Discover the most popular baby girl names in California for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, this list showcases the top names that parents across the Golden State are choosing for their little girls.
California's diverse culture and vibrant communities are reflected in the variety of names that have made it to the top. Leading the pack is Olivia, a name that continues to charm with its elegance and simplicity. Close behind are Mia and Camila, both showing strong popularity among new parents. Names like Emma and Isabella also remain beloved choices, while newcomers like Eliana and Valentina are climbing up the ranks rapidly.
This list not only highlights enduring favorites but also captures emerging trends. For instance, Delilah has seen a significant rise, jumping twelve spots to become a trendy choice for 2023. Similarly, Naomi and Eleanor have made impressive leaps, indicating a growing preference for these beautiful names.
Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply curious about naming trends in California, this comprehensive list offers a fascinating glimpse into what’s resonating with parents today. Explore further to find out which names are making waves this year!
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Olivia | 1969 |
| 2 | 2 | Mia | 1910 |
| 3 | - | Camila | 1890 |
| 4 | -2 | Emma | 1779 |
| 5 | 1 | Isabella | 1643 |
| 6 | -1 | Sophia | 1630 |
| 7 | 1 | Sofia | 1349 |
| 8 | -1 | Luna | 1305 |
| 9 | - | Amelia | 1258 |
| 10 | - | Gianna | 1093 |
| 11 | - | Emily | 1066 |
| 12 | 1 | Charlotte | 1013 |
| 13 | 3 | Aria | 995 |
| 14 | - | Ava | 978 |
| 15 | -3 | Mila | 931 |
| 16 | 1 | Evelyn | 882 |
| 17 | -2 | Penelope | 881 |
| 18 | 7 | Eliana | 844 |
| 19 | 7 | Valentina | 822 |
| 20 | -2 | Victoria | 785 |
| 21 | 1 | Zoe | 782 |
| 22 | -2 | Natalia | 754 |
| 23 | 10 | Lily | 742 |
| 24 | -3 | Abigail | 736 |
| 25 | -1 | Chloe | 728 |
| 26 | 2 | Aurora | 725 |
| 27 | 7 | Emilia | 717 |
| 28 | -9 | Scarlett | 709 |
| 29 | -6 | Violet | 702 |
| 30 | -3 | Maya | 668 |
| 31 | 12 | Delilah | 667 |
| 32 | -3 | Elena | 663 |
| 33 | -1 | Layla | 653 |
| 34 | 2 | Avery | 625 |
| 35 | -4 | Ellie | 621 |
| 36 | 2 | Hazel | 609 |
| 37 | -2 | Ella | 597 |
| 38 | 4 | Isla | 581 |
| 39 | 1 | Genesis | 580 |
| 39 | -9 | Elizabeth | 580 |
| 41 | -4 | Leilani | 567 |
| 42 | 7 | Ariana | 530 |
| 43 | -2 | Madison | 528 |
| 44 | - | Zoey | 519 |
| 45 | 5 | Leah | 501 |
| 46 | -1 | Ximena | 500 |
| 47 | 18 | Naomi | 493 |
| 48 | -1 | Harper | 479 |
| 48 | -9 | Aaliyah | 479 |
| 50 | 4 | Jade | 478 |
| 51 | 10 | Eleanor | 471 |
| 52 | 16 | Ivy | 470 |
| 53 | -5 | Samantha | 468 |
| 54 | -8 | Athena | 464 |
| 55 | -3 | Riley | 454 |
| 56 | -3 | Alina | 453 |
| 57 | -7 | Grace | 446 |
| 58 | 1 | Audrey | 439 |
| 59 | 1 | Hannah | 429 |
| 60 | 7 | Liliana | 428 |
| 61 | -4 | Stella | 427 |
| 62 | 4 | Nora | 424 |
| 63 | 8 | Melanie | 423 |
| 64 | - | Valeria | 413 |
| 65 | -2 | Melody | 411 |
| 66 | -9 | Hailey | 407 |
| 67 | 5 | Catalina | 402 |
| 68 | -6 | Nova | 397 |
| 69 | 4 | Allison | 396 |
| 70 | -15 | Natalie | 390 |
| 71 | 7 | Lucia | 386 |
| 72 | 2 | Maria | 376 |
| 73 | 10 | Lucy | 375 |
| 74 | 2 | Ruby | 370 |
| 75 | 5 | Iris | 359 |
| 76 | -20 | Bella | 357 |
| 77 | -9 | Sophie | 353 |
| 78 | -3 | Alice | 352 |
| 79 | - | Ayla | 350 |
| 80 | 1 | Madelyn | 343 |
| 81 | 6 | Adeline | 337 |
| 82 | 2 | Alaia | 332 |
| 83 | -1 | Emery | 331 |
| 84 | -7 | Valerie | 330 |
| 85 | -15 | Everly | 329 |
| 86 | 7 | Andrea | 320 |
| 87 | 5 | Madeline | 313 |
| 88 | -2 | Eva | 310 |
| 88 | 2 | Daisy | 310 |
| 90 | -3 | Kamila | 304 |
| 91 | - | Juliette | 302 |
| 92 | 22 | Leia | 296 |
| 93 | 2 | Amaya | 295 |
| 94 | 22 | Kaia | 294 |
| 94 | 5 | Claire | 294 |
| 96 | 2 | Sienna | 286 |
| 97 | -8 | Nevaeh | 283 |
| 98 | 26 | Amara | 282 |
| 99 | 106 | Amira | 280 |
| 100 | -3 | Isabel | 275 |