Preparing for Baby Print Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names in the U.S. By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH twitter linkedin Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH is a professor, author, childbirth and postpartum educator, certified doula, and lactation counselor. Learn about our editorial process Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH Fact checked by Fact checked by Donna Murray, RN, BSN on March 09, 2020 facebook twitter Donna Murray, RN, BSN has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University and is a current member of Sigma Theta Tau, the Nursing Honor Society. Learn about our editorial process Donna Murray, RN, BSN Updated on March 09, 2020 Verywell / Emily Roberts More in Pregnancy Preparing for Baby Weeks and Trimesters Your Body Your Baby Twins or More Staying Healthy Complications & Concerns Pregnancy Loss Prenatal Care Labor and Delivery View All In This Article Table of Contents Expand Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names Special Considerations About This List More Baby Name Ideas View All Back To Top Choosing a great name for your daughter is a big responsibility. While it's certainly a fun experience, it can be stressful, too! After all, naming your baby girl is one of the first and most important decisions you will make as a new parent. If you're like most parents on their search for a perfect girl name, you may be hoping to incorporate special meaning, honor a family or cultural tradition, or find a name that's unique on its own. How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Baby Whatever your approach, this list of the 1,000 most popular baby girl names, as recorded by the Social Security Administration (SSA), will help you consider all your options, enjoy the experience, and narrow down your list to a favorite choice. 1:25 Baby Girl Names - Fun Facts & Some Tips for Choosing Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names 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Maliah Top 1,000 Names for Baby Boys Special Considerations Middle Names The traditional number of names in the United States is three names—a first name, a middle name, and your family or last name. However, there are many families who have a tradition of two middle names, or no middle name at all. It's up to you how many names your daughter will have, but it's certainly something to consider. If a middle name (or names) is important to you, think about how the two, three, or more names will pair together. Do the syllables of the names flow together? What do the initials spell out? Taking the time to run through these questions and consider your options will help ensure you find the perfect name for your little one. Shared Names Naming a baby for a family member is a tradition a lot of families share, but the execution of sharing names can be very different. In some traditions, it is common to designate the mother's last name into the child's official name as a middle name. In others, it might be about continuing the use of a favorite family name. Outside of family, think about the popular (or unpopular) famous or historical figures who will share your baby girl's name. Are they the individuals you want your daughter to be associated with? For better or worse, the association with a famous person who shares the same name will likely follow your child throughout their lives so take special care to make sure it's a good one! Gender-Neutral Names There are plenty of amazing gender-neutral names out there, so don't forget to consider them when coming up with your list of top names for your baby girl. About This List Every year around Mother's Day, the Social Security Administration releases the most popular baby names from the previous year. In the case of the list above, it refers to the top 1,000 baby girl names from 2018, as determined by birth certificate data. If you need help choosing your baby's name, or would just like to look through some of the most popular baby names throughout the year—as far back as the 1800s—the Social Security Administration's website is a great baby-naming resource. The Best Baby Name Books More Baby Name Ideas For more baby girl name inspiration, take a look at the following lists: 300 Baby Names Ending in A, N, and Y300 Top Baby Names by Syllable Count100 Baby Names Inspired by Colors Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. United States Social Security Administration. Popular Baby Names 2018. ssa.gov