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
Reigna-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Queen; Happy; Strong counsel; Spiritual purity; Night
Riana		Girl	Great queen; Village; Affection; Second; Ice crack; Waterfall
Saida:-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	The fortunate one; Happy
Seylah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Rock; Musical pause
Shaniya		Girl	On my way; God is gracious
Soliana		Unisex	Sunshine
Solveig		Girl	Woman of the house; Strength of the sun
Srinika		Unisex	Wind; Thunderbolt; Goddess Lakshmi
Suhayla		Girl	One who is smooth, soft, and flowing like a river
Verena		Girl	True; Victorious
Yessenia		Girl	Palm tree
Yumna		Girl	Right-handed; Lucky
Zaara-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variants,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Princess; Brilliant; Bright; Shining; Blooming flower; Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Zahava		Unisex	Gold
Zianna		Unisex	Downy-bearded
Zunaira		Girl	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Aliviah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Olive
Alta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	High; Elevated
Aluna		Girl	Come here; Pupil; To cut; Mother earth
Amilah-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hope; Expectation
Analisa-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Grace; Favour; My God is an oath
Anistyn		Unisex	From Agnes town
Arika		Girl	Gold; Blue water lily; Brave; Ruler of all
Arisa		Unisex	Existing sand; Noble-like
Aryella		Girl	Lioness of god
Asteria		Girl	Star; Of the stars; Starry
Audri		Girl	Noble strength
Avelyn		Girl	Hazelnut; Bird
Averee:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Elf ruler; Elf counsel
Azarah		Unisex	Fire
Azelie		Girl	Nobleness; Nobility
Azlyn		Girl	Lion
Braya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Brave; Fine
Cailey-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Slim; Fair
Eiley		Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Elayne:-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-The-Name		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Light; Shining
Eleina-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Elvia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Honey-yellow; Blond; Elf
Emilyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Whole; Great
Emsley-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Elm tree; Woodland clearing
Eveline		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Ghazal-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Lyrical love poetry
Gianina		Girl	God is gracious
Imaan		Unisex	Faith; To be faithful
Jaia		Unisex	Victorious
Jalissa		Girl	Bee; Nobleness; Nobility
Jessenia:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A type of palm tree
Jill		Girl	Child of the gods; Youthful; Common street jade
Joleen		Girl	God is gracious; God will add
Joury		Unisex	Damask rose
Kaely:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Invented name
Kaida		Girl	Little Dragon; Pure
Leianna		Girl	A bright and beautiful woman
Leighla		Girl	Night
Liesl		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Lilyanne		Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Lyndee		Girl	Variation of Lynde; A tender; Gentle person
Maebry		Girl	Mud hill
Malana		Girl	Light; Buoyant
Marcie		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; War-like; Male
Marcy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Nicknames:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Marygrace		Girl	A graceful person who shares joy
Nare		Girl	Pomegranate; Fire
Natalina-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Christmas Day; Birthday
Nilah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Unique-Insights		Girl	Water hyacinth; Moon; Dark blue; Indigo
Nohemi		Girl	Pleasantness; Delight
Noreen		Girl	Esteem; Honor; Dignity; Luminous
Orly		Unisex	My light; Light for me
Rhaenyra		Girl	Flowing expression
Rochelle		Girl	Little rock; Rest; Ewe; Battle cry; Roar; Repose
Rosabelle		Girl	As beautiful as a rose
Ryelle-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-And-Complete-Guide-2025		Unisex	Royal
Savvy-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	To know; Shrewd; Well-informed
Seanna		Girl	God is gracious
Seline		Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Siham		Girl	Arrows; Darts
Sofi		Unisex	Wisdom
Suraya		Girl	Star cluster; The Pleiades
Tehilla		Girl	Songs of God's glory
Temari-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Handball; Sky; Heaven
Teya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God's gift
Varnika		Girl	Color; Pure; Writer
Xariah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More-in-2025		Unisex	Shining; Blooming flower; Splendor; Gold; Dawn
Xylia-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	Wood; Wood dweller; Woodland
Zyanya		Girl	Forever; Always
Aalia		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime; Exalted one
Aamira-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Princess; Commander; High born; Treetop
Abbygail		Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father's joy
Adelynne		Girl	Noble
Adrielle		Girl	Flock of God
Aili-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Holy; Blessed
Aleeza-Name-Meaning:-3-Key-Facts-About-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Happiness; Joyful
Amera:-Origin,-Meaning-and-Popularity-in-2025---Key-Insights		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl
Angelia		Girl	Messenger of God; Angel
Aolani		Girl	Cloud; Heaven; Sky
Arianne-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Most holy; Silver
Arsema		Girl	Myrtle
Asuna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Apple tree of tomorrow
Attalie		Girl	The Lord is exalted
Cambry-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	The people

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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