Top girl Names For 2024

Names carrying wisdom of the past and promise of the future.

Previously, names with deep meanings or religious significance were common for naming children. But the popular girl names of 2024 show a trend wherein parents may still hold onto classic favorites while also considering cool contemporary options. Parents are not strict about opting only for a traditional baby name. They are now looking at meaningful names with a modern sound.

Names such as Olivia (olive tree), Emma (universal), and Charlotte (free person) continue to be at the top of the list as these vintage names have positive connotations and are also associated with several notable personalities. These names also hold a sense of familiarity, making them an appealing choice. Even though these names are most favored, unconventional options such as Luna (moon) and Aurora (dawn) are also making their way into the hearts of parents. Cute names like Mia (mine) and Ava (guarantee) have also managed to capture the hearts of many with their simplicity and elegance. If you’re searching for the ideal name for your little princess, check out this list of the most popular girl names compiled by the SSA (1). You might discover a name that surpasses your initial ideas.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Aarohi-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Rising; Ascending; Musical note
Adelyne-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind
Anvi		Girl	To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati
Auri		Girl	Breeze
Divina		Girl	Divine; God-like
Eviana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Baby-Girls		Girl	To breathe; To live; Live with grace
Fabiola-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bean farmer
Henrietta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ruler of an estate; Ruler of the home
Hilda		Girl	Battle
Tylin		Boy	Against all odds
Huntleigh-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Unisex	From the hunter's meadow; Hunter
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Jaslynn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Jaziyah		Unisex	Gift; Reward
Leiana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	To bind; Climbing vine; Soft; Tender; Delicate; Wreath
Lillyann		Girl	Lily; My God is an oath
Marcelina		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Melodi		Girl	Singing; Chanting; Melody
Mulan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Magnolia
Peace		Girl	Tranquility
Raniyah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To look at; Victory; Someone with a loving gaze; Queen
Roxy		Girl	Dawn; Brilliant; Bright star; Bright face
Saylah		Unisex	Heaven; Fairy palace; Blind
Simona		Girl	Hearing; Listening
Stefania		Girl	Crowned
Wynonna		Girl	First-born daughter
Aalayah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-More		Girl	Highly; Lofty; Sublime
Aarvi		Girl	Calm; Peaceful melody
Adaly		Girl	Honorable; Ornamental; Noble
Aizal		Unisex	Moon flood; God's gift; Fortunate
Amaiya		Unisex	The end
Analie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-3-Nicknames		Girl	Grace; Divine grace
Brea-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Eleana-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My God is Yahweh; God answered my prayer; Light
Emorie-Name-Guide:-26-Essential-Insights-&-Trends		Unisex	Great ruler; Great king
Fallyn		Girl	She who is in charge; Leader; Descended from a ruler
Gwenyth		Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Hania		Girl	Favor; Grace; Pleasant; Spirit warrior
Ilah-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Deity; God; Island
Imara		Unisex	Strong; Firm; Stable; Resilient
Irelynn-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Girl	Abundant land
Kalli		Girl	Most beautiful; Army; Man
Kayley		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Meadow
Lya		Unisex	Weary; Cow
Medina		Girl	A city of the Prophet
Silvana		Girl	Of the woods
Zakiyah		Girl	Pure
Allegra		Girl	Joy; Delight; Lively
Analee		Girl	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Ariyanna		Girl	Most holy; Silver; Melody
Candace-Name-Meaning:-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Queen mother; White; Pure
Dia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Day; Light; Radiance; Love; Goddess; Divine
Fiorella		Girl	Flower
Jacie-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Hyacinth flower; Healer
Jaide		Unisex	Precious stone
Kaileen-Name:-A-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Slender; A narrow; Strait
Kalilah		Girl	One who is dearly loved, darling
Kaloni		Girl	Sky; The royal one
Kamya		Girl	Wish; Desire; Good Mother; Dame; Foster mother
Kaniyah		Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Kayli-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Complete-Guide-in-2025		Girl	Slender
Maddy		Girl	Of Magdala
Maela		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Maelie		Girl	A princess; Chieftain; Mother; Lily
Meena		Girl	Fish
Melisa		Girl	Honeybee
Nalah		Girl	Stem; Hollow reed; Water in the desert; Queen; Lion; Successful; Beloved
Naliyah		Girl	Christmas day
Nessa		Girl	Miracle; Chaste; Holy; Pure
Nicolle		Girl	The one who is fighting for the multitude
Olga-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Holy; Blessed; Invioilable
Promyse		Girl	Promise; A pledge
Roisin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little rose
Sirena		Girl	Mermaid; Clear; Tranquil; Serene
Stephany		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Tzipora		Girl	Bird
Vamika		Girl	Goddess Parvati; The one who presides on the left
Adaia		Unisex	God's ornament; God's witness
Adilyn		Girl	Noble
Ainslee		Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Aissatou		Unisex	Living; Alive
Aleen		Girl	Good-looking; Rosy; Noble; Light
Alyah		Girl	High; Lofty; Sublime
Anaiya		Girl	Look up to God
Asra		Girl	Travel at night; Pure; Noble
Averly		Unisex	Boar; Woodland; Clearing; Elf ruler; Advice
Berkleigh		Girl	Birch tree clearing
Cailyn		Girl	Young girl; Maiden; Pure; Each of the two
Elaia		Unisex	Swallow (bird)
Ellee		Girl	Light or torch; God is my oath; Goddess; Beautiful; She
Emy		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Essie		Girl	Star; Evening star
Evolet		Girl	Promise of life; Violet life
Haleigh-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Hay clearing
Ily-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Loving; Affectionate
Jamia		Girl	Mosque; Gathering; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jamya		Girl	American modern name
Katya		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Torture
Kulture		Unisex	Cultivate; Worship; Culture
Mahnoor		Girl	Light of the moon

Infographic: Top Foreign-Origin Baby Girl Names Of 2024

As our cultures meet and mingle, we become more aware of the different traditions and try to adopt certain good aspects of the other cultures. Foreign baby names are one thing that parents have happily embraced over the years. Foreign names have deep meanings and a connection to their respective heritage, making them distinctive. The infographic below consists of the most popular girl names of foreign origin. Have a look to see if you find a unique baby name for your little one.

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