972+ Girl Baby Names with Meanings & Origins (2026)

We have 972 curated girl baby names, each with meaning, origin, popularity data, and suggested middle names. Our collection grows weekly — use the AI Name Generator for instant personalized suggestions beyond this list.

Based on the latest U.S. Social Security Administration data (2023), the top girl names are Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Sophia. Nature-inspired names like Luna, Ivy, and Willow continue to surge, alongside vintage revivals like Maeve, Eloise, and Josephine. Click any name for a detailed popularity chart.

Start with what matters most to you: meaning, origin, or sound. Then narrow down by saying your top picks aloud with your last name — names that flow naturally tend to be the ones you stick with. Consider the initials (avoid awkward acronyms), check the popularity ranking if uniqueness matters, and ask yourself whether the name will age well from playground to boardroom. Our AI Name Generator can filter by style, origin, and syllable count.

There is no right answer — it depends on your values. Popular names (top 100) feel familiar and are easy to spell, but your child may share a classroom with others. Unique names (rank 500+) offer distinction but may require constant spelling. The sweet spot for many parents is the 100–300 range: recognizable but not overused. Each name in our list shows its exact U.S. ranking so you can decide.

Meaningful girl names include Sophia ("wisdom"), Grace ("elegance"), Aurora ("dawn"), Amara ("eternal"), and Zara ("radiance"). Browse our meaning categories — Love, Light, Beauty, and Hope — to find names grouped by what they represent.