Most popular baby names for girls in New York
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in New York in 2021.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Ava round out the top five.
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.
#49. Eleanor (tie)
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 259
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059
#49. Chaya (tie)
Chaya is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "life".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 259
National
- Rank: #653
- Number of babies in 2021: 453
#48. Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 262
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
#47. Stella
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 266
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784
#46. Aurora
Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning "dawn".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 277
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,466
#45. Eliana
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 283
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,425
#44. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 286
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474
#43. Gabriella
Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 288
National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,087
#42. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 289
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,679
#41. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 299
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
#40. Miriam
Miriam is a name of Hebrew origin. The meaning of the name Miriam is widely debated. Definitions include "sea of bitterness" or "drop of the sea".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 306
National
- Rank: #261
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,181
#39. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 308
National
- Rank: #239
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,255
#38. 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 in 2021: 309
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,458
#37. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 310
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184
#36. Hailey
Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 326
National
- Rank: #77
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,229
#35. Emilia
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 329
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,837
#33. Nora (tie)
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 332
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
#33. Avery (tie)
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 332
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
#32. 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 in 2021: 334
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,050
#30. Zoe (tie)
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 343
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,687
#30. Hannah (tie)
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 343
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,546
#29. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 347
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
#28. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 367
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
#26. Esther (tie)
Esther is a name of Persian origin meaning "star".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 368
National
- Rank: #156
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,819
#26. Camila (tie)
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 368
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,005
#25. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 371
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
#24. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 372
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348
#23. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 381
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
#22. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 386
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,295
#21. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 395
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
#20. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 397
National
- Rank: #92
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,825
#19. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 399
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
#18. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 402
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
#17. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 405
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
#16. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 427
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
#15. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 460
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
#14. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 465
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
#13. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 480
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
#12. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 485
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
#11. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 496
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
#10. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 529
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,433
#9. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 547
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,437
#8. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 713
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
#7. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 718
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
#6. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 751
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
#5. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 752
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
#4. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 768
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
#3. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 824
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
#2. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 980
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
New York
- Number of babies in 2021: 993
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
