Top 50 English Girl Names

Choosing a baby name is one of the most important decisions parents make. Our database includes 2,100+ names with real U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 rankings, cultural origins from 20+ traditions, and detailed meanings to help you find the perfect name.

Girl names show more diversity than ever. Olivia has topped the SSA charts since 2019, but traditional names like Charlotte and floral names like Violet are gaining ground. Names ending in -a or -ia remain the most popular pattern.

English names reflect a thousand years of history: Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and Victorian revivals. Classic English names like William, Elizabeth, and James have been in continuous use since the Middle Ages and remain globally popular.

English Girl Names

  1. 1. Taylor - English name meaning "tailor." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  2. 2. Tatum - English name meaning "cheerful." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  3. 3. Nell - English name meaning "bright, shining." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  4. 4. Singispu - English name meaning "eternal ocean." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  5. 5. Yenanhu - English name meaning "serene dawn." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  6. 6. River - English name meaning "flowing water." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  7. 7. Tempest - English name meaning "stormy." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  8. 8. Evelyn - English name meaning "wished for child." Ranked #8 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  9. 9. Malkan - English name meaning "pure moon." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  10. 10. Wovut - English name meaning "divine dawn." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  11. 11. Basheci - English name meaning "serene stone." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  12. 12. Wufes - English name meaning "bright lion." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  13. 13. Cedurwo - English name meaning "brave mountain." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  14. 14. Peyton - English name meaning "fighter's estate." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  15. 15. Yadi - English name meaning "gracious eagle." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  16. 16. Hopuwa - English name meaning "eternal lion." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  17. 17. Piper - English name meaning "pipe player." Ranked #42 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  18. 18. Huguher - English name meaning "wise warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  19. 19. Daisy - English name meaning "day's eye." Ranked #45 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  20. 20. Autumn - English name meaning "fall season." Ranked #44 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  21. 21. Lily - English name meaning "lily flower." Ranked #29 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  22. 22. Hujuzi - English name meaning "peaceful river." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  23. 23. Resle - English name meaning "serene warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  24. 24. Serwe - English name meaning "beloved warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  25. 25. Pisdahat - English name meaning "strong spirit." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  26. 26. Marlowe - English name meaning "driftwood." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  27. 27. Bailey - English name meaning "bailiff." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  28. 28. Ellery - English name meaning "alder tree." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  29. 29. Runwu - English name meaning "valiant heart." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  30. 30. Sedor - English name meaning "beloved sun." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  31. 31. Harley - English name meaning "hare meadow." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  32. 32. Yisfusvu - English name meaning "faithful warrior." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  33. 33. Drew - English name meaning "strong." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  34. 34. Sawyer - English name meaning "woodcutter." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  35. 35. Rode - English name meaning "bright forest." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  36. 36. Patience - English name meaning "patience." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  37. 37. Oakley - English name meaning "oak clearing." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  38. 38. Fulmat - English name meaning "brave flower." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  39. 39. Tamsin - English name meaning "twin." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  40. 40. Frankie - English name meaning "free one." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  41. 41. Skyler - English name meaning "scholar." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  42. 42. Harlow - English name meaning "army hill." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  43. 43. Charlie - English name meaning "free man." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  44. 44. Briar - English name meaning "thorny bush." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  45. 45. Lavender - English name meaning "purple flower." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  46. 46. Scarlett - English name meaning "red." Ranked #37 in the US (2024 SSA data), given to thousands of babies each year.
  47. 47. Avery - English name meaning "ruler of elves." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  48. 48. Indigo - English name meaning "deep blue dye." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  49. 49. Scout - English name meaning "to listen." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
  50. 50. Dovetu - English name meaning "bright sun." A distinctive choice outside the top 100, growing in popularity.
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Where does the popularity data come from?
Our rankings use the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) 2024 data, which tracks every registered birth in the United States. We include the top 200 names for both boys and girls.

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