These 100 Popular Baby Girl Names for 2021 Are Perfect for Your Bundle of Joy
If you're planning to welcome a baby girl into the fold in the coming year, but can't seem to come up with a moniker that's fit for your soon-to-be bundle of joy, consider choosing among the most popular baby girl names for 2021. From classic to up-and-coming to totally unique, the names likely to top the list in 2021 are as stunning as they are timeless. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which keeps track of the most popular baby names over the years, there's surprisingly little variation among the top baby girl names in the United States. In fact, the same names have held the top five spots since 2009: Olivia, Emma, Ava, Sophia, and Isabella.
Of course, if you don't want your daughter to share her name with any (or, in many cases, several) of her classmates, you have plenty of options outside of the classics. But if you are looking for a more conventional name, you'll likely be able to find a favorite among SSA's list of 100 most popular baby girls names for 2019 (which is the most recent data available), as well as BabyCenter's list of 100 most popular baby name lookups in 2020. There aren't too many differences between the two lists, and 2021's list will likely look the same, save for a few possible exceptions.
According to the SSA, the name Kamala didn't even make the top 1,000 in 2019, but according to Good Housekeeping, Nameberry noted a 3,715 percent increase in interest in 2020, thanks to vice president-elect Kamala Harris. Likewise, Jill hasn't been in the top 1,000 since 2000, but BabyCenter saw a 12 percent increase ahead of Dr. Jill Biden taking office as first lady. Based on past lists and new predictions, here are 100 girls' names you can likely expect to see everywhere in 2021.
Three- and Four-Letter Names
In recent years, parents have been choosing names that are short and sweet, and that trend will likely continue into 2021 with many of these popular three- and four-letter names.
Ava
Ivy
Mia
Zoe
Ruby
Emma
Ella
Luna
Mila
Aria
Nora
Lily
Lila
Nova
Isla
Nyla
Maya
Cora
Eva
Lucy
Biblical Names
Biblical names have stuck around for a good reason: they never go out of style. These classic names will almost certainly be popular choices for religious and non-religious parents alike in 2021.
Abigail
Hannah
Genesis
Grace
Naomi
Sarah
Chloe
Delilah
Lydia
Gabriella
Julia
Olivia
Isabella
Eliana
Eleanor
Nevaeh
Maria
Anna
Leah
Natalie
Hazel
Gender Neutral Names
Gender neutral or unisex names are becoming increasingly popular, especially as our culture's understanding of gender and gender identity evolves and expands. Here are some of the trendiest choices at the moment.
Riley
Avery
Harper
Everly
Brooklyn
Kinsley
Quinn
Peyton
Piper
Emery
Oakleigh
Reagan
Kennedy
Charlie
Aubrey
Mackenzie
Kaylee
Royal Family, Political, and Pop Culture Names
Public figures are great people to look to for name inspiration — whether they're royal family members, popular politicians, A-list celebrities, or well-known fictional characters — and these names will likely take the top spots in 2021.
Victoria
Elizabeth
Diana
Charlotte
Amelia
Kamala
Jill
Ariana
Camila
Gianna
Aaliyah
Scarlett
Hailey
Selena
Aurora
Jasmine
Other Popular Baby Girl Names for 2021
Not looking to follow a trend? These popular baby girl names are also great picks.
Layla
Adalyn
Savannah
Addison
Willow
Madison
Emily
Elena
Paisley
Madelyn
Emilia
Penelope
Callie
Violet
Evelyn
Stella
Claire
Caroline
Valentina
Allison
Serenity
Autumn
Sadie
Amaya
Sophia
Adeline
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