In May 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its much-anticipated list of the top 100 baby girl names of 2024, based on birth certificates from across the United States. Whether you’re expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.
The top 10 baby girl names of 2024
These names won parents’ hearts and topped birth certificates across the country:
- Olivia
- Emma
- Amelia
- Charlotte
- Mia
- Sophia
- Isabella
- Evelyn
- Ava
- Sofia
Parent Takeaway: Olivia once again secured the top spot for the sixth consecutive year, proving its enduring charm among parents. Noticeably, Sofia has made a comeback, bumping Luna out of the top 10—highlighting a rising love for names with global appeal.
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Names ranked 11–100
These beloved names round out the top 100, offering plenty of inspiration for your own naming journey:
- Luna
- Harper
- Camila
- Gianna
- Elizabeth
- Eleanor
- Ella
- Abigail
- Emily
- Avery
- Scarlett
- Madison
- Layla
- Penelope
- Aria
- Chloe
- Grace
- Ellie
- Nora
- Hazel
- Zoey
- Riley
- Victoria
- Lily
- Aurora
- Violet
- Nova
- Hannah
- Emilia
- Zoe
- Stella
- Everly
- Isla
- Leah
- Lillian
- Addison
- Willow
- Lucy
- Paisley
- Natalie
- Naomi
- Eliana
- Brooklyn
- Elena
- Aubrey
- Claire
- Ivy
- Kinsley
- Audrey
- Maya
- Genesis
- Skylar
- Bella
- Aaliyah
- Madelyn
- Savannah
- Anna
- Delilah
- Serenity
- Caroline
- Kennedy
- Valentina
- Ruby
- Sophie
- Alice
- Gabriella
- Sadie
- Ariana
- Allison
- Hailey
- Autumn
- Nevaeh
- Natalia
- Quinn
- Josephine
- Sarah
- Cora
- Emery
- Samantha
- Piper
- Leilani
- Eva
- Everleigh
- Madeline
- Lydia
- Jade
- Peyton
- Brielle
- Adeline
- Rylee
Parent Takeaway: Nature-inspired names (Hazel, Ivy, Willow) and vintage classics (Eleanor, Violet, Ruby) continue to thrive, indicating parents are balancing nostalgia with modern flair.
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The top 20 fastest-rising girl names of 2024
According to the SSA, these names saw the most significant jumps in popularity from 2023 to 2024:
- Ailany (“Holy”, Spanish origin; also Hebrew meaning “God is my light”)
- Aylani (“Heavens” or “sky”, Hawaiian origin; sometimes interpreted as “chief” or “great leader”)
- Marjorie (“Pearl”, from a medieval form of Margaret)
- Scottie (“From Scotland” or “a Scotsman”)
- Analeia (Modern blend; possibly from Ana “grace” and Leia “child of heaven”)
- Elodie (“Foreign riches”, French/Greek origin)
- Romy (Diminutive of Rosemary or Roman; “dew of the sea” or “from Rome”)
- Julietta (“Youthful”, Italian diminutive of Julia)
- Adhara (“Virgin”, also the name of a star in Canis Major; Arabic origin)
- Ailani (“High chief”, Hawaiian origin)
- Elowyn (“Elm tree”, inspired by Welsh-sounding elements)
- Elani (Possibly from Greek “light”, or related to Eliana meaning “God has answered”)
- Rowyn (Variant of Rowan; “little redhead” or “tree with red berries”)
- Solana (“Sunlight”, Spanish origin)
- Soraya (“The Pleiades”, a star cluster; Persian origin)
- Honey (“Sweet”, English word name with affectionate connotation)
- Wrenlee (Modern invented name; Wren “small bird” + -lee, a stylistic suffix)
- Kailany (Likely from Kailani; “sea and sky”, Hawaiian origin)
- Marlowe (“Driftwood”, Old English origin)
- Icelynn (Icelyn is a feminine name of Jamaican origin that means “snow,” and is sometimes spelled as Icelynn)
Parent Takeaway: The rise of names like Ailany and Aylani reflects parents’ embrace of multicultural and globally inspired names, while vintage gems like Marjorie hint at a nostalgic revival.
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Final thoughts
Choosing the perfect name for your baby girl is a deeply personal and joyous journey. Whether you’re drawn to timeless classics or inspired by emerging trends, this list offers a wealth of options to consider. For those also exploring names for baby boys, don’t miss our comprehensive guide on the top 100 baby boy names of 2024.