2018 Top ten girl names of US
Choosing a name for the baby is one of the most important yet difficult tasks for moms. Many a time, moms are presented with a variety of names, which are all elegant and cute. The process has been made even more difficult because of the numerous lists of names presented by websites with cute meanings ascribed to them. It is the joy of every mother to pick out the cutest names for their new borns. To make it easy on them, most moms go out to sample the most popular names, mostly new entries. With many sites giving their own rankings, the surest way to sample the most popular names for babies is to carry out an extensive research. Below is the list of the ten most popular first names for baby girls in 2018.
The most popular name for baby girls in 2018 was Emma. This name has topped the list for four times consecutively. Emma is derived from the Old Germanic word ermen which means universal or whole. Emma of Normandy, the wife of King Ethelred II and later King Canute, popularized this name in England. Since its inception, the name took root in the English society where it has remained for generations. The white settlers from England came with it to America. After sometime, it formed part of the American culture. Among the most famous Americans with the name Emma include Emma Watson, Emma Stone, Emma Roberts, and Emma Bunton among many others.
The second most popular first name for baby girls in America 2018 is Ava. The name is simply 'short and sweet'. It is thought to be a variation of Eve. It has two possible meanings: one from the Latin culture and the other from the Hebrew culture. In Latin, it has its root from the word avis which means bird. In Hebrew, it means life. Both meanings give this name a powerful significance. Birds represent freedom, ambition, and limitless possibilities. They can fly to whatever high without any restrictions. On the other hand, the Hebrew meaning associates this name with motherhood and creation. From here, we derive two meanings: a mother, an inventor. By combining these two meanings, you realize that by giving this name to your baby girl, you are telling her to fly out so high and pursue her dreams with power, focus, and vision. Moreover, she should be a source of creative ideas and a giver of life to those around her.
The third popular name for baby girls in 2018 is Olivia. This position is a drop from 2015, 2016, and 2017 during which it stayed at a constant position two. Olivia is the female version of Oliver. Olivia is a Latin name with its origin in the olive tree. The name is elegant, short and easy to pronounce. Probably the reason why it appeals to most moms.
Isabella is the fourth most popular first name for baby girls in 2018. The name has its root from the Hebrew culture where it means devout to God. Isabella fell down three places from 2017 to become number four in 2018. The meaning of this name explains why people love it so much. In essence, when you name your baby girl Isabella, you are telling God to take charge of her life and direct her path. If you want to confess blessings into the life of your baby girl, you can consider this name.
At number five is the name Sophia which traces its root to the Greek culture. Sophia means wisdom. King James I popularized this name, in the 17th Century, when he gave to his daughter. This marked the introduction of the name into the English royal court and the subjects. The name has also found fame in America. The following famous actors have helped popularize this name: Sophia Vergara, Sophia Loren, Sophia Bush, Sophia Grace, Sophia Smith, and Sophia Myles.
Mia comes in sixth in the list. Mia simply means wished-for-baby. The original meaning in Latin is mine. Here is the deal new mom, when you give her this name; you are expressing the joy of motherhood. I see this name a fit for the biblical Annah types of mothers. You have waited for a baby for far too long that you almost thought she was not coming. Alternatively, the natural processes failed and you had to procure assisted reproduction. If you are such a mother, then Mia is your name for the baby girl this year.
At position seven is the name Charlotte. This name was very popular among the French royalties. Charlotte means petite. In short, describes the baby as the cute little girl. The elegance of this name has made it one of the most popular names among the royal families in Western Europe. Today, Charlotte is very popular in the US as well. Despite being an old name, many moms still seem to like it.
Amelia comes in at number eight. The name has a Latin root where it means industrious. I am sure this meaning will confuse many young moms; many of whom think that for the baby girl, the meaning of the name should be something cute, gentle, elegant, graceful, and beautiful. Industry is not an admirable attribute for a baby girl's name. Nevertheless, this name sends a powerful message that the girl must work extra hard so that she can break the glace ceiling set by male-dominance. In my opinion, Amelia means a strong, successful, and powerful woman.
At number nine is the name Evelyn. Evelyn is an Old English name means radiance or beauty. It captures the essence of beauty in this culture. When you give your baby this name, you are affirming her beauty or radiance. Every time you use this name on her, you call her the beautiful one.
To close the list for top ten most popular first names for baby girls in America 2018 is the name Abigail. The meaning of this name is the father's joy. This name brings in the aspect of fatherhood. When the name of the baby girl asserts that she is the joy of her father, it means that she is likely to obtain the fatherly guidance, protection, and love throughout her life. Moreover, this name bears a memory of the wonderful feeling of joy the baby brought to the father upon birth, so that every time it is used it reminds the father of the existence of something precious.
