Most popular girl names in the '00s in New York

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February 7, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the '00s in New York

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in New York from 2000 to 2009.

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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#50. 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
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,438
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,432 (#33 most common name, -0.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #81
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,994

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#49. Sydney

Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,445
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,495 (#120 most common name, -56.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431

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#48. Jenna

Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,447
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#223 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #69
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,261

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#47. Sofia

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,477
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,588 (#14 most common name, +60.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,216

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#46. Ella

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,579
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,435 (#15 most common name, +51.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 67,442

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#45. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,587
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,708 (#100 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,029

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#44. Destiny

Destiny is a name of Latin origin meaning "fate".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,663
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 953 (#197 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,782

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#43. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,754
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,125 (#161 most common name, -70.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,823

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#42. Sara

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,884
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,658 (#53 most common name, -31.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,005

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#41. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,948
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,335 (#135 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,885

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#40. Alexa

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,971
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,742 (#49 most common name, -30.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,049

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#39. Hailey

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,078
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,756 (#28 most common name, -7.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963

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#38. Michelle

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,080
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,575 (#110 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,384

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#37. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,168
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,063 (#171 most common name, -74.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 63,401

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#36. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,241
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,042 (#79 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972

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#35. Angelina

Angelina is a name of Greek origin meaning "angel or messenger".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,323
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,348 (#67 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 42,676

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#34. Katherine

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,485
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,136 (#76 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 65,330

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#33. Chloe

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,506
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,909 (#12 most common name, +31.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467

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#32. Leah

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,507
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,318 (#11 most common name, +40.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,388

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#31. Gianna

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,642
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,980 (#22 most common name, -14.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #119
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 27,578

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#30. Anna

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,708
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,098 (#40 most common name, -34.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215

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#29. Natalie

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,710
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,675 (#29 most common name, -22.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076

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#28. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,841
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093 (#164 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #63
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,531

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#27. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,166
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,558 (#113 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144

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#26. Gabriella

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,207
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,718 (#19 most common name, -9.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 47,325

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#25. Alexandra

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,275
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,706 (#51 most common name, -48.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,206

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#24. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,547
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,817 (#92 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801

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#23. Mia

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,674
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,195 (#6 most common name, +62.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,475

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#22. Nicole

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,165
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#84 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,522

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#21. Rachel

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,173
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,479 (#31 most common name, -43.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 68,310

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#20. Victoria

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,463
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,678 (#20 most common name, -27.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 84,924

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#19. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,519
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,292 (#69 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469

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#18. Grace

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,561
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,988 (#17 most common name, -24.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702

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#17. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,580
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244 (#143 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630

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#16. Hannah

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,901 (#25 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723

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#15. Ava

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,905
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,367 (#5 most common name, +35.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495

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#14. Elizabeth

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,952
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,722 (#18 most common name, -32.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457

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#13. Abigail

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,216
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,961 (#9 most common name, -3.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882

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#12. Julia

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,400
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,126 (#39 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,848

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#11. Brianna

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,740
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#41 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768

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#10. Kayla

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,358
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,861 (#47 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,317

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#9. Sophia

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,750
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,074 (#1 most common name, +38.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222

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#8. Sarah

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,380
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,089 (#16 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411

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#7. Ashley

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,595
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,356 (#34 most common name, -65.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014

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#6. Madison

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,692
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,161 (#8 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172

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#5. Samantha

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,943
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,040 (#21 most common name, -59.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281

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#4. Emma

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,977
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,662 (#3 most common name, +16.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305

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#3. Olivia

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,574
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,919 (#2 most common name, +12.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018

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#2. Isabella

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,750
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,588 (#4 most common name, +7.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534

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#1. Emily

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

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,141
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,919 (#7 most common name, -44.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714

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