Most popular baby names for girls in Illinois

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December 20, 2020
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Most popular baby names for girls in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2019, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.

Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Ava, Sophia, and Isabella round out the top five.

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#50. Natalia

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 158
- Change since 2015: -6.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2006

National
- Rank: #103
- Number of babies: 2,721

Natalia is a name of Latin origin meaning "Christmas day".

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#49. Aubrey

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 164
- Change since 2015: -44.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2012

National
- Rank: #45
- Number of babies: 4,570

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

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#48. Lucy

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 167
- Change since 2015: -7.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #45 in 2017

National
- Rank: #48
- Number of babies: 4,444

Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".

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#47. Skylar

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 168
- Change since 2015: -16.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #39 in 2017

National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies: 4,022

Skylar is a name of English origin meaning "noble scholar".

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#46. Audrey

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 170
- Change since 2015: -37.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2015

National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies: 4,430

Audrey is a name of English origin meaning "noble strength".

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#45. Natalie

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 170
- Change since 2015: -39.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2011

National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies: 4,782

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

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#44. Bella

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 171
- Change since 2015: +40.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #43 in 2019

National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies: 4,354

Bella is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".

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#43. Lily

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 171
- Change since 2015: -21.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2010

National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies: 5,419

Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.

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#42. Maya

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 173
- Change since 2015: -31.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2009

National
- Rank: #64
- Number of babies: 3,782

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.

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#41. Zoe

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 175
- Change since 2015: -28.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2012

National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies: 5,034

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

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#40. Stella

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 182
- Change since 2015: -13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #39 in 2018

National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies: 4,965

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

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#39. Brooklyn

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 186
- Change since 2015: -33.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2012

National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies: 4,270

Brooklyn is a name derived from Dutch word Breukelen, meaning "broken land".

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#38. Claire

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 188
- Change since 2015: -11.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2014

National
- Rank: #55
- Number of babies: 4,111

Claire is a name of French origin meaning "clear".

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#37. Riley

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 193
- Change since 2015: +1.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2017

National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies: 5,676

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

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#36. Ellie

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 203
- Change since 2015: +9.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2019

National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies: 5,404

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

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#35. Zoey

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 207
- Change since 2015: -11.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2014

National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies: 5,650

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

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#34. Madison

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 207
- Change since 2015: -44.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2002

National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies: 6,269

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

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#33. Lillian

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 210
- Change since 2015: -27.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2016

National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies: 5,092

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

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#32. Luna

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 213
- Change since 2015: +213.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 in 2019

National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies: 7,755

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

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#31. Hannah

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 215
- Change since 2015: -15.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2001

National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies: 5,586

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

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#30. Hazel

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 216
- Change since 2015: +35.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2019

National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies: 5,431

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

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#29. Violet

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 225
- Change since 2015: +3.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #29 in 2019

National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies: 5,386

Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".

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#28. Aria

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 227
- Change since 2015: +1.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2018

National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies: 7,072

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

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#27. Emilia

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 230
- Change since 2015: +50.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #27 in 2019

National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies: 4,751

Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

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#26. Scarlett

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 240
- Change since 2015: +12.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2019

National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies: 7,044

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

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#25. Chloe

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 242
- Change since 2015: -6.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2011

National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies: 6,361

Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming" or "fertility".

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#24. Avery

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 251
- Change since 2015: -28.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2013

National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies: 7,311

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

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#23. Victoria

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 252
- Change since 2015: -21.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2017

National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies: 6,344

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

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#22. Nora

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 254
- Change since 2015: -10.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2017

National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies: 5,899

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

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#21. Grace

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 256
- Change since 2015: -35.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2001

National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies: 6,062

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

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#20. Layla

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 263
- Change since 2015: +7.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2019

National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies: 6,478

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

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#19. Eleanor

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 280
- Change since 2015: +32.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2019

National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies: 6,164

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

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#18. Mila

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 284
- Change since 2015: +20.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2018

National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies: 7,309

Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning "dear" or "gracious".

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#17. Elizabeth

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 285
- Change since 2015: -17.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2003

National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies: 7,844

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

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#16. Penelope

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 290
- Change since 2015: +21.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2019

National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies: 6,697

Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning "weaver".

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#15. Ella

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 291
- Change since 2015: -4.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2009

National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies: 8,079

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

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#14. Abigail

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 300
- Change since 2015: -36.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2004

National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies: 9,106

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

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#13. Emily

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 322
- Change since 2015: -29.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2006

National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies: 8,213

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

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#12. Harper

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 346
- Change since 2015: +1.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2018

National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies: 10,442

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

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#11. Camila

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 368
- Change since 2015: +59.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2019

National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies: 7,809

Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning "young ceremonial attendant".

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#10. Sofia

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 370
- Change since 2015: -23.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2015

National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies: 7,355

Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".

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#9. Evelyn

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 461
- Change since 2015: +10.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2016

National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies: 10,392

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

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#8. Isabella

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 491
- Change since 2015: -23.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2010

National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies: 13,306

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

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#7. Mia

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 501
- Change since 2015: -25.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2015

National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies: 12,414

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

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#6. Amelia

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 517
- Change since 2015: +12.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #6 in 2019

National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies: 12,862

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

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#5. Charlotte

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 518
- Change since 2015: +13.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2019

National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies: 13,138

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

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#4. Ava

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 555
- Change since 2015: -13.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2018

National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies: 14,440

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

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#3. Sophia

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 577
- Change since 2015: -21.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2012

National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies: 13,714

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

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#2. Emma

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 628
- Change since 2015: -22.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2019

National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies: 17,102

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

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#1. Olivia

Illinois
- Number of babies in 2019: 725
- Change since 2015: -11.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019

National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies: 18,451

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

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