Most popular baby names for girls in California
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in California using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2020, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Ava, Charlotte, and Sophia round out the top five.
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#50. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 545
- Change since 2015: -20.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2000
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 4,910
#49. Melanie
Melanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "black, dark"
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 547
- Change since 2015: -33.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2014
National
- Rank: #105
- Number of babies: 2,501

#48. Hazel
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 550
- Change since 2015: +2.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #48 in 2020
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 5,457
#47. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 558
- Change since 2015: -27.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2011
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 5,195

#46. Ariana
Ariana is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 563
- Change since 2015: -34.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2014
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies: 3,136
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#45. Bella
Bella is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 565
- Change since 2015: -12.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2010
National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies: 3,590

#44. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 587
- Change since 2015: -19.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2017
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 4,482

#43. Aurora
Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning "dawn".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 598
- Change since 2015: +22.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #43 in 2020
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies: 5,184
#42. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 599
- Change since 2015: -33.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2014
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 5,569

#41. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 611
- Change since 2015: -11.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2018
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 8,778
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#40. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 630
- Change since 2015: -43.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2005
National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies: 2,929

#39. Delilah
Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 631
- Change since 2015: -14.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #37 in 2015
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies: 3,384
#38. Aaliyah
Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning "high" and "exalted".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 642
- Change since 2015: -9.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #33 in 2019
National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies: 3,550

#37. Genesis
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning "beginning".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 645
- Change since 2015: -26.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2013
National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies: 3,654

#36. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 650
- Change since 2015: -37.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2005
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 6,196
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#35. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 655
- Change since 2015: -16.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2019
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 5,331
#34. Elena
Elena is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 658
- Change since 2015: +52.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2020
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies: 3,904
#33. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 659
- Change since 2015: -2.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2019
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 5,075
#32. Eliana
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 661
- Change since 2015: +40.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2020
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies: 4,038

#31. Maya
Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning "water". Maya also means "illusion' in Sanskrit.
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 679
- Change since 2015: -6.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2020
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies: 3,696
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#30. Ellie
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 681
- Change since 2015: +19.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2020
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 5,562
#29. Emilia
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 701
- Change since 2015: +123.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2019
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies: 4,750

#28. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 706
- Change since 2015: -29.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2002
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 7,216
#27. Valentina
Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 711
- Change since 2015: +9.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2019
National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies: 3,331
#26. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 718
- Change since 2015: -22.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2016
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 6,698
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#25. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 739
- Change since 2015: +6.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2020
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 6,174

#24. Zoe
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 775
- Change since 2015: -19.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2015
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 4,725
#23. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 794
- Change since 2015: -3.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 7,303

#22. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 803
- Change since 2015: -16.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2010
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 6,093

#21. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 805
- Change since 2015: -23.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2016
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 6,455
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#20. Natalia
Natalia is a name of Latin origin meaning "Christmas day".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 845
- Change since 2015: +32.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2020
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies: 3,059

#19. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 927
- Change since 2015: +3.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2018
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 6,093
#18. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 959
- Change since 2015: -3.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2017
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 6,099
#17. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,006
- Change since 2015: +17.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2018
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 6,602
#16. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,011
- Change since 2015: -5.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2017
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 9,445
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#15. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,033
- Change since 2015: -34.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2014
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 5,249

#14. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,052
- Change since 2015: -40.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2015
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 7,817
#13. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,168
- Change since 2015: -12.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2017
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,003

#12. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,217
- Change since 2015: -21.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 13,084

#11. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,241
- Change since 2015: +40.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2020
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,704
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#10. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,244
- Change since 2015: -41.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2007
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 6,856
#9. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,271
- Change since 2015: -37.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2018
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 6,926

#8. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,448
- Change since 2015: +133.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2019
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 7,770

#7. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,520
- Change since 2015: +227.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2020
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 7,826
#6. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,855
- Change since 2015: -22.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,066
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#5. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 1,984
- Change since 2015: -32.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2015
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,976
#4. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,029
- Change since 2015: -29.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2016
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,157

#3. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,093
- Change since 2015: -23.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 15,581
#2. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,175
- Change since 2015: +54.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2020
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 8,096

#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
California
- Number of babies in 2020: 2,329
- Change since 2015: -7.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 17,535
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