Top Names for Baby Girls in 2022
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Top Baby Names for Girls in 2022
When choosing a name for your child, there are a lot of things to consider. It is an important decision that will stick with your child for the rest of their lives. So, choosing a name shouldn't be taken lightly. Here are some things to consider when selecting a name.
1. Is the name easy to pronounce? Of course, you can always correct a person if they pronounce your child's name wrong but going through life, constantly having to hear someone butcher your name can be frustrating. Whether it's a teacher at school, a nurse at your doctor's office or just meeting someone new, obviously life would be a little easier if your name isn't super difficult. So, choosing a name that is easy to pronounce or just choosing a simpler spelling of a name can make a huge difference.
2. Will the name age well? These days, most people tend to choose names that are unique. However, there are certain names that are cute as a 2-year-old but may seem immature as a 40-year-old. It's important to not just name a child because it sounds trendy in the moment. Really think about what it will sound like at various stages in life.
3. Look at name meanings. You can find the meaning to almost any baby name online. If you are deciding between a few names, look online and see if the meaning helps you make a decision.
4. Take your time. I know a lot of parents would ideally like to have a name chosen before their baby is born. There is no rule that states you have to though. When you hold your baby for the first time, you may find that the original names you had chosen no longer seem to fit. If you are having a hard time deciding, wait until your daughter is born and then see what name comes to mind.
Baby Girl Names Inspired by the TV Shows and Movies of 2022
- Rue (Euphoria)
- Cassie (Euphoria)
- Lexi (Euphoria)
- Gia (Euphoria)
- Jules (Euphoria)
- Maddy (Euphoria)
- Beth (Yellowstone)
- Ruth (Ozark)
- Arya (Game of Thrones)
- Margaery (Game of Thrones)
- Mirabel (Encanto)
- Luisa (Encanto)
- Isabela (Encanto)
- Riley (Don't Look Up)
- Brie (Don't Look Up)
- Kirsten (Station Eleven)
- Tully (Firefly Lane)
- Eliza (Hamilton)
- Phoebe (Bridgerton)
- Eloise (Bridgerton)
- Siena (Bridgerton)
Top Baby Girl Names in 2022
- Olivia
- Emma
- Amelia
- Ava
- Sophia
- Mia
- Isabella
- Luna
- Charlotte
- Harper
(According to Babycenter)
Top Baby Girl Names in Each State
Most Popular Baby Girl Names by State
These names were the most popular baby names by state in 2019. Data is from the Social Security Administration.
- Alabama- Ava
- Alaska- Aurora
- Arizona- Emma
- Arkansas- Ava
- California- Emma
- Colorado- Olivia
- Connecticut- Olivia
- Delaware- Ava
- Florida- Isabella
- Georgia- Ava
- Hawaii- Emma
- Idaho- Olivia
- Illinois- Olivia
- Indiana- Emma
- Iowa- Harper
- Kansas- Olivia
- Kentucky- Emma
- Louisiana- Ava
- Maine- Charlotte
- Maryland- Ava
- Massachusetts- Emma
- Michigan- Olivia
- Minnesota- Evelyn
- Missouri- Olivia
- Mississippi- Ava
- Montana- Harper
- Nebraska- Olivia
- Nevada- Emma
- New Hampshire- Olivia
- New Jersey-Emma
- New Mexico- Isabella
- New York- Emma
- North Carolina- Ava
- North Dakota- Olivia
- Ohio- Ava
- Oklahoma- Emma
- Oregon- Emma
- Pennsylvania- Emma
- Rhode Island- Amelia
- South Carolina- Ava
- South Dakota- Harper
- Tennessee- Emma
- Texas- Emma
- Utah- Olivia
- Vermont- Harper
- Virigina- Ava
- Washington- Olivia
- Washington D.C.- Ava
- West Virigina- Emma
- Wisconsin- Evelyn
- Wyoming- Amelia
Unique Baby Girl Names for 2022
- Harlow
- Odette
- Katya
- Olive
- Vanity
- Thalia
- Avalon
- Arabella
- Nika
- Knoxlee
- Autumn
- Alaska
- Dior
- Ryann
- Fable
- Imogen
- Isla
- Zaria
- Kylah
- Katana
- Lilac
- Millie
- Demi
- Emerson
- Shiloh
- Channing
- Uma
Baby Girl Names Inspired by Powerful or Inspiring Women
- Amelia (Amelia Earhart)
- Ruth (Ruth Bader Ginsburg)
- Marilyn (Marilyn Monroe)
- Greta (Greta Thunberg)
- Michelle (Michelle Obama)
- Betty (Betty White)
- Audrey (Audrey Hepburn)
- Cleo (Cleopatra)
- Frida (Frida Kahlo)
- Harriet (Harriet Tubman)
- Harper (Harper Lee)
Top Baby Girl Names in 2002
- Emily
- Madison
- Hannah
- Emma
- Alexis
- Ashley
- Abigail
- Sarah
- Samantha
- Olivia
(According to Babycenter)
Top Baby Girl Names in 1992
- Ashley
- Jessica
- Amanda
- Brittany
- Sarah
- Samantha
- Emily
- Stephanie
- Elizabeth
- Megan
(According to Babycenter)
Top Baby Girl Names 1942
- Mary
- Barbara
- Patricia
- Linda
- Carol
- Sandra
- Judith
- Nancy
- Betty
- Carolyn
(According to Babycenter)
Other Baby Girl Names
These names belong to my friends or their children.
- Tory
- Darcie
- Taren
- China
- Dina
- Olive
- Alem
- Nina
- Becca
- Finley
- Penelope
- Judith
- Marigold
- Journee
- Bethany
- M'Leah
- Alla
- Paige
- Carmel
- Monteray
What names do you like?
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