Top 20 most popular baby girl names of 2022

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.