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1 / 50#50. Samantha
Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 515
National
- Rank: #105
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,584
Most popular baby names for girls in California
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in California using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in California 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.
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2 / 50#49. Genesis
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning "beginning".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 538
National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,321
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3 / 50#48. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 545
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184
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4 / 50#47. Ariana
Ariana is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 560
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,967
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5 / 50#46. Hazel
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 568
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,967
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6 / 50#45. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 570
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
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7 / 50#44. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 588
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
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8 / 50#43. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 595
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
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9 / 50#42. Aaliyah
Aaliyah is an Arabic name meaning "high" and "exalted".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 596
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,588
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10 / 50#41. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 624
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
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11 / 50#40. Leilani
Leilani is a name of Hawaiian origin meaning "heavenly flower".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 628
National
- Rank: #67
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,460
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12 / 50#39. Aurora
Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning "dawn".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 632
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,466
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13 / 50#38. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 636
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,179
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14 / 50#37. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 641
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,433
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15 / 50#36. Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 644
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
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16 / 50#35. Delilah
Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 675
National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,735
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17 / 50#34. Elena
Elena is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 676
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,252
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18 / 50#33. Ellie
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 680
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,835
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19 / 50#32. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 686
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474
Canva
20 / 50#31. Valentina
Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 704
National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,458
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21 / 50#30. Eliana
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 708
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,425
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22 / 50#29. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 711
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
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23 / 50#28. Emilia
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 713
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,837
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24 / 50#27. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 721
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
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25 / 50#26. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 749
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
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26 / 50#25. Zoe
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 761
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,687
Canva
27 / 50#24. 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.
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 771
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,050
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28 / 50#22. Layla (tie)
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 777
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
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29 / 50#22. Chloe (tie)
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 777
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
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30 / 50#21. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 827
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
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31 / 50#20. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 902
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
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32 / 50#19. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 913
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
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33 / 50#18. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 938
National
- Rank: #43
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,679
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34 / 50#17. Natalia
Natalia is a name of Latin origin meaning "Christmas day".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 949
National
- Rank: #79
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,191
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35 / 50#16. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 962
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
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36 / 50#15. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 990
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348
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37 / 50#14. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,061
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,295
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38 / 50#13. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,095
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
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39 / 50#12. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,132
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
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40 / 50#11. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,264
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
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41 / 50#10. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,289
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,437
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42 / 50#9. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,305
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
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43 / 50#8. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,363
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
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44 / 50#7. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,458
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
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45 / 50#6. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,648
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
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46 / 50#5. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,808
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
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47 / 50#4. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,021
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
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48 / 50#3. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,065
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,005
Canva
49 / 50#2. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,171
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
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50 / 50#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
California
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,395
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
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