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
Niomi		Girl	Pleasantness
Paizlee		Girl	A church
Sariya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Girl	Clouds that bring rain at night
Shaylee		Girl	Lovely eyes; Learned; Good; Favorable
Stefany		Girl	A crowned woman
Tzipora		Girl	Bird
Veronika		Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Veyda		Girl	Knowledge; Power; Rule
Wynona		Girl	Firstborn daughter
Zayleigh		Unisex	Sea strength; Berry wood; Hay clearing; A heavenly woman
Zimal		Girl	Robe; Garment; Preparation for a journey
Aaradhya-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To be worshipped; To be accomplished; To be made favorable
Abella		Girl	Breath; Vapor; Noble; Bright; Bee
Adelin:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Adelyne-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind
Aella-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	A windstorm; A tornado; Whirlwind; Angel; Messenger of God
Amayra		Girl	Princess; Commander; Leader
Anela		Unisex	Messenger; Messenger of God; Angel; Favor; Grace
Azlynn		Girl	Lion; Vision or dream
Bryana		Girl	Noble; Might; Virtuous; Hill; Power
Charisma		Girl	A blissful person; Charm; Grace; Kindness
Delphine-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Girl	Dolphin; Woman from the town of Delphi; Womb
Ellee		Girl	Light or torch; God is my oath; Goddess; Beautiful; She
Ezlyn		Unisex	Help; Lake
Jayleigh-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Invented name
Jiselle-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Variants		Girl	Hostage; Pledge
Kambree-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Nicknames,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Mighty warrior; Stream
Kymber		Unisex	Royal fortress
Liara		Unisex	Citadel; My light
Livie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Olive tree; Envious; Blue
Lupita		Girl	Valley of the wolf
Neko-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Sunday; Favor; Grace; To wait or expect; Cat
Melisa		Girl	Honeybee
Metztli		Girl	Moon
Miraya		Girl	Devotee of Lord Krishna
Mylani-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My heaven; Gentle caress
Paradise		Unisex	Heaven; The garden of Eden
Sakura		Girl	Cherry blossom
Talya-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Ewe lamb; Heaven's dew
Torvi		Unisex	Goddess of thunder; Holy thunder
Vibha		Girl	Light; Luster; Splendor; Shining; Bright
Zayah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Honest; Hope; Faith
Zeina		Girl	Grace; Beauty
Anja		Girl	Grace; Favor
Annaleah		Girl	Gracious; Full of grace; Cow; Weary
Asya		Girl	Resurrection; Defending men; Asia; East
Brittney		Girl	From Brittany; From Britain; From the land of Britons
Carissa		Girl	Grace; Kindness
Carlota		Girl	Free man; Army
Cleopatra-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Glory of the father
Cristel		Girl	Follower of Christ; Clear, colorless glass; Ice; Sparkling
Dayra		Unisex	The knowing one; Teacher
Era		Girl	Wind or air; Hero; Peace
Essie		Girl	Star; Evening star
Gillian		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Giulietta-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Haleigh-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Hay clearing
Hayleigh		Girl	Hay clearing
Idalia		Girl	Work; Labor; Greek goddess Aphrodite
Janely		Unisex	God is gracious; My God is an oath
Janney		Girl	God is generous
Jaslynn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Kamyla		Girl	Helper to the priest
Kaylah		Girl	Who is like God; Pure
Kayloni		Girl	Ocean sky
Kelsi		Girl	Ship's victory; Cenel's island; Fierce
Letti		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Liba		Girl	Love; Most beautiful; My God is an oath
Mehar		Girl	One who is kind and graceful
Miri-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wonderful; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Natali		Girl	Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
Rawan		Girl	To feed water
Nox-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Night; Gloomy; Dark
Shyanne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Red speakers
Solara		Unisex	Of the sun; Sunlight
Suzanna		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Tali-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	My dew; My lamb
Talulah		Girl	Leaping water; Town
Thora		Girl	Thunder Goddess
Yadira		Girl	Worthy; Beloved; Friend
Analee		Girl	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Annastasia		Girl	Resurrection; Reborn
Annemarie		Girl	Gracious; Beloved; God has favored me
Brigitte-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Daliah		Girl	Dahlia flower; Delicate; Portion; Hanging branch
Dariela		Girl	One from Airelle in France
Devina		Unisex	Beloved; Uncle; Godlike; Divine; Eye of God; Resembling a goddess
Evelynne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Eviana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Baby-Girls		Girl	To breathe; To live; Live with grace
Hania		Girl	Favor; Grace; Pleasant; Spirit warrior
Izabela-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Juni		Girl	Born in June; Young; Lovable
Kimberlyn		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Kulture		Unisex	Cultivate; Worship; Culture
Lillianne		Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace
Livy-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Olive; Envious; Blue
Mahsa		Girl	Moon-like
Maris-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Mihira		Girl	Sun
Miral		Girl	Deer

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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