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1 / 50#50. Adalynn
Adalynn is a name of French origin meaning "noble".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 40
National
- Rank: #119
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,321
Most popular baby names for girls in Arkansas
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Arkansas using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Arkansas in 2021.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Ava round out the top five.
Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.
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2 / 50#48. Naomi (tie)
Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 41
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,248
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3 / 50#48. Madison (tie)
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 41
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
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4 / 50#43. Violet (tie)
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 42
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474
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5 / 50#43. Ruby (tie)
Ruby is a name of Latin origin meaning "precious red stone".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 42
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,562
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6 / 50#43. Penelope (tie)
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 42
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
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7 / 50#43. Kennedy (tie)
Kennedy is a name of Irish origin meaning "chieftain".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 42
National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,425
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8 / 50#43. Aubrey (tie)
Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 42
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,494
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9 / 50#38. Sofia (tie)
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 43
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
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10 / 50#38. Nevaeh (tie)
Nevaeh is a name of American origin, Nevaeh is "heaven" spelled backwards.
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 43
National
- Rank: #86
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,025
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11 / 50#38. Ember (tie)
Ember is a name of English origin meaning "spark".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 43
National
- Rank: #163
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,758
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12 / 50#38. Camila (tie)
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 43
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,005
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13 / 50#38. Aria (tie)
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 43
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348
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14 / 50#34. Natalie (tie)
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 44
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,029
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15 / 50#34. Hadley (tie)
Hadley is a name of English origin meaning "heather meadow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 44
National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,467
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16 / 50#34. Everleigh (tie)
Everleigh is a name of English origin meaning "boar meadow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 44
National
- Rank: #100
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,678
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17 / 50#34. Emily (tie)
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 44
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
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18 / 50#33. Magnolia
Magnolia is a name of Latin origin meaning "a flower".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 45
National
- Rank: #140
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,948
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19 / 50#31. Lily (tie)
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 49
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
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20 / 50#31. Ivy (tie)
Ivy is a name of English origin meaning "faithfulness".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 49
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,374
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21 / 50#28. Nora (tie)
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 51
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
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22 / 50#28. Luna (tie)
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 51
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
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23 / 50#28. Lillian (tie)
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 51
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,302
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24 / 50#26. Stella (tie)
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 54
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784
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25 / 50#26. Mia (tie)
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 54
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
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26 / 50#25. Everly
Everly is a name of English origin meaning "boar meadow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 56
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,355
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27 / 50#24. Addison
Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 58
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,468
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28 / 50#23. Kinsley
Kinsley is a name of English origin meaning "king's meadow".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 60
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,871
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29 / 50#22. Aurora
Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning "dawn".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 61
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,466
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30 / 50#21. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 63
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
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31 / 50#20. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 64
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
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32 / 50#19. Ellie
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 66
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,835
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33 / 50#18. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 70
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
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34 / 50#17. Hazel
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 71
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,967
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35 / 50#16. Nova
Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning "new".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 72
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,516
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36 / 50#15. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 75
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059
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37 / 50#13. Layla (tie)
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
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38 / 50#13. Avery (tie)
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 76
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
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39 / 50#12. Willow
Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 77
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,143
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40 / 50#11. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 79
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
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41 / 50#10. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 80
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
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42 / 50#9. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 83
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
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43 / 50#8. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 86
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
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44 / 50#7. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 94
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
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45 / 50#5. Paisley (tie)
Paisley is a name of Scottish origin meaning "church".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 97
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,263
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46 / 50#5. Charlotte (tie)
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 97
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
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47 / 50#4. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 117
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
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48 / 50#3. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 123
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
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49 / 50#2. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 129
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
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50 / 50#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Arkansas
- Number of babies in 2021: 181
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
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