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Searching for the most popular baby names in 2023 for your little girl? Here are the top 100 baby names for girls in the US for 2023, broken down by category – including some surprising insights!
One of the most special parts of becoming a mom – whether it’s the first time, or otherwise – is choosing a name for your little one.
But it sure isn’t easy.
In a sea of baby names, all the choices can quickly become overwhelming.
If you’re struggling to find a baby name, this list of the most popular baby names for 2023 – baby girl edition – is the perfect place to start.
These names range from super common to more unique – with lots of pretty choices and tons of name inspiration along the way!
The Most Popular Baby Names in 2023
It’s no secret that the most popular baby names in 2023 are well-loved, widely used and widely recognized.
Many of them have held fast on to their position on the baby name charts for decades, while others have just recently popped up and are fresh, modern takes on classics.
One thing that’s for sure is that when we take a deep dive and really crunch the numbers on the most popular baby names in 2023, there are so many different trends going on.
Here are some of the most interesting finds from the top 100 most popular baby name girls in the US in 2023:
A is the most popular letter for a baby girl’s name to start with in 2023.
Baby girl names that start with A are the most popular of them all, with 17 out of the top 100 girl names starting with A. Check out our full list of baby girl names that start with A if this is your vibe.
In second place, baby girl names that start with E, with 14 names ranking, and girl names beginning with L in third place, with 9 names ranking in the top 100.
A is *also* the most popular letter for a baby girl’s name to end with in 2023.
The most popular letter for a baby girl’s name to end with? The letter a! This classic sound is totally feminine and has been popular throughout the decades – dive into our whole list of over 75 baby girl names that end in A here.
In second place, and likely no surprise, baby girl names that end in -ie or -y, with over 21 of the name in the top 100 sharing this cute ending.
The most popular length of baby names for girls in 2023 is two syllables.
In the top 100 most popular baby names for girls in 2023, 46 out of 100 are two syllable girl names, 35 are three syllable girl names, 15 are four syllable girl names and only 4 of the top 100 names had just one syllable.
The most common style of baby girl names in 2023 is rustic, or Southern.
When trying to fit each of the top 100 baby names for girls into categories, I found that the most popular style of names was what I like to call country cute. This name sound a little bit Southern, a little bit country and are totally sweet and approachable.
The other styles of baby names for girls in the top 100 include fresh, modern girl names, vintage baby girl names, classic girl’s names, nature-inspired girl’s names, Spanish girl’s names and Biblical girl’s names – so let’s dive into each of them now.
Let’s dive in –
Modern Popular Girl Names
Vintage Popular Girl Names
Classic Popular Girl names
Nature-Inspired Popular Girl Names
Spanish Popular Girl Names
Spanish Popular Girl Names
Biblical Popular Girl Names
Modern Popular Girl Names
These baby girl names are totally modern – they have only recently made their way on to the charts, but are quickly on the rise.
Everly, Everleigh
This popular girl’s name is totally modern, but also has a classic, vintage feel.
Luna
One of the fastest rising names for baby girls in the US, this celestial girl’s name means moon in Latin.
Nova
This pretty, modern name means new in Latin and opens up the possibilities for so many meaningful middle name combos.
I love the name Nova Rae – a brand new ray of sunshine – which is exactly what your baby girl will be in your life.
Mila
After making its debut on the baby name charts in 2006, Mila has flown up the baby name charts in the US. The name Mila means hardworking, or dear one.
Aria
The name Aria means song or melody in Italian and this name could be considered a more contemporary version of the class girl’s name, Maria.
Aubrey
This fresh take on Audrey has a German origin and means ruler of the elves.
Emery
Of British origin, the name Emery means hardworking.
Layla
Meaning dark in Arabic, the name Layla has held its rank in the top 100 baby names for girls since 2006.
Zoe, Zoey
This baby name has Greek origins and means life.
Eliana
A beautiful baby name that means God has answered, Eliana was the 41st most popular baby name for girls in 2022.
(Here’s our whole list of strong baby girl names with incredible meanings if you like Eliana).
Vintage Popular Girl Names
Next up, some of the most popular baby names in 2023 for girls are old fashioned baby names – beautiful names from days gone by.
Adeline
Scarlett
Eleanor
Nora
Ruby
Stella
Liliana
Emilia
Alice
Audrey
Elena
Cora
Eloise
Lillian
Bella
Rustic Popular Girl Names
These pretty baby girl name ideas are all sweet, Southern-inspired and have that rustic feel.
Harper
Avery
Ellie
Madison
Grace
Riley
Paisley
Addison
Delilah
Madelyn
Hailey
Kinsley
Sadie
Josephine
Brooklyn
Quinn
Kennedy
Savannah
Raelynn
Classic Popular Girl Names
Some of the most widely-recognized baby names for girls, these names have rarely left the ranks of the top 100 baby names for girls over the past century (if at all).
Olivia
Emma
Charlotte
Amelia
Ella
Sophia
Lucy
Emily
Ava
Natalie
Evelyn
Elizabeth
Sophie
Claire
Anna
Maya
Caroline
Nature-Inspired Popular Girl Names
These popular names for baby girls are inspired by the great, wide world around us – from plants, to precious stones, to the ocean and sky and beyond.
Ivy
Up seven spots, Ivy is a classic green plant common in Europe, and can often be seen cascading down the exterior of castles.
Autumn
A beautiful season symbolic of change, this earthy girl’s name conjures up shades of rich red, orange and yellows.
Hazel
In the Bible, the name Hazel means God has seen, but it can also be referring to the hazel tree.
Lily
A pretty, bold flower, the name lily is also symbolic of rebirth and motherhood.
Aurora
A wonder of nature, an aurora is when the night sky lights up with vibrant streaks of color, and is mostly seen in northern regions around the world.
Isla
This pretty, feminine girl’s name appeared on the baby name charts briefly in the early 1900s, and did not pop back up until 2008.
It has been on the rise since – it was the 36th most popular baby name for girls in the US in 2023.
Willow
Of English origin, this popular girl’s name refers to the willow tree.
Iris
Next up, Iris. This botanical baby name has roots in the Greek language and means rainbow.
Jade
Jade, a green mineral, has been widely used in Asian cultures and has a definite earthy vibe to it.
(Pop over to our whole list of gemstone-inspired baby names if you like the feel of the name Jade!)
Violet
This pretty purple name has been a mainstay on the charts, and has been well-loved over decades and decades.
The last time the name Violet was ranked in the top 100 baby name for girls in the US was in the early 1900s, 1910s and 1920s.
Spanish Influence
Next up in our set of the most popular baby names in 2023 is these pretty Spanish-inspired baby girl names.
In taking a deeper diver in the data, we found that these names, though in the top 100 baby names for girls in the US, are actually on the charts of the most popular names for girls used in Mexico, too.
Mia
This pick on our list of pretty and popular baby names in 2023 means mine in Spanish, and ranked in position 61 in Mexico for baby girls in 2021.
Isabella
Isabella is ranked at #12 on Mexico’s baby name charts and means My God is bountiful, or devoted to God.
Camila
Coming in at #5 on Mexico’s baby name charts for girls, is the name Camila. Of Portuguese origin, this name means priest’s helper.
Likely part of this baby name’s recent rise is songstress Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendez’s ex-beau.
Sofia
In 2021, Sofia was the top baby name for girls in Mexico, with over 6,552 baby girls being given this name. This strong baby girl’s name means wisdom.
Victoria
While this classic girl’s name could also be seen as an ode to Queen Victoria, it’s also the ninth most popular baby name for girls in Mexico. The name Victoria means victorious in Spanish.
Ariana
With predominantly Greek origins, the name Ariana can also be said to have roots in the Latin language, making it popular in Spanish-speaking areas. This name means most holy.
Natalia
Natalia is the 13th most popular baby name for girls in Mexico, with over 3,000 baby girls being given this name in 2021.
This name has roots across many languages such as Latin, French, and Spanish, all stemming from the verb to be born. In Spanish, it’s meant to refer to the day of birth of the Lord, which was Christmas day.
Maria
Though the name Maria itself was the 40th most popular baby name for girls in Mexico, double-barrel variations including Maria Jose, Maria Fernanda, and Maria Guadalupe all ranked higher.
Valentina
The third most popular baby name for girls in Mexico in 2023, this name means strong or healthy.
Biblical Influence
Lastly, this group of the most popular baby names in 2023 for girls are all names that are from the Bible.
Abigail
The name Abigail means my father’s joy and can be shortened to the cute nickname Abbie.
Naomi
The name Naomi means sweet or pleasant.
Hannah
Hannah was a woman in the Bible who endured a very difficult journey to become pregnant. After much prayer, God finally blessed her with a son, who she named Samuel.
Leah
The name Leah means delicate. Leah was married to Jacob, and had many sons, many of which went on to lead prominent tribes.
Lydia
The name Lydia means both noble one and beautiful one.
Sarah
One of the most classic names for girls, the name Sarah means princess.
If you love these names, you should definitely pop over to our complete list of Biblical girl’s names.
Wrapping Up
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