Most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in New York

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November 23, 2021
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Most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in New York

American culture is dynamic and ever-evolving, traceable by changes and trends in popular culture from fashion to music. But another way of observing changes in society is by analyzing the names parents give to their children. Of course, people pick names for different reasons—but the most important factors include religion, popular culture, and more simply, the names other people are giving their children.

Even though there have been so many women in history who have achieved amazing things, it seems that little girls' names are mostly popularized by the stars of the entertainment industry: a child actress who was a beacon of hope during the Great Depression; the name that a famous singer named his own daughter; the title of a popular song; and the name that fictional characters gave their baby in a sitcom.

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.

See if you can guess the reasons behind the popularity—some are obvious, but others may surprise you.

 

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#50. Allison

Allison is a variation of the French name Alice, meaning “noble.”

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,715
- Number of babies in 2019: 196 (#72 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -41.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #39 in 2010

National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 48,893

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#49. Alexa

Alexa is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,742
- Number of babies in 2019: 121 (#137 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -67.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #33 in 2015

National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,868

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#48. Zoey

Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,852
- Number of babies in 2019: 281 (#45 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +41.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #38 in 2013

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,766

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#47. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,858
- Number of babies in 2019: 190 (#77 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -58.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #26 in 2010

National
- Rank: #97
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 30,086

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#46. Valentina

Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,888
- Number of babies in 2019: 351 (#33 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +70.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2018

National
- Rank: #117
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,946

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#45. Aria

Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,903
- Number of babies in 2019: 421 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +651.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2018

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52,115

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#44. Camila

Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,967
- Number of babies in 2019: 343 (#34 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +50.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2019

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,693

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#43. Savannah

Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,993
- Number of babies in 2019: 252 (#51 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2015

National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,704

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#42. Ariana

Ariana is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,024
- Number of babies in 2019: 271 (#47 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +5.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2014

National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,185

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#41. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034
- Number of babies in 2019: 152 (#107 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -69.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2010

National
- Rank: #74
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 36,716

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#40. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,098
- Number of babies in 2019: 228 (#60 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #33 in 2013

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,140

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#39. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,126
- Number of babies in 2019: 227 (#61 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -52.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2010

National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 35,821

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#38. Harper

Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,161
- Number of babies in 2019: 447 (#16 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +577.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2019

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,047

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#37. Arianna

Arianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,214
- Number of babies in 2019: 190 (#77 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -57.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2013

National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,661

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#36. Layla

Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,223
- Number of babies in 2019: 358 (#31 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +27.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2019

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63,037

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#35. Scarlett

Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,325
- Number of babies in 2019: 441 (#18 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +208.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2019

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58,161

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#34. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,356
- Number of babies in 2019: 183 (#84 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -65.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2010

National
- Rank: #73
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,075

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#33. 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 York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,431
- Number of babies in 2019: 319 (#39 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #30 in 2016

National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 39,621

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#32. Riley

Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,451
- Number of babies in 2019: 371 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +34.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2016

National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56,039

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#31. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,475
- Number of babies in 2019: 311 (#40 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -21.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2016

National
- Rank: #149
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 20,833

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#30. Esther

Esther is a name of Persian origin meaning "star".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,612
- Number of babies in 2019: 354 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +6.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2018

National
- Rank: #202
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 15,602

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#29. Natalie

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,674
- Number of babies in 2019: 290 (#44 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -38.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #25 in 2010

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,009

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#28. Hailey

Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,756
- Number of babies in 2019: 308 (#41 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -35.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2011

National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,649

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#27. Evelyn

Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,777
- Number of babies in 2019: 427 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +58.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2017

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,845

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#26. Lily

Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,897
- Number of babies in 2019: 308 (#41 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2010

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,153

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#25. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,898
- Number of babies in 2019: 361 (#30 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2013

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,317

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#24. Zoe

Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,948
- Number of babies in 2019: 386 (#25 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +1.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2013

National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57,969

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#23. Avery

Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,954
- Number of babies in 2019: 380 (#27 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +25.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2015

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,792

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#22. Gianna

Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,980
- Number of babies in 2019: 332 (#36 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -37.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2010

National
- Rank: #82
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 34,445

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#21. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,040
- Number of babies in 2019: 230 (#58 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -62.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2010

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 56,808

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#20. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,678
- Number of babies in 2019: 383 (#26 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -12.6%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2013

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,815

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#19. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,717
- Number of babies in 2019: 379 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -33.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2010

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,787

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#18. Gabriella

Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,717
- Number of babies in 2019: 332 (#36 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2010

National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,971

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#17. Grace

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,988
- Number of babies in 2019: 411 (#23 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #15 in 2015

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72,867

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#16. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,085
- Number of babies in 2019: 416 (#22 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -30.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2012

National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 46,466

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#15. Ella

Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,432
- Number of babies in 2019: 533 (#11 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -6.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2019

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,760

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#14. Sofia

Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,587
- Number of babies in 2019: 445 (#17 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -9.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2014

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,222

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#13. Amelia

Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,632
- Number of babies in 2019: 736 (#8 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +121.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2019

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,620

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#12. Chloe

Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,907
- Number of babies in 2019: 488 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -33.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2012

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,107

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#11. Leah

Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,309
- Number of babies in 2019: 570 (#9 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2018

National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,865

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#10. Charlotte

Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,443
- Number of babies in 2019: 836 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +117.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2019

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,262

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#9. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,961
- Number of babies in 2019: 518 (#12 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -33.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2014

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,475

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#8. Madison

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,159
- Number of babies in 2019: 453 (#14 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -53.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2010

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 98,258

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#7. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,917
- Number of babies in 2019: 570 (#9 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -39.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2012

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117,450

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#6. Mia

Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,194
- Number of babies in 2019: 856 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +5.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2017

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128,824

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#5. Ava

Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,365
- Number of babies in 2019: 839 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2017

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155,546

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#4. Isabella

Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,587
- Number of babies in 2019: 884 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2010

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170,185

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#3. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,657
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,040 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -0.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2018

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194,667

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#2. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,915
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,060 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -10.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 184,192

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#1. Sophia

Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

New York
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,071
- Number of babies in 2019: 933 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -32.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2014

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 180,832

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