Here are the 50 most popular baby girl names for the year 2023 in the United States.
Olivia
Olivia is a Latin name meaning Olive Tree, a symbol of peace and renewal.
Emma
Emma means universal. It’s a name that’s been popular for several years and is worn by actresses Emma Watson and Emma Stone.
Amelia
Amelia refers to a girl who works hard. Indeed, many princesses and activists bear this elegant name.
Sophia
Sophia is derived from the Greek and means wisdom.
Charlotte
Charlotte means free, independent and small. This is the name of several princesses and queens.
Ava
The origins of the name Ava are not entirely clear. In fact, it could have Persian origins, meaning Voice, or come from the Latin word Avis, meaning bird.
Isabella
Isabella is a classic name for devotion to God. Many queens and princesses bear this name.
Mia
Mia is a pretty name derived from Maria and Myriam. It’s a short name that’s easy to pronounce and very cute!
Luna
Luna is a name derived from the Latin word for moon. It is a spiritual name taken from Roman mythology.
Evelyn
There are two theories about the meaning of the name Evelyn, either a derivation of Aveline, French for hazelnut, or a combination of Eve (living) and Lynn (lake).
Gianna
Gianna means God’s grace in Hebrew and may also be derived from Italian with the name Giovanna.
Lily
Lily means lily in French and is also a symbol of purity.
Aria
Aria means song in Italian and noble in Persian.
Aurora
Aurora means dawn and has Latin origins. Aurora is also a Roman goddess and the name of the Sleeping Princess.
Ellie
Ellie means light and is derived from first names such as Ellen and Elizabeth.
Harper
Harper refers to a person who plays the harp. The name comes from medieval times, when the kings and queens of Europe had dedicated harp players!
Mila
Mila is a traditional Russian name meaning graceful, while in Spanish, Mila means miracle.
Sofia
Sofia is derived from Sophia and has Italian origins.
Camila
Camila means a religious helper and has Italian and Portuguese origins.
Layla
Layla means either darkness or night and has Hebrew and Arabic origins.
Nova
Nova means new and is also the name of an astronomical phenomenon in which a very bright star in the sky disappears into the night.
Eliana
Eliana means light and moon. This name has Hebrew, Greek and Latin origins.
Ella
Ella means goddess in modern Hebrew, and is also a feminine pronoun in Spanish.
Violet
Violet is French for violet, a pretty purple flower.
Hazel
Hazel is derived from the color brown, perfect for little brown-eyed babies!
Willow
Willow refers to the willow tree, a rather majestic type of tree!
Chloe
Chloe is a name that represents many things, including beauty, youth and dynamism. Chloe is a name that has been given to goddesses and heroines.
Ivy
Ivy has English and Latin origins from the word vine. Also, in Greek culture, it is a symbol of eternity and fidelity.
Scarlett
Scarlett is a classic yet modern name for the color red.
Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning weaver!
Eleanor
Eleanor is a vintage name whose origin and meaning we’re not 100% sure about. Yet the name has a link to powerful women like queens.
Elena
Elena is derived from the name Eleanor and has Greek origins. Elena means sunbeam or light.
Avery
Of Anglo-Saxon origin, Avery means leader and judicious.
Nora
Nora is a name derived from Honora, meaning honor.
Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning father’s joy. In the Bible, Abigail is the wife of King David.
Maya
Maya has several meanings, depending on the language. In Sanskrit, it means dream, in Maori courage and in Greek mother. The name is also linked to the Mayan civilization.
Emily
Emily is a medieval Roman name meaning rival.
Isla
Isla is a Scottish first name derived from Islay, an island in Scotland. Isla is also the name of a river in Scotland… water signifying purity and life.
Delilah
Delilah has Hebrew origins and means delicate.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew name Elisheba and means consecrated to God. Several queens have been named Elizabeth, including Queen Elizabeth II.
Naomi
Naomi means sweet and pleasant, and this name also has Hebrew origins. It is also a popular name in Japan.
Grace
The name Grace has Latin origins and denotes generosity and kindness. According to Greek mythology, the Graces were goddesses, each representing charm, grace and beauty.
Emilia
Emilia is derived from the name Emilie, meaning an ambitious person. There are a few celebrities with this name, such as Emilia Clarke, a British actress.
Riley
The name Riley has British origins and means courageous and valiant. Elvis Presley’s granddaughter is also named Riley.
Zoey
Zoey means life and has Greek origins.
Zoe
This name is definitely popular! Zoe means life or vitality in Greek.
Paisley
The name Paisley has Scottish origins and means church. There is also a Scottish town with this name.
Athena
Athena has Greek origins. Indeed, in Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom and war, as well as the patron goddess of the artisans of Athens.
Leilani
Leilani is a pretty name with Hawaiian origins. This name designates a celestial crown, a flower of paradise or the divine child.
Madison
Madison has English origins and comes from the names Madeleine and Maud.