Are you expecting a baby girl in 2022 or know someone who is? If so, we’ve got what are predicted to be the most popular baby girl names of 2022 for you to check out and consider as options or to rule out completely. We’re not predicting the popularity of these names, because we’re not psychic or anything. The predictions are based on the popularity of baby girl names as documented by the Social Security Administration. Of course, the predictions can’t be exact, as expectant parents are often influenced by popular culture.
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For example, the name Isabella definitely saw an uptick in popularity because of the Twilight franchise. So it’s possible that some names that aren’t on our list will make their way up the list of popular baby girl names of 2022, but for now, the following girl names are popular and show no signs of falling out of favor. You might be inspired to choose from this list, or you could also use the list as a guide for what names to stay away from if you want a baby girl name that isn’t so trendy.
Olivia, pronounced oh-LI-vee-ə
Olivia tends to be a girl’s name. It is of Latin origin and refers to an “olive” or “olive tree.” Olives and olive branches are a symbol of peace. Olivia is the name of the countess in the play Twelfth Night by Shakespeare. It’s a great name for English-Spanish bilingual families as it's great in both languages.
Emma, pronounced EH-mə
Emma is of German origin and means “universal.” It’s been a top baby girl name in the United States for years. Famous Emmas include Emma Watson, Emma Stone, and Emma Roberts. If you want something similar but not quite as popular, you could opt for Emmeline or Emme.
Amelia, pronounced ah-MEE-lee-ə
Amelia is of German origin, derived from the name Amalia—which is also a beautiful name. The name means “work.” It’s another great name for English-Spanish bilingual families as it lends itself to being easily pronounced in both languages.
Ava, pronounced AY-və or A-və
Ava is of Latin origin. It means “life, bird, water, island.” The name also has Persian roots and, in that case, it means “voice” or “sound.” Similar names to consider are Eva or Ada. Reese Witherspoon and Hugh Jackman both have daughters named Ava.
Sophia, pronounced soh-FEE-ə
Sophia is of Greek origin and means “wisdom.” It was the top girls name in the US from 2011 to 2013. It can also be spelled as Sofia, or you could opt for Sophie, which is the French version of the name.
Charlotte, pronounced SHAHR-lət
Charlotte is the feminine version of Charles and means “free man.” If you’re a fan of Sex and the City or And Just Like That, it’s hard not to think of the character of Charlotte York when hearing the name.
Isabella, pronounced i-zə-BEHL-ə
Isabella is of Hebrew, Spanish, and Italian origin and means “pledged to God.” It’s a variation of Isabel and Elizabeth. It was the top girls name in the US in 2009 and 2010 in part due to the popularity of the Twilight franchise, whose lead character is named Isabella “Bella” Swan.
Mia, pronounced MEE-ə
Mia is of Italian and Scandinavian origin and means “mine or bitter.” It started off as a short form of Maria. It’s a short and beautiful name that is easy to pronounce for both English and Spanish speakers.
Luna, pronounced LOO-nə
Luna is of Italian origin and means “moon.” It feels like a modern name, but it’s not and was even kind of popular way back in 1881. Recently, the name Luna was used in the Harry Potter series, which might account for its current popularity.
Harper, pronounced HAR-per
Guess what Harper means? It means “harp player.” This name first became super popular in 2015. It’s a name that can be used for a boy or a girl. Originally, Harper was a last name. Then at some point someone decided to start using it as a first name, and it caught on for both genders.
Gianna, pronounced jee-AH-nə or JAHN-ə
Gianna is of Italian origin and means “the Lord is gracious.” It is derived from Giovanna, which is the Latin feminine version of John, so Johanna or Joanna in English. It’s a classic Italian name that has become very popular in the US.
Evelyn, pronounced EH-və-lin
Evelyn is of English origin and means “desired; or water, island.” In French, it would be Aveline. Believe it or not, it used to be a predominantly masculine name, but now it’s mostly used for girls.
Aria, pronounced AHR-ee-ə
Aria is of Italian and Hebrew origin and means “air, song or melody, lion.” In Persian, the name is popular for boys and has been used for over 2,500 years. An alternate spelling is Arya.
Ella, pronounced EH-lə
Ella is of German and English origin and means “all, completely; fairy maiden.” It’s a Hebrew name meaning “goddess.” It’s been one of the most popular names starting with an E in the US since 2000.
Ellie, pronounced EH-lee
Ellie is of English origin and means “bright shining one.” It’s derived from Eleanor, Ellen, and Elizabeth and is often used as a nickname for those names. Ellie has been a very popular name since 2011.
Mila, pronounced MEE-lə
Mila is of Russian origin and means “gracious, dear.” It’s short for Ludmila, Milena, and Milica. It’s often used as a nickname. For example, Mila Kunis of That '70s Show is actually named Milena.
Layla, pronounced LAY-lə
Layla is of Arabic origin and means “night.” It has roots in Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew. An alternate spelling is Laila. If you like the name, other names to consider are Lila, Lily, or Lilith.
Avery, pronounced AY-və-ree
Avery is of English origin and means “ruler of the elves.” Although it’s a popular girl name, it’s also used for boys. This name must be popular in certain circles only because we don’t come across very many Averys—do you?
Camila, pronounced kah-MEE-lə
Camila is of Latin origin and means “young ceremonial attendant.” Interesting fact: Camila is a top name in California. One famous Camila is singer Camila Cabello. An alternate spelling is Camilla.
Lily, pronounced LI-lee
Lily is an English name that means “lily,” as in the flower. The Latin name for the flower is lilium. The word “lily” is used to denote whiteness and purity. It’s a sweet name. An alternate version could be Liliana.
