Choosing the perfect baby name is arguably one of the most exciting—and important—tasks that new parents face in the nine months before giving birth.

To assist you in determining the most popular baby girl names for 2021, we compiled lists of trending girl baby names from three of the top baby-naming authorities: Nameberry, SSA, and BabyCenter.

Here are 60 trendy baby girl names that are predicted to be the most popular choices for girls born in 2021, based on a decade’s worth of their combined data. So, if you’re looking for future baby girl names for 2021, up-and-coming baby names, or new girl names for 2021, look no further than this list!

 

1. Nature-Inspired Baby Girl Names Will Be Popular in 2021

Some claim that the current nature-inspired baby-naming trend began with Blue Ivy in 2012, which may be partially correct. However, by 2020, this trend will be well underway! From astrological names like Astra and Nova to plant-themed names like Sage and Lily, here are 10 all-natural baby name ideas for girls to consider in 2021:

1. Luna
2. Juniper
3. Sage
4. Astra
5. Lily
6. Violet
7. Aurora
8. Meadow
9. Poppy
10. Nova

2. Baby Girl Names Inspired by Pop Culture Will Be Popular in 2021

Trends in entertainment and pop culture are also making their way into baby naming, from Star Wars to Bachelor in Paradise. Here are ten of the most popular baby girl names for 2020, inspired by pop culture characters and icons such as Arya Stark from Game of Thrones and Phoebe from Friends:

1. Arya (and its anagram, Yara)
2. Cataleya
3. Khaleesi
4. Rey
5. Primrose
6. Kira
7. Leia
8. Ruth
9. Alessi
10. Phoebe

3. Baby Girl Names Inspired by Your Favorite Celebrities Will Be Popular in 2021

Baby girl names inspired by celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon and Isla Fisher, as well as musicians such as Billie Eilish and Camila Cabello, are popular in 2020. Here are ten of the most popular celebrity-inspired names for baby girls born in 2021:

1. Paisley
2. Billie
3. Camila
4. Reese
5. Isla
6. Maren
7. Kacey
8. Scarlett
9. Rhett
10. Kelsea

4. Non-Binary Baby Girl Names Will Be More Popular in 2021

With the use of gender-neutral pronouns (“they” vs. “he” or “she”) becoming more common, choosing one of these trendy, non-binary baby names for your little one in 2021 could be a wise move:

1. Ari
2. River
3. Cameron
4. Sam
5. Tatum
6. Corey
7. Frankie
8. Emery
9. Freddie (or Freddy)
10. Skylar (or Skyler)

2021’s Top 20 Most Popular Baby Girl Names

According to combined data from BabyCenter and SSA, these baby girl names were the most popular choices for babies born in 2018 and 2019, so we predict they’ll be among the most popular baby girl names in 2021 as well.

1. Emma
2. Olivia
3. Ava
4. Isabella
5. Sophia
6. Charlotte
7. Mia
8. Amelia
9. Harper
10. Evelyn
11. Abigail
12. Emily
13. Elizabeth
14. Mila
15. Ella
16. Avery
17. Sofia
18. Camila
19. Aria
20. Scarlett