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
Loraina		Girl	A place name; A woman who comes from a French province of Lorraine
Louann		Girl	Enjoyment
Loukya		Girl	Goddess Lakshmi; Wordly wise
Lovisa		Girl	Famous warrior
Lowyn		Unisex	Dear friend
Luanne-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace
Lucette		Girl	Light
Lucrezia		Girl	Profit
Ludovica-Baby-Name-In-2025:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Famous warrior
Lunaria		Unisex	Moon-like; Genus of flowering plant
Maame		Girl	Pearl; Mother
Maeby		Girl	A bitter pearl; The month of May; Mother; Lovable
Maevelyn-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-US-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Greater; Mother; A bitter pearl; Hazelnut; Life
Maham		Girl	Moon
Mahanya		Girl	World's savior
Mahathi		Unisex	Honor; Exalt; Rejoice; Great
Mahima:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Trends		Girl	The ability to become huge; Greatness; Glory
Maire		Girl	Gushing; Sugary; Star of the sea
Malania		Girl	Black; Dark
Maleeka		Girl	Queen; Vigorous; Brave
Malley		Girl	Descendant of a nobleman
Malli		Girl	Jasmine
Mallori		Girl	The unfortunate one
Manahil		Girl	A girl who is like a spring of fresh water
Marciana		Unisex	Dedicated to Mars; Male
Marine		Girl	Of the sea; An occupational name for a sailor; Male
Mariona		Girl	A dame from the sea of misery
Marium		Unisex	Of the sea; Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Ire		Unisex	Rainbow
Marry		Unisex	Of the sea; Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Maryjo		Girl	A bitter one
Mauri-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Mayble		Girl	Lovable
Maylah		Unisex	Strength in battle; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Mayu-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Real; Genuine; Excellence; Superiority
Mckinsey		Unisex	Royal victory; Beautiful; Good
Meghna		Girl	Clouds
Mehrin		Girl	Kind; Compassionate, Loving
Mehwish		Girl	As beautiful as the moon
Melaney		Girl	Black or dark
Melyna		Girl	The one who is pleasant and appealing; Sweetheart; Dear
Menaal		Girl	Special flower of heaven
Meri		Girl	The marine; Deep ocean
Meya		Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Powerful; Strength; Magic; Illusion; Brilliant star of the ocean
Micheala		Girl	Who is like God?
Michell		Girl	Who is like God?
Mikaelah		Girl	An angel or messenger of Allah
Mikaila-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Who is like God
Mikaya		Girl	A messenger; An angel
Miku		Girl	Beautiful; Sky; Shrine maiden; Who is like God
Mima		Girl	Dove; Daytime; Beautiful, Horse; Eighth sign of the zodiac, Flax
Miona		Girl	Rebelliousness; Love; To caress
Mirela-Baby-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	An admired person; Most admirable; To admire
Mirelle-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To admire
Miriana		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Love; Beloved
Janis		Boy	God is gracious
Morea		Unisex	Mulberry tree
Murielle		Girl	Bright sea; Shining sea
Musfira		Girl	Glowing; Happiness seen on someone's face
Myranda		Girl	Admirable; Wonderful
Naamah		Girl	Pleasant; Sweetness; Grace; Beauty
Nadra		Girl	Radiant; Unique; Rare
Naelle		Unisex	God has given; Blessed and generous
Nakita		Girl	Unconquerable; Victorious; Winner
Naledi		Girl	Star; A bright star in the open sky
Nalini		Girl	Lotus; Sweet lotus; Sweet nectar; Goddess Gayatri; Mother of Vedas; Lily
Namiyah		Girl	Force to move forward
Nardos		Unisex	Flower; Spikenard, an aromatic oil
Narissa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	A sea sprite; Nymph
Nasrin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Wild rose
Naveena		Girl	New; Fresh; Creative; Young; Bright; Regenerated
Jazel		Unisex	Hostage; Pledge
Naveya:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Heaven
Neisha-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Night; Lovely flower
Nelda		Girl	Torch; Shining light; Sun ray; From the alder trees; Champion;
Nelida		Girl	Of Eleanor; Shining one; Bright one
Neviah:-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Complete-Name-Guide		Girl	One who can foretell the future; Bright; Radiant; Heaven; Snow
Ngozi		Unisex	Blessing
Niharika		Girl	Nebula
Nishtha		Girl	Devotion; Dedication; Faithfulness; Steadfastness
Nithila		Unisex	Shining like a pearl
Jerlin		Unisex	Power of the spear; Yahweh will exalt
Nivi		Girl	Maiden; Young girl; Speech; Expression; Fang; Tusk
Noela		Girl	Christmas
Nolawit		Unisex	Shepherdess
Nouf		Girl	Highest point of a hill or mountain
Nourhan		Unisex	Light or illumination
Nusaibah		Girl	Nurturing; Fate
Nyemah		Unisex	Blessing
Nyza		Unisex	Beautiful; Lovable
Olesya		Unisex	Girl from a forest; Defender of mankind
Oliwia		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Olyve		Girl	Resembling the olive tree
Omelia-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Conversation; Sermon
Omie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pleasantness
Oneida		Girl	Standing rock
Jonel		Unisex	God is gracious
Pareesa-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Nicknames:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	One who resembles a fairy
Pearla		Girl	Pearl
Pearly		Girl	One who is like a gem in the ocean

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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