85 Girl Names That Peaked in 2022 - Page 5

  1. Araya
    • Origin:

      Thai or Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      Araya, one of the fastest-rising names in 2023, is one of those names that seems to have a different derivation and meaning on every website. The one we consider most reliable is that it's a variation of the very popular Arya, which means noble.
  2. Leilany
    • Origin:

      Variation of Leilani, Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly flower"
    • Description:

      Alternate spelling of Leilani, popular among Hispanic families.
  3. Tru
    • Origin:

      Variation of True, English word name
    • Meaning:

      "true"
    • Description:

      Short and sweet but edgy too, Tru is fresh feeling virtue name that's currently in the US Top 1000 for boys and girls. Given to around 270 girls in 2023, the longer form True also on the rise. Rarely used before the 2000s, Tru caught on in 2004 when it was used for the heroine in the television series, "Tru Calling".
  4. Adalee
    • Origin:

      Combination of Ada and Lee
    • Description:

      Adalee's rise is thanks to the current fashion for all names ada-related. It does have a sweet melodic charm.
  5. Amayah
    • Origin:

      Variation of Amaya or Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "mother city; the end; night rain"
    • Description:

      Amayah debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016 and was one of the fastest-rising girl names in 2023. Amaya and Amaia are also popular.