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
Micaela		Girl	Who is like God?
Agnes-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Chaste; Pure
Claudia		Girl	Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed
Kathleen		Girl	Pure; Clear; Flawless; Unsullied; Clean; Each of the two; Far off
Winifred		Girl	Friend of peace; Blessed reconcile
Aleia		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Ann		Girl	Grace; Favor
Melani		Girl	Dark; Black
Aiyana		Girl	Eternal bloom; Ever-blooming flower; Flower; Silent
Desiree-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Desired; Wished
Malka-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Queen; Princess blessed by God
Solana		Girl	Sunshine; The sun; Place exposed to the sun; Melting; Wind from the east
Ida		Girl	Hardworking; Industrious person; Battle
Frida		Girl	Peace; Beautiful; Beloved
Ingrid		Girl	Beautiful goddess of fertility; Godlike beauty
Zyla		Unisex	Wood; The cross
Yuna		Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness; Excellence
Alisha		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble; Protected by God
Hailee:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Hay clearing
Adela		Girl	Noble; Gentle; Serene
Patricia		Girl	Noble
Jaelynn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	May God protect; Supplanter
Yusra		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Aliah		Girl	Noble; Sublime; Exalted; Heavenly; High; Divine
Christine		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed
Khadija		Girl	Premature child
Meghan		Girl	Pearl
Raylee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector
Rhiannon-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Great queen; Great goddess
Harriet-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Home ruler
Avyanna		Unisex	To breathe; Bird-like
Elani		Girl	Light; Shining; Pacesetter
Riya-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Girl	Singer; Beloved
Yaritza		Girl	Friend; Helper; Lady of the water; Small butterfly
Marcella-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Ultimate-Baby-Guide		Girl	Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Avani-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The good earth; Daughter of the earth
Taliyah		Girl	Dew from god
Kailany		Unisex	Sea and sky; Ocean and heaven
Abril		Unisex	To open
Sia-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-6-Insights-For-2025		Girl	Understanding; Cognizant; To perceive; Summer; Resurrection
Vayda-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Unisex	High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler
Arizbeth		Unisex	My God is an oath
Elowen		Girl	Elm tree
Evelina		Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Jhene		Girl	Paradise; God is gracious; The fair one
Korra-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Nicknames-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Maiden
Sonia		Girl	Wisdom
Betty		Girl	Oath of God
Dalilah		Girl	Languish; Weak
Aislinn-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Dream; Vision
Maliah		Girl	Beloved; Love
Susan		Girl	Lily of the valley; Lotus; Rose
Cara		Girl	Friend; Beloved
Ariadne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The holiest
Dixie-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Tenth; Ten
Kamora		Girl	Chameleon; Tree; Village; Wood
Kaylie		Girl	Pure; Forest clearing
Lettie-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-2025-Guide		Girl	Joy; Delight
Paityn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity		Girl	Pæga's town; Fighting man's estate
Perla		Girl	Sea mollusk gem
Arely-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Lion of God; Hero; Gilded; Golden; God's voice
Janessa		Girl	God is gracious
Lillianna		Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath
Karlee		Girl	Free woman
Amia		Girl	People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end
Dina		Girl	Judged; Religion
Elayna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Shining
Emberlyn-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Spark; Lake
Jayde		Girl	Precious stone Jade
Jubilee-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Season of rejoicing
Kyleigh		Girl	Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Emi		Girl	Favour; Benefit; Picture; Painting; Beautiful
Jaelyn		Girl	May God protect; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Kinsleigh		Unisex	Royal
Leena		Girl	Torch; Of Magdala; Tender; Sunlight
Zahara		Girl	Bright; Brilliance; Flower
Adrienne-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Unisex	From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; The dark one
Ariadna		Girl	Most holy
Ayanna-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flower; Silent
Aylani		Unisex	Chief; Orange tree
Darla:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Darling; Dearly beloved
Heavenly		Girl	Of the heavens; Celestial; Divine
Novaleigh-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	New; Field; Clearing
Aarna		Girl	Wave; Ocean; Another name of Goddess Lakshmi
Addie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Variants-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Noble; Son of Adam
Alyson-Name-Meaning:-History,-Origin,-Popularity-in-2025		Girl	Nobleness; Nobility
Sharon-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-More		Girl	Plain land; A fertile plain; From the land of Sharon
Honesty		Girl	Truthfulness; Someone who is truthful and Honest
Karen		Girl	Pure; Brave; Warrior; Flower; Lotus; Water lily
Valencia		Unisex	Strength; Vigor
Zoie		Girl	Life
Annabella		Girl	Grace; Favor; Beautiful
Jet-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Evalyn		Girl	Life; Desired; Bird; Hazelnut; Lake
Gaia		Girl	Earth
Mirha		Unisex	Nimble; Agile; Fast
Lianna		Girl	To twine around; Dweller by the wood; God has favored me; To sheave
Mollie		Girl	Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Aida		Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Aleyna		Girl	To us; Gentle; Soft; Handsome; Little rock

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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