Every year, another bunch of baby names rise to the top of popular monikers, and this list of popular girl names from the early 2000s-2010s features some favorites that we think are worthy of considering again.
These names might inspire you, or maybe you’ll want to find something more unusual. Some are classic, you may remember, and some are throwbacks to previous generations.
Click through our slideshow to see our picks for once popular girl names we think deserve a second look.
Emma
Emma nabs a top spot as a popular girl’s name. With the root of Emma meaning “strength,” it really is a lovely name for a baby girl.
Olivia
Olivia, the name of Shakespeare’s beautiful heiress in Twelfth Night, continues to be on the list of popular girl names. Olive us love it! (Get it?)
Sophia
Sophia is directly derived from the Greek word sophia, which means wisdom and skill. Who wouldn’t want a daughter to have those qualities?
Ava
Glamorous Ava is a cousin to the vintage baby name “Ada,” and we have to say, we love both.
Isabella
A name fit for a queen, Isabella has been a top contender for popular girl names for a while!
Mia
Mia is a Danish and Swedish pet form of Maria. So pretty!
Abigail
Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, which is derived from avigayil, meaning father of exaltation, father is rejoicing. So sweet.
Emily
Emily was a popular name in the early 2000s, and some say it’s a name making a comeback. What do you think? There are also more modern versions of Emily, such as Emilia or Emmy, to consider.
Charlotte
Charlotte is a feminine version of Charles, and we love the nickname “Charlie” for a girl!
Harper
Harper can be a boy’s, girl’s, or a gender-neutral name. Either way, it’s adorable.
Madison
Another unisex name, Madison was at the very top of the charts a decade ago.
Amelia
Amelia is the perfect name for an adventurous girl, don’t you think?
Elizabeth
Derived from the Hebrew elīsheba‘ (God is my oath), Elizabeth is one of those classic names that will always be beautiful. (And the name has so many nicknames!)
Sofia
Not quite as popular as the “Sophia” spelling, Sofia is a variation that is just as pretty.
Evelyn
Evelyn can be a boy’s or girl’s name, though it hasn’t been popular in the US for boys since the 1800s.
Avery
Yet another unisex name, Avery, like Ashley and Courtney, took the historical path of surname, to male name, to female name. Unlike those other two names, however, it’s still popular. Such a cute name, either way!
Chloe
Chloe originated as a summer epithet of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.
Ella
Ella is both a refined and regal name, fit for a princess. Ella is derived from German and English origins and means “fairy maiden.” That fairy tale is suddenly making a lot more sense, isn’t it?
Grace
The name Grace was made popular by 17th-century Puritans, who bestowed it in reference to God’s favor and love toward mankind.
Victoria
Victoria is derived from the Latin victoria (victory). It’s a strong name for a strong girl!
Aubrey
Aubrey can be for a boy or a girl. It’s derived from Aubri, the French form of the German Alberich, a name itself derived from the Old High German elements alb (elf) and rihhi (ruler): hence, “elf ruler.” Pretty cool!
