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
Katelynn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two
Kayley		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Meadow
Maryn		Girl	Of the sea; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Miabella-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-More		Girl	My beauty; My God is an oath; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Olympia		Girl	From Olympus; Mount Olympus
Raeya		Girl	Singer; Ray of sunshine; Queen; Happy; Friend; Perfume
Rahma		Girl	Compassion; Kind
Railynn		Unisex	Ewe; Beam of light; Protection of counsel
Tamar		Girl	Date palm; Palm tree
Tasneem		Girl	A fountain of paradise; A spring in paradise
Zamara		Unisex	Locations in Iraq and Russia; Consciencious
Bobbi		Girl	A short form of Roberta; Bright; Famous one; Famously famous
Daliyah		Girl	Hanging branch
Dora		Girl	God's gift; Hand; Gift
Emelyn		Girl	Brave; Unceasing; Vigorous
Ilah-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Deity; God; Island
Irma-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Universal; Whole; Great
Izel		Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Joana		Girl	God is gracious
Kaylyn		Girl	Pure; Slender; Lake
Lilibeth		Girl	God is my oath
Maila		Girl	Strength in battle
Maiya		Girl	Good mother; Circle; Increasingly; Illusion
Maylani-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-in-2025		Unisex	Heavenly flower
Rania		Girl	Looking at; Gazing; Heavenly; Winner; Successful
Rosaline		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Shaina		Unisex	Beautiful; Adorable
Shira		Girl	Singing
Zaniya		Girl	Corner; Forever
Aalayah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-More		Girl	Highly; Lofty; Sublime
Abbigail		Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Amaryllis		Girl	Shining; Sparkling
Anastacia-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Resurrection; The one rising of the dead
Anissa		Girl	Friendly; Friend; Grace; Favor
Astra		Girl	Star; Divine strength; Weapon
Auri		Girl	Breeze
Avigail		Girl	My father is joy
Caia		Girl	Pure; To rejoice; Each of the two; Far off
Desirae-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Long hoped for; Desired
Jeanette-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Everything-To-Know		Unisex	God is gracious
Lacy		Girl	From Lassy; Cheerful
Lynnlee		Unisex	Lake; Clearing
Mayah		Girl	Close to God; Illusion
Mayzie		Girl	Pearl
Rosabella		Girl	Beautiful as a rose
Souline-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Everything-To-Know		Unisex	Religious
Sunshine-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-7-Essential-FAQs		Girl	Light from the sun
Taylee		Girl	To cut; Tailor
Acacia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Thorn; Sharp point; Immortality; Resurrection
Alyanna-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Girl	Torch; Moon; Sun; Most holy
Amyrah		Girl	Commander; Princess; Treetop
Azora		Girl	Sky blue
Carrie		Girl	Man; Freeholder
Elvira		Girl	White; Truth
Evette		Girl	Yew tree
Evolet		Girl	Promise of life; Violet life
Gretel		Girl	Pearl
Jennie		Unisex	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; White wave
Joella-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Yahweh is god
Juanita		Girl	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious
Kynzlee		Girl	Royal; Clearing belonging to Cyne
Polly		Girl	Bitter; Lost lost child; Humble
Posie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A bunch of flowers; He will add
Sahasra		Girl	Thousand; Infinite
Therese		Unisex	To harvest; Summer
Aayat		Girl	Signs; Clues; Proofs; Verses from the Quran; Miracle or signs of the divine
Aleen		Girl	Good-looking; Rosy; Noble; Light
Aleya		Girl	To ascend; Noble; Lofty; Heavenly
Anvika		Girl	Powerful; Strong
Clarity		Girl	Clear; Obvious; Lucidity
Emmylou-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival; Famous in battle
Esty-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Star; Evening star
Eternity		Girl	Infinite time; Existence without end; Eternal
Gabby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God is my strong man; Devout
Gwenyth		Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Hayzel		Unisex	Hazelnut tree; Light brown colour
Kavya-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	A poem
Kynleigh:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	White warrior
Leya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Weary; Cow
Lili		Girl	Oath of God; Lily; Night
Malaika		Girl	Angel
Malinda		Girl	Bee; Black; Dark; Sweet; Honeybee; Gentle; Tender
Marlena		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Miliana-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Nava-Name-Meaning:-4-Cultural-Interpretations-&-Origins		Girl	Beautiful; New; Melody; Treeless plateau; Tuneful
Raelee		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection; Clearing; Red clearing
Samia		Girl	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted
Sanaya		Girl	Ancient; One that will last forever
Sanvi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity		Unisex	One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness
Solei		Unisex	Sun
Yocheved		Girl	Yahweh is glory
Candace-Name-Meaning:-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Emeline-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Unceasing; Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous
Kamya		Girl	Wish; Desire; Good Mother; Dame; Foster mother
Katana		Girl	Sword; Single-edged sword; One-sided edge
Mallie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Razan		Girl	Vineyard; Harmony; Calm
Vianna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Alive; Lively
Astraea		Girl	Star; Starry night; Star maiden
Avonlea		Girl	A field near the river; Woodland; River

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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