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
Korinne		Girl	Maiden
Kyleena		Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Kylia		Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait; War; Strife
Laelia		Girl	A type of flower
Lagertha		Girl	To weave; Lace-work; Headdress; Enclosure
Leeanne		Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace
Leisha-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	She who is dignified and noble; Lucky; Succesful
Leliana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nickname-Guide		Girl	Beauty of the night; Like a lily flower
Loriana		Girl	Laurel tree; Famous army
Lucilia		Girl	Light; Illumination
Lumina		Girl	Light; Snow; River
Lunafreya		Girl	The Moon; Lady
Maezie		Girl	One who is beautiful like a pearl
Magdalen		Girl	Of Magdala; High tower; Variant transcription of Magdalena
Maidah		Unisex	Tablecloth; Table spread with food; Glorious; Maiden
Malaina-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-&-Insights		Unisex	Black; Dark
Malerie		Girl	Unhappy; Unfortunate one; To be strong
Maranatha-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Lord, come quickly
Marionna		Girl	A maiden of the sea of misery
Mariska		Girl	Of the sea; Bitter
Maryanna		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Marylin		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Lake
Maryrose		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Famous type
Mawada-Baby-Name-Meaning:-4-Loving-Attributes-&-Origin		Girl	Love; Affection; Compassion; Harmony
Mayela		Unisex	Intelligent
Melonie		Girl	Dark; Black
Melony-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-12-Variants		Girl	Black; Dark
Miabelle-Baby-Name-Guide:-Complete-Insights-For-2025		Unisex	My beauty
Mikaella		Girl	Who is like God?
Milayna-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Black; Dark
Knoxley-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Round hill
Miray		Girl	Commander; Moon; Month; Glowing like a moon
Momina		Unisex	Believer
Myia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Fly; Emerald
Nandini-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	One who brings joy; Delight; Daughter; Goddess Parvati; Divine mother
Neena-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Little girl; Mighty; Strong
Neeva		Girl	Sacred; Holy; Connection; Bright
Nela		Girl	Praiseworthy; Horn
Neli-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Touch; Shining light; Sunday; Grace
Nichelle		Girl	People's victory; Who is like God
Niva		Girl	Kin; Clan; Wife; Woman; Speech; Expression; Fang; Tusk
Novali-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-More		Unisex	New
Nusaiba		Girl	Nurturing; Fate
Pari-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Fairy; Angel; Circumambulate
Peggy		Girl	Pearl; Child of light
Pema		Girl	A Lotus
Phyllis-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Mythology,-And-Popularity		Girl	Greenery; Foliage
Pranika		Unisex	Vitality; Life-giving force; Vow; Pledge; Life; Breath
Pria		Girl	Dear; Beloved
Raneem		Girl	Sweet singing voice; Melodious voice
Raziyah		Girl	Satisfied; Pleased; Content
Richelle		Girl	Ewe; Little rock
Riddhi		Girl	Fortunate; Prosperous; Rich; Wealthy; Lucky; Wife of Lord Ganesh; Epithet forGoddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi
Riella		Girl	God is my strength; Lion of God; Sea of bitterness
Saloma		Girl	Peace
Saniah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Second child; Brilliant; Splendid
Sanjana		Girl	Gentle; Peaceful; Uniting; Joining
Sativa		Unisex	Cultivated
Shawna-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	God is gracious
Shirin		Girl	A sweet girl
Soli		Unisex	Sun; Capable; Competent; Strange
Sriya		Girl	Superior; Best
Sua		Unisex	Fire; To count; Very beautiful; Big needle
Sunniva-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Sun gift
Sura		Girl	Noblewoman; Princess; Heavenly; Brave; Grey; Glory
Sydni		Unisex	Wide island
Syrai-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Princess; Noblewoman
Taliana		Girl	Goddess of beauty
Talula-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Leaping water; Town
Talynn		Unisex	Talon; Claw
Tamya		Girl	Date palm; Rain
Tanishka		Girl	Diamond
Tehya		Girl	Bandage; Precious
Tylah		Unisex	Tiler of roofs
Venba		Unisex	Melody; Classical Tamil poetry; Tree
Yaeli		Unisex	Mountain goat; Ibex
Yanelly-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Trends		Girl	God is gracious
Yousra-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Zabella-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	My God is an oath
Zelina-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-5-Cute-Nicknames		Girl	Life of Zeus; Heaven; Zeal
Zera		Girl	Dawn, Shining
Zeta		Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker; Little girl
Adaora-Name:-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Daughter of all
Aleeya-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-And-Key-Insights		Girl	High born; Sublime; Lofty
Alicen		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Allis		Girl	Nobility
Allora		Unisex	Now; Then; Allure
Almira		Girl	Princess; Truthful; Noble; Famous
Alys		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable
Amaal		Girl	Hopes; Aspirations
Amairah		Girl	Princess; Leader
Amaliya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Amavi		Unisex	We love; I loved; Love life
Amylia		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Anelise		Girl	Favor; Grace; Praise; My God is an oath
Apphia		Girl	Increasing
Arcadia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Variants		Girl	From the region of Arcadia
Arnika		Unisex	Eagle battle; Leopard's bane
Arohi		Girl	Ascending; Rising
Atziri		Girl	Most beautiful flower that lives in the water; Moon flower

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team