Tatiana Katsai // Shutterstock
1 / 50#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
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.
You may also like: Highest-rated wineries in Virginia by visitors
Lopolo // Shutterstock
2 / 50#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
Elvira Koneva // Shutterstock
3 / 50#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
Canva
4 / 50#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
Canva
5 / 50#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
You may also like: Highest-rated Class of 2025 football recruits from Virginia
Canva
6 / 50#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
Michael Pettigrew // Shutterstock
7 / 50#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
Natalia Kirichenko // Shutterstock
8 / 50#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
s_oleg // Shutterstock
9 / 50#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
Canva
10 / 50#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
You may also like: The 20 most competitive housing markets in Virginia
Studio Romantic // Shutterstock
11 / 50#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
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
12 / 50#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
New Africa // Shutterstock
13 / 50#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
Liudmila Fadzeyeva // Shutterstock
14 / 50#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
Darren Brode // Shutterstock
15 / 50#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
You may also like: Biggest cities in Virginia 150 years ago
Zdenka Darula // Shutterstock
16 / 50#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
Mcimage // Shutterstock
17 / 50#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
Blend Images // Shutterstock
18 / 50#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
DONOT6_STUDIO // Shutterstock
19 / 50#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
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
20 / 50#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
You may also like: The 20 most affordable cities in Virginia to buy a house
Canva
21 / 50#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
Canva
22 / 50#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
Canva
23 / 50#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
Tatyana Domnicheva // Shutterstock
24 / 50#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
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
25 / 50#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
You may also like: Easy as pie: See the most uniquely popular pie in Virginia
Darren Brode // Shutterstock
26 / 50#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
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
27 / 50#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
Darkdiamond67 // Shutterstock
28 / 50#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
phadungsak sawasdee // Shutterstock
29 / 50#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
CroMary // Shutterstock
30 / 50#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
You may also like: Most popular diamond shapes in the South
Haywiremedia // Shutterstock
31 / 50#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
DONUT6_STUDIO // Shutterstock
32 / 50#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
Marlon Lopez MMG1 Design // Shutterstock
33 / 50#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
Krystyna Taran // Shutterstock
34 / 50#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
Black-Photogaphy // Shutterstock
35 / 50#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
You may also like: The most popular grocery items for Christmas in Virginia, according to Instacart
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
36 / 50#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
Amalia Zilio // Shutterstock
37 / 50#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
Canva
38 / 50#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
Africa Studio // Shutterstock
39 / 50#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
Michael Pettigrew // Shutterstock
40 / 50#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
You may also like: Baldest states: See how Virginia ranks for hair-loss medication prescriptions
Shyamalamuralinath // Shutterstock
41 / 50#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
Canva
42 / 50#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
pixelheadphoto digitalskillet // Shutterstock
43 / 50#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
Canva
44 / 50#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
pixelheadphoto digitalskillet // Shutterstock
45 / 50#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
You may also like: Best public middle schools in Virginia
Bodler // Shutterstock
46 / 50#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
Oksana Kuzmina // Shutterstock
47 / 50#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
Canva
48 / 50#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
Fuller Photography // Shutterstock
49 / 50#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
riggleton // Shutterstock
50 / 50#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
You may also like: Record snowfalls in Virginia history
