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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
