Most popular baby names for girls in Rhode Island

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December 20, 2020
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Most popular baby names for girls in Rhode Island

Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Rhode Island 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. Nova

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: data not available
- Highest rank since 2000: #47 in 2019

National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies: 4,294

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

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#49. Quinn

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: -11.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #41 in 2015

National
- Rank: #83
- Number of babies: 3,191

Quinn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "counsel".

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#48. Madelyn

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: -15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2016

National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies: 3,557

Madelyn is a name of English origin meaning "woman from Magdala".

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#47. Valentina

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: +14.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #32 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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#46. Zoe

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: -15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2010

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

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

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#45. Aaliyah

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: -15.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2014

National
- Rank: #70
- Number of babies: 3,636

Aaliyah is an Arabic name, it is the feminine form of the name Ali, meaning "high" and "exalted".

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#44. Gabriella

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 16
- Change since 2015: -38.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 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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#43. Aurora

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: +70.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #41 in 2019

National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies: 4,952

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

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#42. Vivian

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: +13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #41 in 2019

National
- Rank: #96
- Number of babies: 2,911

Vivian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lively".

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#41. Claire

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: +6.2%
- Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2016

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

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

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#40. Hazel

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: +88.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #35 in 2017

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

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

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#39. Mackenzie

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 17
- Change since 2015: -34.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2013

National
- Rank: #111
- Number of babies: 2,571

Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin meaning "son of the bright one".

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#38. Emily

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 18
- Change since 2015: -52.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2004

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

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

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#37. Eleanor

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 19
- Change since 2015: +137.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #36 in 2019

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

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

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#36. Stella

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 19
- Change since 2015: +111.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #33 in 2018

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

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

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#35. Isla

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 19
- Change since 2015: +72.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2018

National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies: 4,021

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

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#34. Cora

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 20
- Change since 2015: +66.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #33 in 2019

National
- Rank: #71
- Number of babies: 3,567

Cora is a name of Greek origin meaning "maiden".

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#33. Victoria

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 20
- Change since 2015: -9.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2000

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

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

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#32. Zoey

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 21
- Change since 2015: +40.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2019

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

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

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#31. Luna

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 21
- Change since 2015: +320.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #26 in 2018

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

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

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#30. Natalie

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 21
- Change since 2015: +10.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2009

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

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

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#29. Hannah

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 21
- Change since 2015: -12.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2000

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

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

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#28. Penelope

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 22
- Change since 2015: -12.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2017

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

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

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#27. Layla

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 22
- Change since 2015: +37.5%
- Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2018

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

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

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#26. Riley

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 22
- Change since 2015: -4.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2016

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

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

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#25. Eliana

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 23
- Change since 2015: +130.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2019

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

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

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#24. Emilia

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 24
- Change since 2015: +60.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2019

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

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

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#23. Mila

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 24
- Change since 2015: +60.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #17 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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#22. Avery

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 25
- Change since 2015: -35.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2014

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

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

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#21. Ella

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 25
- Change since 2015: -13.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2010

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

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

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#20. Evelyn

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 26
- Change since 2015: +8.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2016

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

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

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#19. Aria

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 26
- Change since 2015: -13.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2017

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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#18. Elizabeth

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 26
- Change since 2015: +36.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2000

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

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

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#17. Mia

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 26
- Change since 2015: -48.0%
- Highest rank since 2000: #5 in 2013

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

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

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#16. Scarlett

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 27
- Change since 2015: +92.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #15 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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#15. Nora

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 27
- Change since 2015: -20.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2015

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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#14. Sofia

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 27
- Change since 2015: +3.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2013

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

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

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#13. Camila

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 29
- Change since 2015: +70.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 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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#12. Harper

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 29
- Change since 2015: +31.8%
- Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2019

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

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

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#11. Violet

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 31
- Change since 2015: +40.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #11 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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#10. Abigail

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 33
- Change since 2015: -2.9%
- Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2005

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

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

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#9. Madison

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 34
- Change since 2015: +9.7%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 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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#8. Grace

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 39
- Change since 2015: +5.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2006

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

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

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#7. Emma

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 45
- Change since 2015: -41.6%
- Highest rank since 2000: #2 in 2017

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

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

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#6. Isabella

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 46
- Change since 2015: -24.6%
- 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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#5. Amelia

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 48
- Change since 2015: +23.1%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2018

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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#4. Ava

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 51
- Change since 2015: -20.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2008

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

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

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#3. Sophia

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 53
- Change since 2015: -28.4%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2013

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

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

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#2. Olivia

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 57
- Change since 2015: -31.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2016

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

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

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#1. Charlotte

Rhode Island
- Number of babies in 2019: 61
- Change since 2015: +17.3%
- Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019

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

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

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