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.
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
