Top 30 Names for Baby Girls in 2027: Meanings, Origins and Trends
Posted by Daniela
Naming your daughter is one of the sweetest decisions you'll ever make. To help you find the one, we've gathered the 30 baby girl names we expect to shine in 2027, based on the latest official data from the United States, England and Wales, and Canada. For every name you'll find its meaning, origin and why parents are falling in love with it right now.
Whether you're in Vancouver, Manchester or New York, this list will help you choose a name that feels beautiful today and grows with her for a lifetime.
How We Built This List
Baby name trends change gradually, so the best guide to next year's favourites is this year's official data. We combined three sources:
- United States: the Social Security Administration's list for babies born in 2025 (released May 2026), where Olivia, Charlotte and Emma took the top three spots.
- England and Wales: the Office for National Statistics list for 2024, led by Olivia, Amelia and Lily.
- Canada: British Columbia's 2025 list, where Olivia, Charlotte and Sophia were the most-chosen girls' names.
Names that rank highly in all three countries lead our list. We then added the strongest regional favourites and a few rising stars we think will keep climbing through 2027.
Top 30 Baby Girl Names for 2027 at a Glance
| # | Name | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivia | Latin | Olive tree; peace |
| 2 | Charlotte | French | Free woman |
| 3 | Amelia | Germanic | Work, industrious |
| 4 | Sophia | Greek | Wisdom |
| 5 | Isabella | Hebrew / Spanish | Pledged to God |
| 6 | Mia | Italian / Scandinavian | Mine; beloved |
| 7 | Emma | Germanic | Whole, universal |
| 8 | Sofia | Greek | Wisdom |
| 9 | Evelyn | English | Wished-for child |
| 10 | Ava | Latin / Hebrew | Bird; life |
| 11 | Lily | English | Lily flower; purity |
| 12 | Isla | Scottish | Island |
| 13 | Ivy | English | Ivy plant; faithfulness |
| 14 | Freya | Norse | Lady, noblewoman |
| 15 | Florence | Latin | Flourishing, blooming |
| 16 | Poppy | English | Poppy flower |
| 17 | Eliana | Hebrew | My God has answered |
| 18 | Elsie | Hebrew / Scottish | Pledged to God |
| 19 | Maya | Sanskrit / Greek | Illusion; mother |
| 20 | Willow | English | Willow tree; grace |
| 21 | Harper | English | Harp player |
| 22 | Grace | Latin | Grace, goodwill |
| 23 | Sienna | Italian | From Siena; reddish-brown |
| 24 | Daisy | English | Day's eye |
| 25 | Phoebe | Greek | Bright, radiant |
| 26 | Bonnie | Scottish | Pretty, cheerful |
| 27 | Maeve | Irish | She who intoxicates |
| 28 | Margot | French | Pearl |
| 29 | Arabella | Latin | Yielding to prayer |
| 30 | Klarity | English (modern) | Clarity, clearness |
1–10: The Most-Loved Names Right Now
1. Olivia
Origin: Latin · Meaning: olive tree, a symbol of peace
Olivia is the clear favourite. It's number one in the US, number one in England and Wales and the top girls' name in British Columbia. Elegant, gentle and easy to say in any language, it's a timeless choice that will still feel lovely in 2027.
2. Charlotte
Origin: French · Meaning: free woman
Charlotte is second in the US and among BC's most popular girls' names. It's royal, refined and comes with sweet nicknames like Lottie and Charlie.
3. Amelia
Origin: Germanic · Meaning: work, industrious
Amelia is second in England and Wales and fourth in the US. It has a romantic, vintage feel and brings to mind the adventurous spirit of aviator Amelia Earhart.
4. Sophia
Origin: Greek · Meaning: wisdom
Sophia is fifth in the US, 13th in England and Wales and one of BC's top girls' names. It's graceful, international and full of meaning.
5. Isabella
Origin: Hebrew / Spanish · Meaning: pledged to God
Isabella is seventh in the US and 11th in England and Wales. Grand yet friendly, it shortens beautifully to Bella, Izzy or Isla.
6. Mia
Origin: Italian / Scandinavian · Meaning: mine; beloved
Mia ranks sixth in the US and 14th in England and Wales. Short, sweet and stylish, it's perfect for parents who love simple names.
7. Emma
Origin: Germanic · Meaning: whole, universal
Emma is third in the US and has been a top choice for decades. It's classic, warm and works in English, French and many other languages.
8. Sofia
Origin: Greek · Meaning: wisdom
The "f" spelling of Sophia is ninth in the US and 12th in England and Wales. It's especially popular with families who have Spanish, Italian or Eastern European roots.
9. Evelyn
Origin: English · Meaning: wished-for child
Evelyn is eighth in the US and 20th in England and Wales. Soft and vintage, it gives you Evie and Eve as charming short forms.
10. Ava
Origin: Latin / Hebrew · Meaning: bird; life
Ava is ninth in England and Wales and a long-standing favourite across North America. Just three letters, but full of old Hollywood glamour.
11–20: Nature Names and British Favourites
11. Lily
Origin: English · Meaning: lily flower, a symbol of purity
Lily is third in England and Wales. Fresh and floral, it's one of the best-loved flower names in the English-speaking world.
12. Isla
Origin: Scottish · Meaning: island
Isla is fourth in England and Wales. Named after the Scottish island of Islay, it's gentle, melodic and very easy to love.
13. Ivy
Origin: English · Meaning: ivy plant, a symbol of faithfulness
Ivy is fifth in England and Wales and rising fast in North America. It's short, botanical and has a confident, modern edge.
14. Freya
Origin: Norse · Meaning: lady, noblewoman
Freya is seventh in England and Wales. Named after the Norse goddess of love, it's strong, feminine and a little bit magical.
15. Florence
Origin: Latin · Meaning: flourishing, blooming
Florence is sixth in England and Wales. Vintage and artistic, it gives you Flo, Flora and Florrie as nicknames.
16. Poppy
Origin: English · Meaning: poppy flower
Poppy is eighth in England and Wales. Bright and cheerful, it carries special meaning in the UK and Canada as a flower of remembrance.
17. Eliana
Origin: Hebrew · Meaning: my God has answered
Eliana has entered the US top ten for 2025. It's lyrical and gentle, with Ellie and Ana as lovely short forms.
18. Elsie
Origin: Hebrew / Scottish (from Elizabeth) · Meaning: pledged to God
Elsie is tenth in England and Wales. It's a cosy, vintage favourite with a lot of charm.
19. Maya
Origin: Sanskrit / Greek · Meaning: illusion; mother
Maya is 15th in England and Wales. It works across many cultures, which makes it a great pick for multicultural families.
20. Willow
Origin: English · Meaning: willow tree, a symbol of grace
Willow is 21st in England and Wales. Calm and whimsical, it's one of the most popular nature names of the decade.
21–30: Rising Stars to Watch in 2027
21. Harper
Origin: English · Meaning: harp player
Harper is 22nd in England and Wales and well liked in North America. Literary and modern, it feels both creative and confident.
22. Grace
Origin: Latin · Meaning: grace, goodwill
Grace is 25th in England and Wales. Simple and virtuous, it also makes a beautiful middle name.
23. Sienna
Origin: Italian · Meaning: from Siena; reddish-brown
Sienna is 19th in England and Wales. Warm and sophisticated, it's inspired by the Tuscan city and its earthy colour.
24. Daisy
Origin: English · Meaning: "day's eye"
Daisy is 18th in England and Wales. Sunny and playful, it's a flower name that never goes out of style.
25. Phoebe
Origin: Greek · Meaning: bright, radiant
Phoebe is 17th in England and Wales. It's bright, bubbly and full of personality.
26. Bonnie
Origin: Scottish · Meaning: pretty, cheerful
Bonnie is 16th in England and Wales after climbing ten places, one of the biggest jumps among popular girls' names. Expect to hear it even more in 2027.
27. Maeve
Origin: Irish · Meaning: she who intoxicates
Maeve is 26th in England and Wales. Named after a legendary Irish queen, it's short, strong and full of Celtic charm.
28. Margot
Origin: French (from Margaret) · Meaning: pearl
Margot is 28th in England and Wales. Chic and vintage, it's a stylish pick for Canadian families who love French names.
29. Arabella
Origin: Latin · Meaning: yielding to prayer
Arabella is 30th in England and Wales. Romantic and elegant, it shortens nicely to Bella or Ara.
30. Klarity
Origin: English (modern) · Meaning: clarity, clearness
Klarity was the fastest-rising girls' name in the US for 2025. A modern spelling of "clarity", it's perfect for parents who want something fresh, bold and rare.
Name Trends Shaping 2027
- Nature names keep blooming. Lily, Ivy, Poppy, Willow and Daisy show how much parents love names from the garden.
- Vintage is back in style. Florence, Elsie, Margot and Evelyn feel classic and fresh at the same time.
- Short and sweet wins. Mia, Ava, Isla and Ivy prove that two or three letters can make a big impression.
- International names travel well. Sofia, Isabella, Maya and Olivia sound beautiful in many languages, ideal for multilingual families.
- Word names are rising. Names like Klarity and Grace show that parents love names with a clear, positive meaning.
Tips for Choosing Your Baby Girl's Name
- Say it out loud with your surname. Check how the first, middle and last names flow together, and what the initials spell.
- Think about nicknames. Charlotte becomes Lottie or Charlie; Isabella becomes Bella or Izzy. Make sure you love the short forms too.
- Check popularity. A top-ten name is lovely, but she may share it with friends at school.
- Consider meaning and heritage. A name that honours your family's roots or a special person adds a beautiful story.
- Imagine her at every age. A great name suits a baby, a teenager and a grown woman.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will be the most popular baby girl name in 2027?
Olivia is the strongest contender. It's number one in the US, number one in England and Wales and the top girls' name in British Columbia.
What are the most popular girl names in the UK?
According to the Office for National Statistics, the top five girl names in England and Wales are Olivia, Amelia, Lily, Isla and Ivy.
What are the most popular girl names in Canada?
In British Columbia's 2025 data, Olivia, Charlotte and Sophia were the most-chosen girls' names.
What is a unique girl name that's still on trend?
Bonnie, Maeve, Margot and Klarity are great choices. They're stylish and rising, but far less common than names like Olivia or Charlotte.
Sources: U.S. Social Security Administration (2025 data, released May 2026); Office for National Statistics, Baby names in England and Wales (2024 data); Government of British Columbia Vital Statistics (2025 data).