Most popular baby names for girls in North Carolina

Everly is a name of English origin meaning "boar meadow".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 150
- Change since 2015: +138.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #50 in 2019

National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies: 4,590

Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 151
- Change since 2015: +160.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #49 in 2020

National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 4,538

Serenity is a name of English origin meaning "calmness". Serenity is ultimately derived from the Latin word serenus.

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 152
- Change since 2015: -15.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2014

National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies: 3,366

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 152
- Change since 2015: -30.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2010

National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies: 4,258

Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning "beginning".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 153
- Change since 2015: +19.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #40 in 2017

National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies: 3,654

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Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 156
- Change since 2015: -49.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2015

National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies: 3,886

Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 158
- Change since 2015: +18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2020

National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies: 4,339

Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 160
- Change since 2015: +3.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2019

National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 5,562

Paisley is a name of Scottish origin meaning "church".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 163
- Change since 2015: -16.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2017

National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 4,333

Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 163
- Change since 2015: +23.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2019

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 5,550

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 165
- Change since 2015: -22.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2006

National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies: 3,515

Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 166
- Change since 2015: +36.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2019

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 6,099

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 166
- Change since 2015: -47.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2005

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 6,856

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 167
- Change since 2015: -20.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2012

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 5,331

Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 167
- Change since 2015: -28.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2013

National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies: 4,468

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Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 169
- Change since 2015: +81.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2020

National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 4,345

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 171
- Change since 2015: -25.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2015

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 6,926

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 171
- Change since 2015: -15.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2001

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 4,910

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 172
- Change since 2015: +12.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2018

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 6,093

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 173
- Change since 2015: -3.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #22 in 2005

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 5,569

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 173
- Change since 2015: -21.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2011

National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 5,195

Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 174
- Change since 2015: +27.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2020

National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies: 4,066

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 176
- Change since 2015: +81.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #28 in 2020

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 8,096

Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 182
- Change since 2015: -32.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2008

National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies: 4,467

Kinsley is a name of English origin meaning "king's meadow".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 183
- Change since 2015: +36.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2020

National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies: 3,744

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 188
- Change since 2015: -30.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2011

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 6,093

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 192
- Change since 2015: -26.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2014

National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies: 3,345

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 194
- Change since 2015: +1.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2017

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 6,455

Skylar is a name of English origin meaning "noble scholar".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 195
- Change since 2015: -30.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2016

National
- Rank: #63
- Number of babies: 3,608

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 212
- Change since 2015: -4.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2019

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 5,309

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 213
- Change since 2015: +294.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2020

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 7,826

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 215
- Change since 2015: -25.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2014

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 6,698

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 226
- Change since 2015: +27.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2018

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 6,174

Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 231
- Change since 2015: +40.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2020

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 6,335

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 236
- Change since 2015: -39.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2007

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 6,196

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Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 237
- Change since 2015: +229.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2020

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 7,770

Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning "new".

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 252
- Change since 2015: +306.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2020

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 4,940

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 276
- Change since 2015: -31.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2006

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 7,817

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 277
- Change since 2015: -22.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2002

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 7,216

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 278
- Change since 2015: +3.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2012

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 7,303

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 287
- Change since 2015: -3.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2020

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 11,157

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 312
- Change since 2015: +10.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2019

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 9,445

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 353
- Change since 2015: -18.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2010

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,066

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 361
- Change since 2015: -4.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2018

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 8,778

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 363
- Change since 2015: -14.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2012

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 12,976

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 420
- Change since 2015: +47.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2019

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 12,704

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 421
- Change since 2015: +20.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2018

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,003

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 482
- Change since 2015: -17.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2013

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 15,581

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 507
- Change since 2015: -18.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 13,084

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

North Carolina
- Number of babies in 2020: 525
- Change since 2015: -7.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2020

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 17,535

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