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With the end of the year nearing, it's time to look back at the top baby girl names in 2022. Each year the Social Security Administration puts out its list of most common names for the year. For the past decade the names: Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, Ava, Sophia, Isabella, Mia, Evelyn, and Harper have generally remained in the top ten spots.
The extensive list of popular girl names has reflected recent trends of choosing names that are meaningful, names that are classic, and names that have a generally upbeat vibe. According to the naming website, Nameberry, now that the country is more or less back to normal after the lockdowns of COVID-19, parents are desiring to give their children names that reflect that positivity.
There is no better way to share joy than by making it a child's name. Here is the list for the 20 top baby girl names in 2022.
Distinctive: Unique girl names with meaning
Choosing a name for your daughter comes with so many aspects to consider. Baby expert Pamela Redmond shares her tips for choosing the right name. “Your child’s name symbolizes the values and priorities most important in the world you create for your child,” Redmond shared on her website, Nameberry.
It's an abundant list; here are some of the most distinctive names in 2022:
1. Aislin
Meaning “dream and vision,” Aislin stems from Irish origins and displays a lovely whimsical touch.
2. Avani
Taken from Sanskirt to mean “Earth,” Avani is a name that holds warmth and fertility.
3. Ingrid
Ingrid aptly means “beautiful”, and is the perfect way to celebrate all of the beauty that a young girl can have.
4. Kaylie
This unique name can hold several origins. In Hebrew, the name can mean “crown” and in Greek it means “pure.” No matter the origin, the name is in a class of its own.
5. Lilia
This nature-based name means “pure” and “beauty” as those qualities are easily seen in the lily flower that the name is derived from.
6. Majesty
“Royal-bearing” is a welcoming name for any young child, let alone a young girl. Have her always know what she is worth with this outstanding name.
7. Nori
The honorable name Nori originates from Japan, and it means “ceremony, doctrine, or rites”.
8. Saanvi
Widely popular in India, Saanvi expressively signifies luck and prosperity.
If you are concerned about choosing a unique name for your child, see what advice mom, Sonnet Consigli previously shared with Mom.com. "I didn't appreciate my special name until later in life," she told us. "Kids typically don't want attention brought to them. However, looking back, I loved it then and I love it even more now. It's a fun ice breaker talking about all the funny history behind my name and my siblings' names: Storie, Novyl, and Rhuel."
The Classics: Elegant baby girl names
Elegance and grace are emulated in these regal names that have been popular in 2022. The future generations of women will be a force to be reckoned with.
9. Emma
Being the second most popular name of 2022, Emma means to be “universal” or “whole.”
10. Charlotte
Charlotte is one of the top ten names of 2022 as it was last year. Being first popularized by Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, Charlotte is a long-standing traditional name. Charlotte means “free man” and is derived from Charles.
11. Abigail
Like many classic names, Abigail has biblical roots and in Hebrew it means, “father’s joy.”
12. Everly
With its English roots having two diverse meanings — “boar” and “meadow” — the beauty and regalness is found in the sound of the name.
13. Hannah
A longtime classic, Hannah is a name that delicately holds the meaning of “favor” or “grace.”
14. Julianna
Bearing the meaning of “dedicated to Jupiter,” the reigning Roman mythological god of sky and thunder, Julianna reflects the lineage of the Roman gods.
15. Sophia
Portraying the strong intellect of women, Sophia means “wisdom.”
Perfect pairings: Twin girl names
To close out the top girl names of 2022, here is a list of popular twin girl names:
16. Ava and Emma
While Ava means “bird” and Emma means “whole,” these two names encompass the power that a woman can hold.
17. Isabella and Sophia
“Salvation of God” and “wisdom” are the respective meanings of these distinguished names that will proudly adorn any baby girl.
18. Kiyana and Brianna
Along with a rhyme to their names, the twins that bear these names will represent “diety” and “most high.”
19. Chole and Alexandra
In recognition of the growth and strength that a woman can exhibit, the two names reflect “blooming trees” and “defend.”
20. Dakota and Alexis
“Friend” and “defender” make up this pairing and will happily help define any pair of twins that bear these names.
