Top girl Names For 2024

Names carrying wisdom of the past and promise of the future.

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2024

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Previously, names with deep meanings or religious significance were common for naming children. But the popular girl names of 2024 show a trend wherein parents may still hold onto classic favorites while also considering cool contemporary options. Parents are not strict about opting only for a traditional baby name. They are now looking at meaningful names with a modern sound.

Names such as Olivia (olive tree), Emma (universal), and Charlotte (free person) continue to be at the top of the list as these vintage names have positive connotations and are also associated with several notable personalities. These names also hold a sense of familiarity, making them an appealing choice. Even though these names are most favored, unconventional options such as Luna (moon) and Aurora (dawn) are also making their way into the hearts of parents. Cute names like Mia (mine) and Ava (guarantee) have also managed to capture the hearts of many with their simplicity and elegance. If you’re searching for the ideal name for your little princess, check out this list of the most popular girl names compiled by the SSA (1). You might discover a name that surpasses your initial ideas.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Olivia		Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Emma		Girl	Whole; Universal
Charlotte		Girl	Free person; Petite
Amelia		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Sophia		Girl	She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
Mia		Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Isabella		Girl	God is my oath
Ava		Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
Luna		Girl	Moon
Sofia		Girl	Wisdom
Camila		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Eleanor		Girl	The other Aenor; Shining light; Riches; Fame
Elizabeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Violet		Girl	Purple; Purple flower
Scarlett		Girl	The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
Emily		Girl	To strive; To excel; Hardworking; Rival
Hazel		Girl	The hazel tree
Lily		Girl	Name of a flower; Purity; Innocence
Gianna		Girl	God is gracious
Aurora		Girl	Dawn
Penelope		Girl	Weaver; Duck
Aria		Girl	Song; Air; Melody
Nora		Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
Chloe		Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot; Yellow
Ellie		Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
Mila		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
Layla		Girl	Night; Dark
Abigail		Girl	My father is joy; Cause of joy
Ella		Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other
Isla		Girl	Island
Eliana		Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Zoe		Girl	Life
Ivy		Girl	Climber plant; Fig
Grace		Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Lucy		Girl	Light
Willow		Girl	Willow tree; Freedom
Emilia		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Victoria		Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Stella		Unisex	Star; Pillar
Elena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Hannah		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Maya		Girl	Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
Zoey		Girl	Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
Delilah		Girl	Delicate
Leah		Girl	Weary; Tired; Cow
Lainey		Girl	Torch; Bright light
Lillian		Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
Madelyn		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Sadie		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Sophie		Girl	She who is wise
Angel		Boy	A messenger
Natalie		Girl	Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity
Josephine		Girl	God shall grow; Jehovah increases
Alice		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Ruby		Girl	A precious red jewel; Red gemstone
Claire		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Everly		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Adeline		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Maeve		Girl	One who rules or intoxicates
Audrey		Girl	Noble strength
Autumn		Girl	Name of the season Autumn; Fall
Athena		Girl	Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom
Eloise		Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun; Famous warrior
Caroline		Girl	Man; Independent woman
Aaliyah		Girl	Ascending; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime; Lofty
Liliana		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Gabriella		Unisex	God is my strength
Hailey		Girl	Meadow of hay; Hay clearing
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Cora		Girl	Maiden; Girl; Daughter
Madeline		Girl	Of Magdala; High Tower
Natalia		Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth
Ariana		Girl	Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
Lydia		Girl	Woman from Lydia
Lyla		Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
Clara		Girl	Bright; Clear
Allison		Girl	Of noble birth; Nobility
Millie		Girl	Gentle strength; Brave
Melody		Girl	Melody; Song
Ayla		Girl	Oak tree; Halo; With the moon
Bella		Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Josie		Girl	God will give; God is gracious
Lucia		Girl	Light
Daisy		Girl	Daisy flower; Day eye
Raelynn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; Lake
Eva		Girl	To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
Samantha		Girl	Name of God; Flower
Elliana		Girl	My God has answered; Sun; Light of favor
Eliza		Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Nevaeh		Girl	Heaven
Alaia		Girl	Joyful; Happy; Lofty
Julia		Girl	Downy-bearded; Youthful; Descended from Jove or Jupiter; Supreme God; God's peace for the weary
Rose		Girl	Rose; Flower; Famous type
Georgia		Girl	Farmer; Land worker
Adalynn		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Melanie		Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Amira		Girl	Princess; Treetop; Commander
Margaret		Girl	Pearl
Brielle		Girl	God is my strength

Infographic: Top Foreign-Origin Baby Girl Names Of 2024

As our cultures meet and mingle, we become more aware of the different traditions and try to adopt certain good aspects of the other cultures. Foreign baby names are one thing that parents have happily embraced over the years. Foreign names have deep meanings and a connection to their respective heritage, making them distinctive. The infographic below consists of the most popular girl names of foreign origin. Have a look to see if you find a unique baby name for your little one.

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