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1 / 50#50. Claire
Claire is a name of French origin meaning "clear".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 99
National
- Rank: #59
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,692
Most popular baby names for girls in Massachusetts
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Massachusetts using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Massachusetts 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. Anna
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 101
National
- Rank: #84
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,044
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3 / 50#47. Madelyn (tie)
Madelyn is a name of English origin meaning "woman from Magdala".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,406
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4 / 50#47. Camila (tie)
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 105
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,005
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5 / 50#46. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 106
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348
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6 / 50#44. Quinn (tie)
Quinn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "counsel".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 109
National
- Rank: #80
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,190
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7 / 50#44. Ellie (tie)
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 109
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,835
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8 / 50#43. Zoe
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 116
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,687
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9 / 50#41. Scarlett (tie)
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 118
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
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10 / 50#41. Lucy (tie)
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 118
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,433
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11 / 50#40. Josephine
Josephine is a name of French origin meaning "God will increase".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 119
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,364
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12 / 50#38. Violet (tie)
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 120
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474
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13 / 50#38. Sophie (tie)
Sophie is a French derviation of the name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 120
National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,309
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14 / 50#36. Lillian (tie)
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 123
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,302
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15 / 50#36. Ayla (tie)
Ayla is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "oak tree".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 123
National
- Rank: #108
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,566
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16 / 50#35. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 125
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184
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17 / 50#34. Stella
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 128
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784
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18 / 50#32. Harper (tie)
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
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19 / 50#32. Hannah (tie)
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,546
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20 / 50#31. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 133
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,029
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21 / 50#29. Lily (tie)
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 141
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
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22 / 50#29. Emilia (tie)
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 141
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,837
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23 / 50#28. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 142
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
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24 / 50#27. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 143
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
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25 / 50#26. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 144
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
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26 / 50#24. Maya (tie)
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.
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 145
National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,050
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27 / 50#24. Maeve (tie)
Maeve is a name of Irish origin meaning "intoxicating".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 145
National
- Rank: #124
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,247
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28 / 50#23. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 148
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,295
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29 / 50#22. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 152
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
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30 / 50#20. Elizabeth (tie)
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 159
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
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31 / 50#20. Eleanor (tie)
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 159
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059
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32 / 50#19. Isla
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 162
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
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33 / 50#17. Sofia (tie)
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 163
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
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34 / 50#17. Luna (tie)
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 163
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
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35 / 50#15. Madison (tie)
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
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36 / 50#15. Gianna (tie)
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,437
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37 / 50#14. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 172
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
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38 / 50#13. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 174
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
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39 / 50#12. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 177
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
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40 / 50#11. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 191
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
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41 / 50#10. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 193
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
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42 / 50#9. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 197
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
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43 / 50#8. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 223
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
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44 / 50#7. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 246
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
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45 / 50#6. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 269
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
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46 / 50#5. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 287
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
Canva
47 / 50#4. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 293
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
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48 / 50#3. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 354
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
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49 / 50#2. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 378
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
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50 / 50#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Massachusetts
- Number of babies in 2021: 394
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
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