Popular Baby Names 2021

Baby names that were most popular around 2021.

200 names6731 girl5193 boy
Olivia
Girl
[English
This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).
#1
Charlotte
Girl
France
free man
#3
Amelia
Girl
Germanic
Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.
#4
Luna
Girl
[Roman Mythology]
Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.
#10
Camila
Girl
Spain
young ceremonial attendant
#13
Eleanor
Girl
England
light-hearted
#14
Violet
Girl
[English]
From the English word violet for the purple flower, ultimately derived from Latin viola. It was common in Scotland from the 16th century, and it came into general use as an English given name during the 19th century.
#16
Gianna
Girl
Italy
God is gracious
#21
Aurora
Girl
[Italian
Means "dawn" in Latin. Aurora was the Roman goddess of the morning. It has occasionally been used as a given name since the Renaissance.
#22
Penelope
Girl
Greek
Weaver
#23
Ellie
Girl
English
light
#27
Layla
Girl
Arabic
night
#30
Isla
Girl
English-speaking countries
Island
#33
Eliana
Girl
Hebrew
My God has answered
#34
Nova
Girl
[English]
Derived from Latin novus meaning "new". It was first used as a name in the 19th century.
#35
Ivy
Girl
American
faithfulness
#38
Willow
Girl
American
Derived from the name of the willow tree, symbolizing flexibility and resilience.
#41
Emilia
Girl
Italy
rival
#42
Naomi
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
pleasantness
#44
Elena
Girl
Italy
light or bright
#47
Valentina
Girl
Italy
Feminine form of Valentinus (see VALENTINE (1)). A famous bearer was the Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova (1937-), who in 1963 became the first woman to visit space.
#49
Delilah
Girl
Hebrew
Delicate
#52
Lainey
Girl
American
bright, shining light
#54
Leilani
Girl
Hawaii
Heavenly flower
#61
Everly
Girl
American
from the boar meadow
#69
Emery
Unisex
Germanic
Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'
#70
Maeve
Girl
Ireland
Intoxicating.
#73
Athena
Girl
Greece
Goddess of wisdom and warfare
#76
Eden
Unisex
Hebrew-speaking countries
delight, paradise
#77
Iris
Girl
Greek
rainbow
#78
Eloise
Girl
France
healthy, wide
#81
Natalia
Girl
Latin
birthday, born on the day of Christ's birth
#96
Lyla
Girl
USA
Night
#99
Melody
Girl
American
Song or music
#102
Ayla
Girl
Turkey
Moonlight
#105
Lucia
Girl
Italy
Feminine form of LUCIUS. Saint Lucia was a 4th-century martyr from Syracuse. She was said to have had her eyes gouged out, and thus she is the patron saint of the blind.
#109
Raelynn
Girl
American
a modern combination of Rae and Lynn, meaning 'ewe' and 'lake' respectively
#111
Juniper
Girl
[English]
From the English word for the type of tree, derived ultimately from Latin iuniperus.
#113
Elliana
Girl
Hebrew
God has answered
#115
River
Unisex
American
A flowing body of water
#116
Rylee
Girl
American
a variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'
#118
Alaia
Girl
Basque Country
Joyful, happy; a cheerful spirit.
#120
Amara
Girl
Nigeria
grace
#123
Remi
Unisex
France
Oarsman; one who rows.; Remi can be written in different kanji with various meanings. Commonly, it can mean 'beautiful' (麗) or 'man' (男).
#127
Amira
Girl
Arabic
princess
#131
Freya
Girl
Scandinavia
noble lady
#136
Cecilia
Girl
Latin
Blind
#137
Arya
Girl
Sanskrit
Noble
#139
Sienna
Girl
Italy
reddish-brown
#140
Sage
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.
#143
Magnolia
Girl
English-speaking countries
a flower
#144
Catalina
Girl
[Spanish]
Spanish form of KATHERINE.
#147
Margot
Girl
France
a pearl
#148
Everleigh
Girl
American
boar meadow
#149
Alina
Girl
Eastern Europe
noble
#150
Amari
Unisex
American
strength
#151
Oakley
Unisex
American
from the oak meadow
#153
Kehlani
Girl
American
Hawaiian
#155
Blakely
Girl
American
from the dark meadow
#156
Oaklynn
Girl
American
From the Oak Tree
#157
Juliette
Girl
France
Youthful; soft; downy
#160
Ember
Girl
American
the glowing fragment of coal or wood in a dying fire
#169
Wrenley
Girl
American
From the Wren's Meadow
#175
Alani
Girl
Hawaiian
Awakened
#176
Gemma
Girl
Italy
gemma - 'gem' or 'jewel'
#177
Myla
Girl
American
gracious, merciful
#183
Ariella
Girl
[English]
Strictly feminine form of ARIEL.
#185
Kaia
Girl
Hawaiian
Sea, ocean
#186
Wren
Girl
England
small bird
#195
Lilah
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
Night; Night, dark beauty
#198
Alora
Girl
American
my dream, my light
#199
Zuri
Girl
Tanzania
beautiful, good
#203
Sutton
Unisex
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#205
Noelle
Girl
French
Christmas
#206
Journee
Girl
English
day
#209
Saylor
Girl
English-speaking countries
boatman or sailor
#214
Aspen
Girl
American
Quaking tree; aspen tree
#215
Aitana
Girl
Spain
Glory
#217
Kailani
Girl
Hawaii
sea and sky
#225
Harmony
Girl
[English]
From the English word harmony, ultimately deriving from Greek ‘αρμονια (harmonia).
#231
Lilith
Girl
Hebrew-speaking regions
Night monster; ghost
#232
Zara
Girl
Middle East
Princess
#236
Harlow
Unisex
American
army hill
#237
Collins
Unisex
American
Son of Colin
#238
Blair
Unisex
Scottish
Field or plain
#242
Rory
Unisex
Ireland
red king
#242
Lennon
Unisex
[Scottish
Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendant of Leannán". The name Leannán means "lover" in Gaelic. This surname was borne by musician John Lennon (1940-1980), a member of the Beatles.
#243
Stevie
Unisex
[English]
Diminutive of STEPHEN or STEPHANIE. A famous bearer is the American musician Stevie Wonder (1950-).
#244
Kaylani
Girl
Hawaii
sea and sky
#246
Nyla
Girl
American
Achiever
#251
Dahlia
Girl
Sweden
the flower name, named after botanist Anders Dahl
#253
Brynlee
Girl
American
A modern invented name combining 'Bryn' (hill) and 'lee' (meadow).
#256
Kamila
Girl
[Czech
Czech, Slovak and Polish form of CAMILLA.
#258
Ryleigh
Girl
American
A variant of Riley, meaning 'courageous' or 'valiant'.
#263
Lennox
Unisex
Scotland
From the elm tree; a place name.
#265
Phoenix
Unisex
Greece
From the name of a beautiful immortal bird which appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology.
#269
Milani
Girl
American
A name that refers to a 'calm sea' or 'gentle breeze'.
#271
Elaina
Girl
American
Variant of Elena, meaning 'bright, shining light'.
#272
Palmer
Unisex
English-speaking countries
Old English
#277
Remington
Unisex
American
Raven's estate
#283
Shiloh
Unisex
Hebrew
peace
#286
Poppy
Girl
England
flower
#289
Kali
Girl
India
the black one
#290
Elianna
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
which means 'God has answered'.; 'bright' or 'radiant'.
#291
Maisie
Girl
Scotland
A diminutive form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.
#293
Cataleya
Girl
Spanish-speaking countries
orchid
#294
Noa
Unisex
Israel
movement
#298
Selah
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
pause
#301
Alessia
Girl
Italy
Defender
#302
Onyx
Unisex
American
A gemstone; a type of quartz
#307
Evelynn
Girl
American
Desired
#318
Esme
Girl
French
esteemed, beloved
#325
Camilla
Girl
Latin countries
Young ceremonial attendant
#336
Dream
Girl
American
a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep
#337
Ari
Unisex
Hebrew-speaking countries
Lioness
#342
Malani
Girl
Hawaii
calm
#350
Meadow
Girl
English-speaking countries
A field of grassland, typically filled with wildflowers
#351
Raya
Girl
Hebrew-speaking countries
friend, companion
#353
Leighton
Unisex
United Kingdom
meadow town
#357
Charlee
Girl
American
A feminine form of Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#358
Navy
Unisex
English
The branch of the armed forces at sea
#363
Amora
Girl
Spanish
love
#364
Azalea
Girl
[English]
From the name of the flower, ultimately derived from Greek αζαλεος (azaleos) "dry".
#365
Emory
Unisex
American
Brave; powerful
#367
Kamari
Unisex
Swahili-speaking countries
moonlight
#368
Winter
Girl
American
the coldest season of the year
#369
Gracelynn
Girl
American
A combination of 'grace' and the suffix '-lynn'
#377
Kalani
Unisex
Hawaii
Hawaiian
#380
Wynter
Girl
American
Winter
#382
Nylah
Girl
Arabic
achievement, or winner; a variation of the name Naila, meaning successful
#383
Alayah
Girl
American
Exalted, noble, or highborn
#386
Armani
Unisex
Italy
From the family name Armani, meaning 'warrior'
#386
Anaya
Girl
India
caring
#388
Mylah
Girl
American
a blend of love and the moon
#389
Remy
Unisex
France
oarsman
#390
Baylor
Unisex
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#391
Demi
Girl
Greece
Short form of DEMETRIA.
#394
Everlee
Girl
USA
A modern creation, possibly derived from the name Everly, meaning 'from the boar meadow'
#398
Astrid
Girl
Scandinavian countries
Old Norse
#399
Xiomara
Girl
Spain
ready for battle
#402
Alaya
Girl
Arabic
The highest point
#409
Mira
Girl
Latin America
Wondrous, wonderful
#412
Reign
Unisex
USA
To hold royal office; to rule.
#413
Salem
Unisex
Arabic
Peace, safe
#417
Raegan
Girl
American
derived from the name Rían; denotes 'little king' or 'illustrious'
#421
Sylvie
Girl
French-speaking countries
Sylvia - of the forest
#425
Miracle
Girl
[English]
From the English word miracle for an extraordinary event, ultimately deriving from Latin miraculum "wonder, marvel".
#432
Saige
Girl
American
Wise person; a sage.
#433
Elora
Girl
American
God is my light
#435
Charli
Girl
English-speaking countries
Free man
#436
Elle
Girl
France
she; her
#441
Oaklee
Unisex
American
derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance
#446
Gianni
Unisex
Italian-speaking countries
God is gracious
#448
Katalina
Girl
Spain
A variant of Catalina, which is derived from the Greek 'katharos,' meaning 'pure.'
#452
Amirah
Girl
Arabic
princess
#458
Callahan
Unisex
Ireland
little bright-headed
#460
Lorelai
Girl
Germanic
alluring enchantress; a siren or a water spirit
#473
Liana
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
to bind
#480
Lyra
Girl
Greece
lyre, a stringed musical instrument
#482
Gracelyn
Girl
American
graceful, charm
#488
Memphis
Unisex
American
established and beautiful
#489
Calliope
Girl
Greek-speaking countries
Beautiful voice
#491
Haisley
Girl
American
hay's meadow
#499
Atrica
Girl
American
derived from the word for a feminine form of 'Atticus'
#503
Emmy
Girl
English-speaking countries
A diminutive form of Emmeline or Emma, meaning 'universal' or 'whole'.
#505
Amiri
Unisex
Arabic
prince, commander
#507
Oakleigh
Girl
American
Derived from Old English, meaning 'meadow of oak trees'.
#507
Druella
Girl
English
strong spirit
#511
Maesen
Unisex
American
From the river Maas
#513
Blaire
Girl
English-speaking countries
Field or plain.
#517
Murphy
Unisex
Ireland
Sea warrior
#519
Volar
Girl
American
To fly or soar
#519
Haram
Unisex
Arabic
Forbidden; sacred.
#520
Ivory
Unisex
[African American]
From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance which comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.
#520
Anaëlle
Girl
France
gracious, merciful
#529
Bristol
Girl
American
derived from a city name, meaning 'the dwellings by the bridge'
#529
Monroe
Unisex
English-speaking countries
mouth of the river Roe
#530
Kora
Girl
[German]
German variant of CORA.
#532
Gráinne
Girl
Ireland
grain, love
#533
Ariya
Girl
India
Noble; honorable; Famous, also a term for a whiteflower
#535
Ashleynn
Girl
American
A combination of 'Ashley', which means 'ash tree meadow', and the suffix '-ynn', often used to create feminine names.
#536
Beyoncé
Girl
American
Derived from the name of the singer and actress, meaning 'beyond'.
#539
Legacy
Unisex
American
Meaning something passed down; a bequest or inheritance.
#541
Maren
Girl
Scandinavian countries
marinus
#545
Sevyn
Unisex
American
A creative spelling of the number 'seven'.
#547
Kayanata
Girl
Sanskrit
first, primary)
#548
Briar
Unisex
American
A thorny patch
#549
Alia
Girl
Arabic
Meaning 'exalted', 'noble
#556
Emerie
Girl
American
Industrious ruler
#557
Ariyón
Girl
American
A unique variation, potentially inspired by Arielle/Ariana.
#560
Avianna
Girl
American
bird; related to birds
#561
Kioni
Girl
African
Swahili
#561
Royalty
Girl
American
From the term meaning 'royal' or 'pertaining to a king or queen.'
#562
Shamarrow
Girl
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#562
Halo
Girl
American
A circle of light surrounding the sun or moon, associated with divinity
#564
Katyiria
Girl
American
English
#565
Chariane
Girl
American
Beloved
#567
Capri
Girl
Italian-speaking countries
Capricious; whimsical; potentially refers to the Island of Capri
#570
Rio
Unisex
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#570
Holland
Unisex
English-speaking countries
dweller near the hollow
#571