Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its official list outlining the top baby names for boys and girls for 2022.
It's a quick overview of names gaining favor across the U.S. and which baby names are becoming less popular.
Overall, there are standard names still in the top 10 that reign supreme: Like Olivia, Noah, Emma and Liam.
When popular baby names are narrowed by state, the are some break out names from the typical popular list.
Two uniquely popular baby girl names in Mississippi - that aren’t in the top 5 of any other state - are trending nationally, too.
According to SSA, the top five girl names in Mississippi in 2022 were Ava, Olivia, Amelia, Nova and Kinsley.
The names Nova and Kinsley are unique and aren’t seen in any other state’s top five.
Nova means “new,” according to Nameberry. The name is a nod to space as a term for “a star that suddenly increases in brightness, then fades,” the site explains. Nova is the 4th most popular girl name in Mississippi. Nationally, it ranked #32.
The name didn’t appear on SSA’s list until 2011 when it reached the top 1000 baby girl names.
Kinsley means “king's meadow,” according to Nameberry. The name is gender neutral and popular among parents who want something futuristic or unique.
Kinsley is the 5th most popular girls name in Mississippi. Nationally, it ranked #61. The name doesn’t appear on SSA’s popular name list until 2005.
Check out the complete list of popular baby names by state, and to see what other baby boy names that are trending check out the Social Security Administration’s website.
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