The names of a generation

Popular girl names.

The most popular girl names in United States births in 2024.

Birth year

Girls · 2024

US rank	Name	Recorded births
1	Olivia olive tree	14,772
2	Emma universal	13,524
3	Amelia work	12,786
4	Charlotte free man	12,597
5	Mia drop of the sea	12,149
6	Sophia wisdom	12,126
7	Isabella pledged to God	10,810
8	Evelyn desired; or water, island	9,146
9	Ava life; bird; water, island	8,700
10	Sofia wisdom	8,113
11	Camila young ceremonial attendant	7,625
12	Harper harp player	7,394
13	Luna moon	7,164
14	Eleanor Uncertain; from Aliénor	7,147
15	Violet purple	6,986
16	Aurora dawn	6,955
17	Elizabeth pledged to God	6,924
18	Eliana my God has answered; sun	6,447
19	Hazel the hazelnut tree	6,432
20	Chloe young green shoot	6,406
21	Ellie Depends on the longer name; often a short fo…	6,317
22	Nora honor or meaning unknown	6,148
23	Gianna God is gracious	6,131
24	Lily lily	6,121
25	Emily rival	5,984
26	Aria air; song or melody; lion	5,956
27	Scarlett scarlet, red	5,912
28	Penelope Traditionally weaver; derivation uncertain	5,760
29	Zoe life	5,733
30	Ella all (Germanic); other meanings depend on the…	5,715
31	Avery ruler of the elves	5,658
32	Abigail my father is joyful	5,535
33	Mila gracious; dear	5,484
34	Lucy light	5,425
35	Isla island	5,382
36	Ivy ivy plant	5,343
37	Layla night	5,325
38	Lainey bright shining light	5,156
39	Nova new	5,072
40	Grace grace; favor	5,033
41	Willow willow tree	4,672
42	Riley rye clearing (English); Irish surname origin…	4,657
43	Emilia rival	4,649
44	Naomi pleasantness (Hebrew); Japanese meaning depe…	4,621
45	Madison Traditionally son of Matthew; alternatively …	4,581
46	Elena bright, shining light	4,577
47	Valentina strength, health	4,456
48	Victoria victory	4,281
49	Stella star	4,274
50	Delilah delicate	4,254

United States · 2024 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.