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Popular Girl Names: The U.S. Top 1000

Are you expecting a baby girl in 2024 or beyond? If so, you're likely thinking about baby names. Choosing a name for your child is undoubtedly one of the most exciting things of impending parenthood, but with endless options and limited time, it can also seem a little daunting.

If you don't know where to begin your search for the perfect baby name for your future daughter, our list of the 1000 currently most popular girl names provides a great starting point. In the U.S., the Social Security Administration (SSA) tracks the popularity of names, so we started with their list, added our own comments, and the result is a fascinating Top 1000 list of baby girl names that reflects American parents' current tastes in baby names. (If you're having a boy, we also have a list of the Top 1000 baby boy names.)

Currently, the most popular girl names in the U.S. include Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, Sophia and Isabella. They are all well-established, feminine and gorgeous, so it's no wonder parents are falling in love with them. They also cross linguistic borders with ease, which is a big plus in the globalized world we live in.

In addition to finding ideas for popular girl names, you can also use our Top 1000 list as inspiration for more unusual appellations. If you scroll down to the bottom of the list, you'll uncover a treasure trove of names that are currently hiding from the limelight.

So, whether your taste in names leans toward the trendy and popular, or the unusual and unexpected, you'll find plenty of awesome options below:

Olivia. The #1 girl's name in the U.S. boasts a nature link and Shakespearean cachet.
Emma. Classic that needs to introduction.
Charlotte. Elegant, literary and royal.
Amelia. Offers a classically feminine sound.
Sophia. Universally appealing.
Isabella. Popular, but with deep historic roots.
Ava. Beautiful and feminine, but not fussy or frilly.
Mia. Short but stylish.
Evelyn. Pretty, can't-go-wrong choice.
Luna. 21st-century favorite meaning "moon".
Harper. Literary name in more ways than one.
Camila. Variant of saint name Camilla.
Sofia. Variant of Sophia.
Scarlett. Hollywood star with a literary link (Scarlett O'Hara).
Elizabeth. For the staunch traditionalist.
Eleanor. Elegant classic.
Emily. Never gets old.
Chloe. Biblical girl name with broad appeal.
Mila. Short but chic.
Violet. Blooming right now.
Penelope. Gorgeous name with great provenance.
Gianna. Giovanna diminutive.
Aria. Musical term as well as the name of a Roman saint.
Abigail. Classic biblical girls' name.
Ella. Equal parts contemporary and traditional.
Avery. Currently female-leaning unisex option.
Hazel. Retro revival.
Nora. Wins the title of the hottest N-name for girls.
Layla. Of Arabic origin, Layla means 'night'.
Lily. Flower power!
Aurora. Modern and traditional at once.
Nova. Sister for Luna?
Ellie. Just lovely!
Madison. Originally a last name.
Grace. Pretty name, first or middle.
Isla. Huge in the UK.
Willow. By far the most popular W-name for girls at the moment.
Zoe. Most popular of the crop of Z-names.
Riley. One of the oldest surnames-turned-first-names.
Stella. Latin for "star".
Eliana. Effortlessly international.
Ivy. Charming nature-inspired girls' name.
Victoria. Always a strong choice.
Emilia. Emily with frills.
Zoey. Variant of Zoe.
Naomi. Beautiful girl name from the Old Testament.
Hannah. Traces its roots to the Bible.
Lucy. Classic, with a little spunk.
Elena. Trend-resistant classic.
Lillian. Stylish girl name with a vintage vibe.
Maya. What's not to love?!
Leah. Originally a biblical name.
Paisley. Success story of the last decade.
Addison. Place name, surname and given name in one.
Natalie. Feminine but not too girly.
Valentina. Venerable V-name with an international profile.
Everly. Rising star.
Delilah. Highest-ranking D-name for girls this year.
Leilani. Hawaiian beauty.
Madelyn. Boasts several spellings—take your pick!
Kinsley. Leading K-name for girls.
Ruby. Simple but not plain.
Sophie. Short, sweet classic with literary underpinnings.
Alice. Literary classic.
Genesis. Modern biblical choice for girls.
Claire. Perennially fresh.
Audrey. Beautiful girl name with proven staying power.
Sadie. Old nickname for Sarah, now standing firmly on its own.
Aaliyah. Popularized in the 90s by the ill-fated singer Aaliyah.
Josephine. Leading the band of J-names.
Autumn. Beautiful, evocative option.
Brooklyn. Beloved B-name with place name cred.
Quinn. First a surname, then a boy name, now a girl name.
Kennedy. Famous surname—and now a popular girl name.
Cora. Perfect blend of ancient and modern.
Savannah. Mellifluous moniker rich with meaning.
Caroline. Firm fixture on baby name charts.
Athena. Ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom.
Natalia. Variant of Natalie.
Hailey. Red-hot in the aughts.
Aubrey. Hard to believe the lovely Aubrey was once a boy name!
Emery. Place name, surname and given name.
Anna. Biblical classic with broad appeal.
Iris. Greek mythology and botanical girl name in one.
Bella. Beautiful, literally.
Eloise. Blast from the past.
Skylar. Long a fave among screenwriters and celeb parents.
Jade. Gemstone name and nature name in one.
Gabriella. Spanish/Italian version of Gabrielle.
Ariana. Popular in many languages.
Maria. Straddles linguistic borders with ease.
Adeline. French belle.
Lydia. Underused classic with biblical bona fides.
Sarah. Biblical classic with wide appeal.
Nevaeh. Heaven spelled backwards.
Serenity. Love it or hate it!
Liliana. Dressed-up version of Lily.
Ayla. Common Turkish given name.
Everleigh. Spelling spin on Everly.
Raelynn. Cute nicknames included!
Allison. Surname also in use as a given name.
Madeline. Popular variant of Madeleine.
Vivian. Never seems to lose its luster.
Maeve. Short and sweet.
Lyla. Variant of Lila.
Samantha. Past-peak, but still a solid choice.
Rylee. Another way to spell Riley.
Eva. Short, strong and feminine.
Melody. For music lovers.
Clara. Retro chic.
Hadley. Place name, surname and baby name.
Julia. Classic with biblical roots and incredible staying power.
Piper. Surname turned given name.
Juniper. New nature name.
Parker. Last name repurposed as a first name.
Brielle. One of the newer -elle names.
Eden. Biblical, but not traditional.
Remi. Variant of Remy.
Josie. Sweet and casual classic.
Rose. Evergreen floral name.
Arya. Name of the famous Game of Thrones character.
Eliza. Charming Elizabeth spinoff.
Charlie. Sweet and sassy.
Peyton. English surname turned given name.
Daisy. Simple, unpretentious floral pick.
Lucia. Related to the Latin word lux, meaning "light".
Millie. Pure sweetness.
Margaret. Saint's name with a beautiful meaning ("pearl").
Freya. Most popular F-name of the year.
Melanie. Saintly and literary.
Elliana. Variant of Eliana.
Adalynn. Ada jazzed up with the -lynn suffix.
Alina. Great pan-European choice.
Emersyn. Sister for Camryn.
Sienna. Introduced to the American public by actress Sienna Miller.
Mary. Bona fide classic.
Isabelle. Solid, nickname-rich choice.
Alaia. Melodic and rhythmic.
Esther. Old Testament queen.
Sloane. Sleek surname name.
Mackenzie. Can you resist its Scottish charm?
Amara. Amanda with an ethnic spin.
Ximena. Of Spanish origin.
Sage. Wise person, herb, and a baby name, too.
Cecilia. Long, elaborate choice for a daughter.
Valeria. From to the Latin valēre, meaning "strong".
Reagan. Spirited name with a presidential edge.
Valerie. Quiet classic.
Catalina. Spanish equivalent of Catherine.
River. Unisex nature name.
Magnolia. Big on both style and sound.
Kehlani. Put on the mainstream map by R&B star Kehlani.
Summer. Warm and feminine.
Ashley. Past prime, but still baby-appropriate.
Andrea. Feminine to the American ear, but masculine in Italy!
Isabel. Isabelle without frills.
Oakley. Brings to mind the deciduous tree—and sunglasses.
Olive. Cute nature name.
Oaklynn. New addition to the baby name scene.
Ember. Spin on Amber.
Kaylee. Made a splash in the late aughts.
Georgia. Feminine form of George.
Juliette. French beauty.
Anastasia. Flamboyantly feminine.
Genevieve. Oozes French sophistication.
Katherine. Buttoned-down classic.
Blakely. Rocketed from obscurity to prominence in a decade.
Reese. Gained visibility as a girl name thanks to actress Witherspoon.
Amaya. Spanish surname and given name.
Emerson. Originally a surname.
Brianna. Hit its peak at the turn of the century.
June. Enfolds warmth, femininity and vintage appeal into a single syllable.
Alani. Hawaiian for the color "orange".
Lainey. Modern spelling of Laney.
Arianna. Variant of Ariana.
Rosalie. Evergreen beauty.
Sara. Variant of Sarah.
Jasmine. Well-established flower name.
Ruth. Biblical throwback.
Adalyn. Adalynn cropped.
Ada. Perfect mix of traditional and modern.
Bailey. Surname turned popular girl name.
Ariella. Ariel spinoff.
Wren. Perky bird name.
Myla. Variant of Mila.
Khloe. Chloe, Kardashian-style.
Callie. Comeback girl name.
Elsie. Lost gem coming back into vogue.
Alexandra. Always a great choice.
Ryleigh. Variant of Riley.
Faith. Also a beloved middle name.
Norah. Popular choice, with or without the final "h".
Margot. Gone from fusty to fresh.
Zuri. Means "adorable" in Swahili.
Journee. Derived from Journey.
Aspen. Place name and nature name in one.
Gemma. Italian-rooted cousin of Jenna and Emma.
Kylie. Made waves in the aughts.
Molly. Oh-so-sweet.
Blake. First a surname, then a boy name, now a unisex baby name.
Zara. Sarah with zip.
Alaina. Variant of Alana.
Alana. Combines multiple origins.
Brynlee. One of the fastest climbers of the 2010s.
Amy. A simple, unpretentious classic girl name.
Annie. Classic with a nickname-y vibe.
Saylor. The Taylor of the 2020s!
Ana. Spanish version of Anna.
Amira. Of Arabic/Hebrew origin.
Kimberly. A bit outdated, but still in the game.
Noelle. Feminine version of Noel, from the French word for "Christmas".
Kamila. Polish and Slavic version of Camilla.
Morgan. Surname turned boy name turned girl name.
Phoebe. Greek mythology name.
Harmony. Straight-up word name.
Sutton. Last name that doubles as a first name.
Taylor. One of the first surnames to gain given name status.
Finley. No longer only for boys.
Lilah. Sweet and mellifluous.
Juliana. Saint's name with great nickname potential.
Lila. Lovely, lilting appellation.
Londyn. In the same category as Jordyn and Aspyn.
Kailani. From Hawaiian kai ("ocean") and lani ("sky").
Vera. Distinctly feminine, but free of frills.
Kaia. When you can't decide between Kai and Maya.
Angela. Classic appeal, with a 70s twist.
Hallie. Sweet comeback name.
Diana. Roman goddess name with royal and literary cred to boot.
Lennon. Nod to the Beatles.
Presley. Kudos to the King!
Arabella. Sophisticated choice with literary overtones.
Aliyah. Variant of Aaliyah.
Lilly. Variant of Lily.
Milani. Inspired by Milan, or a new take on Melanie? We're not sure.
Jordyn. Cut from the same cloth as Londyn and Austyn.
Camille. Understated classic.
Ariel. Much more than a Disney princess!
Aubree. Derived from Aubrey.
Selena. Beloved Hispanic choice.
Sawyer. Surname turned baby name.
Nyla. Short, exotic and appealing.
Delaney. More often used as a surname.
Mariana. Has a long history of use outside the U.S.
Rachel. Biblical appellation with a 90s vibe.
Adaline. Vintage gem Ada with frills.
Leila. Member of the Layla/Leyla/Leila contingent.
Collins. More famous as a surname.
Lia. For the minimalist baby namer.
Octavia. Shares elements with chart-topper Olivia.
Kali. Kallie cropped.
Lena. Exudes warmth and sweetness.
Kiara. Reached its apex at the turn of the century.
Kaylani. Variant of Kailani.
Elaina. Lovely feminine choice.
Daniela. Most popular in Spanish-speaking communities.
Leia. Any Star Wars fans?
Gracie. Reads warm and approachable.
Dakota. Place name appeal and Hollywood glam.
Elise. Elegant, refined choice.
Hope. Beloved virtue name.
Harlow. Sweet and spunky.
Lola. Lovely, lilting option.
Stevie. On a popularity roller coaster since 1980s.
Malia. Made famous by Malia Obama.
Miriam. Traditional name from the Bible.
Alora. Spelling spin on Elora.
Gia. Short Italian-infused moniker.
Evangeline. From Latin evangelium, meaning "gospel".
Brooke. Short but solid.
Lilith. Mysterious and alluring.
Sydney. Predates all the Londons and Brooklyns.
Ophelia. Shakespearean name.
Alayna. Rhythmic and melodic.
Tatum. Surname turned unisex baby name.
Evie. Diminutive of Eve.
Rowan. Unisex nature name.
Marley. Fresher alternative to Marlene.
Daphne. Originates from Greek mythology.
Kayla. Past-peak, but still beautiful.
Dahlia. Beautiful, whether in the garden or on a baby.
Lucille. Path to the sweet nickname Lucy.
Blair. Surname turned boy name turned girl name.
Adelaide. Strong and feminine.
Wrenley. 21st-century name creation.
Haven. Alternative to Heaven.
Teagan. Kelly green charmer.
Adelyn. Adele plus Lynn equals this beauty.
Alyssa. Peaked at the turn of the millennium.
Payton. Or Peyton—choose your spelling!
Jane. Traditional name for the first or middle spot.
Mckenna. Caught on as a first name in the 90s.
Celeste. Means "heavenly".
Juliet. But don't name your son Romeo!
Palmer. Last name promoted to the first spot.
Maggie. Nickname (for Margaret) and a given name.
Rebecca. Past prime, but still relevant.
London. Bounced up the charts in the aughts.
Noa. Feminine version of Noah.
Samara. Samantha meets Tamara!
Thea. From the Greek word theos, meaning "god" or "deity".
Kendall. One of the Kardashians.
Mya. Variant of Mia.
Talia. Short for Natalia, or as a standalone.
Winter. Cooler than Summer.
Angelina. Radiates femininity.
Vivienne. Very French.
Esme. Can be short for Esmeralda, but also a given name in its own right.
Laila. Variant of Layla.
Nina. Offers a tailored but feminine sound.
Trinity. Shot up the ranks at the turn of the millennium.
Vanessa. Name invented by Jonathan Swift.
Mabel. Cool comeback name.
Camilla. Saintly original now eclipsed by spelling variation Camila.
Jocelyn. Alternative to Josephine.
Journey. Little used before the 21st century.
Paige. Sleek one-syllable moniker.
Phoenix. Evocative unisex option.
Amina. Of Arabic origin.
Alivia. Offshoot of Olivia.
Amari. Name with multiple possible origins and meanings.
Joanna. Originally from the Bible.
Nicole. A bit outdated, but wearable.
Annabelle. Alternative to Isabelle.
Raegan. Variant of Reagan.
Aitana. Hispanic name.
Julianna. Julie with frills.
Lauren. Has fallen from its heights, but remains in use.
Catherine. Royal, saintly, and with plenty of nicknames to choose from.
Adriana. Feminine form of Adrian.
Madilyn. One of many variants of Madelyn.
Harley. Today more popular for girls.
Tessa. Succinct, no-nonsense name.
Evelynn. Evelyn with an extra N.
Elianna. One of the many variants of Eliana.
Rory. Qualifies as gender-neutral.
Dream. Divisive, to say the least.
Nayeli. Rarely encountered outside the Hispanic community.
Poppy. Late bloomer.
Gabriela. Variant of Gabriella.
Jayla. At home with cousins Jayda and Kayla.
Cataleya. Popular with Spanish-speaking parents.
Celine. Conspiciously French option.
Hayden. Surname, place name and unisex baby name.
Shiloh. Biblical place brought to the baby name lexicon by Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.
Mariah. Most famously associated with Mariah Carey.
Charlee. Variant of Charlie.
Maisie. Old name embraced by today's parents.
Regina. Latin word for "queen".
Adelynn. Adelyn with an extra N.
Briella. More than a nickname for Gabriella.
Giselle. Effortlessly elegant.
Fatima. Arabic given name.
Danna. Dana with a dash of Donna.
Alessia. Distinctly Italian.
Mckenzie. Last name turned first.
Wynter. Alternative to Winter, and a surname.
Fiona. Of Gaelic origin.
Brooklynn. Elaboration of Brooklyn.
Gracelynn. Grace with lace.
Luciana. Lucy with frills and lace.
Alexis. Very Y2K.
Everlee. Variant of Everly.
Laura. Solid, sensible girl name with saintly and literary credentials.
Selah. Comes from the Hebrew Bible.
Reign. Modern rendition of Regina.
Alayah. Aaliyah cousin.
Rosemary. Classic that ages well.
Lilliana. Another way to spell Liliana.
Ariyah. Aria jazzed up with the -yah ending.
Heidi. German cutie.
Esmeralda. Means "emerald" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Logan. Male-leaning unisex name.
Amora. From the Latin word for "love".
Kalani. One of the many variants of Kailani.
Leighton. Unisex name.
Cali. Short and breezy.
Melissa. Pretty name with mythological connections and poetic undertones.
Aniyah. Aaliyah plus Anya.
Izabella. One of many variants of Isabella.
Michelle. Overshadowed by newer elle-names.
Raelyn. Variant of Raelynn.
Alessandra. Italian version of Alexandra.
Viviana. Variant of Vivian.
Madeleine. Elegant and sophisticated.
Arielle. Feminine take on equal opportunity Ariel.
Serena. Undoubtedly influenced by the tennis legend.
Francesca. Italian knockout.
Brynn. Of Welsh origin.
Gwendolyn. One of the older -lyn names.
Kira. Short but strong.
Destiny. Not everyone's cup of tea.
Elle. Short but elegant.
Makayla. Evolved from Michaela.
Alaya. Rhythmic, lilting choice.
Malani. Cross between Melanie and Leilani.
Willa. Comeback beauty.
Saige. Variant of Sage.
Makenna. Evolved from Mckenna.
Remington. Surname, place name and unisex baby name.
Demi. Made famous by Demis Moore and Lovato.
Adelina. Variant of Adeline.
Raya. New name with potential.
Astrid. Of Scandinavian origin
Azalea. Part of the ever-growing group of flower names.
Veronica. Big, beautiful name with timeless appeal.
Meadow. Modern word name.
Anaya. Virtually unheard of before the 21st century.
Elisa. International-styled appellation.
Raven. Bold bird name.
Alexandria. Delightfully frilly.
Hattie. Enjoying a revival.
Alicia. Oozes feminine allure.
Sabrina. Literary darling with European panache.
Gracelyn. Grace offshoot.
Matilda. Old name with a literary lilt.
Skye. Surname, place name, baby name...and a puppy name!
Annalise. Doesn't lack nickname options.
Frances. Traditional and rooted.
Miracle. That's what she is!
Maia. Variant of Maya.
Helen. Steeped in history.
Lana. Never truly in or truly out.
Daleyza. Introduced to the lexicon by Daleyza Hernandez.
Rosie. Warm, feminine and floral.
Charli. Charlie cropped.
Bianca. For a winter baby (means "white" in Italian).
Royalty. Big, bold choice.
Sarai. If Sarah feels overdone.
Amiyah. Variant of Amaya.
Nylah. Variant of Nyla.
Aylin. Turkish girl name.
Maryam. Aramaic form of the biblical Miriam.
Scarlet. Color name and variant of Scarlett.
Antonella. Big name with Italian flair.
Sylvia. Graceful, underused classic.
Sylvie. French stunner.
Nadia. Of Russian and Arabic origin.
Ari. Boy name turned unisex name.
Lexi. Perhaps too nicknamey for the average American parent.
Mylah. Elaboration of Mila.
Julieta. The more dressed-up Latina version of Julie.
Lorelei. Rich in cultural associations.
Avianna. Variant of Aviana.
Armani. At home with Dior and Chanel.
Camryn. Sounds like a sister for Emersyn.
Emely. Be prepared to correct people on the spelling.
Rylie. One of the many variants of Riley.
Colette. French name with saintly cred.
Daniella. Italian rendition of Danielle.
Liana. Lovely lilting name.
Brinley. Another way to spell Brynlee.
Kate. Short, breezy name and nickname.
Salem. Unisex name with place name panache.
Marlee. Another way to spell Marley.
Alison. Variant of Allison.
Carmen. Multi-dimensional moniker.
Felicity. From Latin felicitas, meaning "happiness".
Fernanda. Portuguese, Spanish and Italian girl name.
Holly. For a Christmas baby?
Ariah. Variant of Aria.
Aisha. Of Arabic origin.
Kora. Cora with a K.
Amanda. Eighties' favorite.
Ailani. Joins cousins Leilani and Kailani.
Elaine. Terribly dated, or due for rediscovery?
Emory. Redolent of the university.
Joy. Simple and upbeat.
Oaklee. Variant of Oakley.
Lyric. Won't go unnoticed!
Madelynn. Another way to spell Madelyn.
Haisley. Nouveau name reminiscent of Hazel.
Allie. Sweet revival.
Helena. Classical and Shakespearean.
Danielle. Shunted aside by newer elle-names.
Katalina. Variant of Catalina.
Carolina. Boasts a classically feminine sound.
Zariah. Feels like half Zarah, half Mariah.
Navy. Newcomer that entered the U.S. Top 1000 in 2019.
Cassidy. Irish surname and given name.
Lorelai. Variant of Loralai.
Stephanie. Strong and feminine classic.
Alma. Means "soul" in Spanish.
Mira. Short, culture-spanning choice with a solid sound.
Legacy. Love it or leave it!
Jolene. Brings to mind a song...
Anya. Russian diminutive of Anna.
Dorothy. Long-lost name with comeback potential.
Paris. Borrowed from the capital of France.
Yaretzi. Mexican import.
Aurelia. From Latin aureus, meaning "golden".
Maddison. Variant of Madison.
Renata. At home in numerous European countries.
Jimena. Of Spanish origin.
Xiomara. Hispanic stunner.
Itzel. Borrowed from a Mayan goddess.
Heaven. Cemented its place in the modern baby name lexicon in the 1990s.
Lyra. Name with links to music, astronomy and Greek mythology.
Estella. Comes from the Latin word for "star".
Gabrielle. Feminine take on unisex Gabriel.
Maren. Well-established in Germany and Scandinavia.
Jacqueline. Dignified French charmer.
Jennifer. 1970s' chart-topper.
Imani. Means "faith" in Swahili and Arabic.
Jordan. Gender-neutral place name.
Paislee. Variant of Paisley.
Ainsley. Surname and given name.
Emmy. Better known as a nickname.
Jessica. Shakespearean name.
Alondra. Spanish for "lark".
Mae. Made for the middle, but works as a first name, too.
Makenzie. Variant of Mackenzie.
Bristol. Joins cousins Brooklyn and London.
Edith. Rooted in tradition.
Cameron. Now also a possibility for girls, thanks to Cameron Diaz.
Elora. Eleonora without frills.
Jazlyn. Modern concoction.
Averie. Variant of Avery.
Ivory. Brings to mind a West African country.
Kenzie. Works without Mac-, too!
Emelia. Destined to be misspelled forever.
Angel. Still a Top 1000 choice.
Cecelia. Variant of Cecilia.
Maliyah. Elaboration of Malia.
Oakleigh. Feminine spin on unisex Oakley.
Opal. Gemstone name making a comeback.
Oaklyn. Variant of Oaklynn.
Kinley. Inspired by the Scottish/Irish surname McKinley.
Kayleigh. Variant of Kaylee.
Bonnie. Terminally dated, or in line for a revival? You decide.
April. Too obvious for an April baby?
Kamryn. Variant of Camryn.
Mallory. Has history as both a given name and a surname.
Briar. One-part nature name, one-part Disney name (via Briar Rose).
Leona. Forgotten gem on the rebound.
Keira. Undoubtedly influenced by Keira Knightley.
Alexa. Alexandra spinoff.
Macie. Warm and friendly.
Ariya. Light, airy name of the Aria/Arya/Ariyah school.
Briana. Variant of Brianna.
Virginia. Ornate appellation with place name and literary cred.
Skyler. Modern name with unisex appeal.
Amber. Eighties' girl.
Hanna. Pared-down version of Hannah.
Monroe. Last name and first name.
Frankie. Sweet and sassy.
Miranda. Comes with quite a resume of cultural references.
Dayana. Variant of Diana popular among Spanish-speaking parents.
Charleigh. Retooling of Charlie.
Meredith. Surnamed turned boy name turned girl name.
Carter. Surname and boy name, but not unheard of on girls.
Sierra. Outdoorsy—Sierra means "mountain range" in Spanish.
Sunny. Ebullient word name.
Indie. Quirky, upbeat appellation.
Eve. Sweet, straighforward, and with deep roots.
Beatrice. Strong, saintly and elegant.
Nalani. Of Hawaiian origin.
Kyla. Kyle in a dress.
Clementine. Ripe for the picking!
Katie. Cute classic.
Kennedi. Variant of Kennedy.
Myra. Variant of Mira.
Blaire. Variant of Blair.
Davina. Feminine counterpart of David.
Faye. Lost gem enjoying a resurgence.
Anahi. Hispanic appellation.
Madilynn. Respelling of the classic Madelyn.
Alejandra. Spanish form of Alexandra.
Alanna. Variant of Alana.
Ivanna. Feminine form of Ivan.
Mariam. Variant of Miriam.
Yara. Short name with multiple etymologies.
Anne. Better for the middle spot?
Addilyn. Combines two popular elements: Ad- and -lynn.
Braelynn. Feels very twenty-first century.
Lilian. Another way to spell Lillian.
Dylan. No longer just for boys.
Amirah. Variant of Amira.
Lina. Exudes vintage femininity.
Reyna. Variant of Reina, meaning "queen".
Amalia. Variant of Amelia.
Amani. Means "peace" in Swahili, but has Arabic origins, too.
Ryan. More of a boy name.
Calliope. Inspired by Greek mythology.
Isabela. Variant of Isabella.
Michaela. Feminine version of Michael.
Abby. Short for Abigail, or as a standalone.
Alia. Of Arabic origin.
Emerie. Variant of Emery.
Lylah. One of the many variants of Lila.
Holland. Surname, toponym and baby name.
Sevyn. Seven respelled.
Winnie. Winner of a name!
Leyla. Part of the Layla/Leila/Leyla contingent.
Shelby. Reached its zenith in the 90s.
Rosalia. Saint name with a floral connotation.
Zariyah. Exotic and frilly.
Rhea. Name of an ancient Greek goddess.
Emberly. If Ember is not enough.
Marie. Today more popular as a middle name.
Nia. If Mia feels overused...
Remy. Unisex name with French origins.
Chaya. Hebrew name.
Haley. The original spelling; millennials prefer Hailey, though.
Kaliyah. From the same mold as Jaliyah and Maliyah.
Rosa. Means "rose" in a number of languages.
Zahra. Of Arabic origin.
Jayleen. Member of the Jay-name contingent.
Karsyn. Begging to be misspelled.
Malaysia. Takes its inspiration from the Asian country.
Jaliyah. Modern American concoction.
Mina. Of multiple origins.
Kensley. Variant of Kinsley.
Lennox. It's got the X-factor!
Maxine. Shifting from fusty to fashionable.
Hadassah. Hebrew name of Esther in the Old Testament.
Mikayla. Newer version of Michaela.
Margo. Hopelessly dated, or on the brink of cool? The jury is still out.
Noah. Borrowed from the boys.
Azariah. Biblical male name that works for girls, too.
Mara. Means "joy" in Arabic.
Eileen. Irish heritage choice.
Florence. Retro-cool name with place name appeal.
Melany. Variant of Melanie.
Reina. "Queen" in Spanish.
Journi. Variant of Journey.
Amaia. Variant of Spanish Amaya.
Kaitlyn. Turn-of-the-century favorite.
Elliott. Surname turned boy name turned unisex name.
Kelsey. Buried in a nineties time capsule.
Nola. Old name revived by 21st century parents.
Gloria. Past its glory days.
Keilani. Yet another variant of Kailani.
Freyja. Variant of Freya.
Arleth. Boosted by Mexican actress Arleth Terán.
Jenna. Past peak.
Sloan. Surname that also serves as a baby name.
Analia. We prefer Amalia.
Louise. Goes back eons.
Melina. Mellifluous M-name.
Sasha. Short, sassy name.
Dior. Short but extravagant.
Thalia. Originates from Greek mythology.
Noemi. Latin version of Naomi.
Maci. Variant of Macy.
Dallas. Unisex name with place name cred.
Marina. Marine-inspired moniker with Shakespearean cred.
Aliana. Lilting and feminine.
Ezra. Unisex name with biblical gravitas.
Adley. Last name turned baby name.
Cassandra. From Greek mythology.
Aleena. Begging to be misspelled.
Leslie. The traditional spelling.
Capri. Borrowed from an Italian island.
Mckinley. Joins cousins Mckenzie and Mckenna.
Angelica. Floral twist on Angelina.
Romina. Italian import.
Della. Long-lost gem.
Kathryn. The mother of -ryn names.
Kyra. Variation of Kira.
Milan. Italian city—and a baby name, too.
Tiana. As in the Disney Princess.
Khaleesi. Any Game of Thrones fans out there?
Nellie. Harkens to another time.
Cleo. If Cleopatra seems too much...
Murphy. Last name, but also a given name.
Bethany. Biblical place name.
Irene. Dowdy and time-stamped, or ripe for a resurgence? We're not sure.
Ellianna. Variant of Eliana.
Zelda. Name with intriguing pop culture and literary references.
Aleah. Simple but not boring.
Janelle. Never truly in, never truly out.
Yareli. Mexican import.
Adalee. Ada with frills.
Dani. Truncated form of Daniela or Danielle.
Marceline. Comeback candidate.
Coraline. If Caroline feels too boring...
Estrella. Means "star" in Spanish.
Ila. Spelling spin on Isla.
Iyla. Shares common ground with both Isla and Ayla.
Mavis. Bird name oozing retro charm.
Kenna. Inspired by McKenna.
Vienna. Capital of Austria makes a great baby name, too!
Zendaya. Brought into the limelight by actress/singer Zendaya.
Cheyenne. Of Lakota (Siouan) origin.
Erin. Short but substantial.
Karla. More modern than Carla.
Mikaela. Variant of Michaela.
Jazmin. Variation of Jasmine.
Persephone. Evokes Greek mythology.
Elodie. Alternative to Eloise.
Selene. Greek mythology name.
Chelsea. Place name.
Scout. Spunky name or nickname.
Theodora. From the ancient Greek words theos ("God") and doron ("gift").
Lara. First and last name with multiple origins.
Marilyn. Evokes vintage femininity.
Novah. Variant of Nova.
Ellis. Old surname now asserting itself as a girl name.
Charley. Another way to spell Charlie.
Jemma. Respelling of Gemma.
Amayah. More popular in Spanish-speaking countries.
Karina. Crosses cultures effortlessly.
Kendra. At the top of its game in the late 80s.
Miley. Brought to light by Miley Cyrus.
Laney. Nickname turned given name.
Laurel. Nature-inspired choice.
Leilany. Variant of Leilani.
Halle. As in Halle Berry.
Jenesis. We prefer Genesis.
Malaya. Subdued version of Malaysia.
Marleigh. Variant of Marley/Marlee.
Wrenlee. Variation of Wrenley.
Zaylee. Works with the zeitgeist.
Fallon. Distinctive Gaelic choice.
Julie. One of the most popular -ie names of all time.
Priscilla. Biblical classic.
Bellamy. More familiar as a surname.
Adrianna. Variant of Adriana.
Angie. Casual and friendly.
Siena. Variant of Sienna.
Aileen. Of Irish origin.
Macy. Short but complete.
Estelle. Member of the first generation of elle-names.
Hana. Derives multiple origins.
Martha. Traditional biblical name.
Flora. Retro nature name.
Kylee. Variant of Kylie.
Liv. Short form of Olivia—but also a Scandinavian given name meaning "life".
Megan. Huge in the eighties and nineties.
Sariyah. Variant of Sariah.
Galilea. Biblical Galilee in a number of languages.
Penny. Comeback kid.
Jovie. Debuted in the U.S. Top 1000 in 2020.
Jamie. Sweet name with spunk.
Amoura. Derived from the Latin word for "love".
Emmie. Variant of Emmy.
Henley. Old surname and place name, and now also a baby name.
Sky. Less ambiguous than Skye.
Christina. For the tradition-minded.
Violeta. International variant of Violet.
Arlet. Reminiscent of Scarlett.
Belen. Spanish name for Bethlehem.
Aviana. Modern coinage with an avian twist.
Kori. Corey with ethnic flavor.
Monica. Once a mainstay in the Top 100.
Savanna. Variant of Savannah.
Naya. Claims multiple possible origins.
Alena. Of Slavic origin.
Aya. Has origins in multiple languages.
Waverly. Beverly with waves.
Brynleigh. Variant of the Brynlee.
Aliza. Just as pretty and upbeat as Eliza.
Kiana. Nineties name.
Love. Shot up the charts in 2022.
Clover. Nature name with potential.
Pearl. Old-school charm, frills-free femininity, and literary credentials.
Skyla. Skylar may read unisex, but Skyla is all-girl.
Bria. Streamlined version of Brianna.
Ocean. Sister for River!
Alisson. Variant of Allison.
Treasure. Love it or loathe it!
Lillie. Lily with more vintage charm.
Jaylani. Jayla-Leilani hybrid.
Liberty. Big name to wear.
Rayna. Variant of Reina.
Milana. Variant of Milena.
Zaria. A little bit Zara, a little bit Maria.
Emerald. Standout gemstone name.
Halo. Evocative option for an intrepid baby name.
Taytum. Variant of Tatum.
Andi. More often used as a nickname.
Milena. Slavic/Italian name.
Noor. Arabic name with a bright meaning ("light").
Kataleya. Variant of Cataleya.
Kimber. Kimberly cropped.
Carly. Nineties' sweetheart.
Jream. We prefer Dream.
Samira. Of Arabic origin.
Ashlyn. Retooling of Ashley.
Hunter. More popular for boys.
Marlowe. Shares the cool -ow sound with Willow and Harlow.
Promise. Polarizing possibility.
Joelle. Part of the crop of elle-names.
Dulce. Spanish for "sweet".
Lea. Streamlined version of Leah.
Ashlynn. Variant of Ashlyn.
Zoya. Name with several possible origins.
Elliot. Variant of Elliott.
Jolie. French word for "pretty".
Kai. Means "sea" in Hawaiian and Japanese.
Bridget. Anglicized form of the Gaelic/Irish name Brigid.
Johanna. Variant of Joanna.
Paulina. Ancient name with Shakespearean cred.
Ramona. Old-fashioned, grown-up name.
Aila. If Isla feels overplayed, this Finnish name might appeal.
Jessie. Outdated by today's standards.
Mercy. Word name with a long history of use as a given name.
Rayne. Of multiple possible origins.
Rivka. Hebrew form of Rebecca.
Arlette. Rarely-heard French option.
Paula. Saint name.
Valery. Variant of Valery.
Birdie. Flashback name.
Nala. Introduced to the American public by Disney.
Kelly. Past its prime.
Kinslee. Variant of Kinsley.
Linda. A bit time-stamped but still a classic!
Madisyn. Sibling for Jordyn.
Aspyn. On the same wavelength as Austyn and Jordyn.
Baylor. Entered the Girls' Top 1000 in 2021.
Chana. Hebrew name.
Zaniyah. In the same category as Jaliyah and Kaliyah.
Goldie. Dowdy old lady name, or a revival-worthy gem? We're not sure.
Marianna. Marianne with more flair.
Novalee. Modern coinage.
Loretta. If you love all things vintage!
Elyse. Variant of Elise.
Stormi. What's left of Stormy.
Adele. Old name rejuvenated by singer Adele.
Berkley. Surname, place name and given name.
Anika. Name with mutiple possible origins.
Marisol. Faith-filled Spanish name.
Kassidy. Spelling spin on Cassidy.
Roselyn. Variant of Roselyn.
Louisa. Sophisticated retro choice.
Alexia. Alternative to Alexandra and Alexis.
Dalia. Stems from several origins.
Ensley. Modern alternative to Ainsley.
Hayley. One of the many variants of Hailey.
Jayda. Variant of Jada.
Harmoni. Variant of Harmony.
Jada. Elaboration of Jada.
Marigold. Intriguing floral possibility.
Zayla. In the key of Kayla and Layla.
Ayleen. Variant of Aileen.
Natasha. Eighties' style star.
Sol. Has a dazzling meaning ("sun").
Annika. Common in Germany and the Nordic countries.
Malayah. Modern American coinage.
Drew. No longer just for boys.
Anais. Of French origin.
Angelique. Impeccably French.
Zhuri. LeBron James used Zhuri for his daughter.
Aliya. Toned-down version of Aaliyah.
Azaria. Israeli surname and, why not, a baby name.
Zora. Back in the U.S. Top 1000 after decades of silence.
Allyson. Variant of Allison.
Brittany. Locked into the 80s.
Kamiyah. Made its debut in the Top 1000 in 2018.
Gwen. Short form of Gwendolyn.
Vada. V-powered vintage choice.
Giuliana. Italian equivalent of Juliana.
Elina. Common Finnish name.
Hadlee. Variant of Hadley.
Itzayana. Derived from Itzel.
Jianna. Derived from the Italian Gianna.
Cadence. Musical term that doubles as a baby name.
Greta. Retro name with Swedish flair.
Lilianna. Variant of Liliana.
Denver. Nod to the capital of Colorado.
Robin. Unisex bird-inspired pick.
August. Bored of June and April? Try August.
Jazmine. Jasmine with attitude.
Royal. Hard name to live up to.
Braelyn. Variant of Braelynn.
Celia. Alternative to Ophelia, another old-fashioned Shakespearean name.
Yamileth. Hispanic import.
Avayah. 21st-century invention.
Baylee. Spelling spin on Bailey.
Iliana. Intriguing import.
Teresa. Currently neglected classic with saintly credentials.
Amelie. Amelia à la française.
Judith. Currently underused biblical classic.
Kara. Short and solid.
Lacey. Has seen better days.
Amiri. Better known as a surname.
Elowyn. Derived from the Cornish word for "elm tree".
Georgina. One of the many feminine forms of George.
Justice. Gender-neutral word name.
Emmalyn. If Emma doesn't suffice.
Harlee. Spelling spin on Harley.
Kamari. Related to the Arabic word for "moon".
Kaydence. Variant of Cadence.
Khalani. Mash-up Khaleesi and Kailani.
Luisa. Variant of Louisa.
Whitley. Move over, Whitney!
Bailee. Variant of Bailey.
Cynthia. Mid-century sweetheart.
Karter. Carter with a Kardashian vibe.
Livia. Ancient name with great potential.
Aubrie. Variant of Aubrey.
Veda. Short, beautiful and exotic.
Janiyah. Virtually unheard of before this century.
Salma. Finding fame thanks to actress Hayek.
Araya. Of multiple origins.
Aubrielle. Dressed-up version of Aubrey.
Bexley. Place name turned baby name.
Giana. Variant of Gianna.
Keyla. Variant of Kayla.
Katelyn. Variant of Kaitlyn.
Saoirse. Irish appellation put on the map by actress Saoirse Ronan.
Sariah. Part Sarah, part Mariah.
Araceli. Catholic girl name of Spanish origin.
Artemis. From Greek mythology.
Averi. Variant of Avery.
Yasmin. Floral and exotic.
Kaiya. Variant of Kaia.
Emberlynn. Newly-minted compound name.
Amaris. Reminiscent of the biblical Damaris.
Sapphire. Move over, Diamond!
Kallie. Variation of Callie.
Shay. Smooth unisex option.
Guinevere. From Arthurian legend.
Lilyana. Spelling spin on Liliana.
Magdalena. Variant of the biblical Magdalene.
Tinsley. One of the rarer -ley names.
Zainab. Of Arabic origin.
Deborah. Currently overlooked biblical classic.
Kenia. Evolved from Kenya.
Laylah. Variant of Layla.
Layne. Unisex name.
Scottie. Grandpa name turned cool girl name.
Carla. Stuck in style limbo.
Chandler. Familiar but rarely used unisex name.
Rosalina. Rosalie with more rhythm.
Kairi. Japanese name.
Lauryn. Lauren variation popularized by singer Lauryn Hill.
Nyomi. Guaranteed to create some confusion.
Raina. Variant of Reina.
Aubriella. Builds on Aubrey.
Elia. Cracked the Top 1000 in 2021.
Lenora. Nice path to the nickname Nora.
Lisa. Chart-toppingly popular—in the 1960s.
Nori. Name with multiple origins and meanings.
Tiffany. Eighties' sensation.
Giovanna. Italian classic.
Jaylah. Variant of Jayla.
Rosalyn. One of the older -lyn names.
Chanel. For your little fashionista!
Maddie. Mostly heard as a nickname.
Avah. Variant of Ava.
Leanna. Brianna cousin.
Luz. Means "light" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Addilynn. Variant of Addilyn.
Brylee. Looks like Brynlee, sounds like Riley with a B.
Casey. Borrowed from the boys.
Laylani. Leilani is the original spelling.
Tru. Also used for boys.
Billie. Rejuvenated by singer Billie Eilish.
Lottie. Warm vintage name.
Alianna. Variant of Aliana.
Meilani. If you can't decide between Melanie and Leilani.
Lexie. If Alexandra and Alexis feel too formal.
Nathalia. Natalie with frills.
Avalynn. New compound name.
Julissa. Intriguing Hispanic option.
Paloma. Spanish word for "dove".
Rosalee. Variant of Rosalie.
Rebekah. The original, biblical spelling of Rebecca.
Simone. Feminine take on Simon.
Egypt. Place name.
Scarlette. Scarlett with a French twist.
Sarahi. Shares roots with Sarah.
Alaiya. Member of the Alay/Alai-name contingent.
Hadleigh. Better known as a British town.
Inaya. Middle-Eastern import.
Keily. Be prepared to correct people on the spelling.
Lakelynn. Newly coined compound name.
Nyra. First squeaked into the Top 1000 in 2021.
Princess. Yes—for a puppy!
Rowyn. Derived from Rowan.
Vida. Means "life" in Spanish.
Elisabeth. Variant of Elizabeth.
India. One of the first countries to get the baby name treatment.
Ryann. Feels more feminine than Ryan.
Barbara. Traditional but currently neglected.
Belle. Means "beautiful" in French.
Saanvi. Popular in India.
Xyla. Hit the U.S. Top 1,000 for the first time in 2022.
Winona. Of Sioux origin.
Aadhya. Hindi name.
Indigo. This color name first squeaked into the Top 1000 in 2021.
Lakelyn. Modern invention.
Paola. Italian form of Paula.
Emmeline. Old name with a modern sensibility.
Joyce. Locked in a time capsule, or ready for revival? You decide.
Kamilah. One of many variants of Camilla.
Maisy. One of many variants of Maisie.
Rylan. Modern hybrid name.
Soleil. "Sun" in French.
Ainhoa. Basque name.
Maleah. Variant of Malia.
Neriah. Appears as a male name in the Bible.
Elsa. Only if you're a huge Frozen fan.
Emiliana. Multisyllabic possibility for fans of Em- names.
Luella. Begging for revival.
Nancy. Relic of the past.
Cielo. Means "sky" or "heaven" in Spanish.
Madalyn. Variant of Madelyn.
Kahlani. Variant of Kehlani.

Understanding Current Popularity

When you explore a baby name popularity list, such as this one, it's important to keep in mind that you're only looking at the popularity of names in a given year. In this case, you're looking at American parents' baby name choices in 2022. As baby name trends change slowly, you can expect the list of the most popular girl names of 2024 to look quite similar, especially at the top of the list.

Since we are only looking at the most recent data, we cannot draw conclusions about how common a name is in the overall society. There are many monikers that are currently nowhere near the top of the list but that were once hugely popular. For example, there are plenty of Lisas in America, but only a few baby Lisas. This means your little girl could well be the only Lisa in her classroom, but she would probably find a namesake or two in a family reunion.

Another important consideration is the huge increase in the number of different baby names. Today, there are a lot more baby girl names in circulation than in the past, which means that no single name is nowhere near as common as Jessica in the 1990s or Mary a hundred years. So, while today's Top 10 girl names are definitely popular, you don't have to worry too much about your daughter sharing her name with a handful of classmates come schooltime.

Lastly, if you're trying to avoid wildly popular names, make sure the name you're considering doesn't come with several popular spelling variations. Sophia, for example, may not stick out at first, but when you add all the little Sofias with "f", you're all of a sudden looking at a very common choice. Other examples of names with multiple popular spelling variations include Zoe, Allison, Eliana and Madelyn.