Top 1,000 baby girl names in the U.S. (2024)

There are so many beautiful baby girl names, the options can seem overwhelming. Should you give your baby girl a popular name of the moment? Or something more unique? How about a name that's trending up in popularity?

If you're searching for baby name inspiration, look no further: The Social Security Administration has released its latest list of most popular baby names, including the 1,000 most popular baby girl names.

According to the SSA, favorites like Olivia, Emma and Charlotte reigned supreme in 2023. At the bottom of the list — but still cracking the top 1,000 in terms of popularity — were Angelique, Ayah and Aylani.

In addition to the top names, the SSA also identified the “fastest-rising” names of the year. The rise in popularity could be attributed to social media and pop culture, the SSA said in a press release.

"It’s clear that social media stars had a major influence on new parents in 2023. The fastest rising girl’s name, Kaeli, went viral in 2023, rising a whopping 1,692 spots,” the SSA said. “Parents must have really smashed the ‘like’ button for YouTube and TikTok star Kaeli McEwen (also known as Kaile Mae), who routinely promotes a clean, tidy, and neutrally-aesthetic lifestyle."

Fastest rising baby girl names

  • Kaeli
  • Alitzel
  • Emryn
  • Adhara
  • Azari

The SSA determines the most popularbaby name through the social security parents apply for when their child is born.The agency began compiling the baby names list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880.

1,000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names

  • Olivia
  • Emma
  • Charlotte
  • Amelia
  • Sophia
  • Mia
  • Isabella
  • Ava
  • Evelyn
  • Luna
  • Harper
  • Sofia
  • Camila
  • Eleanor
  • Elizabeth
  • Violet
  • Scarlett
  • Emily
  • Hazel
  • Lily
  • Gianna
  • Aurora
  • Penelope
  • Aria
  • Nora
  • Chloe
  • Ellie
  • Mila
  • Avery
  • Layla
  • Abigail
  • Ella
  • Isla
  • Eliana
  • Nova
  • Madison
  • Zoe
  • Ivy
  • Grace
  • Lucy
  • Willow
  • Emilia
  • Riley
  • Naomi
  • Victoria
  • Stella
  • Elena
  • Hannah
  • Valentina
  • Maya
  • Zoey
  • Delilah
  • Leah
  • Lainey
  • Lillian
  • Paisley
  • Genesis
  • Madelyn
  • Sadie
  • Sophie
  • Leilani
  • Addison
  • Natalie
  • Josephine
  • Alice
  • Ruby
  • Claire
  • Kinsley
  • Everly
  • Emery
  • Adeline
  • Kennedy
  • Maeve
  • Audrey
  • Autumn
  • Athena
  • Eden
  • Iris
  • Anna
  • Eloise
  • Jade
  • Maria
  • Caroline
  • Brooklyn
  • Quinn
  • Aaliyah
  • Vivian
  • Liliana
  • Gabriella
  • Hailey
  • Sarah
  • Savannah
  • Cora
  • Madeline
  • Natalia
  • Ariana
  • Lydia
  • Lyla
  • Clara
  • Allison
  • Aubrey
  • Millie
  • Melody
  • Ayla
  • Serenity
  • Bella
  • Skylar
  • Josie
  • Lucia
  • Daisy
  • Raelynn
  • Eva
  • Juniper
  • Samantha
  • Elliana
  • Eliza
  • Rylee
  • Nevaeh
  • Hadley
  • Alaia
  • Parker
  • Julia
  • Amara
  • Rose
  • Charlie
  • Ashley
  • Remi
  • Georgia
  • Adalynn
  • Melanie
  • Amira
  • Margaret
  • Piper
  • Brielle
  • Mary
  • Freya
  • Cecilia
  • Esther
  • Arya
  • Sienna
  • Summer
  • Peyton
  • Sage
  • Valerie
  • Magnolia
  • Emersyn
  • Catalina
  • Margot
  • Everleigh
  • Alina
  • Sloane
  • Brianna
  • Oakley
  • Valeria
  • Blakely
  • Kehlani
  • Oaklynn
  • Ximena
  • Isabelle
  • Juliette
  • Emerson
  • Amaya
  • Elsie
  • Isabel
  • Mackenzie
  • Genevieve
  • Anastasia
  • Reagan
  • Katherine
  • Ember
  • June
  • Bailey
  • Andrea
  • Reese
  • Wrenley
  • Gemma
  • Ada
  • Alani
  • Callie
  • Kaylee
  • Olive
  • Rosalie
  • Myla
  • Alana
  • Ariella
  • Kaia
  • Ruth
  • Arianna
  • Sara
  • Jasmine
  • Phoebe
  • Adaline
  • River
  • Hallie
  • Adalyn
  • Wren
  • Presley
  • Lilah
  • Alora
  • Amy
  • Norah
  • Annie
  • Zuri
  • Alexandra
  • Sutton
  • Noelle
  • Kylie
  • Molly
  • Lia
  • Journee
  • Leia
  • Evangeline
  • Lila
  • Aspen
  • Saylor
  • Khloe
  • Aitana
  • Alaina
  • Haven
  • Aliyah
  • Blake
  • Kimberly
  • Vera
  • Ana
  • Kailani
  • Tatum
  • Arabella
  • Diana
  • Selena
  • Kiara
  • Harmony
  • Lilith
  • Rowan
  • Delaney
  • Vivienne
  • Zara
  • Collins
  • Harlow
  • Blair
  • Leila
  • Daphne
  • Faith
  • Lennon
  • Stevie
  • Mariana
  • Kaylani
  • Morgan
  • Juliana
  • Gracie
  • Nyla
  • Miriam
  • Daniela
  • Dahlia
  • Brynlee
  • Rachel
  • Angela
  • Lilly
  • Kamila
  • Samara
  • Ryleigh
  • Taylor
  • Dakota
  • Lola
  • Talia
  • Evie
  • Jordyn
  • Ophelia
  • Camille
  • Gia
  • Milani
  • Lena
  • Elaina
  • Malia
  • Elise
  • Celeste
  • Londyn
  • Palmer
  • Mabel
  • Octavia
  • Sawyer
  • Jane
  • Finley
  • Marley
  • Adelaide
  • Lucille
  • Shiloh
  • Antonella
  • Ariel
  • Poppy
  • Kali
  • Elianna
  • Juliet
  • Maisie
  • Cataleya
  • Danna
  • Aubree
  • Gabriela
  • Noa
  • Brooke
  • Celine
  • Alessia
  • Hope
  • Selah
  • Vanessa
  • Rory
  • Sydney
  • Amari
  • Teagan
  • Adriana
  • Payton
  • Rosemary
  • Laila
  • London
  • Angelina
  • Alayna
  • Kendall
  • Rebecca
  • Maggie
  • Adelyn
  • Evelynn
  • Thea
  • Amina
  • Tessa
  • Kayla
  • Esme
  • Mckenna
  • Nicole
  • Regina
  • Luciana
  • Julianna
  • Nayeli
  • Catherine
  • Alyssa
  • Journey
  • Dream
  • Camilla
  • Ariyah
  • Nina
  • Joanna
  • Mya
  • Annabelle
  • Esmeralda
  • Lauren
  • Fatima
  • Giselle
  • Harley
  • Jocelyn
  • Phoenix
  • Trinity
  • Malani
  • Heidi
  • Meadow
  • Raya
  • Paige
  • Jayla
  • Logan
  • Leighton
  • Charlee
  • Viviana
  • Madilyn
  • Raven
  • Amora
  • Navy
  • Itzel
  • Laura
  • Emory
  • Azalea
  • Hayden
  • Aniyah
  • Winter
  • Aurelia
  • Alivia
  • Brooklynn
  • Francesca
  • Serena
  • Lilliana
  • Gracelynn
  • Kalani
  • Aisha
  • Gwendolyn
  • Elaine
  • Nylah
  • Hattie
  • Wynter
  • Adelynn
  • Adelina
  • Alessandra
  • Mylah
  • Alayah
  • Anaya
  • Julieta
  • Rosie
  • Mariah
  • Demi
  • Raelyn
  • Sabrina
  • Helen
  • Everlee
  • Astrid
  • Fiona
  • Michelle
  • Xiomara
  • Briella
  • Alexandria
  • Frances
  • Sunny
  • Sarai
  • Alaya
  • Melissa
  • Veronica
  • Mira
  • Zariah
  • Brynn
  • Reign
  • Maryam
  • Lana
  • Arielle
  • Raegan
  • Remington
  • Salem
  • Elisa
  • Aylin
  • Emely
  • Carolina
  • Sylvie
  • Sylvia
  • Annalise
  • Willa
  • Mallory
  • Kira
  • Daniella
  • Elora
  • Saige
  • Carmen
  • Charli
  • Mckenzie
  • Matilda
  • Miracle
  • Destiny
  • Alicia
  • Elle
  • Colette
  • Anya
  • Madeleine
  • Oaklee
  • Skye
  • Cali
  • Daleyza
  • Alexis
  • Holly
  • Katalina
  • Miley
  • Alanna
  • Felicity
  • Joy
  • Helena
  • Makayla
  • Amirah
  • Maia
  • Armani
  • Alma
  • Anahi
  • Ari
  • Bianca
  • Scarlet
  • Amiyah
  • Dorothy
  • Stephanie
  • Fernanda
  • Briana
  • Alison
  • Lorelai
  • Renata
  • Macie
  • Makenna
  • Imani
  • Jimena
  • Kate
  • Liana
  • Cameron
  • Lyra
  • Maddison
  • Izabella
  • Amanda
  • Lorelei
  • Dayana
  • Gracelyn
  • Opal
  • Nadia
  • Brinley
  • Madelynn
  • Calliope
  • Paris
  • Camryn
  • Danielle
  • Cassidy
  • Cecelia
  • Haisley
  • Jordan
  • Faye
  • Marlee
  • Bonnie
  • Allie
  • Edith
  • Emmy
  • Mae
  • Kaliyah
  • Oakleigh
  • Meredith
  • Carter
  • Kamryn
  • Ariah
  • Maxine
  • Heaven
  • April
  • Blaire
  • Jennifer
  • Leona
  • Murphy
  • Ivory
  • Florence
  • Lexi
  • Angel
  • Alondra
  • Hanna
  • Rhea
  • Bristol
  • Amalia
  • Katie
  • Monroe
  • Emelia
  • Maliyah
  • Kora
  • Ariya
  • Mariam
  • Lyric
  • Makenzie
  • Frankie
  • Jacqueline
  • Jazlyn
  • Legacy
  • Margo
  • Clementine
  • Maren
  • Paislee
  • Alejandra
  • Sevyn
  • Jolene
  • Averie
  • Briar
  • Yaretzi
  • Gabrielle
  • Jessica
  • Rylie
  • Alia
  • Zahra
  • Emerie
  • Lilian
  • Arleth
  • Virginia
  • Avianna
  • Royalty
  • Azariah
  • Kenzie
  • Kyla
  • Sierra
  • Halo
  • Holland
  • Reyna
  • Thalia
  • Keira
  • Capri
  • Marina
  • Noemi
  • Amber
  • Miranda
  • Sariyah
  • Rosalia
  • Indie
  • Oaklyn
  • Anne
  • Mara
  • Lina
  • Wrenlee
  • Mina
  • Louise
  • Beatrice
  • Jovie
  • Ivanna
  • Nalani
  • Journi
  • Marceline
  • Ailani
  • Myra
  • Mavis
  • Aliana
  • Kinley
  • Ainsley
  • Jaylani
  • Eve
  • Iyla
  • Leyla
  • Alexa
  • Arlet
  • Lylah
  • Charleigh
  • Chaya
  • Cleo
  • Tiana
  • Estella
  • Nellie
  • Winnie
  • Yara
  • Mikayla
  • Dallas
  • Sasha
  • Scottie
  • Hadassah
  • Amani
  • Ila
  • Kaitlyn
  • Ellianna
  • Abby
  • Skyler
  • Amaia
  • Freyja
  • Romina
  • Lennox
  • Jenna
  • Kennedi
  • Kayleigh
  • Melany
  • Amoura
  • Mckinley
  • Angelica
  • Keilani
  • Michaela
  • Zariyah
  • Cassandra
  • Noah
  • Remy
  • Nia
  • Reina
  • Milan
  • Jazmin
  • Davina
  • Della
  • Dylan
  • Marie
  • Galilea
  • Violeta
  • Jaliyah
  • Jenesis
  • Melina
  • Isabela
  • Priscilla
  • Emberly
  • Erin
  • Aliza
  • Eileen
  • Shelby
  • Kelsey
  • Laney
  • Siena
  • Braelynn
  • Analia
  • Elliott
  • Rosa
  • Aleena
  • Leslie
  • Gloria
  • Kataleya
  • Martha
  • Irene
  • Clover
  • Penny
  • Ryan
  • Kaeli
  • Taytum
  • Karsyn
  • Kathryn
  • Estrella
  • Adrianna
  • Flora
  • Goldie
  • Halle
  • Haley
  • Sloan
  • Fallon
  • Macy
  • Vienna
  • Janelle
  • Elowyn
  • Megan
  • Azari
  • Maci
  • Aya
  • Kyra
  • Lillie
  • Milena
  • Birdie
  • Liv
  • Christina
  • Novah
  • Zelda
  • Paula
  • Julie
  • Selene
  • Khaleesi
  • Chelsea
  • Estelle
  • Karla
  • Chana
  • Marigold
  • Laurel
  • Promise
  • Rayna
  • Alisson
  • Bethany
  • Jemma
  • Yareli
  • Adalee
  • Andi
  • Coraline
  • Hana
  • Kiana
  • Madilynn
  • Monica
  • Charley
  • Dior
  • Arlette
  • Lara
  • Whitley
  • Love
  • Zaniyah
  • Inaya
  • Angie
  • Elodie
  • Nola
  • Rivka
  • Kendra
  • Marilyn
  • Aleah
  • Emerald
  • Persephone
  • Addilyn
  • Amayah
  • Bridget
  • Giana
  • Johanna
  • Kenna
  • Milana
  • Baylor
  • Brynleigh
  • Kensley
  • Zaria
  • Ellis
  • Aviana
  • Lacey
  • Leilany
  • Drew
  • Ezra
  • Lenora
  • Loretta
  • Adley
  • Novalee
  • Aila
  • Karina
  • Adhara
  • Georgina
  • Emmie
  • Theodora
  • Kelly
  • Kylee
  • Lottie
  • Malaysia
  • Paulina
  • Lakelynn
  • Dani
  • Denver
  • Dulce
  • Jamie
  • Sky
  • Carly
  • Kinslee
  • Marisol
  • Henley
  • Jayleen
  • Jream
  • Cheyenne
  • Maisy
  • Noor
  • Robin
  • Savanna
  • Ramona
  • Aileen
  • Kaiya
  • Emberlynn
  • Jessie
  • Zayla
  • Lea
  • Samira
  • Araceli
  • Azaria
  • Pearl
  • Elyse
  • Hunter
  • Kori
  • Louisa
  • Kamari
  • Nyomi
  • Skyla
  • Treasure
  • Alexia
  • Gwen
  • Alena
  • Tallulah
  • Veda
  • Mikaela
  • Kya
  • Scout
  • Valery
  • Adele
  • Livia
  • Naya
  • Ocean
  • Iliana
  • Bellamy
  • Celia
  • Vada
  • Zaylee
  • Ashlyn
  • Mercy
  • Zendaya
  • Berkley
  • Marlowe
  • Arely
  • Aspyn
  • Maddie
  • Avani
  • Belen
  • Linda
  • Luz
  • Teresa
  • Meilani
  • Nala
  • Malaya
  • Amiri
  • Anais
  • Lisa
  • Ivey
  • Katelyn
  • Dania
  • Zoya
  • Ailany
  • Artemis
  • Rayne
  • Brittany
  • Cielo
  • Janiyah
  • Kallie
  • Yasmin
  • Zora
  • Aliya
  • Billie
  • Elia
  • Khalani
  • Rosalina
  • Zhuri
  • Ainara
  • Alitzel
  • Stormi
  • Cynthia
  • Elina
  • Lilianna
  • Zainab
  • Barbara
  • Ensley
  • Miller
  • Waverly
  • Winona
  • Jaycee
  • Andie
  • Kimber
  • Marianna
  • Keyla
  • Baylee
  • Emryn
  • Giuliana
  • Karter
  • Liberty
  • Sol
  • Amelie
  • Hadlee
  • Harmoni
  • Tiffany
  • Chandler
  • Elliot
  • Lilyana
  • Nori
  • Salma
  • Dalia
  • Judith
  • Madalyn
  • Raquel
  • Jolie
  • Keily
  • Magdalena
  • Yamileth
  • Bria
  • Amaris
  • Harlee
  • August
  • Ayleen
  • Kimora
  • Braelyn
  • Kamiyah
  • Indy
  • Princess
  • Ruthie
  • Ashlynn
  • Jazmine
  • Laylani
  • Marleigh
  • Raina
  • Roselyn
  • Simone
  • Anika
  • Lakelyn
  • Luella
  • Nataly
  • Giovanna
  • Greta
  • Solana
  • Bailee
  • Joelle
  • Kara
  • Etta
  • Julissa
  • Kai
  • Avayah
  • Nancy
  • Alianna
  • Ayra
  • Sarahi
  • Eleanora
  • Kenia
  • Emmeline
  • Luisa
  • Xyla
  • Cadence
  • Reya
  • Blessing
  • Elouise
  • Emiliana
  • Annika
  • Lilia
  • Mazie
  • Saoirse
  • Aura
  • Aleyna
  • Kassidy
  • Carla
  • Indigo
  • Saanvi
  • Tru
  • Winifred
  • Layne
  • Malayah
  • Dana
  • Deborah
  • Hayley
  • Sapphire
  • Seraphina
  • Kahlani
  • Nyra
  • Quincy
  • Soleil
  • Allyson
  • Paloma
  • Whitney
  • Laylah
  • Violette
  • Kairi
  • Leanna
  • Natasha
  • Ainhoa
  • Alaiya
  • Esperanza
  • Amyra
  • Clare
  • Neriah
  • Araya
  • Aadhya
  • Elisabeth
  • Sariah
  • Shay
  • Angelique
  • Ayah
  • Aylani
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If you're searching for baby name inspiration, look no further: The Social Security Administration has released its latest list of most popular baby names, including the 1,000 most popular baby girl names. According to the SSA, favorites like Olivia, Emma and Charlotte reigned supreme in 2023.

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The Most Popular Baby Girl Names Right Now
  • Olivia.
  • Emma.
  • Charlotte.
  • Amelia.
  • Sophia.
  • Mia.
  • Isabella.
  • Ava.
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100 Rare Girl Names
  • Zia.
  • Jazzlyn.
  • Yvette.
  • Calliope.
  • Inez.
  • Valkyrie.
  • Cordelia.
  • Harlyn.
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20 Most Rare Baby Names
  • Alessia.
  • Anya.
  • Aurelia.
  • Azalea.
  • Bexley.
  • Briar.
  • Effie.
  • Ellerie.
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Meaningful Baby Girl Names
  • Darlene: English — Darling; loved one.
  • Della: German — Noble; bright.
  • Diana: Latin — Moon goddess.
  • Eleanor: Greek — Bright, shining one; sun rays.
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  • Eva: Hebrew — Life.
  • Farrah: Arabic — Happy.
  • Faye: French — Loyalty; confidence; trust; belief.
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  • Caterina - Meaning 'pure. '
  • Donatella - Meaning 'gift' or 'gift of God. '
  • Elettra - Meaning 'shining bright. '
  • Eloise.
  • Freya.
  • Grazia - Meaning 'grace. '
  • Hermione - Meaning 'earthly. '
  • Imogen - Meaning 'last-born'
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Likewise, Ashley, Sophia, Lorraine, Kristen, and Suzanne also made it onto the list as the least-desired names. While, for the boys, Kobe, Jeffrey, Nigel, and Ashton topped the list of the most unpopular – followed by Graham, Stuart, Chad, Gary, and Bill.

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If you're thinking about an old lady name, Moss says to look at monikers that were popular in the early 20th century, like Mildred. According to the Social Security Administration, the top names for girls in the early 20th century included: Mary, Helen, Margaret, Anna, Ruth, Dorothy and Barbara.

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While vintage girls names such as Arrowyn, Ettalyn, Daffodil and Ulyssia are also among the least used names of the last year. Girls' names with an international flair are also some of the rarest on the list including Kauai, Lucetta, Villanelle, Endellion, Madelief, Niloufar and Zabelle.

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GirlsBoys
1EmmaNoah
2OliviaEthan
3IsabellaJacob
4AvaLiam
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Indian Girl Names With Meanings
No.NameMeaning
1AadhyaFirst power
2AdvikaUnique
3AnikaGrace
4AarohiA music tune
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NameMeaning
17.MillieGentle strength
18.EllaOther, all, fairy maiden
19.HannahGrace
20.DaisyFlower name, day's eye
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Names Given to Fewer Than 5 Baby Boys in 2022
  • Aubin.
  • Bramwell.
  • Conran.
  • Crusoe.
  • Eisenhower.
  • Finlo.
  • Florent.
  • Gulliver.
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