Discover the most popular baby girl names in Virginia for 2023! From timeless classics to modern favorites, see which names are topping the charts this year.
Virginia's top baby girl names reflect a blend of enduring elegance and contemporary charm. Leading the list is Charlotte, a name that exudes classic sophistication, followed closely by Olivia and Emma, both of which have remained beloved choices for years. Sophia has climbed two spots to secure fourth place, while Amelia holds steady at fifth. Notably, Mia and Elizabeth continue to be favored by many parents, rounding out the top ten. Further down the list, we see significant upward trends with names like Eliana, which jumped 17 places to rank 18th, and Aurora and Isla both making impressive leaps into the top 25. Lainey made a remarkable entrance at rank 51 with a massive jump of 170 places. Other notable risers include Kennedy at rank 51 and Adeline at rank 58. The diversity in naming preferences is evident as traditional names like Eleanor and Margaret coexist with more modern choices such as Luna and Nova. Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply curious about current trends, this comprehensive list offers a fascinating glimpse into Virginia's naming landscape for baby girls in 2023.
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Charlotte | 436 |
| 2 | - | Olivia | 391 |
| 3 | - | Emma | 326 |
| 4 | 2 | Sophia | 316 |
| 5 | - | Amelia | 291 |
| 6 | -2 | Ava | 264 |
| 7 | 2 | Evelyn | 256 |
| 8 | - | Isabella | 245 |
| 9 | 4 | Mia | 242 |
| 10 | - | Elizabeth | 230 |
| 11 | 1 | Eleanor | 224 |
| 12 | -5 | Harper | 217 |
| 13 | 5 | Sofia | 196 |
| 13 | 1 | Abigail | 196 |
| 15 | 6 | Hazel | 190 |
| 16 | -5 | Luna | 187 |
| 17 | - | Lily | 177 |
| 18 | 17 | Eliana | 171 |
| 19 | 5 | Chloe | 167 |
| 20 | -1 | Nora | 165 |
| 21 | -6 | Scarlett | 161 |
| 22 | 9 | Madison | 157 |
| 23 | -7 | Emily | 156 |
| 24 | 14 | Isla | 151 |
| 24 | 15 | Aurora | 151 |
| 26 | -6 | Avery | 150 |
| 27 | 6 | Hannah | 149 |
| 28 | 22 | Gianna | 147 |
| 29 | - | Violet | 146 |
| 29 | -4 | Layla | 146 |
| 31 | -4 | Naomi | 145 |
| 32 | -10 | Zoe | 144 |
| 32 | 5 | Willow | 144 |
| 34 | 14 | Lucy | 140 |
| 34 | 2 | Ella | 140 |
| 36 | 17 | Genesis | 139 |
| 37 | 5 | Camila | 138 |
| 38 | -10 | Penelope | 136 |
| 39 | -9 | Lillian | 135 |
| 39 | -7 | Aria | 135 |
| 41 | -18 | Riley | 131 |
| 42 | -8 | Grace | 127 |
| 43 | -3 | Ellie | 125 |
| 44 | - | Caroline | 123 |
| 45 | -20 | Nova | 121 |
| 46 | -3 | Mila | 120 |
| 47 | 19 | Natalie | 114 |
| 48 | 3 | Ivy | 113 |
| 49 | 9 | Josephine | 111 |
| 50 | 16 | Sadie | 109 |
| 51 | 170 | Lainey | 105 |
| 51 | 24 | Kennedy | 105 |
| 53 | 4 | Sophie | 103 |
| 53 | -7 | Maya | 103 |
| 55 | -9 | Emilia | 102 |
| 56 | 19 | Margaret | 101 |
| 56 | 12 | Autumn | 101 |
| 58 | -17 | Zoey | 100 |
| 58 | -5 | Audrey | 100 |
| 58 | 27 | Adeline | 100 |
| 61 | 8 | Elena | 99 |
| 62 | -18 | Stella | 98 |
| 62 | -3 | Cora | 98 |
| 64 | 10 | Anna | 97 |
| 65 | - | Eloise | 96 |
| 65 | -1 | Alice | 96 |
| 67 | -15 | Addison | 92 |
| 68 | -13 | Madelyn | 90 |
| 69 | -8 | Kinsley | 89 |
| 70 | 24 | Quinn | 88 |
| 71 | 74 | Maeve | 86 |
| 71 | 23 | Eden | 86 |
| 71 | -16 | Claire | 86 |
| 74 | -11 | Savannah | 85 |
| 74 | 27 | Gabriella | 85 |
| 76 | -15 | Madeline | 84 |
| 77 | 35 | Delilah | 82 |
| 78 | -29 | Victoria | 81 |
| 78 | 29 | Eva | 81 |
| 80 | 5 | Sarah | 79 |
| 80 | 20 | Allison | 79 |
| 82 | -23 | Skylar | 78 |
| 83 | -6 | Leah | 77 |
| 83 | -3 | Ashley | 77 |
| 85 | 9 | Serenity | 76 |
| 85 | 2 | Ruby | 76 |
| 85 | 22 | Clara | 76 |
| 85 | -15 | Aubrey | 76 |
| 89 | -7 | Magnolia | 74 |
| 89 | 12 | Ariana | 74 |
| 91 | 35 | Brianna | 72 |
| 92 | -5 | Paisley | 71 |
| 92 | 24 | Maria | 71 |
| 92 | -21 | Leilani | 71 |
| 95 | -13 | Hailey | 70 |
| 96 | 26 | Vivian | 69 |
| 96 | 16 | Valentina | 69 |
| 98 | 35 | Josie | 68 |
| 98 | 9 | Iris | 68 |
| 100 | -11 | Lydia | 67 |