Most popular baby names for girls in Virginia
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in Virginia 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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#50. Genesis
Genesis is a name of Greek origin meaning "beginning".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 118
National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,321
#49. Kinsley
Kinsley is a name of English origin meaning "king's meadow".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 120
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,871
#48. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 121
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,029
#47. Lucy
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 123
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,433
#46. Savannah
Savannah is a name of Native American origin meaning "open plain".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 126
National
- Rank: #68
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,459
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#45. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 128
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,179
#42. Josephine (tie)
Josephine is a name of French origin meaning "God will increase".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,364
#42. Caroline (tie)
Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #81
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,180
#42. Aurora (tie)
Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning "dawn".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 130
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,466
#41. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 132
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474
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#40. Nova
Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning "new".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 145
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,516
#39. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 147
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,546
#35. Sofia (tie)
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 148
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,933
#35. Mila (tie)
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 148
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,295
#35. Lillian (tie)
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 148
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,302
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#35. Eliana (tie)
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 148
National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,425
#34. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 149
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,005
#32. Penelope (tie)
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 151
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,327
#32. Grace (tie)
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 151
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,486
#30. Zoe (tie)
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 153
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,687
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#30. Isla (tie)
Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 153
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514
#28. Willow (tie)
Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 154
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,143
#28. Hazel (tie)
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 154
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,967
#27. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 156
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348
#26. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 157
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184
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#25. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 161
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,584
#24. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 165
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303
#23. Naomi
Naomi is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 166
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,248
#22. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 169
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246
#21. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 171
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173
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#20. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 172
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,541
#18. Scarlett (tie)
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 175
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594
#18. Madison (tie)
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 175
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,930
#17. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 177
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,311
#16. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 187
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987
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#15. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 190
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,437
#14. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 198
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770
#13. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 205
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938
#12. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 219
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059
#11. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 228
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388
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#10. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 234
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096
#9. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 240
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434
#8. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 249
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190
#7. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 273
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201
#6. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 310
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952
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#5. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 330
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496
#4. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 382
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759
#3. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 399
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433
#2. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 439
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728
#1. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 454
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285
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