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
Bexlee		Girl	Woodland clearing surrounded by box trees
Cailyn		Girl	Young girl; Maiden; Pure; Each of the two
Delta		Girl	Fourth letter in the Greek alphabet; Door; Island formed at the mouth of a river
Dhriti-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Girl	One who has courage and patience
Janaya		Girl	God is gracious
Jinora		Girl	Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory
Joi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy
Kamia		Girl	Holy valley; Upper valley
Lovelyn		Girl	Love
Lyrica		Unisex	Lyrical; Song-like
October		Girl	Eight; Eighth month
Rayah		Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Friend; Companion
Rina		Girl	Pure; Joy; Singing; Melted; White jasmine; Village; Greens; To revive; To be reinvigorated; Daytime; Queen; Peace
Roberta-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-And-Nicknames		Girl	Bright fame
Roxanna-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Thyri-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Holy thunder
Vanellope-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-Into-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Vanilla face
Zariya		Girl	Scattering winds; Beauty and light; Blooming flower; Yahweh is ruler
Abilene-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Grassy area; Meadow
Adaya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Yahweh has adorned; God has adorned; God's jewel
Adella:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Adilyn		Girl	Noble
Aine		Girl	Splendor; Radiance; Brilliance; Love sound; The only one; My eye; Descendant; Scene; Sight
Aleigha		Girl	High born; Sublime; Lofty
Arina		Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Ariyana		Girl	Most holy
Athalia		Girl	Yahweh is exalted; The Lord is elevated; Afflicted
Azara		Girl	Fire; Scarlet; Call for help
Azra		Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Corina		Girl	Maiden
Emiko		Girl	Beautiful child; Blessed child
Gisele		Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Gladys		Girl	Country; Nation; Land; Sword; Princess
Jesslyn		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To behold
Kalaya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Beautiful woman
Lynette		Girl	Idol; Image; Little island; Lake
Raniyah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To look at; Victory; Someone with a loving gaze; Queen
Reva		Girl	One who moves
Rocio:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Girl	Dew
Siara		Girl	Mountain range
Ania		Girl	Graceful young girl; Favor; Merciful
Annalynn-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Grace; Favor
Calia		Unisex	The flower wreath; Beloved; Very beautiful
Cambree-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	The people; Wales
Cassia		Girl	Empty; Vain; Pure; Cinnamon
Divinity		Unisex	Belonging to a deity
Dorothea		Girl	Gift of God
Eevee		Unisex	To live; To breathe
Emorie-Name-Guide:-26-Essential-Insights-&-Trends		Unisex	Great ruler; Great king
Faiga		Girl	Bird; Fig
Fannie		Girl	Frenchman
Jozie-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	He will add
Kamiah-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Kirsten-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations		Girl	A Christian
Landrie		Girl	Ruler; King
Lulu		Girl	Pearl; Famous warrior; Light; Precious; Peaceful
Maira		Girl	Gleam; Shine; Sparkle
Meira		Girl	Light; One who gives light
Neva		Girl	White snow; Woman of the race; Swamp
Quinley		Girl	Faithful to pledges; Chief; Reason; Wisdom
Selma		Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Taleen		Unisex	Advice; An Armenian town
Una		Girl	One; Lamb; Foremost
Viktoria		Girl	Victory
Zarina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-The-Ultimate-Guide		Unisex	Golden; Gold; Empress
Alayla		Girl	Night
Arantza		Girl	Hawthorn; Thornbush
Avana		Unisex	Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
Avila-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bird; Desired
Ayala		Girl	A doe; Gazelle; Hillside
Bea-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Blessed; Happy; Voyager
Berkleigh		Girl	Birch tree clearing
Brea-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Kaitlynn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Lake
Klaire		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Leylah		Girl	Night
Maeleigh		Girl	An unmarried; Elegant one; One from the high tower
Maleia		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for a child
Normani		Unisex	Northman; Norseman
Rhema-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Utterance; A saying; Word; That which is spoken; Word of Christ
Sabella-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends-For-2025		Girl	My God is an oath
Savanah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Grassy plain
Sumaya		Girl	She who is high above
Syeda		Girl	Lady; Mistress; Leader; Fortunate one
Ysabella:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God
Zaniah		Girl	Corner
Zaylah		Unisex	Dry flower
Amaiah		Girl	Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya
Amity		Girl	Friendly; Harmony; To love; Affection; Favor
Antoinette-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Praiseworthy
Ciana-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ancient; Enduring; Light
Eryn		Girl	Ireland
Keisy		Girl	Vigilant; She shines bright
Leyna		Girl	Torch; Moon; Of Magdala; Tower
Luci-Name-Meaning-in-2025:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Light; Illumination
Romee		Girl	From Rome; Roman
Safia		Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom
Sofiya		Girl	Wisdom
Tanya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Fairy queen; Honorable
Taylynn		Unisex	To cut; Tailor; Lake

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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