Discover Arkansas’s most popular girl names of 2024—Olivia and Amelia top the list, with Emma, Charlotte, and Harper rounding out a lively top five.
Olivia (132) and Amelia (117) lead the pack, followed by Emma (104) and Charlotte (99). Harper (95) and Ava (94) sit just ahead of Evelyn, Willow, Sophia, and Ivy; Ivy jumps seven spots into the top 10, while Willow climbs four. Charlotte and Evelyn slip slightly but remain favorites.
Big movers upward include Violet (+11 to No. 12 with 79 babies), Millie (+12 to No. 21 with 63), Eden (+7 to No. 18 with 68), Ruby (+6 to No. 31), Madison (+6 to No. 39), Ember (+6 to No. 40), and Claire (+7 to No. 41).
The sharpest declines: Kennedy (-21 to No. 49), Oakley (-19 to No. 42), Paisley (-19 to No. 33), Everly (-18 to No. 47), Nevaeh (-18 to No. 49), Kinsley (-17 to No. 41), Caroline (-16), Addison (-15), Isla (-15), and Gianna (-14).
Arkansas flavor shows through with nature-inspired picks like Willow, Ivy, Hazel, Magnolia, Juniper, and Wrenlee, alongside enduring classics such as Elizabeth, Lily, Grace, Mary, Alice, and Claire. Modern choices like Oaklynn, Parker, Lainey, and Rylee also make a strong showing.
This list reflects 2024 Arkansas baby name usage for girls, including each name’s rank, the number of babies given the name, and its change from last year.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Olivia | 132 |
| 2 | - | Amelia | 117 |
| 3 | 1 | Emma | 104 |
| 4 | -1 | Charlotte | 99 |
| 5 | 2 | Harper | 95 |
| 6 | 2 | Ava | 94 |
| 7 | -2 | Evelyn | 93 |
| 8 | 4 | Willow | 92 |
| 9 | - | Sophia | 84 |
| 10 | 7 | Ivy | 83 |
| 11 | -5 | Hazel | 82 |
| 12 | -2 | Eleanor | 79 |
| 12 | 11 | Violet | 79 |
| 13 | -2 | Ellie | 78 |
| 14 | 3 | Mia | 73 |
| 15 | - | Lily | 72 |
| 16 | -3 | Isabella | 70 |
| 17 | -3 | Elizabeth | 69 |
| 18 | 7 | Eden | 68 |
| 18 | -8 | Scarlett | 68 |
| 19 | -3 | Avery | 66 |
| 20 | -4 | Luna | 64 |
| 21 | 12 | Millie | 63 |
| 22 | - | Lainey | 61 |
| 23 | -10 | Aurora | 60 |
| 23 | 6 | Blakely | 60 |
| 24 | -9 | Nova | 57 |
| 25 | -7 | Ella | 55 |
| 26 | -7 | Abigail | 54 |
| 27 | 5 | Emery | 53 |
| 27 | - | Oaklynn | 53 |
| 27 | -2 | Stella | 53 |
| 28 | -8 | Layla | 51 |
| 28 | - | Nora | 51 |
| 29 | 5 | Magnolia | 50 |
| 29 | -5 | Penelope | 50 |
| 30 | -8 | Josie | 49 |
| 31 | 6 | Ruby | 48 |
| 32 | -3 | Delilah | 47 |
| 32 | -11 | Lillian | 47 |
| 32 | -1 | Parker | 47 |
| 33 | -19 | Paisley | 46 |
| 33 | -4 | Riley | 46 |
| 34 | -1 | Lucy | 44 |
| 35 | -16 | Caroline | 43 |
| 35 | 6 | Grace | 43 |
| 35 | -10 | Sadie | 43 |
| 35 | -1 | Sophie | 43 |
| 36 | -15 | Addison | 42 |
| 36 | 1 | Hallie | 42 |
| 36 | -11 | Naomi | 42 |
| 37 | -3 | Chloe | 41 |
| 37 | -7 | Everleigh | 41 |
| 37 | 4 | Lyla | 41 |
| 38 | 2 | Adeline | 40 |
| 38 | -4 | Mila | 40 |
| 38 | -11 | Sofia | 40 |
| 39 | 6 | Madison | 39 |
| 40 | - | Eliana | 38 |
| 40 | 6 | Ember | 38 |
| 40 | 2 | Lydia | 38 |
| 41 | 7 | Claire | 37 |
| 41 | -17 | Kinsley | 37 |
| 41 | -5 | Wrenley | 37 |
| 42 | -13 | Camila | 36 |
| 42 | 2 | Iris | 36 |
| 42 | -9 | Mary | 36 |
| 42 | -19 | Oakley | 36 |
| 43 | -8 | Autumn | 35 |
| 43 | -5 | Emily | 35 |
| 43 | -14 | Gianna | 35 |
| 43 | -15 | Isla | 35 |
| 44 | -3 | Alice | 34 |
| 44 | -6 | Zoey | 34 |
| 45 | -8 | Emilia | 33 |
| 46 | -6 | Raelynn | 32 |
| 46 | -13 | Sutton | 32 |
| 47 | -14 | Aspen | 31 |
| 47 | -10 | Brooklyn | 31 |
| 47 | 3 | Clara | 31 |
| 47 | -18 | Everly | 31 |
| 47 | -12 | Genesis | 31 |
| 47 | -7 | Hattie | 31 |
| 47 | 2 | Presley | 31 |
| 47 | - | Rylee | 31 |
| 48 | - | Ayla | 30 |
| 48 | -5 | Eloise | 30 |
| 48 | -7 | Melody | 30 |
| 49 | - | Haven | 29 |
| 49 | -3 | Juniper | 29 |
| 49 | -21 | Kennedy | 29 |
| 49 | -2 | Leah | 29 |
| 49 | -18 | Nevaeh | 29 |
| 49 | -10 | Serenity | 29 |
| 49 | 5 | Wrenlee | 29 |
| 50 | -3 | Aaliyah | 28 |
| 50 | -17 | Aubrey | 28 |
| 50 | -9 | Charlie | 28 |
| 50 | -13 | Hadley | 28 |
| 50 | -5 | Vivian | 28 |