Girl Names Popular With a New Generation
Recent girl name favorites include a wide variety of styles, from short and simple to long and elegant.
Nature-inspired names like Willow, Ivy, Iris, Juniper, and Autumn have become familiar choices. Luna, meaning "moon" in Latin, and Aurora, associated with the dawn, bring another kind of natural beauty.
Names like Emilia, Valentina, Camila, Lucia, and Sofia reflect naming traditions found across different languages and cultures. Others, including Eloise, Maeve, Adeline, and Penelope, have long histories but have found a place among today's popular choices.
Short favorites such as Mia, Ava, Zoe, and Isla appear alongside longer names like Isabella, Liliana, and Savannah. Together, these names show how many different styles can appeal to a new generation of parents.
What Makes a Girl Name a Recent Favorite?
Our Recent Favorites collection uses U.S. Social Security Administration baby name records from 1880 through 2025.
To qualify, a girl name must have one continuous run among the 100 most popular names for girls lasting fewer than 30 years. That run must still be active in 2025.
A recent favorite isn't necessarily a newly created name or one that's currently rising. Some are moving up the popularity charts, while others are holding steady or declining but remain among the top 100.
Explore More Girl Name Favorites
Looking for girl names gaining popularity? Explore Rising Girl Names to discover favorites that improved their rankings in 2025.
You can also browse Established Girl Names for names with 30 to 49 consecutive years in the top 100, or Century-Long Favorite Girl Names for choices that remained popular for at least 100 consecutive years.