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
Maida		Girl	Glorious; Magnificent; Maiden; Virgin
Nahia-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Desire; Wish; Aspiration
Novi		Unisex	New
Olyvia		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Safiyah		Girl	Pure
Sakura		Girl	Cherry blossom
Shyanne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Red speakers
Unity		Unisex	Uniqueness; Oneness
Aariyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Song; Melody; Air
Amaiah		Girl	Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya
Aryn		Girl	Ireland; High mountain; Exalted; Enlightened
Ayelet		Girl	Doe; Female deer; Gazelle
Bexlee		Girl	Woodland clearing surrounded by box trees
Brandi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Burnt wine; Distilled wine
Dayanara		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Slayer of man
Elleanor		Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Jalynn-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	God may protect
Janaya		Girl	God is gracious
Janeth		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Janney		Girl	God is generous
Jennah-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Numerology		Girl	Heaven; Yahweh is gracious; White phantom
Juna		Girl	Young person; Born in June
Kaylah		Girl	Who is like God; Pure
Kayra		Girl	Benevolence; Blessing; Favor
Khaliyah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Solitary; One who is alone by herself; That which has passed; Empty
Kierra-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dark; Lord
Kyndal		Girl	Valley on the river Kent
Lavina		Girl	A woman of ancient Rome
Marilynn		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Maris-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Marisa		Girl	Of the sea; Worthy and respectable
Rivkah		Girl	Join; Tie; Snare
Sephora-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Nicknames		Girl	Bird
Solomia		Girl	Peace
Susannah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Svea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The realm of Svear
Symone-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	She who is listening
Tayla		Girl	To cut
Topanga-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A place above; Where the mountain meets the sea
Vega		Unisex	Meadow; Plain; Swooping eagle; Speed; Velocity; Quickness; Momentum; Dweller in the meadow; One who lives on the plain
Zaiya		Unisex	Victory; Strength
Zalia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yahweh has reserved; Yahweh has set aside; Dry
Aeliana:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Sun
Aleksandra		Girl	Defender of mankind
Amariana:-Complete-Name-Guide-With-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	To live long; Grace; Favor
Neko-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Sunday; Favor; Grace; To wait or expect; Cat
Auria		Girl	Gold; Golden; Gilded
Avyana		Unisex	Bird; Bird-like; To breathe; To live
Briseida		Girl	Outrageous woman; Breeze
Bushra		Girl	Good news; Omen; Perfect
Corrie-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Trends,-And-More		Girl	Maiden; Heart; Horn
Evette		Girl	Yew tree
Ezmae		Girl	Esteemed; Loved
Fannie		Girl	Frenchman
Fatou		Girl	To abstain
Hoorain		Unisex	Beautiful angel
Irelyn:-The-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	Abundant land; From Ireland; Peace
Ivee		Unisex	Small, yellow flowers; Ivy plant
Sevin-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love her; Rejoice; Apple; Night-grazing;
Jorja		Girl	Farmer
Kayliana-Baby-Name-Meaning:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Pure one; Pure forest clearing
Keisy		Girl	Vigilant; She shines bright
Lareen		Girl	The one who symbolizes honor and victory; Like a laurel tree
Lilo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-and-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Generous one; God is my oath; Man; Army
Lilyanne		Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Livy-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Olive; Envious; Blue
Lupita		Girl	Valley of the wolf
Mariely		Girl	One who is bright as a sea
Miri-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wonderful; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Neela		Girl	Horn; Dark blue
Paizley		Girl	Church; Pattern commonly found on fabrics
Quetzalli		Girl	Precious thing; A feather
Rozlyn		Unisex	Horse; Soft; flexible; Tender; Famous type
Rubie		Girl	Red; Precious gemstone
Sapphira		Girl	Sapphire; Lapis lazuli
Sayuri		Girl	Small lily
Sigrid:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful victory; Beloved victory
Soliana		Unisex	Sunshine
Swara		Girl	Tones; Musical note
Teyana		Girl	A Christian; To Anoint; Useful; Good
Truly		Girl	Faithfully; Honestly; A person who always speaks the truth; In a truthful way
Vania-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Viha		Girl	Heaven; The sky; Air
Ysabella:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God
Abigael		Girl	My father's joy; My father rejoices
Aloura		Girl	My God is my light
Angelie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Message; Tiding; News; Messenger
Berenice-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Bringing victory
Dariela		Girl	One from Airelle in France
Darya		Girl	Possessing goodness; Sea; Ocean
Delina		Girl	Noble
Eesha		Girl	The supreme lord; Divine; Desire
Elea		Girl	The other Aenor; Bright as the Sun; Bright and shining
Eleonor		Girl	The other Aenor
Ellisyn		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Nobleness; Nobility
Elvia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Honey-yellow; Blond; Elf
Emelina-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Hardworking; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Emerly-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Boar clearing
Evelyne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Ezlyn		Unisex	Help; Lake

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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