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
Thena		Girl	Goddess-like
Ursula		Girl	Little bear; Courageous
Vani-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed; God is gracious
Vanity-Baby-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Pride
Velma-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origins-&-History		Girl	Will helmet
Viya		Unisex	Wealth; To give; Traverse
Yessica-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To behold
Zahrah		Girl	Blooming flower; To shine
Zehra-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blooming flower; To shine; Bright; Brilliant
Zurielle		Girl	God is my rock
Aamirah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Princess; Commander; High born; Treetop
Adrianne-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Woman from Hadria
Adrina-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	Fiery; Beautiful; From Hadria
Aelia-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Sun; Sunlight; Sunshine
Ahava-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	Love
Ailey		Girl	Light; Holy; Blessed; Hay clearing; The other Aenor
Alexandrea		Girl	Protector of mankind; Defender of men; Helper and defender of mankind
Alizabeth-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Variations		Girl	My God is an oath
Amreen		Girl	Good-scented; Black eyes
Anella		Girl	Grace; favor; Henna
Apollonia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Essential-Guide		Unisex	Strength; Father lion; Father light
Areej		Girl	A fragrant smell
Arissa		Girl	Best; Bright; Harvest
Arna		Girl	Eagle; Power
Aubryn		Girl	Elf ruler of the hill; Golden hill; Golden meadow
Avangeline-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	One who brings good news
Bahar-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Spring; Bloom; Beauty; Youth
Brailey		Girl	Hill; Woodland clearing
Britta-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Exalted one; Mighty; Help; Strong
Maisen		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Cailynn		Girl	Pure-hearted woman; Of Caitlin
Caleah		Girl	Pure; Slender
Cherry		Girl	Cherry fruit; Darling; Dear
Chrissy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variants:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed
Ciela-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Sky; Heaven
Daysi		Girl	Name of a flower; Day eye
Demetria		Girl	One who follows Demeter; Earth mother; Greek Goddess of harvest
Dhanvi		Girl	A woman who is rich and wealthy; Wealth; Treasure
Dionne		Girl	Of Zeus; Follower of Dionysus; Divine
Divisha		Unisex	Chief of the goddesses; Goddess; Divine wish; A name of Goddess Durga; Light; Torch
Elma		Girl	Will helmet; Sweet fruit or apple
Emilynn		Girl	Rival
Eniyah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Gift of God; Better looking
Ezme		Girl	Esteemed; Loved
Falyn-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Leader
Fanta		Unisex	To abstain; One who weans an infant
Hadasha		Girl	Myrtle tree
Inessa-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Pure; Innocent
Israa-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	To travel at night
Ita		Girl	Thirst
Jacelynn		Girl	Yahweh may protect her
Jaelle-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A mountain goat; Ibex
Jailah-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-and-2025-Trends:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Supplanter; Joyous; Victorious
Jameela		Girl	Beautiful; A good-looking woman
Janine		Girl	God is gracious; Gift from God
Jazmyne		Girl	Fragrant flower; Jasmine flower
Jemimah		Unisex	Dove; Little dove; Like the day; Bright as day
Jumana		Girl	Rarest pearl
Kaleyah		Unisex	Pure; Clean; Boomerang; Graceful; Beautiful
Kamyra:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Definitive-Guide		Girl	Surrounded by sunlight
Karizma-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Personality		Girl	Personal magnetism
Kayda-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little dragon; Pure; Clean
Keiko-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blessed child; Happy child; Lucky child
Kenadee		Girl	Armored head; Helmeted head
Kloey		Girl	Blossoming
Lovella		Girl	Wolf
Luanna-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity-Trends:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace
Lucienne		Girl	Illumination; Glow
Lyvia		Girl	Olive
Maddalena		Girl	A woman who comes from the tower; Of Magdala
Magali		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Maleena-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity,-Trends,-&-More		Girl	High tower; Strong and powerful woman
Marci-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Girl	Male; Of Mars; Warlike; Roman God Mars
Mayumi		Girl	Beautiful; Genuine; Reason
Meliyah		Girl	Vigorous; Brave; Plumeria
Munira-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Shining
Nadeen		Girl	Hope; Essential; Delicate; Showerer of blessings
Nataliya		Girl	Christmas day
Nitara		Girl	One who has deep roots; Standing firm
Nona-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Ninth; Dove; Firstborn daughter; Nun
Nymeria		Girl	Warrior princess or warrior queen
Oriah		Unisex	Golden
Raela		Unisex	Ewe; Advice; Counsel; Protection
Sammi		Unisex	God has heard; Name of God
Sela		Girl	Rock; Noblewoman; Princess; Lady; City of Edom; Vainakh god of stars, thunder, and lightning
Shaira		Girl	Poetess
Solene		Girl	With solemnity; Religious
Sumayya		Girl	High above
Teal		Unisex	Greenish-blue color; A type of duck
Tierra		Unisex	Earth
Vincenza		Unisex	To conquer; Prevailing
Wrenna-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Small; Chirping bird
Yaiza-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	One who equally shares; Little; Small; Young
Yurani		Unisex	A person who follows principle
Zanovia		Unisex	Life of Zeus
Zeniyah-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Hospitality
Zionna-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Heavenly; Sacred place
Zunaisha		Unisex	Bright flower; Flower of heaven
Zyonna-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Personality-Guide-In-2025		Girl	A Jewish homeland; Heaven
Adanna		Girl	Eldest daughter of father

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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