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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olive tree
Englishwhole, universal
Englishrival, striving
Englishfree woman
Frenchsea of bitterness, wished-for child
Italianwisdom
Greekdevoted to God
Italianwished-for child, life
Englishbirdlike, resembling a bird
Englishwisdom
Spanishceremonial attendant, free-born noble
Spanishmusician, entertainer
Englishmoon
Latinbright, shining one
Englishviolet color, purple
Englishgolden light
Englishconsecrated to God
Englishsun, sunshine
Jewishwisdom, inspiration
Englishepithet of Demeter, goddess of grain
Englishmy God is gracious
Englishhonor
IrishGod is gracious
Italianlily flower, purity
Englishindustrious, hardworking
Englishair, song, melody
Italianseller of scarlet cloth
Englishweaver, one who weaves
Greeketernal life (early Christian use)
Greekgoddess, oak tree
Englishruler of elves, elf counsel
Englishmy father's joy, father rejoices
Hebrewgracious, dear, beloved
Slavicborn at dawn or daylight
Englishisland
Scottishfidelity, friendship (symbolic)
Englishnight, dark beauty
Arabicbright light, shining one
EnglishNew
EnglishDivine grace, elegance, goodwill
Englishfreedom, grace
EnglishCourageous, valiant
IrishRival; to emulate; eager
Italianbeautiful, lovely
Englishtorch, bright flame
Italiangift of God
Americanstrong, healthy, brave
ItalianVictory; triumph; conqueror
EnglishStar
Italiandelicate, weakened
Englishwater
Indiangracious, merciful one
Hebrewweary, delicate, languid
Hebrewlily flower, pure
Englishbeginning, origin, creation
Englishmay Jehovah increase
Frenchprincess, noblewoman
Englishnoble, nobility, of noble kind
Frencheternal life, divine vitality
Greekwisdom, wise one
Frenchchurch, basilica
Scottishnoble natured
Englishdeep red, the color of passion
Englishhealthy, sound
Frenchwoman from Magdala (tower)
Americanroyal child of heaven
Hawaiianillustrious, renowned
Frenchson of Adam
Americanoak tree
Turkishwork-power, industrious leader
Americangoddess of the rainbow, messenger of the gods
Greekdelight, pleasure
Hebrewborn on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord
Frenchdrop of the sea
Spanishintoxicating one, mead-like
Irishthe daisy flower
Englishalive, full of life
Englishfamous, illustrious
Englishthe fall season; harvest time
Englishpure, innocent
Spanishfrom the boar meadow
Englishnoble power
Englishdark beauty
Englishprecious green stone
Englishking's wood; royal clearing
Englishhardworking; labor strength
Englishwoman from Magdala; high tower
EnglishGod will increase
Englishhelmeted chief
Irishimmortal (folk etymology)
Greekpleasant sound, sweet song
Englishfree woman
Englishascending, going up
Arabicgrace, favor
Englishlady, woman of rank
Hebrewdescendant of Conn
Irishnoble one (folk etymology)
Englishlight
Italiannoble one
Englishhay meadow
EnglishSee exactly which names topped the charts each year, back to the 1880s.
See all years →Olivia 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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