Most popular baby names for girls in California

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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