Most popular baby names for girls in West Virginia

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November 22, 2022
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Most popular baby names for girls in West Virginia

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in West Virginia using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies born in West 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. Arabella

Arabella is a name of Latin origin meaning "prayerful".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 25

National
- Rank: #195
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,510

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#47. Hadley (tie)

Hadley is a name of English origin meaning "heather meadow".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 26

National
- Rank: #112
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,467

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#47. Caroline (tie)

Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 26

National
- Rank: #81
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,180

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#47. Aubrey (tie)

Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 26

National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,494

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#45. Natalie (tie)

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 27

National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,029

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#45. Lydia (tie)

Lydia is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Lydia".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 27

National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,908

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#40. Serenity (tie)

Serenity is a name of English origin meaning "calmness". Serenity is ultimately derived from the Latin word serenus.

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 28

National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,038

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#40. Sadie (tie)

Sadie was originally a nickname for Sarah, Sadie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 28

National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,206

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#40. Luna (tie)

Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning "moon".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 28

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,173

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#40. Josie (tie)

Josie is a name of English origin meaning "God increases".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 28

National
- Rank: #130
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,150

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#40. Adalynn (tie)

Adalynn is a name of French origin meaning "noble".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 28

National
- Rank: #119
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,321

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#39. Isla

Isla is a name of Scottish origin, that references a river and an island in Scotland.

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 29

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,514

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#37. Stella (tie)

Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 30

National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,784

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#37. Hazel (tie)

Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 30

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,967

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#34. Elizabeth (tie)

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 31

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,190

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#34. Eleanor (tie)

Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 31

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies in 2021: 7,059

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#34. Delilah (tie)

Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 31

National
- Rank: #58
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,735

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#33. Zoey

Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 32

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,179

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#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".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 33

National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,474

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#30. Everly (tie)

Everly is a name of English origin meaning "boar meadow".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 34

National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,355

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#30. Avery (tie)

Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 34

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,770

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#29. Mia

Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 35

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,096

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#27. Lillian (tie)

Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 37

National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,302

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#27. Aria (tie)

Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 37

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,348

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#26. Riley

Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning "courageous".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 38

National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,184

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#24. Oaklynn (tie)

Oaklynn is a name of American origin meaning "oak lake".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 39

National
- Rank: #204
- Number of babies in 2021: 1,439

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#24. Aurora (tie)

Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning "dawn".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 39

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,466

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#22. Raelynn (tie)

Raelynn is a name of American origin meaning "beam of light".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 40

National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,669

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#22. Addison (tie)

Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 40

National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,468

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#21. Ella

Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 41

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,987

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#19. Nova (tie)

Nova is a name of Latin origin meaning "new".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 42

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,516

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#19. Ivy (tie)

Ivy is a name of English origin meaning "faithfulness".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 42

National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,374

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#18. Layla

Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 43

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,303

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#17. Nora

Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 45

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,246

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#16. Everleigh

Everleigh is a name of English origin meaning "boar meadow".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 46

National
- Rank: #100
- Number of babies in 2021: 2,678

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#15. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 47

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,938

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#13. Evelyn (tie)

Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 48

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies in 2021: 9,434

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#13. Charlotte (tie)

Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 48

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies in 2021: 13,285

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#12. Scarlett

Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 49

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies in 2021: 6,594

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#10. Sophia (tie)

Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 51

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,496

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#10. Ellie (tie)

Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 51

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,835

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#9. Kinsley

Kinsley is a name of English origin meaning "king's meadow".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 52

National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies in 2021: 3,871

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#8. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 56

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies in 2021: 17,728

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#7. Isabella

Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 60

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies in 2021: 11,201

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#6. Ava

Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 63

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,759

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#5. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 64

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies in 2021: 15,433

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#4. Willow

Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 68

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies in 2021: 5,143

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#3. Paisley

Paisley is a name of Scottish origin meaning "church".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 71

National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies in 2021: 4,263

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#2. Harper

Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 73

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies in 2021: 8,388

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#1. Amelia

Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".

West Virginia
- Number of babies in 2021: 92

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies in 2021: 12,952

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