Which girl names were the most popular in each U.S. state in 2025?
And which appeared in the U.S. baby name data for just one state* last year?
Here are the lists…
Alabama
| Most popular in Alabama | Unique to AL’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 224 2. Amelia, 204 3. Olivia, 203 4. Elizabeth, 163 5. Emma, 158 | Collier, Kulture, Crimson, Emmaleigh, Saryah, Sebastiana |
“Crimson Tide” refers to the University of Alabama’s varsity sports teams.
Alaska
| Most popular in Alaska | Unique to AK’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 32 2. Amelia, 31 3. Emma, 29 4. Evelyn, 26 5. Aurora, Olivia, Penelope, and Violet, 24 each (4-way tie) | (none) |
Arizona
| Most popular in Arizona | Unique to AZ’s data |
| 1. Olivia, 353 2. Sophia, 315 3. Mia, 300 4. Amelia, 289 5. Isabella, 288 | Aolanis, Ariza, Nizhoni, Payson, Zamiyah, Kaitlynn |
The Navajo word nizhóní means “beautiful,” “good.”
Payson is the name of a town in Arizona.
Arkansas
| Most popular in Arkansas | Unique to AR’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 148 2. Amelia, 122 3. Olivia, 119 4. Isabella, 103 5. Eleanor, 95 | Savvy |
California
| Most popular in California | Unique to CA’s data |
| 1. Olivia, 1,796 2. Mia, 1,788 3. Sophia, 1,685 4. Camila, 1,682 5. Emma, 1,641 | Ani, Arzoyi, Amanat, Baani, Delina, Ina, Emiko, Inayat, Lumina, Metzli, Natali, Neela, Delara, Ketzaly, Mayari, Taqdeer, Galia, Gurnoor, Janeth, Nitara… (top 20 of 464 total) |
The Nahuatl word meztli is a spelling variant of metztli, meaning “month,” “moon.”
Other unique-to-California girl names were Mililani, Ixchel, Vidalia, Lunaria, Yuzu, and Malibu.
Colorado
| Most popular in Colorado | Unique to CO’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 293 2. Olivia, 256 3. Sophia, 242 4. Emma, 227 5. Mia, 217 | Linden, Gwenivere, Morticia |
Connecticut
| Most popular in Connecticut | Unique to CT’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 176 2. Sophia, 166 3. Olivia, 151 4. Amelia, 149 5. Mia, 143 | (none) |
Delaware
| Most popular in Delaware | Unique to DE’s data |
| 1. Mia, 43 2. Sophia, 41 3. Isabella, 35 4. Charlotte, 34 5. Emma and Olivia, 32 each (tie) | (none) |
District of Columbia
| Most popular in D.C. | Unique to D.C.’s data |
| 1. Emma, 36 (tie) 2. Sophia, 36 (tie) 3. Charlotte, 34 4. Lucy, 31 (tie) 5. Zoe, 31 (tie) | (none) |
Zoe was a top-five name in the District of Columbia only.
Florida
| Most popular in Florida | Unique to FL’s data |
| 1. Olivia, 1,020 2. Mia, 993 3. Isabella, 992 4. Emma, 986 5. Sophia, 970 | Alanys, Abigaelle, Amiria, Shayana, Adassa, Alysha, Nayelis, Shaniyah, Agustina, Ahinoa, Janylah, Kayra, Leisha, Mel, Niyari, Skylee, Caleah, Ciella, Elianis, Elianys… (top 20 of 111 total) |
Another unique-to-Florida girl name was Tennessee.
Georgia
| Most popular in Georgia | Unique to GA’s data |
| 1. Amelia, 450 2. Charlotte, 438 3. Olivia, 418 4. Emma, 397 5. Isabella, 342 | Johnnie, Karielle, Railynn, Chozen, Mahari, Mahlani, Amyla, Honest, Keyari, Khamari, Kiora, Kynnedi, Malanii, Merci, Vanna, Zanova, Alden, Choyce, Deasia, Evelynne… (top 20 of 37 total) |
Hawaii
| Most popular in Hawaii | Unique to HI’s data |
| 1. Isla, 40 2. Emma, 37 3. Luna, 36 (tie) 4. Sophia, 36 (tie) 5. Olivia, 34 | Hina, Anuhea, Olena, Tehani, Hulali |
Isla and Luna were top-five names in Hawaii only.
Idaho
| Most popular in Idaho | Unique to ID’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 104 2. Amelia, 94 3. Evelyn, 89 4. Emma, 85 (tie) 5. Olivia, 85 (tie) | (none) |
Illinois
| Most popular in Illinois | Unique to IL’s data |
| 1. Olivia, 501 2. Charlotte, 500 3. Sophia, 473 4. Emma, 458 5. Mia, 412 | Aniela, Antonina, Izabela, Jenin, Sofija, Zuzanna, Jamilah, Kasia, Keegan, Kerrigan, Maja, Ramya, Saara, Safiyyah, Shifa, Yafa |
Indiana
| Most popular in Indiana | Unique to IN’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 351 2. Amelia, 331 3. Eleanor, 265 4. Evelyn, 252 5. Sophia, 234 | Annalynn, Verena, Chasity, Erma, Gwendolynn, Ramiyah |
Iowa
| Most popular in Iowa | Unique to IA’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 158 2. Evelyn, 117 3. Emma, 116 4. Amelia, 112 5. Eleanor, 109 | Dorcas, Furaha |
Kansas
| Most popular in Kansas | Unique to KS’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 178 2. Olivia, 127 3. Evelyn, 123 4. Amelia, 120 5. Eleanor, 118 | (none) |
Kentucky
| Most popular in Kentucky | Unique to KY’s data |
| 1. Amelia, 212 2. Charlotte, 187 3. Sophia, 166 4. Evelyn, 164 5. Lainey, 160 | Addalynn, Lynnleigh, Mallorie, Mauwa |
Louisiana
| Most popular is Louisiana | Unique to LA’s data |
| 1. Amelia, 212 2. Olivia, 162 3. Charlotte, 161 4. Emma, 125 5. Sophia, 123 | Jamani, Kaislyn, Daniyah, Jersi, Jherzi, Kiori, Marlei, Ormani, Xylani |
Maine
| Most popular in Maine | Unique to ME’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 89 2. Amelia, 45 (tie) 3. Eleanor, 45 (tie) 4. Violet, 44 5. Harper, 43 | (none) |
Maryland
| Most popular in Maryland | Unique to MD’s data |
| 1. Ailany, 225 2. Charlotte, 222 3. Olivia, 218 4. Mia, 217 5. Sophia, 210 | Kawthar, Yemariam, Yeslin |
Fast-rising Ailany ranked No. 1 in Maryland, but didn’t make the top five in any other state, curiously.
Massachusetts
| Most popular in Massachusetts | Unique to MA’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 348 2. Sophia, 318 3. Emma, 287 4. Olivia, 281 5. Isabella, 258 | Eloah, Mariacecilia, Mariaalice, Eloa, Sephora, Aolani, Arielys, Manuella, Mariahelena |
Michigan
| Most popular in Michigan | Unique to MI’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 381 2. Amelia, 368 3. Sophia, 341 4. Eleanor, 294 5. Evelyn, 286 | Zahraa, Aleen, Batoul, Shahd, Amariana, Anhar, Jood, Maram, Syaire, Abrar, Breslyn, Ellinor, Elloise, Lareen, Shaylee, Syncere |
Minnesota
| Most popular in Minnesota | Unique to MN’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 238 2. Evelyn, 230 3. Violet, 196 4. Eleanor, Nora, Olivia, and Sophia, 194 each (4-way tie) | Maida, Maiza, Maryama, Ayan, Manal, Ahlam, Ikhlas, Maysa, Maryan, Mumtaz, Najma, Nasra, Ruwayda, Ilwad, Nihal, Salwa, Adna, Asli, Britta, Carolynn… (top 20 of 26 total) |
Mississippi
| Most popular in Mississippi | Unique to MS’s data |
| 1. Amelia, 105 2. Ava, 100 3. Charlotte, 94 4. Olivia, 86 5. Elizabeth, 81 | Harlei, Rivers |
Missouri
| Most popular in Missouri | Unique to MO’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 334 2. Amelia, 288 3. Olivia, 260 4. Eleanor, 248 5. Evelyn, 227 | Dariyah, Kymber, Quinnley |
Montana
| Most popular in Montana | Unique to MT’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 46 2. Lucy, 41 3. Amelia, 40 4. Lainey, 38 5. Nora, 37 | (none) |
Nebraska
| Most popular in Nebraska | Unique to NE’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 95 2. Evelyn, 82 3. Harper, 80 4. Amelia, 79 5. Olivia, 75 | Bergen |
Bergen Reilly, a University of Nebraska volleyball player, was named Big Ten Player of the Year in late 2025.
Nevada
| Most popular in Nevada | Unique to NV’s data |
| 1. Olivia, 146 2. Mia, 122 3. Emma, 114 4. Isabella, 113 5. Sophia, 111 | (none) |
New Hampshire
| Most popular in New Hampshire | Unique to NH’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 80 2. Olivia, 64 3. Sophia, 58 4. Maeve, 56 5. Violet, 52 | (none) |
Maeve was a top-five name in New Hampshire only.
New Jersey
| Most popular in New Jersey | Unique to NJ’s data |
| 1. Emma, 428 2. Mia, 427 3. Olivia, 396 (tie) 4. Sophia, 396 (tie) 5. Isabella, 368 | Shulamis, Rus, Sheva, Tzivia, Zehava, Ruchama, Shalva |
New Mexico
| Most popular in New Mexico | Unique to NM’s data |
| 1. Mia, 66 2. Olivia, 65 (tie) 3. Sophia, 65 (tie) 4. Sofia, 60 5. Camila, 59 | (none) |
New York
| Most popular in New York | Unique to NY’s data |
| 1. Emma, 774 2. Olivia, 740 3. Mia, 738 4. Sophia, 721 5. Charlotte, 664 | Gitty, Faigy, Raizy, Hindy, Goldy, Sury, Esty, Zissy, Blima, Pessy, Breindy, Frady, Etty, Mirel, Gittel, Devoiry, Oumou, Roizy, Shaindel, Yenty… (top 20 of 191 total) |
North Carolina
| Most popular in North Carolina | Unique to NC’s data |
| 1. Amelia, 459 2. Charlotte, 453 3. Olivia, 441 4. Sophia, 396 5. Emma, 391 | Janova, Larkin, Adair, Emsley, Kamoni, Nahlani, Sallie, Sanari, Ariyanna, Calaya, Corinna, Everette, Keyoir, Kyndal, Landon, Naliah |
North Dakota
| Most popular in North Dakota | Unique to ND’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 42 2. Lainey, 39 3. Olivia, 34 4. Ellie, 33 5. Evelyn, 32 | (none) |
Ellie was a top-five name in North Dakota only.
Ohio
| Most popular in Ohio | Unique to OH’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 551 2. Amelia, 482 3. Sophia, 464 4. Evelyn, 420 5. Olivia, 392 | Kylynn, Wynnie, Adama, Camari, Danyla, Lariyah, Tommi, Wrenna, Alonnah, Annalyn, Atlee, Bethel, Daelani, Ellieana, Elmina, Hudsyn, Israel, Jacie, Larkyn, Lyndon… (top 20 of 23 total) |
Oklahoma
| Most popular in Oklahoma | Unique to OK’s data |
| 1. Olivia, 178 2. Charlotte, 174 3. Amelia, 161 4. Sophia, 133 5. Emma, 123 | Niang, Timber, Ellyson, Jimma, Kashlynn |
Oregon
| Most popular in Oregon | Unique to OR’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 167 2. Amelia, 163 3. Olivia, 149 4. Emma, 139 5. Sophia, 124 | (none) |
Pennsylvania
| Most popular in Pennsylvania | Unique to PA’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 560 2. Sophia, 507 3. Olivia, 487 4. Amelia, 468 5. Emma, 427 | Barbie, Verna, Solai, Mubina, Lydiann, Saloma, Allura, Allure, Angelise, Annamae, Ellieanna, Farida, Hadiya, Iyah, Jalaya, Kaylene, Lovelynn, Miyani, Miyuri, Nyori… (top 20 of 24 total) |
Rhode Island
| Most popular in Rhode Island | Unique to RI’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 49 2. Olivia, 41 3. Amelia, 39 4. Sophia, 35 5. Ava, 34 | (none) |
South Carolina
| Most popular in South Carolina | Unique to SC’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 249 2. Amelia, 241 3. Olivia, 187 4. Emma, 179 5. Sophia, 160 | Elloree, Chole, Jazaria, Braylen, Germany, Kaior |
Elloree is the name of a small town in South Carolina.
South Dakota
| Most popular in South Dakota | Unique to SD’s data |
| 1. Lainey, 50 2. Charlotte, 44 3. Evelyn, 39 4. Emma, 36 5. Olivia, 36 | (none) |
Tennessee
| Most popular in Tennessee | Unique to TN’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 423 2. Amelia, 342 3. Olivia, 276 4. Emma, 270 5. Sophia, 244 | Neely, Winslie, Becky, Cameryn, Demiyah, Enola, Lyndi, Tylee |
Texas
| Most popular in Texas | Unique to TX’s data |
| 1. Emma, 1,707 2. Olivia, 1,580 3. Isabella, 1,559 4. Mia, 1,483 5. Sophia, 1,359 | Chizaram, Ayelen, Aylanni, Steely, Alyzzah, Corrie, Hollie, Jessi, Adali, Ileana, Mayleen, Valarie, Alanii, Ashlee, Deylani, Elida, Elizah, Halen, Jaylanni, Keilyn… (top 20 of 527 total) |
The Igbo name Chizaram means “God answered me.”
Other unique-to-Texas girl names were Mariposa, Brazos, Inti, Roux, Shaddai, and Tehillah.
Utah
| Most popular in Utah | Unique to UT’s data |
| 1. Emma, 193 2. Charlotte, 191 3. Lucy, 189 4. Olivia, 184 5. Evelyn, 179 | Alta, Swayzee, Tommy, Oaklie, Bentlee, Bostyn, Brexley, Cedar, Mesa, Vivi |
Alta is the name of a ski town in Utah.
The Spanish word mesa — which refers to a type of geological formation — means “table.”
Vermont
| Most popular in Vermont | Unique to VT’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 35 2. Evelyn, 27 3. Eleanor, 26 4. Nora, 22 (tie) 5. Sophia, 22 (tie) | (none) |
Virginia
| Most popular in Virginia | Unique to VA’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 460 2. Emma, 341 3. Sophia, 319 4. Olivia, 311 5. Amelia, 296 | Heela, Brynne, Mckinlee, Olga, Ottilie |
Washington
| Most popular in Washington | Unique to WA’s data |
| 1. Olivia, 327 2. Charlotte, 311 3. Amelia, 283 4. Sophia, 277 5. Evelyn, 262 | Amen, Solomiya, Lovella |
West Virginia
| Most popular in West Virginia | Unique to WV’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 84 2. Amelia, 82 3. Lainey, 68 4. Harper, 62 5. Willow, 61 | (none) |
Willow was a top-five name in West Virginia only.
Wisconsin
| Most popular in Wisconsin | Unique to WI’s data |
| 1. Charlotte, 282 2. Eleanor, 195 (tie) 3. Sophia, 195 (tie) 4. Evelyn, 194 5. Emma, 192 | Eveline, Laverda |
Wyoming
| Most popular in Wyoming | Unique to WY’s data |
| 1. Aurora, 20 2. Evelyn, 19 3. Amelia, 18 4. Charlotte, Elizabeth, and Hazel, 15 each (3-way tie) | (none) |
Do you have thoughts/theories about any of the names above?
(Explanations for many of them can be found in the comments to the corresponding posts from 2024, 2023, 2022, etc.)
*Names that appear in the data for a just one state were bestowed at least five times in that state, but could have been bestowed up to four times in any other state. (The SSA’s state-by-state data omits names given to fewer than five babies per gender, per year.)
Source: SSA
Image: Adapted from Topographical Map of the USA (public domain)
