Girl names ranked 1-100 by SSA popularity data for 2026. Each name links to its full page — meaning, origin, state-by-state popularity, and famous namesakes. Rankings update annually; this reflects the most recent SSA release.
100 names — data from the U.S. Social Security Administration
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peace, fruitfulness
Englishentire, all-encompassing
Englishwork, industriousness
Englishfree woman
Frenchmine, beloved
Italianwisdom
Greekdevoted to God
Italianwished for child
Englishlike a bird, birdlike
Englishwisdom
Spanishceremonial attendant, free-born noble
Spanishharp player, harper
Englishlunar goddess, moonlight
Latinforeign, the other
Englishviolet color, purple
Englishdawn
Englishconsecrated to God
EnglishGod is my salvation
Jewishwisdom, inspiration
Englishnew growth, spring
Englishbright, shining light
Englishhonor
IrishGod is gracious
Italianpurity, innocence
Englishfrom the Aemilius family
Englishair, song, melody
Italianbright red, scarlet color
Englishduck, waterfowl
Greeklife
Greekall, completely
Englishelf power
Englishmy father's joy, father rejoices
Hebrewhardworking, industrious
Slavicborn at dawn or daylight
Englishisland
Scottishivy plant
Englishnight
Arabicbright light, shining one
Englishstar that brightens suddenly
EnglishFrom Latin 'gratia' meaning grace or favor; a v...
Englishwillow tree
Englishdescendant of Raghallach
IrishFrom the Roman family name Aemilius; variant of...
Italianbeautiful, lovely
EnglishBright, shining light; torch
ItalianAn English surname turned first name; populariz...
Americanworthy, powerful
ItalianVictory; triumph; conqueror
Englishstar
Italiandelicate, weakened
Englishgreat mother, earth goddess
IndianGod has favored me
Hebrewweary, delicate, languid
Hebrewlily flower, pure
Englishbeginning, origin, creation
Englishmay Jehovah increase
Frenchdiminutive of Sarah
Englishof noble lineage
Frenchlife, living
Greekskill, knowledge
Frenchchurch, basilica
Scottishnoble, of noble kind
Englishred, ruby-colored
Englishwide, broad
Frenchhigh tower, elevated place
Americanroyal child of heaven
Hawaiianillustrious, renowned
Frenchson of the earth
Americandeer, gazelle
Turkishindustrious, brave
Americanrainbow
Greekdelight, pleasure
Hebrewborn on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord
Frenchdrop of the sea
Spanishshe who intoxicates, intoxicating woman
Irishflower name
Englishalive, full of life
Englishfamous, illustrious
Englishthe fall season
Englishlily flower; pure
Spanishfrom the boar meadow
Englishnoble and powerful
Englishborn at night
Englishjade stone, precious green gemstone
Englishking's meadow
Englishgentle strength; industrious
Englishwoman from Magdala; high tower
EnglishGod will add; God increases
Englishhead of the clan
Irishsharp, keen, praise
Greekpleasant sound, sweet song
Englishfree woman, free man
Englishhigh, lofty
Arabicgrace, favor
Englishprincess, noblewoman
Hebrewchief leader
Irishwoman from Lydia
Englishborn at dawn or daylight
Italiannoble, exalted kind
Englishhay meadow
EnglishOlivia has led the SSA girl name rankings since 2019. Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Sophia round out the top five most years.
The top tier is stable, but slots 20-100 see more movement. Names like Luna, Mia, and Evelyn have climbed steadily over the past five years.
The current top girl names tend to end in vowels (Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Ava) and favor 2-4 syllables. Names with a clear nickname are also popular — Charlotte goes to Charlie, Elizabeth to Ellie or Beth.
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