Top Baby Names In USA For 2021

Discover the most trendy and classy names of 2021.

Naming trends in the US show slight changes every year. Top US baby names in 2021 showed that parents prefer names that are not just meaningful and traditional but relevant in modern times. They preferred names with a rich background but also a contemporary sound. Owing to this change in preference, unconventional names saw a pique in interest and rose in the popularity charts.

The classic favorites Olivia (peace) and Emma (universal) stayed at the top of the list as parents continued to shower love on these timeless names. Alongside them, the popularity list also highlighted unique and trendy choices like Nora (light) and Scarlett (the color scarlet), which also gained significant attention. For boys, Liam (protector) and Noah (to rest) stayed right up at the top of the list, while more unconventional choices like Grayson (son of a gray-haired person) and Connor (lover of wolves) also won the affection of parents. Below is a list of the most popular names in the US, based on the official SSA data (1). Look for a stylish and trendy name for your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Luma		Unisex	Bright; Filled with light; Feather; Sunset
Jazon		Boy	One who gives medication in order to get well soon
Madani		Boy	City dweller; Civilian; Citizen
Jedaiah		Boy	Beloved of Jah; Praise of Yahweh
Marine		Girl	Of the sea; An occupational name for a sailor; Male
Maayan		Unisex	Spring of water
Martine-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; War-like
Marylin		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Lake
Jeremey		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Malan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Defender of mankind
Jasiri		Unisex	Bold; Courageous
Jassim		Unisex	Strong; Great; Famous
Jerin		Boy	Peace
Mailin-Name:-Comprehensive-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Trends-In-2025		Unisex	High tower; Strong warrior
Jayan		Girl	Winner; Victorious
Jeromy		Boy	Bearer of a holy name; Yahweh will exalt
Jerron		Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Sacred name
Mala		Girl	Necklace; Throat; Strength in battle
Meabh		Girl	Intoxicating
Meilin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beautiful rose; Beautiful forest; Plum jade; Plum blossom
Melanee		Girl	Dark or olive-skinned person
Meliha		Girl	A beautiful woman; Sweet
Meloni-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Melon
Jedson:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God is gracious
Massa		Boy	Son of Ishmael; Mistress
Jaze		Unisex	Healer
Mickie		Girl	Who is like God
Joakim		Boy	Raised by God; Yahweh will establish
Maylea-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Graceful; Imaginative
Mihaela		Girl	Who is like God
Joash		Boy	Fire of Yahweh
Mindel		Girl	Love
Jorey		Boy	Down-flowing; Farmer
Mishal		Girl	Torch; Beacon; Light
Jori-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Descending; Going down; Farmer; Earth worker; World serpent
Maylyn		Unisex	Lake; Hawthorn flower; Month of May
Jepson		Unisex	Son of Jep; Geoffrey's son
Mellina		Girl	Honey-like; Sweet
Jeramie		Unisex	Yahweh will exalt
Jeramy		Unisex	Yahweh will exalt
Jud		Boy	To flow; Descend; Praised; Generous
Junius		Boy	Dedicated to Juno; Younger; Young child
Jiaan		Boy	Strong; Healthy
Memory		Unisex	Mindful; Remembering
Naarah		Girl	Girl; Maiden
Jurgen		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Jiyansh		Boy	Knowledge; Life
Nadiyah		Girl	Hope
Justino		Boy	Upright
Nalanie		Girl	The calm sky
Mushtaq-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Expert-Insights-And-History		Boy	Desirous; Longing
Milian		Unisex	Greatest; Rival
Namiyah		Girl	Force to move forward
Kaamil		Boy	Complete; Perfect
Nanette-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Variants-&-Nicknames		Girl	Merciful; Favor; God has favored me
Morea		Unisex	Mulberry tree
Mylin		Girl	Luminary
Nasira		Girl	Victorious; Helper; Friend
Kaelo		Boy	The sound; The voice
Natalyah		Girl	Born on Christmas day
Mykenzie		Unisex	Handsome; Beautiful; Good
Jonan		Unisex	God is gracious; Biblical prophet
Navika		Girl	Sailor; One who travels by seas; One skilled in the operations of boats or ships; Goddess Nitya
Kail		Boy	Slender; Free; Wild rosemary
Kailum-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Boy	Heaven; Sky
Neala		Girl	Cloud; Passionate; Victory; Honour; Champion
Kamsiyochukwu		Boy	God gave me exactly as I asked
Neri		Girl	Candle; Advice; Army; Love; Oath
Kaniel		Boy	Lord supports me
Nhi		Girl	The small one or the tiny one
Kaedin		Girl	Pure sound
Karanveer		Boy	Brave and kind as the warrior; Clever; Skillful; Hero; Man; Brave
Kaegan		Girl	Fire
Nicola		Girl	Victory of the people
Navea-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	New beginnings; Bright future
Kaede		Unisex	Maple; Maple leaf
Kartikeya		Boy	Son of Lord Shiva; The constellation of the Pleiades; To cut or divide
Nayelie		Unisex	I love you; Open
Kassim		Boy	One who divides goods among his people
Odella		Girl	Heritage; Wealth; Fortune; Woad hill
Nehal		Unisex	Intelligent; Newly planted tree; Rainy; Spring; Beautiful; Joy
Neli-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Touch; Shining light; Sunday; Grace
Kaii-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Chief; Leader; An ancient tribe in southwest China; East Asian foreigner
Olivette		Girl	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Nimo		Boy	A person with wisdom
Kayvan		Boy	The universe; Saturn
Kaneki		Boy	Money tree; God is gracious
Kairan		Unisex	A beam of light; Ray of hope
Omnia		Girl	Wish; Hope
Niani		Unisex	Willful
Orabella		Girl	Given to prayer; Entreatable
Kamai-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Honeysuckle; Well; Pit
Kamon		Unisex	Heart; Mind
Keiji		Boy	Good history; Beautiful history; Respect; Blessed; Govern with discretion
Nithila		Unisex	Shining like a pearl
Pragya		Girl	Wisdom; Knowledge; Understanding; Intelligence
Omelia-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Conversation; Sermon
Noire		Unisex	Black
Prim-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	First; Very first; First rose
Novie-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	New; Fresh

Infographic: Nature-related Names Popular In 2021

Nature-inspired names carry a refreshing simplicity that ties individuals to the natural world, evoking a sense of peace and calm. These names often symbolize growth and strength. The infographic below highlights some of the most popular nature-related names that parents in the US have cherished over the years.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team