Allow me to look into my crystal ball a moment and ask it to reveal what will be the 20 most popular baby girl names of 2023. I’m kidding, I don’t have a crystal ball and even if I did, I wouldn’t know how to use it as anything other than a paper weight. But that doesn’t mean I can’t give you a pretty accurate prediction of popular baby names for 2023. How? Well, the Social Security Administration puts out a yearly list of the most popular baby names in the United States and the top names tend to hold steady.
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If you are looking at possible baby girl names, the following names are definitely something you should look at for a few reasons. To begin with, you may love one and want to use it. Or, you may want to stay away from all of the names on the list because of their popularity. But let’s say you really love one, but don’t want to name your baby girl a name that so many others will have, in that case I’ve provided you with some alternative names that have a similar feel or vibe. Take a look!
Olivia means peace.
Peace, perhaps because in Latin, it is derivative of olive tree and the branch of an olive tree is symbolic of peace. If you like the name, you might also like Olive, Alivia, Liv, Lily, Libby, or Livia.
Emma means strength.
Of German origin, Emma means strength, all-containing, universal, complete. If you like the name, you might also like Erma, Irma, Emme, Ema, or Emmy. Outside the US, the name is also popular in France, Switzerland, England, and Italy.
Charlotte means free man.
The name is of Old German origin. In French it’s the feminine form of Charles. If you like the name, you may also like Carlotta, Charlene, Charlie, Lotte, Cece, Lettie, Lottie, or Char. Carlotta is nice because it’s easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish.
Amelia means hard working.
You can also spell it Amélia. It’s a great name for bilingual children as it sounds great in English and Spanish. If you like the name, you may also like Amal, Amalia, Amelie, Emilia, Amy, Amey, or Ami.
Ava might mean little bird.
There doesn’t seem to be a consensus on what the name Ava means. Some say it means little bird others claim it means hazelnut. If you like the name, you may also like Eva, Aves, or Avies. Outside of the US, name is also popular in Australia, England, Switzerland, and Canada.
Sophia means wisdom.
You could also go with the alternate spelling that is more Spanish-friendly, Sofía. If you like the name, you may also like Sonya or Sophie. Outside of the US, the name is also popular in Australia, Switzerland, England, and Canada.
Isabella means beautiful.
The Italian version means beautiful, whereas the Hebrew version means pledged or consecrated to God. If you like the name, you may also like Elizabeth, Bella, Isabel, Isabelle, or Isobel. Outside of the US, the name is also popular in Australia, Sweden, England, and Colombia.
Mía means mine.
It can also mean moon, month, beloved, or star of the sea. If you like the name, you may also like Meena, Amia, Ria, Mya, Miya, or Maya. Outside of the US, the name is also popular in Switzerland, Australia, France, and Italy.
Evelyn may mean radiant.
Evelyn is one of those names whose meaning can’t really be agreed upon. Some believe it means bird or hazelnut, just like the name Ava. If you like the name, you may also like Evalyn, Evie, Evelina, Eve, Evie, Even, Evan, or Elle.
Harper means harp player.
It’s basically what you call a harp player, but Harper works as a name and is popular in the US. It’s also a gender neutral name. Outside of the US, it is also popular in Australia, England, and New Zealand.
Luna means moon.
Luna is a beautiful name derived from Latin. It’s also easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish, so great for bilingual families. If you like the name, you may also like Lulu and Una. Outside of the US, it is also popular in Sweden, France, Switzerland, and Australia.
Camila means religious attendant or priest’s helper.
There are spelling variations such as Camilla, Camilah, Kamila, and Kamilah. If you like the name, you may also like Avila, Amyra, Carissa, Carmela, Carina, Kamille, Kalila, Keila, or Karisma.
Gianna means the Lord is gracious.
In Italian, Gianna is the diminutive form of Giovanna. You can also opt for the alternate spelling Giana. If you like the name, you may also like Giuliana, Gia, Giannetta, Gina, Giovanna, Liana, Jana, Joanna, or Yana.
Elizabeth means oath or God’s promise.
The name Elizabeth has a biblical origin. It’s one of those names that has never gone out of style. If you like the name, you may also like Elizy, Ellie, Beth, or Liza. Famous Elizabeths include Elizabeth Taylor and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Eleanor is believed by some to mean to heal or to soften.
It’s one of those names whose meaning is not agreed upon. If you like the name Eleanor, you may also like Eleanora, Elinore, Lenore, Elena, Elle, Ellen, or Nora. Outside of the US, the name is also popular in England and Australia.
Ella has various meanings, depending on the language.
In German, Ella refers to alien or other. In Spanish, it means her. In Hebrew, it is the common name of the Pistacia terebinth, which is a tree in the pistachio family, or it can mean goddess. If you like the name, you may also like Ellie, Ella, Bella, Elsa, or Ells.
Abigail means father’s joy.
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin and in Hebrew “father” usually refers to God. You could also opt for the alternate spelling Abigale. If you like the name, you may also like Abbie, Abby, Abalina, Gayle, or Gail.
Sofía means wisdom or skill.
Sophia is an alternate spelling and also made the most popular names list a bit higher up that this spelling. Keep in mind that nicknames for Sofía include Sofie, Sof, or So. It’s been a popular name for many, many years.
Avery means elf gathering in French.
In English, Avery means magical counsel. Some sources also say it means ruler of elves. If you like they name, you may also like Ava, Ave, Avie, Aves, or Ray. Outside of the US, it is also popular in Canada.
Scarlett means red.
The name started out as an occupational last name for people who sold a luxurious type of wool in Medieval Europe. The most coveted of color for the wool was scarlet. If you like the name, you may also like Leticia or Carla.
