The names of a generation

Popular girl names.

The most popular girl names in United States births in 2021.

Birth year

Girls · 2021

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Olivia olive tree	17,847
2	Emma universal	15,549
3	Charlotte free man	13,368
4	Amelia work	13,041
5	Ava life; bird; water, island	12,873
6	Sophia wisdom	12,585
7	Isabella pledged to God	11,309
8	Mia drop of the sea	11,177
9	Evelyn desired; or water, island	9,495
10	Harper harp player	8,448
11	Luna moon	8,241
12	Camila young ceremonial attendant	8,036
13	Gianna God is gracious	7,477
14	Elizabeth pledged to God	7,265
15	Eleanor Uncertain; from Aliénor	7,099
16	Ella all (Germanic); other meanings depend on the…	7,041
17	Abigail my father is joyful	6,993
18	Sofia wisdom	6,983
19	Avery ruler of the elves	6,815
20	Scarlett scarlet, red	6,631
21	Emily rival	6,594
22	Aria air; song or melody; lion	6,400
23	Penelope Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain	6,370
24	Layla night	6,356
25	Chloe young green shoot	6,347
26	Mila gracious; dear	6,337
27	Nora honor or meaning unknown	6,281
28	Hazel the hazelnut tree	6,015
29	Madison Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively …	5,964
30	Ellie Depends on the longer name; often a short fo…	5,867
31	Lily lily	5,632
32	Nova new	5,574
33	Grace grace; favor	5,542
34	Isla island	5,542
35	Aurora dawn	5,528
36	Violet purple	5,524
37	Riley rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin…	5,225
38	Zoey	5,217
39	Willow willow tree	5,195
40	Emilia rival	4,854
41	Stella star	4,820
42	Zoe life	4,739
43	Victoria victory	4,713
44	Hannah grace	4,590
45	Addison	4,490
46	Leah Traditionally weary; derivation uncertain	4,474
47	Eliana my God has answered; sun	4,460
48	Lucy light	4,457
49	Ivy ivy plant	4,396
50	Everly	4,395

United States · 2021 births. Each spelling is counted separately. Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Linked names have a complete profile; additional profiles are being prepared.