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
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.
