Most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in Iowa
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April 14, 2021
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Most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in Iowa
American culture is dynamic and ever-evolving, traceable by changes and trends in popular culture from fashion to music. But another way of observing changes in society is by analyzing the names parents give to their children. Of course, people pick names for different reasons—but the most important factors include religion, popular culture, and more simply, the names other people are giving their children.
Even though there have been so many women in history who have achieved amazing things, it seems that little girls’ names are mostly popularized by the stars of the entertainment industry: a child actress who was a beacon of hope during the Great Depression; the name that a famous singer named his own daughter; the title of a popular song; and the name that fictional characters gave their baby in a sitcom.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls of the last decade in Iowa using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies from 2010 to 2019.
See if you can guess the reasons behind the popularity—some are obvious, but others may surprise you.
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#50. Ruby
Ruby is a name of Latin origin meaning "precious red stone".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 474
- Number of babies in 2019: 61 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +64.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #32 in 2019
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,310
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 474
- Number of babies in 2019: 61 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +64.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #32 in 2019
National
- Rank: #87
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,310
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#49. Willow
Willow is a name of English origin meaning "slender" or "graceful".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 481
- Number of babies in 2019: 75 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +341.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #118
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,875
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 481
- Number of babies in 2019: 75 (#20 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +341.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2019
National
- Rank: #118
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26,875
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#48. Alexis
Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 488
- Number of babies in 2019: 12 (#288 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -86.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2010
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,255
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 488
- Number of babies in 2019: 12 (#288 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -86.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2010
National
- Rank: #60
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,255
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#47. Hazel
Hazel is a name of English origin meaning "hazelnut tree".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 489
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +592.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,782
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 489
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +592.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2019
National
- Rank: #85
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 33,782
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#46. Lauren
Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 494
- Number of babies in 2019: 24 (#127 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -66.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2010
National
- Rank: #101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 28,788
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 494
- Number of babies in 2019: 24 (#127 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -66.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #27 in 2010
National
- Rank: #101
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 28,788
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#45. Audrey
Audrey is a name of English origin meaning "noble strength".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 510
- Number of babies in 2019: 48 (#53 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +17.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2014
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,522
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 510
- Number of babies in 2019: 48 (#53 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +17.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2014
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,522
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#44. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 519
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#51 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -29.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2010
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,865
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 519
- Number of babies in 2019: 49 (#51 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -29.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #31 in 2010
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55,865
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#43. Quinn
Quinn is a name of Gaelic origin meaning "counsel".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 536
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +116.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2016
National
- Rank: #114
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,094
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 536
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +116.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #19 in 2016
National
- Rank: #114
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,094
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#42. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning "song" or "melody".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 543
- Number of babies in 2019: 63 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +800.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2017
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52,115
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 543
- Number of babies in 2019: 63 (#29 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +800.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2017
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 52,115
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#41. Hadley
Hadley is a name of English origin meaning "heather meadow".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 561
- Number of babies in 2019: 46 (#58 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +43.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2018
National
- Rank: #129
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,366
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 561
- Number of babies in 2019: 46 (#58 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +43.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2018
National
- Rank: #129
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 25,366
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#40. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin "Viola".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 568
- Number of babies in 2019: 92 (#11 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +206.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2019
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,473
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 568
- Number of babies in 2019: 92 (#11 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +206.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2019
National
- Rank: #57
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,473
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#39. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning "wine".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 571
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#37 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2012
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63,037
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 571
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#37 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -3.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #34 in 2012
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 63,037
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#38. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning "bright".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 576
- Number of babies in 2019: 84 (#15 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +200.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2018
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,013
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 576
- Number of babies in 2019: 84 (#15 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +200.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2018
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 40,013
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#37. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning "scarlet" or "red".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 580
- Number of babies in 2019: 65 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +160.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2017
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58,161
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 580
- Number of babies in 2019: 65 (#28 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +160.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2017
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 58,161
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#36. Lucy
Lucy is a name of Latin origin meaning "light".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 602
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#37 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -1.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2018
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,941
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 602
- Number of babies in 2019: 56 (#37 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -1.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2018
National
- Rank: #54
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 41,941
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#35. Paisley
Paisley is a name of Scottish origin meaning "church".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 602
- Number of babies in 2019: 66 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +214.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2014
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,385
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 602
- Number of babies in 2019: 66 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +214.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #21 in 2014
National
- Rank: #72
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 37,385
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#34. Anna
Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 614
- Number of babies in 2019: 42 (#65 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2010
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,140
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 614
- Number of babies in 2019: 42 (#65 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -48.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #23 in 2010
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 51,140
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#33. Cora
Cora is a name of Greek origin meaning "maiden".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 623
- Number of babies in 2019: 80 (#18 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +247.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2019
National
- Rank: #109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,715
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 623
- Number of babies in 2019: 80 (#18 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +247.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #18 in 2019
National
- Rank: #109
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 27,715
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#32. Lydia
Lydia is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Lydia".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 643
- Number of babies in 2019: 48 (#53 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -17.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2014
National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32,585
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 643
- Number of babies in 2019: 48 (#53 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -17.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #24 in 2014
National
- Rank: #90
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32,585
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#31. Piper
Piper is a name of English origin meaning "pipe or flute player".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#35 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +14.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2015
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32,970
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 646
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#35 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +14.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2015
National
- Rank: #88
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 32,970
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#30. Stella
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning "star".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 672
- Number of babies in 2019: 66 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +37.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2017
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44,134
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 672
- Number of babies in 2019: 66 (#26 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +37.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #14 in 2017
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44,134
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#29. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 693
- Number of babies in 2019: 62 (#30 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -21.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2011
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,153
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 693
- Number of babies in 2019: 62 (#30 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -21.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #16 in 2011
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,153
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#28. Ellie
Ellie is a name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 707
- Number of babies in 2019: 71 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: 0.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2018
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43,126
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 707
- Number of babies in 2019: 71 (#21 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: 0.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #20 in 2018
National
- Rank: #52
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 43,126
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#27. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 744
- Number of babies in 2019: 48 (#53 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -60.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2010
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 98,258
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 744
- Number of babies in 2019: 48 (#53 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -60.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2010
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 98,258
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#26. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 748
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2012
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117,450
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 748
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -40.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2012
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 117,450
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#25. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 749
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -34.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2013
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,317
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 749
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -34.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #17 in 2013
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,317
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#24. Aubrey
Aubrey is a Norman French variation of the German name "Alberic", meaning "elf ruler".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 775
- Number of babies in 2019: 47 (#56 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -51.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2011
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,791
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 775
- Number of babies in 2019: 47 (#56 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -51.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2011
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65,791
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#23. Claire
Claire is a name of French origin meaning "clear".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 791
- Number of babies in 2019: 45 (#60 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -59.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2010
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,669
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 791
- Number of babies in 2019: 45 (#60 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -59.1%
- Highest rank since 2010: #13 in 2010
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 47,669
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#22. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 810
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -44.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2011
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,009
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 810
- Number of babies in 2019: 54 (#42 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -44.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #9 in 2011
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 68,009
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#21. Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a name derived from Dutch word Breukelen, meaning "broken land".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 811
- Number of babies in 2019: 53 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -45.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2011
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 60,169
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 811
- Number of babies in 2019: 53 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -45.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #12 in 2011
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 60,169
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#20. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 823
- Number of babies in 2019: 43 (#64 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -66.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2010
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,107
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 823
- Number of babies in 2019: 43 (#64 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -66.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #8 in 2010
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,107
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#19. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 845
- Number of babies in 2019: 53 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -27.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2013
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,766
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 845
- Number of babies in 2019: 53 (#46 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -27.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2013
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,766
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#18. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 855
- Number of babies in 2019: 61 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -52.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2011
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,475
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 855
- Number of babies in 2019: 61 (#32 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -52.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2011
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 118,475
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#17. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 886
- Number of babies in 2019: 92 (#11 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +53.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2015
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128,824
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 886
- Number of babies in 2019: 92 (#11 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +53.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2015
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 128,824
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#16. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning "honor".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 918
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +83.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2016
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44,001
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 918
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +83.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2016
National
- Rank: #50
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44,001
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#15. Lillian
Lillian is a name of Latin origin meaning "lily".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 922
- Number of babies in 2019: 68 (#23 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -32.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2014
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,824
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 922
- Number of babies in 2019: 68 (#23 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -32.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2014
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 64,824
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#14. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 936
- Number of babies in 2019: 82 (#16 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -24.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2018
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72,867
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 936
- Number of babies in 2019: 82 (#16 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -24.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #11 in 2018
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 72,867
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#13. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 945
- Number of babies in 2019: 68 (#23 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2010
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,787
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 945
- Number of babies in 2019: 68 (#23 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -46.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #10 in 2010
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,787
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#12. Addison
Addison is an Old English name, meaning "son of Adam".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,008
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#35 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -66.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2011
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,901
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,008
- Number of babies in 2019: 57 (#35 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -66.5%
- Highest rank since 2010: #5 in 2011
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 70,901
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#11. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning "work".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,060
- Number of babies in 2019: 126 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +103.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,620
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,060
- Number of babies in 2019: 126 (#6 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +103.2%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2019
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 93,620
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#10. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,060
- Number of babies in 2019: 82 (#16 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -45.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2012
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,760
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,060
- Number of babies in 2019: 82 (#16 (tie) most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -45.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #6 in 2012
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,760
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#9. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning "ruler of the elves".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,079
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2013
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,792
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,079
- Number of babies in 2019: 97 (#9 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -15.7%
- Highest rank since 2010: #7 in 2013
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 82,792
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#8. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,165
- Number of babies in 2019: 88 (#14 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -54.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2010
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170,185
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,165
- Number of babies in 2019: 88 (#14 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -54.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #4 in 2010
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 170,185
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#7. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning "desired".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,217
- Number of babies in 2019: 149 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +109.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2018
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,845
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,217
- Number of babies in 2019: 149 (#3 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +109.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2018
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 86,845
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#6. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning "free man".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,250
- Number of babies in 2019: 179 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +272.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,262
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,250
- Number of babies in 2019: 179 (#1 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +272.9%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2019
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 102,262
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#5. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,484
- Number of babies in 2019: 89 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -54.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2012
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 180,832
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,484
- Number of babies in 2019: 89 (#13 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -54.4%
- Highest rank since 2010: #2 in 2012
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 180,832
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#4. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning "harp player".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,490
- Number of babies in 2019: 148 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +150.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,047
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,490
- Number of babies in 2019: 148 (#4 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: +150.8%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2018
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85,047
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#3. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,509
- Number of babies in 2019: 120 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155,546
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,509
- Number of babies in 2019: 120 (#7 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -42.3%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2010
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 155,546
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#2. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,781
- Number of babies in 2019: 142 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -26.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2016
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 184,192
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,781
- Number of babies in 2019: 142 (#5 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -26.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2016
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 184,192
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#1. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,915
- Number of babies in 2019: 168 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2015
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194,667
Iowa
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,915
- Number of babies in 2019: 168 (#2 most common)
- Change from 2010 to 2019: -16.0%
- Highest rank since 2010: #1 in 2015
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 194,667
