The names of a generation

Popular girl names.

The most popular girl names in United States births in 2023.

Birth year

Girls · 2023

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Olivia olive tree	15,329
2	Emma universal	13,590
3	Charlotte free man	12,638
4	Amelia work	12,365
5	Sophia wisdom	11,999
6	Mia drop of the sea	11,404
7	Isabella pledged to God	10,871
8	Ava life; bird; water, island	9,737
9	Evelyn desired; or water, island	9,121
10	Luna moon	7,853
11	Harper harp player	7,799
12	Sofia wisdom	7,665
13	Camila young ceremonial attendant	7,581
14	Eleanor Uncertain; from Aliénor	6,765
15	Elizabeth pledged to God	6,616
16	Violet purple	6,370
17	Scarlett scarlet, red	6,318
18	Hazel the hazelnut tree	6,193
19	Emily rival	6,177
20	Lily lily	6,176
21	Gianna God is gracious	6,146
22	Aurora dawn	6,081
23	Penelope Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain	6,068
24	Nora honor or meaning unknown	6,027
25	Aria air; song or melody; lion	6,024
26	Chloe young green shoot	5,997
27	Ellie Depends on the longer name; often a short fo…	5,972
28	Mila gracious; dear	5,920
29	Avery ruler of the elves	5,879
30	Layla night	5,703
31	Abigail my father is joyful	5,687
32	Ella all (Germanic); other meanings depend on the…	5,670
33	Isla island	5,386
34	Eliana my God has answered; sun	5,357
35	Nova new	5,282
36	Zoe life	5,190
37	Madison Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively …	5,179
38	Ivy ivy plant	5,060
39	Grace grace; favor	4,908
40	Lucy light	4,884
41	Willow willow tree	4,765
42	Emilia rival	4,687
43	Riley rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin…	4,643
44	Naomi pleasantness (Hebrew); Japanese meaning depe…	4,502
45	Victoria victory	4,454
46	Stella star	4,371
47	Elena bright, shining light	4,276
48	Hannah grace	4,127
49	Maya illusion or magic (Sanskrit); other meanings…	4,092
50	Valentina strength, health	4,090

United States · 2023 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.