Choosing baby names is as exciting as it is daunting. You have the power to determine a major part of a new person’s identity! But also, you have the power to determine a major part of a new person’s identity.
The weight of this responsibility is enormous, but if you are anything like me, you are not just up to the challenge, you are thrilled at the prospect! That said, you likely want to feel prepared for this objectively serious task you are about to undertake.
After all, there are future resumes and playgrounds to consider, not to mention, the meaning and heritage that every name represents.
With this flurry of factors in mind, Truly Mama has rounded up the top 100 girl baby names to help you choose what name you will spend the next 13 years hollering across the playground.
Top 100 Baby Girl’s Names of 2022
Olivia (Oh・liv・ee・uh)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive; olive Tree
Emma (Em・uh)
Origin: German
Meaning: Whole; universal
Ava (Ay・vuh)
Origin: Germanic or Latin
Meaning: Guarantee; Bird-like
Charlotte (Shar・let)
Origin: French
Meaning: Free man; petite.
Sophia (Soh・fee・ah)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom
Amelia (Uh・meel・yuh)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Industrious; striving.
Isabella (Is・ah・bel・uh)
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Devoted to God
Mia (Mee・uh)
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Of the sea
Evelyn (Ehv・eh・lin)
Origin: Hebrew or French
Meaning: Life; Hazelnut
Harper (Har・pur)
Origin: English
Meaning: Harp player
Camila (Caw・meel・uh)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Free; noble
Gianna (Gee・awn・uh)
Origin: Italian
Meaning: God is gracious
Abigail (Ab・i・gale)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My father’s joy
Luna (Lew・nuh)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Moon
Ella (El・uh)
Origin: Greek or Hebrew
Meaning: Beautiful; Goddess
Elizabeth (Ee・liz・eh・beth)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: An oath from God
Sofia (Soh・fee・ah)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom
Emily (Em・i・lee)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Industrious; Striving
Avery (Ayv・ree)
Origin: French
Meaning: Ruler of elves
Mila (Mee・lah)
Origin: Central Eastern Europe
Meaning: Miracle
Scarlett (Scahr・leht)
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright red
Eleanor (Ehl・eh・nor)
Origin: French
Meaning: Bright, shining one
Madison (Mad・i・suhn)
Origin: English
Meaning: Strong fighter
Layla (Lay・luh)
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Dark night
Penelope (Pin・ehl・eh・pee)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Weaver
Aria (Ahr・ee・uh)
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Solo melody
Chloe (Cloh・ee)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Blooming
Grace (Grayss)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Generous, merciful, and self-possessed
Ellie (Ehl・ee)
Origin: Greek or Hebrew
Meaning: Beautiful; Goddess
Norah (Nor・uh)
Origin: French
Meaning: Bright, shining one
Hazel (Hayz・ehl)
Origin: English
Meaning: Hazel tree
Zoey (Zoh・ee)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Life
Riley (Rye・lee)
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Rye clearing
Victoria (Vik・tohr・ee・uh)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Victory
Lily (Li・lee)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Pure; rebirth
Aurora (Aw・rohr・ah)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Dawn
Violet (Vy・let)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Purple
Nova (Noh・vuh)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: New
Hannah (Han・ah)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Full of grace
Emilia (Eh・meel・yah)
Origin: English
Meaning: Rival
Zoe (Zoh・ee)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Life
Stella (Stehl・uh)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Strong Pillar
Everly (Eh・vur・lee)
Origin: English
Meaning: Wild boar in a woodland clearing
Isla (eye・luh)
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Island
Leah (Lee)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Tired
Lillian (Li・lee・an)
Origin: English
Meaning: Promised to God
Addison (Add・i・son)
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of Adam
Willow (Will・oh)
Origin: English
Meaning: Willow tree
Lucy (Lew・see)
Origin: English
Meaning: Of the light
Paisley (Pays・lee)
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: A leaf patterned fabric
Natalie (Nat・uh・lee)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Born on Christmas day
Naomi (Nay・oh・mee)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: My delight
Eliana (Ehl・ee・on・ah)
Origin: French
Meaning: Moonlight
Brooklyn (Brook・lin)
Origin: English
Meaning: Beautiful brook
Elena (Eh・layn・uh)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Shining light
Aubrey (Aw・bree)
Origin: French
Meaning: Elf king
Claire (Klair)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bright
Ivy (Eye・vee)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Vine
Kinsley (Kin・slee)
Origin: English
Meaning: Woodland clearing
Audrey (Aw・dree)
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble strength
Maya (My・uh)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Good mother
Genesis (Gen・eh・sis)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: The beginning
Skylar (Sky・lur)
Origin: Dutch or English
Meaning: Shelter; eternal life
Bella (Bel・uh)
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Beautiful
Aaliyah (ay・lee・uh)
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Exalted
Madelyn (Mad・uh・lin)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Tower
Savannah (Suh・van・ah)
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Treeless plain
Anna (An・uh)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gracious one
Delilah (Duh・ly・luh)
Origin: Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning: Delicate one
Serenity (Sir・in・i・tee)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Peaceful
Caroline (Cair・o・lyne)
Origin: French
Meaning: Strong
Kennedy (Kin・i・dee)
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Misshapen head
Valentina (Vahl・in・tee・nah)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Healthy and strong
Ruby (Rew・bee)
Origin: English
Meaning: Red gemstone
Sophie (Soh・fee)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wisdom
Alice (Ahl・is)
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble
Gabriella (Gab・ree・ehl・uh)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Messenger of God
Sadie (Say・dee)
Origin: English
Meaning: Princess
Ariana (Ahr・ee・on・uh)
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Most holy
Allison (Ahl・is・un)
Origin: German
Meaning: Exalted one
Hailey (Hay・lee)
Origin: English
Meaning: Hayfield
Autumn (Aw・tuhm)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Harvest of plenty
Nevaeh (Neh・vee・ah)
Origin: American
Meaning: Heaven
Natalia (Nuh・tahl・yah)
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Born on Christmas day
Quinn (Kwin)
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Son of the leader
Josephine (Joh・seh・feen)
Origin: French
Meaning: God increases
Sarah (Sair・uh)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Princess
Cora (Kohr・uh)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Maiden
Emery (Em・ree)
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Rich worker; successful
Samantha (Suh・man・thuh)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Told by God
Piper (Py・pur)
Origin: English
Meaning: Pipe player
Lelani (Leh・law・nee)
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: Royal child of heaven
Eva (Ee・vuh)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life
Everleigh (Ehv・ur・lee)
Origin: English
Meaning: Wild boar in a woodland clearing
Madeline (Mad・uh・lyne)
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Strong tower
Lydia (Lid・ee・uh)
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Beautiful one
Jade (Jayd)
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Green gemstone
Peyton (Pay・tin)
Origin: English
Meaning: Fighting man’s land
Brielle (Bree・ehl)
Origin: French
Meaning: God is my strength
Adeline (Ad・eh・lyne)
Origin: German
Meaning: Noble
