ALBANY, N.Y. (STACKER) — Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in New York using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by the number of babies in 2020, with ties broken by highest ranking since 2000.
Olivia is currently the most popular girl name in the United States while Emma, Ava, Charlotte, and Sophia round out the top five.
#50. Stella
Stella is a name of Latin origin meaning “star”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 235
– Change since 2015: -17.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #44 in 2018
National
– Rank: #42
– Number of babies: 4,624
#49. Eleanor
Eleanor is a name of Greek origin meaning “bright”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 243
– Change since 2015: +20.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #48 in 2019
National
– Rank: #22
– Number of babies: 6,335
#48. Natalie
Natalie is a name of French origin meaning “birthday of the Lord”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 249
– Change since 2015: -26.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2006
National
– Rank: #51
– Number of babies: 4,258
#47. Zoey
Zoey is a name of Greek origin meaning “life”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 251
– Change since 2015: -19.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2013
National
– Rank: #32
– Number of babies: 5,331
#46. Violet
Violet is a name of English origin based on the purple flower of the same name. Violet is ultimately derived from Latin “Viola”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 256
– Change since 2015: -8.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #46 in 2020
National
– Rank: #37
– Number of babies: 5,075
#45. Eliana
Eliana is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has answered”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 262
– Change since 2015: +15.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #45 in 2020
National
– Rank: #53
– Number of babies: 4,038
#44. Miriam
Miriam is a name of Hebrew origin. The meaning of the name Miriam is widely debated. Definitions include “sea of bitterness” or “drop of the sea”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 265
– Change since 2015: +11.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2019
National
– Rank: #280
– Number of babies: 1,121
#43. Aurora
Aurora is a name of Latin origin meaning “dawn”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 271
– Change since 2015: +37.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #43 in 2020
National
– Rank: #36
– Number of babies: 5,184
#42. Maya
Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning “water”. Maya also means “illusion’ in Sanskrit.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 277
– Change since 2015: -18.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #30 in 2016
National
– Rank: #61
– Number of babies: 3,696
#41. Hailey
Hailey is a name of English origin meaning “hay’s meadow”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 288
– Change since 2015: -17.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #21 in 2011
National
– Rank: #81
– Number of babies: 3,129
#40. Nora
Nora is a derivation of the name Norah, a name of Latin origin meaning “honor”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 298
– Change since 2015: +13.3%
– Highest rank since 2000: #38 in 2017
National
– Rank: #30
– Number of babies: 5,550
#39. Rachel
Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “ewe”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 305
– Change since 2015: -7.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #15 in 2001
National
– Rank: #227
– Number of babies: 1,285
#38. Valentina
Valentina is a feminine form of the Roman name Valentinus, which is derived from the Latin word “valens” meaning “healthy” or “strong”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 312
– Change since 2015: +8.3%
– Highest rank since 2000: #31 in 2018
National
– Rank: #73
– Number of babies: 3,331
#37. Camila
Camila is a name of Latin origin meaning “young ceremonial attendant”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 314
– Change since 2015: +6.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2019
National
– Rank: #11
– Number of babies: 8,096
#36. Victoria
Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning “victory”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 315
– Change since 2015: -32.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2000
National
– Rank: #34
– Number of babies: 5,249
#35. Lily
Lily is a name of English origin, named after the flower.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 317
– Change since 2015: -14.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2010
National
– Rank: #35
– Number of babies: 5,195
#34. Emilia
Emilia is a name of Latin origin meaning “to strive”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 325
– Change since 2015: +84.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #34 in 2020
National
– Rank: #40
– Number of babies: 4,750
#33. Gabriella
Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning “God is my strength”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 328
– Change since 2015: -27.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2010
National
– Rank: #77
– Number of babies: 3,197
#32. Avery
Avery is a name of English origin meaning “ruler of the elves”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 331
– Change since 2015: -29.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2015
National
– Rank: #19
– Number of babies: 6,698
#31. Aria
Aria is a name of Hebrew, and Italian origin meaning “song” or “melody”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 334
– Change since 2015: +2.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2018
National
– Rank: #26
– Number of babies: 6,093
#30. Grace
Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning “gracious”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 352
– Change since 2015: -31.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #14 in 2005
National
– Rank: #28
– Number of babies: 5,569
#29. Hannah
Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “grace”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 355
– Change since 2015: -1.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2000
National
– Rank: #39
– Number of babies: 4,910
#28. Penelope
Penelope is a name of Greek origin meaning “weaver”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 356
– Change since 2015: +11.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #24 in 2019
National
– Rank: #25
– Number of babies: 6,099
#27. Riley
Riley is a name of Irish origin meaning “courageous”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 357
– Change since 2015: +0.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2016
National
– Rank: #33
– Number of babies: 5,309
#26. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “god is my oath”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 357
– Change since 2015: -26.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #12 in 2003
National
– Rank: #16
– Number of babies: 7,216
#25. Layla
Layla is a name of Arabic origin meaning “wine”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 358
– Change since 2015: +8.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #25 in 2020
National
– Rank: #24
– Number of babies: 6,174
#24. Scarlett
Scarlett is a name of English origin meaning “scarlet” or “red”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 359
– Change since 2015: -13.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #18 in 2019
National
– Rank: #21
– Number of babies: 6,455
#23. Esther
Esther is a name of Persian origin meaning “star”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 362
– Change since 2015: +1.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #23 in 2020
National
– Rank: #153
– Number of babies: 1,787
#22. Mila
Mila is a name of Slavic origin meaning “dear” or “gracious”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 364
– Change since 2015: +42.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #19 in 2019
National
– Rank: #20
– Number of babies: 6,602
#21. Harper
Harper is a name of English origin meaning “harp player”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 369
– Change since 2015: -13.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #16 in 2019
National
– Rank: #10
– Number of babies: 8,778
#20. Zoe
Zoe is a name of Greek origin meaning “life”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 372
– Change since 2015: -13.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #20 in 2020
National
– Rank: #41
– Number of babies: 4,725
#19. Evelyn
Evelyn is a name of English origin meaning “desired”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 387
– Change since 2015: +3.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #17 in 2017
National
– Rank: #9
– Number of babies: 9,445
#18. Abigail
Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “Joy Of The Father”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 388
– Change since 2015: -46.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2014
National
– Rank: #13
– Number of babies: 7,817
#17. Sofia
Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning “wisdom”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 437
– Change since 2015: -26.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2014
National
– Rank: #17
– Number of babies: 6,926
#16. Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “princess”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 441
– Change since 2015: -12.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2002
National
– Rank: #87
– Number of babies: 3,025
#15. Chloe
Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning “blooming”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 448
– Change since 2015: -21.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2012
National
– Rank: #27
– Number of babies: 6,093
#14. Emily
Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning “to strive”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 453
– Change since 2015: -43.9%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2006
National
– Rank: #18
– Number of babies: 6,856
#13. Luna
Luna is a name of Italian origin meaning “moon”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 464
– Change since 2015: +224.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #13 in 2020
National
– Rank: #14
– Number of babies: 7,770
#12. Madison
Madison is a name of English origin meaning “son of Matthew”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 480
– Change since 2015: -35.1%
– Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2008
National
– Rank: #23
– Number of babies: 6,196
#11. Ella
Ella is a name of German origin meaning “fairy maiden”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 488
– Change since 2015: -0.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #11 in 2019
National
– Rank: #15
– Number of babies: 7,303
#10. Gianna
Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning “Lord is gracious”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 547
– Change since 2015: +67.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #10 in 2020
National
– Rank: #12
– Number of babies: 7,826
#9. Leah
Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “weary”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 561
– Change since 2015: -12.3%
– Highest rank since 2000: #9 in 2018
National
– Rank: #45
– Number of babies: 4,482
#8. Amelia
Amelia is a variation of Amalia, derived from the Germanic word amal meaning “work”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 687
– Change since 2015: +8.5%
– Highest rank since 2000: #8 in 2019
National
– Rank: #6
– Number of babies: 12,704
#7. Charlotte
Charlotte is a name of French origin meaning “free man”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 764
– Change since 2015: +0.7%
– Highest rank since 2000: #7 in 2019
National
– Rank: #4
– Number of babies: 13,003
#6. Mia
Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning “mine”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 774
– Change since 2015: -23.8%
– Highest rank since 2000: #4 in 2017
National
– Rank: #8
– Number of babies: 11,157
#5. Isabella
Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning “devoted to God”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 776
– Change since 2015: -27.4%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2010
National
– Rank: #7
– Number of babies: 12,066
#4. Ava
Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning “bird”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 779
– Change since 2015: -15.6%
– Highest rank since 2000: #3 in 2006
National
– Rank: #3
– Number of babies: 13,084
#3. Sophia
Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning “wisdom”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 850
– Change since 2015: -24.2%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2014
National
– Rank: #5
– Number of babies: 12,976
#2. Emma
Emma is a name of German origin meaning “universal”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 956
– Change since 2015: -24.0%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2018
National
– Rank: #2
– Number of babies: 15,581
#1. Olivia
Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning “olive tree”.
New York
– Number of babies in 2020: 1,008
– Change since 2015: -22.3%
– Highest rank since 2000: #1 in 2019
National
– Rank: #1
– Number of babies: 17,535
