What Were the 50 Most Popular Baby Girl Names of 2024?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is at it again. 

On May 11, the SSA continued its Mother’s Day tradition of releasing its annual list of the 1,000 most popular girl names in the United States from the previous year. 

And, as was expected, Olivia (No. 1) and Emma (No. 2) topped the charts for the sixth consecutive year.

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In fact, 9 of the 10 most popular girl names of 2023 remained in the top-10 in 2024, albeit in a different order, and the only difference was Luna being replaced by Sofia as the 10th most popular girl’s name. 

Amelia, Mia and Evelyn all moved up one spot, while Charlotte, Sophia and Ava all moved back one spot. Oliva, Emma and Isabella remained unphased year-to-year.

Here’s a look at how the top-10 shaped up in 2024: 

The SSA has been recording baby name data every year since 1880 and has released its top-1,000 list every year since 1997. 2024 marked the 29th edition of that list. 

It included names from the 1,767,447 baby girls who were given a social security card in 2024. 

As we prepare for another year of pregnancies and eventual births, let’s take a look at the 50 most popular girl names of 2024, what those names mean and how their rankings have changed since 2023.

50. Delilah

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Delicate; Weak

2023 popularity: Delilah was the 52nd most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,045 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Delilah was the 50th most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,240 births, per the SSA.

Delilah, pronounced duh-LIE-luh, comes from a Hebrew word derived from the root dalal, meaning “to weaken” or “to languish.” In the Bible, Delilah discovered and revealed the secret to Samson’s strength.

49. Stella

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Star

2023 popularity: Stella was the 46th most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,366 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Stella was the 49th most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,264 births, per the SSA.

Stella, pronounced STEL-uh, comes directly from the Latin word stella, meaning “star.” It was popularized by 16th-century poet Philip Sidney, who used it in his collection of sonnets titled, “Astrophel and Stella.”

48. Victoria

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Victory; Conqueror

2023 popularity: Victoria was the 45th most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,449 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Victoria was the 48th most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,267 births, per the SSA.

Victoria, pronounced vik-TOR-ee-uh, comes directly from the Latin word victoria, meaning “victory” or “conquered.” It’s the female variant of Victor and was borne by the Roman goddess of victory. 

47. Valentina

Origin: Roman; Latin

Meaning: Strong; Vigorous; Healthy

2023 popularity: Valentina was the 49th most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,086 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Valentina was the 47th most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,438 births, per the SSA.

Valentina, pronounced val-in-TEE-nuh, is the feminine variant of Valentinus, which is derived from the Roman cognomen Valens and Latin root valens, meaning “strong,” “vigorous” and/or “healthy.” 

46. Madison

Origin: English; Germanic

Meaning: Son of a strong warrior

2023 popularity: Madison was the 37th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,174 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Madison was the 46th most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,563 births, per the SSA.

Madison, pronounced MAD-ih-sun or MAD-ih-sin, is a patronymic name meaning “son of Maud,” with Maud being the French form of Matilda derived from the Germanic elements maht, meaning “might” or “strength,” and hilt, meaning “battle.” 

45. Elena

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Torch; Corposant

2023 popularity: Elena was the 47th most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,276 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Elena was the 45th most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,567 births, per the SSA.

Elena, pronounced eh-LAY-nah or eh-LEE-nah, is a variant of Helen, which comes from the Greek word helene, meaning “torch” or “corposant.” In Greek mythology, Helen was the daughter of Zeus whose kidnapping caused the Trojan War.

44. Naomi

Origin: Hebrew; Japanese

Meaning: Pleasant; Delightful; Direct; Beautiful

2023 popularity: Naomi was the 44th most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,494 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Naomi was the 44th most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,605 births, per the SSA.

Naomi, pronounced nay-OH-mee, comes from the Hebrew name Na’omi, which derives from the Hebrew word na’am, meaning “to be pleasant.” It can also be composed of the Japanese elements nao, meaning “direct,” and mi, meaning “beautiful.” 

43. Emilia

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Rival

2023 popularity: Emilia was the 42nd most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,684 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Emilia was the 43rd most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,634 births, per the SSA.

Emilia, pronounced eh-MEE-lee-uh, is the Anglicized feminine form of Aemilius, which derives from the Latin word aemulus, meaning “rival.” The name was popularized by a character in William Shakespeare’s “Othello.” 

42. Riley

Origin: Irish; Old English

Meaning: Rye clearing; Rye meadow

2023 popularity: Riley was the 43rd most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,637 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Riley was the 42nd most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,644 births, per the SSA.

Riley, pronounced RY-lee, is either the Anglicized form of the Irish surname Raghailligh (Reilly) of unknown origin or a combination of the Old English words ryge, meaning “rye,” and leah, meaning “meadow” or “clearing.” 

41. Willow

Origin: English

Meaning: Willow tree

2023 popularity: Willow was the 41st most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,761 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Willow was the 41st most popular girl name in 2024 with 4,653 births, per the SSA.

Willow, pronounced WIL-oh, derives from the Old English word welig, referring to the willow tree, a type of tree or shrub characterized by pliant, woody branches. Willow trees are known for their ability to bend and sway.

40. Grace

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Grace; Favor; Blessing

2023 popularity: Grace was the 39th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,274 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Grace was the 40th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,002 births, per the SSA.

Grace, pronounced GRAYS, comes from the Latin word gratia, meaning "favor" or "blessing.” It’s one of the most popular word and virtue names in the U.S. and is a product of the Protestant Reformation. 

39. Nova

Origin: Latin

Meaning: New; Bright star

2023 popularity: Nova was the 35th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,274 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Nova was the 39th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,044 births, per the SSA.

Nova, pronounced NOH-vuh, comes directly from the Latin word nova, meaning "new." In astronomy, a nova is a sudden, short-lived explosion of a star that becomes significantly brighter than normal. 

38. Lainey

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: Torch; Corposant; Bright light

2023 popularity: Lainey was the 54th most popular girl name in 2023 with 3,937 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Lainey was the 38th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,147 births, per the SSA.

Lainey, pronounced LAY-nee, is a diminutive form of Elaine, which derives from the Greek name Helen and is possibly related to the Greek word helene, meaning "torch, “corposant" or "bright light."

37. Layla

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Night

2023 popularity: Layla was the 30th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,698 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Layla was the 37th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,305 births, per the SSA.

Layla, pronounced LAY-luh, comes directly from the Arabic word layla, meaning “night.” It was popularized by a character in the Arab tale “Layla and Majnun,” notably retold by Nizami Ganjavi in the 12th century. 

36. Ivy

Origin: English

Meaning: Ivy plant; Clingy; Climber

2023 popularity: Ivy was the 38th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,057 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ivy was the 36th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,323 births, per the SSA.

Ivy, pronounced EYE-vee, comes directly from the English word for the ivy plant, which derives from the Old English ifig. The evergreen ivy plant is known for its ability to cling and climb various walls and trees.

35. Isla

Origin: Spanish; Scottish

Meaning: Island

2023 popularity: Isla was the 33rd most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,381 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Isla was the 35th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,367 births, per the SSA.

Isla, pronounced EYE-luh or EES-luh depending on language, comes from the Spanish word for "island" and can also be tied to the Scottish name Islay, referring to an island off the west coast of Scotland.

34. Lucy

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Light

2023 popularity: Lucy was the 40th most popular girl name in 2023 with 4,882 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Lucy was the 34th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,396 births, per the SSA.

Lucy, pronounced LOO-see, is the English form of Lucia, which derives from the Latin word lux, meaning “light.” St. Lucy is the patron saint of the blind, those with eye problems, and the island of Saint Lucia.

33. Mila

Origin: Slavic

Meaning: Gracious; Dear

2023 popularity: Mila was the 28th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,913 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Mila was the 33rd most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,472 births, per the SSA.

Mila, pronounced MEE-uh or MEE-luh, comes from the Slavic element milŭ, meaning “gracious” or “dear.” It’s commonly used as a nickname for names that end with -mila, such as Camila, Yamila or Ludmila.

32. Abigail

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Father’s joy; My father is a joy

2023 popularity: Abigail was the 31st most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,682 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Abigail was the 32nd most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,499 births, per the SSA.

Abigail, pronounced AB-ih-gayl, comes from the Hebrew name Aviḡayil, which is composed of the Hebrew elements av, meaning “father,” and gil, meaning “joy.” In the Bible, Abigail is the wife of Nabal. 

31. Avery

Origin: English; Germanic

Meaning: Elf ruler; Elf council

2023 popularity: Avery was the 29th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,874 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Avery was the 31st most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,632 births, per the SSA.

Avery, pronounced AY-vuh-ree or AY-vree, originated as an English surname derived from the Germanic names Alberich, meaning “elf ruler” or “elf king,” or Alfred, meaning “elf council” or “elf advice.” 

30. Ella

Origin: Spanish; Germanic

Meaning: She; Other

2023 popularity: Ella was the 32nd most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,659 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ella was the 30th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,685 births, per the SSA.

Ella, pronounced EL-lah, comes directly from the Spanish word ella, meaning “she,” but other theories link it to the Germanic element alles, meaning “other.” It’s also used as a diminutive of Eleanor and Ellen.

29. Zoe

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Life

2023 popularity: Zoe was the 36th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,188 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Zoe was the 29th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,719 births, per the SSA.

Zoe, pronounced ZOH-ee or ZOH, derives from the Greek word zoe meaning "life." Some parents like to give this name some character with a diaeresis, such as Zoë, while others prefer the longer Zoey or Zoie.

28. Penelope

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Duck; Eye of the weft

2023 popularity: Penelope was the 23rd most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,065 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Penelope was the 28th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,741 births, per the SSA.

Penelope, pronounced puh-NEL-uh-pee, is believed to derive from the Greek word penelops, meaning “duck,” but other theories suggest it comes from the Greek words pene, meaning “weft,” and ops, meaning “eye.” The name appears in Home’s “Odyssey.” 

27. Scarlett

Origin: English; Old French; Latin

Meaning: Bright red; Expensive fabric

2023 popularity: Scarlett was the 17th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,311 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Scarlett was the 27th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,894 births, per the SSA.

Scarlett, pronounced SKAR-lit, derives from the Old French word escarlate and Latin word scarlatum, which means "rich red fabric." Scarlet is a bright red color that also refers to a type of cloth of this color.

26. Aria

Origin: Italian; Indo-Iranian

Meaning: Noble; Air; Melody; Song

2023 popularity: Aria was the 25th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,018 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Aria was the 26th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,935 births, per the SSA.

Aria, pronounced AHR-ee-uh, comes from the Indo-Aranian root āriya, meaning “noble,” and the Italian word aria, meaning "melody" or "song." It’s also the name of a luxurious hotel-casino in Las Vegas, NV.

25. Emily

Origin: English; Roman; Latin

Meaning: Rival

2023 popularity: Emily was the 19th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,172 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Emily was the 25th most popular girl name in 2024 with 5,955 births, per the SSA.

Emily, pronounced EM-uh-lee, is the English feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius, which derives from the Latin word aemulus, meaning “rival.” Emily is the more popular way of spelling Emilia. 

24. Lily

Origin: English; Latin

Meaning: Lily flower

2023 popularity: Lily was the 20th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,170 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Lily was the 24th most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,093 births, per the SSA.

Lily, pronounced LIL-ee, comes directly from the English word for the flower, ultimately derived from the Latin word lilium. Lilies are primarily known to symbolize love, purity, fertility and rebirth in many cultures.

23. Gianna

Origin: Italian; Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious; God’s grace

2023 popularity: Gianna was the 21st most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,143 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Gianna was the 23rd most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,097 births, per the SSA.

Gianna, pronounced jee-AH-nuh, is the Italian shortened form of Giovanna, which is the feminine form of Giovanni and ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yoḥanan (John), meaning “God is gracious.” 

22. Nora

Origin: Arabic; Latin; Occitan

Meaning: Light; Honor; The other Aenor

2023 popularity: Nora was the 24th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,020 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Nora was the 22nd most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,128 births, per the SSA.

Nora, pronounced NOR-uh, is believed to derive from the Arabic word nūr, meaning “light,” but is also commonly used as a diminutive of names like Honora, meaning “honor” in Latin,” and Eleanor, meaning “the other Aenor” in Occitan.

21. Ellie

Origin: English; Greek

Meaning: Torch; Corposant; Bright light

2023 popularity: Ellie was the 27th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,968 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ellie was the 21st most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,306 births, per the SSA.

Ellie, pronounced EL-ee, originated as a diminutive or nickname of names like Eleanor and Ellen, both of which are believed to derive from the Greek name Helen, meaning "torch, “corposant,” or "bright light."

20. Chloe

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Young green shoot; Blooming; Harvest goddess

2023 popularity: Chloe was the 26th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,987 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Chloe was the 20th most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,385 births, per the SSA.

Chloe, pronounced KLOH-ee, comes from the Greek word khloe, meaning "young green shoot" or "blooming." In Greek mythology, it was an epithet of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and agriculture. 

19. Hazel

Origin: Old English

Meaning: Hazel tree; Hazel nuts; Light brown color

2023 popularity: Hazel was the 18th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,181 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Hazel was the 19th most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,401 births, per the SSA.

Hazel, pronounced HAY-zul, comes from the Old English word hæsel, referring to the hazel tree — known for producing edible nuts and flexible wood. Hazel can also refer to the earthy, light brown color. 

18. Eliana

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: My god has answered; God answered me

2023 popularity: Eliana was the 34th most popular girl name in 2023 with 5,352 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Eliana was the 18th most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,423 births, per the SSA.

Eliana, pronounced el-ee-AHN-uh, is believed to be a variant of Elaine, meaning “bright light” in Greek, but can also be composed of the Hebrew elements el, meaning “God,” i, meaning “my,” and ana, meaning “to answer.”

17. Elizabeth

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: God’s oath, Oath to God

2023 popularity: Elizabeth was the 15th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,600 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Elizabeth was the 17th most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,878 births, per the SSA.

Elizabeth, pronounced ee-LIZ-uh-beth or uh-LIZ-uh-bith, comes from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elisheva, which is composed of the Hebrew elements el, meaning “God,” and shava, meaning “oath.” 

16. Aurora

Origin: Roman; Latin

Meaning: Dawn; Morning

2023 popularity: Aurora was the 22nd most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,080 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Aurora was the 16th most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,917 births, per the SSA.

Aurora, pronounced uh-ROR-uh, comes from the Latin word for "dawn." In Roman mythology, Aurora was the goddess of the morning who flew across the sky announcing the arrival of the sun each morning. 

15. Violet

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Blue-purple color; Purple flower

2023 popularity: Violet was the 16th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,364 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Violet was the 15th most popular girl name in 2024 with 6,972 births, per the SSA.

Violet, pronounced VY-uh-lit, comes from the English word violet and Latin word viola, referring to the purple-blue color or flower known for their charming, delicate petals that come in various shades of color.

14. Eleanor

Origin: French; Occitan

Meaning: The other Aenor

2023 popularity: Eleanor was the 14th most popular girl name in 2023 with 6,757 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Eleanor was the 14th most popular girl name in 2024 with 7,127 births, per the SSA.

Eleanor, pronounced EL-uh-nor, comes from the French name Alienòr, ultimately derived from the Occitan phrase alia Aenor, meaning “the other Aenor.” Eleanor of Aquitaine used the name to distinguish herself from her mother, Aenor.

13. Luna

Origin: Latin; Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Moon

2023 popularity: Luna was the 10th most popular girl name in 2023 with 7,841 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Luna was the 13th most popular girl name in 2024 with 7,135 births, per the SSA.

Luna, pronounced LEW-nuh, comes directly from the Italian, Spanish and Latin word luna, meaning “moon.” In Roman mythology, Luna is the goddess of the moon and divine embodiment of the celestial orb.

12. Harper

Origin: English

Meaning: Harp player; Harp maker

2023 popularity: Harper was the 11th most popular girl name in 2023 with 7,792 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Harper was the 12th most popular girl name in 2024 with 7,370 births, per the SSA.

Harper, pronounced HAHR-per, is derived from the Old English word "hearpere," meaning "harp player" or "one who plays the harp." It was originally a surname given to someone who made or played harps.

11. Camila

Origin: Roman; Latin

Meaning: A youth employed in religious services

2023 popularity: Camila was the 13th most popular girl name in 2023 with 7,577 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Camila was the 11th most popular girl name in 2024 with 7,608 births, per the SSA.

Camila, pronounced cuh-MEE-uh or cuh-MIL-uh, is a feminine variant of the Roman cognomen Camillus, which is believed to derive from the Latin word camillus, meaning “youth employed in religious services.”

10. Sofia

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Wisdom

2023 popularity: Sofia was the 12th most popular girl name in 2023 with 7,665 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Sofia was the 10th most popular girl name in 2024 with 8,094 births, per the SSA.

Sofia, pronounced soh-FEE-uh, is a variant of Sophia, which comes directly from the Greek word sophia, meaning “wisdom.” Combined with Sophia, this is one of the most popular girl names in the U.S. today.

9. Ava

Origin: Persian; Hebrew

Meaning: Voice; Sound; Bird-like; To breathe; To live

2023 popularity: Ava was the 8th most popular girl name in 2023 with 9,724 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Ava was the 9th most popular girl name in 2024 with 8,662 births, per the SSA.

Ava, pronounced AY-vuh, is sometimes linked to the Persian word ava, meaning “voice” or “sound,” but could also come from the Latin word avis, meaning “bird-like.” It can also be a variant of Eve, meaning “to breathe” or “to live.”

8. Evelyn

Origin: English; Norman French; Germanic

Meaning: Unknown

2023 popularity: Evelyn was the 9th most popular girl name in 2023 with 9,113 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Evelyn was the 8th most popular girl name in 2024 with 9,116 births, per the SSA.

Evelyn, pronounced EV-uh-lin, originated as an English surname derived from the Norman French name Aveline, which comes from the Germanic name Avelina of unknown origin. It’s also closely related to the number 11 (eleven).

7. Isabella

Origin: Italian; Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning: God’s oath; Oath to God

2023 popularity: Isabella was the 7th most popular girl name in 2023 with 10,853 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Isabella was the 7th most popular girl name in 2024 with 10,770 births, per the SSA.

Isabella, pronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh, is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew name Elisheva and is composed of the Hebrew elements el, meaning "God," and shava, meaning "oath."

6. Sophia

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Wisdom

2023 popularity: Sophia was the 5th most popular girl name in 2023 with 11,984 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Sophia was the 6th most popular girl name in 2024 with 12,088 births, per the SSA.

Sophia, pronounced so-FEE-uh, comes directly from the Greek word sophia, meaning “wisdom.” Saint Sophia was a Christian martyr who named her daughters for the three Christian virtues, which are faith, hope and charity.

5. Mia

Origin: Hebrew; Italian

Meaning: Sea of bitterness; Mine

2023 popularity: Mia was the 6th most popular girl name in 2023 with 11,395 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Mia was the 5th most popular girl name in 2024 with 12,113 births, per the SSA.

Mia, pronounced MEE-uh, is sometimes considered a diminutive of Maria orMary, meaning “sea of bitterness,” but also acts as a stand alone name derived from the Italian word mia, meaning "mine."

4. Charlotte

Origin: French; Germanic

Meaning: Free man; USA city

2023 popularity: Charlotte was the 3rd most popular girl name in 2023 with 12,628 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Charlotte was the 4th most popular girl name in 2024 with 12,552 births, per the SSA.

Charlotte, pronounced SHAR-lut or SHAR-lit, is the French feminine diminutive of Charles, which comes from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man.” It’s also the name of a city in North Carolina, USA.

3. Amelia

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: Vigorous; Brave; Unceasing

2023 popularity: Amelia was the 4th most popular girl name in 2023 with 12,352 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Amelia was the 3rd most popular girl name in 2024 with 12,740 births, per the SSA.

Amelia, pronounced uh-MEE-lee-uh or uh-MEL-ee-uh, is a variant spelling of Amalia, which derives from the Germanic element amal, meaning “vigorous,” “brave” or “unceasing.” It has no relation to Emelia. 

2. Emma

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: Whole; Great; Universal

2023 popularity: Emma was the 2nd most popular girl name in 2023 with 13,579 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Emma was the 2nd most popular girl name in 2024 with 13,485 births, per the SSA.

Emma, pronounced EM-uh, comes from the Germanic element irmin, meaning “whole” or “great.” It was introduced to England by Emma of Normandy, who was the wife of both King Ethelred II and King Canute.

1. Olivia

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Olive tree

2023 popularity: Olivia was the No. 1 most popular girl name in 2023 with 15,313 births, per the SSA.

2024 popularity: Olivia was the No. 1 most popular girl name in 2024 with 14,718 births, per the SSA.

Olivia, pronounced uh-LIV-ee-uh or oh-LIV-ee-uh, was first used by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy "Twelfth Night" (1602). The name is derived from the Latin word oliva, meaning "olive tree." 

Other Most Popular Girl Names to Consider for Your Daughter

If you’re looking for popular girl names for babies, then the list above is the best place to start. 

Other baby girl names that rank inside the top-100 in the United States include Genesis, Adeline, Ruby, Eloise, Leilani, Emery, Iris, Maeve, Vivian, Audrey, Athena, Melody, Quinn, Lydia and Lucia. 

Ailany saw the greatest change from 2023 to 2024, jumping 754 spots from 855 to 101. 

Other baby girl names that saw a large increase in popularity compared to last year include Marjorie, Scottie, Analeia, Elodie, Romy, Elowyn and Rowyn. 

And if you need a little extra help narrowing down your baby name list, feel free to use our extensive baby name generator, which provides a detailed list of baby names inspired by your own personal preferences. 

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