeless classics while giving fresh, contemporary names a chance.

On one hand, classic names like Olivia (olive tree), Emma (universal), and Charlotte (free man) stood at the top of the list favored by parents who prefer traditional choices. On the other hand, the same list also featured modern names such as Gianna (God is gracious), Aria (melody), and Harper (one who plays the harp), reflecting a willingness to try contemporary options. Even short names such as Luna (moon), Ella (goddess), and Nora (light) received much love from parents for their simplicity and cuteness. Whether you are looking for classics or fresh, modern names, this list is compiled by the SSA (1) and consists of the most popular choices parents loved in 2023.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Marla		Girl	Of Magdala; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Mayla		Girl	Beloved; Love
Niyah		Unisex	Mourning; Purpose; Aim; Intention
Ria		Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Shayna		Girl	Beautiful; Peace; Graced by God
Zipporah		Girl	Bird
Ani-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-History		Girl	Favor; Grace
Blossom		Girl	Flower-like
Dolores-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Guide		Girl	Sorrows; Pain
Everlyn		Unisex	Boar clearing; Desired; Water; Island
Francine		Girl	France; Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Jakayla-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	God is gracious; Crown; Laurel
Jiana		Girl	God is gracious
Kaeli		Girl	Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys
Kyomi		Unisex	Clean; Clear; Beautiful
Makiyah		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Malena		Girl	High tower; Of Magdala
Marta		Girl	The Lady; The mistress; Dedicated to Mars
Nayomi		Girl	Pleasantness
Nihira		Unisex	New diamond
Pyper-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Nicknames		Girl	One who plays the pipe or flute
Samirah		Girl	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Zaida		Girl	Victorious; Fortunate; Prosperous
Ahuva		Girl	Beloved
Cheyanne-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Red speakers
Devora		Girl	Bee
Elyanna-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	My lord has answered
Gracyn-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Grace of God
Irelynn-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Girl	Abundant land
Kaleigh		Girl	Pure; Keeper of the keys; Rare beauty; Crown
Kenslee-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Clearing belonging to Cyne; Royal
Noura		Girl	Light; Bloom; Blossom;
Adelaida-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Adorned
Adelia		Girl	Noble
Amorah-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation-|-Popularity,-Nicknames		Unisex	Love
Amyah		Girl	Beloved
Annistyn		Unisex	Annie's town; Agnes town
Azura		Girl	Sky blue
Kaley		Girl	Delicate; To rejoice; Pure; Clearing
Lenore		Girl	Light; The other Aenor
Marielle		Girl	Bitterness; Wished for child
Mirabella-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A wonderful girl; Elegant beauty; Of wondrous beauty; Wonderful; Wondrous
Samarah		Girl	Guardian; Protected by God
Tracy		Girl	Region belonging to Thracius; Warlike; Fighter; Powerful; Superior
Zaila		Girl	Dry; Night; Dark-haired; Beauty; Might; Power
Zyra		Unisex	Shining; Blooming flower; Moonlight
Aayla		Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Aleida		Girl	Small winged one; Noble person
Annalisa		Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Graceful Meadow; Favor
Collette		Girl	Victory of the people
Ellamae-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other; Hawthorn flower; Beautiful fairy
Evana		Girl	God is gracious
Italia		Girl	Of Italy
Kathy		Girl	Bright; Authentic; Pure; Clean; Clear; Innocent
Marguerite		Girl	Pearl
Vaani		Unisex	Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed
Xenia		Girl	Hospitable; Foreigner; Guest
Zulema-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby-Girl		Girl	Peace
Adaly		Girl	Honorable; Ornamental; Noble
Akari		Girl	Red village; Bright, white jasmine
Analiah-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	God's favor; Light
Braylynn		Unisex	Descendant of Bradan; Primrose; Salmon
Charlette		Girl	Free individual; Petite
Cianna		Girl	Ancient; Enduring one; Light; God is gracious
Hiba		Girl	Gift; Blessing
Kylani-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Ocean; Sea
Lillyanna		Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace
Lizzie		Girl	My God is an oath
Marnie		Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice
Melodie		Girl	Melody; Song
Naiomi		Girl	Pleasantness; Direct and beautiful
Rena		Girl	Born again
Anabelle-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Lovable; Favor; Gracious beauty
Annmarie		Girl	Beloved; God has favored me; Bitter grace
Esmeray		Girl	Dark moon
Haniya		Girl	Pleasant; Restfulness; Calm
Hillary-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Cheerful; Glad; Merry; Happy;
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Karley		Girl	Free woman; Strong woman
Kelis		Girl	Bright-headed; War; Strife; Church; Helper; Defender
Kenleigh		Girl	Woodland clearing; Son of Finlay; The king's meadow
Leana		Girl	Weary; Cow; Favor; Grace
Leonora		Girl	God is my light; Light; Bright; The other Aenor; Shining; Light; Torch
Loralei-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Rock; Rock of Lorelei
Maisey-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Pearl
Saraya		Girl	Yahweh is ruler; The Pleiades
Uma-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Adria		Girl	From Hadria
Aerith		Girl	Near-anagram of Earth
Alyza		Girl	Joy; Happiness; Joyful; Noble; Exalted
Effie		Girl	To use words of good omen
Hollie		Girl	Holly tree; Hollow-eyed
Ily-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Loving; Affectionate
Imogene		Girl	Maiden; To play; Carry around
Jaqueline		Girl	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jayne		Girl	God is gracious
Karissa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Very dear; Grace; Kindness
Kyah		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Mackenna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Son of Cionaodh
Emmanuella		Girl	God is with us

Infographic: Trendy Short Names For Baby Girls

Short names were mostly used as nicknames because they were easy to pronounce and remember. They also oozed charm and cuteness, which made them endearing. Over time, the simplicity of these short names captured parents’ hearts, and many of these short names have transitioned into lovable given names for girls. Check the infographic below for the most popular short names for girls in 2023.

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