Most popular baby names for girls in New York

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December 20, 2020
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Most popular baby names for girls in New York

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in New York 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. Eliana

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 255
- Change since 2015: +12.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #49 in 2018

National
- Rank: #62
- Number of babies: 3,868

Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has answered".

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#49. Eleanor

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 268
- Change since 2015: +33.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #48 in 2019

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

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

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#48. Violet

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 268
- Change since 2015: -4.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #48 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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#47. Ariana

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 271
- Change since 2015: -23.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2014

National
- Rank: #69
- Number of babies: 3,652

Ariana is a name of Italian origin meaning "most holy".

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#46. Stella

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 280
- Change since 2015: -1.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2018

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

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

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#45. Zoey

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 281
- Change since 2015: -9.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2013

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

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

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#44. Natalie

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 290
- Change since 2015: -13.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2006

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

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

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#43. Nora

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 300
- Change since 2015: +14.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 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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#42. Hailey

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 308
- Change since 2015: -11.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2011

National
- Rank: #75
- Number of babies: 3,469

Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".

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#41. Lily

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 308
- Change since 2015: -16.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 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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#40. Rachel

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 311
- Change since 2015: -6.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2001

National
- Rank: #191
- Number of babies: 1,529

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

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#39. Maya

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 319
- Change since 2015: -5.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2016

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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#38. Miriam

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 322
- Change since 2015: +35.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2019

National
- Rank: #287
- Number of babies: 1,150

Miriam is a name of Hebrew origin. The meaning of the name Miriam is widely debated. Definitions include "sea of bitterness" or "drop of the sea".

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#37. Gianna

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 332
- Change since 2015: +1.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2010

National
- Rank: #78
- Number of babies: 3,408

Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

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#36. Gabriella

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 332
- Change since 2015: -26.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2010

National
- Rank: #76
- Number of babies: 3,461

Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".

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#35. Emilia

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 341
- Change since 2015: +93.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2019

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

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

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#34. Camila

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 343
- Change since 2015: +15.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #34 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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#33. Valentina

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 351
- Change since 2015: +21.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2018

National
- Rank: #65
- Number of babies: 3,782

Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word "valens" meaning "healthy" or "strong".

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#32. Esther

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 354
- Change since 2015: -0.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2018

National
- Rank: #167
- Number of babies: 1,708

Esther is a name of Persian origin meaning "star".

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#31. Layla

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 358
- Change since 2015: +8.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2019

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

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

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#30. Hannah

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 361
- Change since 2015: +0.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2000

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

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

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#29. Riley

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 371
- Change since 2015: +4.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2016

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

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

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#28. Elizabeth

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 379
- Change since 2015: -22.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 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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#27. Avery

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 380
- Change since 2015: -19.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2015

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

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

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#26. Victoria

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 383
- Change since 2015: -17.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2000

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

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

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#25. Zoe

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 386
- Change since 2015: -10.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2013

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

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

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#24. Penelope

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 390
- Change since 2015: +21.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2019

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

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

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#23. Grace

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 411
- Change since 2015: -19.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2005

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

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

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#22. Sarah

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 416
- Change since 2015: -17.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2002

National
- Rank: #81
- Number of babies: 3,287

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

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#21. Aria

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 421
- Change since 2015: +29.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 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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#20. Evelyn

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 427
- Change since 2015: +13.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2017

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

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

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#19. Mila

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 428
- Change since 2015: +67.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2019

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

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

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#18. Scarlett

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 441
- Change since 2015: +5.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #18 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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#17. Sofia

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 445
- Change since 2015: -25.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2014

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

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

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#16. Harper

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 447
- Change since 2015: +5.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2019

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

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

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#15. Luna

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 452
- Change since 2015: +216.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2019

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

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

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#14. Madison

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 453
- Change since 2015: -38.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2008

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

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

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#13. Chloe

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 488
- Change since 2015: -14.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2012

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

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

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#12. Abigail

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 518
- Change since 2015: -28.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2014

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

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

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#11. Ella

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 533
- Change since 2015: +8.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2019

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

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

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#10. Leah

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 570
- Change since 2015: -10.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2018

National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies: 4,739

Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".

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#9. Emily

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 570
- Change since 2015: -29.4%
- 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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#8. Amelia

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 736
- Change since 2015: +16.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 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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#7. Charlotte

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 836
- Change since 2015: +10.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2019

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

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

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#6. Ava

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 839
- Change since 2015: -9.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2006

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

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

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#5. Mia

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 856
- Change since 2015: -15.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2017

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

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

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#4. Isabella

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 884
- Change since 2015: -17.3%
- 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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#3. Sophia

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 933
- Change since 2015: -16.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2014

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

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

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#2. Emma

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,040
- Change since 2015: -17.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2018

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

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

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#1. Olivia

New York
- Number of babies in 2019: 1,060
- Change since 2015: -18.3%
- 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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