Most popular baby names for girls in Illinois
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Illinois 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.
#50. Leilani
Leilani is a name of Hawaiian origin meaning "heavenly flower".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 158
National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,460
#48. Delilah (tie)
Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 160
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,735
#48. Addison (tie)
Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 160
National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,468
#47. Zoe
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 161
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,687
#46. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184
#45. Lucy
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 166
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,433
#44. Elena
Elena is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 171
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,252
#43. Stella
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 173
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784
#41. Victoria (tie)
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 174
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,679
#41. Ellie (tie)
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 174
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,835
#40. Willow
Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 177
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,143
#39. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 182
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
#38. Lillian
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 184
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,302
#37. Eliana
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 187
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,425
#36. Nova
Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning "new".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 189
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,516
#35. 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.
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 192
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,050
#34. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 198
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
#33. Hazel
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 201
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,967
#32. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 202
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,179
#31. Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 210
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
#30. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 211
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474
#29. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 221
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
#28. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 224
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
#27. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 225
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
#26. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 227
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348
#25. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 228
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
#24. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 232
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
#23. Emilia
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 234
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,837
#22. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 237
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
#21. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 240
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
#20. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 246
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
#19. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 250
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,295
#17. Harper (tie)
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 255
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
#17. Elizabeth (tie)
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 255
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
#16. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 259
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
#15. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 277
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
#14. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 280
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
#13. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 289
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059
#12. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 309
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,437
#11. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 324
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
#10. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 341
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,005
#9. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 351
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
#8. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 399
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
#7. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 435
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
#6. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 454
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
#5. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 482
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
#4. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 493
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
#3. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 499
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
#2. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 551
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Illinois
- Number of babies in 2021: 697
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728