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1 / 50#50. Sienna
Sienna is a name of Latin origin meaning "from Siena".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 124
National
- Rank: #149
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,870
Most popular baby names for girls in New Jersey
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in New Jersey using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in New Jersey 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#49. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 125
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,179
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3 / 50#48. Rivka
Rivka is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 127
National
- Rank: #762
- Number of babies in 2021: 371
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4 / 50#46. Savannah (tie)
Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,459
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5 / 50#46. Rachel (tie)
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #239
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,255
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6 / 50#45. Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 131
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
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7 / 50#44. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 140
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
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8 / 50#43. Gabriella
Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 144
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,087
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9 / 50#42. Stella
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 148
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784
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10 / 50#41. 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.
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 152
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,050
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11 / 50#40. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 156
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
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12 / 50#39. Miriam
Miriam is a name of Hebrew origin. The meaning of the name Miriam is widely debated. Definitions include "sea of bitterness" or "drop of the sea".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 160
National
- Rank: #261
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,181
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13 / 50#38. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 166
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,679
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14 / 50#35. Sara (tie)
Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 168
National
- Rank: #196
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,507
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15 / 50#35. Penelope (tie)
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 168
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
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16 / 50#35. Eliana (tie)
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 168
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,425
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17 / 50#33. Lily (tie)
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 169
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
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18 / 50#33. Grace (tie)
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 169
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
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19 / 50#32. Hailey
Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 171
National
- Rank: #77
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,229
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20 / 50#31. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 174
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
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21 / 50#30. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 176
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348
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22 / 50#29. Emilia
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 178
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,837
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23 / 50#27. Scarlett (tie)
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 179
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
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24 / 50#27. Hannah (tie)
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 179
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,546
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25 / 50#26. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 180
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184
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26 / 50#25. Zoe
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 183
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,687
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27 / 50#23. Valentina (tie)
Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 185
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,458
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28 / 50#23. Avery (tie)
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 185
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
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29 / 50#22. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 189
National
- Rank: #92
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,825
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30 / 50#21. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 192
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,005
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31 / 50#20. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 193
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
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32 / 50#19. Esther
Esther is a name of Persian origin meaning "star".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 196
National
- Rank: #156
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,819
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33 / 50#18. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 200
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,295
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34 / 50#17. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 216
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
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35 / 50#16. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 217
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
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36 / 50#15. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 218
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
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37 / 50#14. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 224
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
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38 / 50#13. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 233
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
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39 / 50#12. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 262
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
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40 / 50#11. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 263
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
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41 / 50#10. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 269
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,433
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42 / 50#9. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 295
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,437
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43 / 50#8. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 343
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
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44 / 50#7. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 354
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
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45 / 50#6. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 381
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
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46 / 50#5. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 398
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
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47 / 50#4. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 413
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
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48 / 50#3. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 444
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
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49 / 50#2. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 471
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".
New Jersey
- Number of babies in 2021: 549
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
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