Most popular girl names in the '00s in New York

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February 7, 2023
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Most popular girl names in the '00s in New York

compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 2000s in New York using data from the . Names are ranked by number of babies born in New York from 2000 to 2009.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. 麻豆原创 understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.

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#50. Maya

Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning "water". Maya also means "illusion' in Sanskrit.

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,438
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,432 (#33 most common name, -0.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #81
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 39,994

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#49. Sydney

Sydney is a name of English origin meaning "wide meadow".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,445
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,495 (#120 most common name, -56.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,431

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#48. Jenna

Jenna is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,447
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 827 (#223 most common name, -76.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #69
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,261

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#47. Sofia

Sofia is a derivation of the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,477
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,588 (#14 most common name, +60.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #73
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,216

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#46. Ella

Ella is a name of German origin meaning "fairy maiden".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,579
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,435 (#15 most common name, +51.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 67,442

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#45. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,587
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,708 (#100 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #29
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 76,029

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#44. Destiny

Destiny is a name of Latin origin meaning "fate".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,663
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 953 (#197 most common name, -74.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #32
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 69,782

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#43. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,754
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,125 (#161 most common name, -70.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #51
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 49,823

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#42. Sara

Sara is a derivation of the name Sarah, of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,884
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,658 (#53 most common name, -31.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #70
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 44,005

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#41. Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,948
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,335 (#135 most common name, -66.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #35
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 66,885

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#40. Alexa

Alexa is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 3,971
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,742 (#49 most common name, -30.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #58
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 48,049

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#39. Hailey

Hailey is a name of English origin meaning "hay's meadow".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,078
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,756 (#28 most common name, -7.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 81,963

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#38. Michelle

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,080
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,575 (#110 most common name, -61.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #72
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 43,384

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#37. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,168
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,063 (#171 most common name, -74.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 63,401

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#36. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,241
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,042 (#79 most common name, -51.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 100,972

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#35. Angelina

Angelina is a name of Greek origin meaning "angel or messenger".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,323
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,348 (#67 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 42,676

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#34. Katherine

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,485
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,136 (#76 most common name, -52.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 65,330

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#33. Chloe

Chloe is a name of Greek origin meaning "blooming".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,506
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,909 (#12 most common name, +31.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 96,467

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#32. Leah

Leah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,507
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,318 (#11 most common name, +40.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #68
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 45,388

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#31. Gianna

Gianna is a name of Italian origin meaning "Lord is gracious".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,642
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,980 (#22 most common name, -14.3% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #119
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 27,578

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#30. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,708
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,098 (#40 most common name, -34.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,215

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#29. Natalie

Natalie is a name of French origin meaning "birthday of the Lord".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,710
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,675 (#29 most common name, -22.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #21
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 95,076

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#28. Amanda

Amanda is a name of Latin origin meaning "worthy of love".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 4,841
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,093 (#164 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #63
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 46,531

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#27. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,166
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,558 (#113 most common name, -69.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 97,144

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#26. Gabriella

Gabriella is a name of Italian origin meaning "God is my strength".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,207
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,718 (#19 most common name, -9.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #60
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 47,325

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#25. Alexandra

Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,275
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,706 (#51 most common name, -48.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #40
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 61,206

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#24. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,547
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,817 (#92 most common name, -67.2% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 130,801

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#23. Mia

Mia is a name of Latin origin meaning "mine".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 5,674
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,195 (#6 most common name, +62.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 83,475

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#22. Nicole

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,165
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,950 (#84 most common name, -68.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #49
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 54,522

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#21. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,173
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,479 (#31 most common name, -43.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #33
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 68,310

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#20. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,463
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,678 (#20 most common name, -27.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 84,924

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#19. Alyssa

Alyssa is a name of Greek origin meaning "rational".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,519
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,292 (#69 most common name, -64.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 114,469

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#18. Grace

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,561
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,988 (#17 most common name, -24.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 110,702

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#17. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,580
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,244 (#143 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 90,630

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#16. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,797
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,901 (#25 most common name, -42.6% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 155,723

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#15. Ava

Ava is a name of Latin origin meaning "bird".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,905
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 9,367 (#5 most common name, +35.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 104,495

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#14. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 6,952
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,722 (#18 most common name, -32.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,457

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#13. Abigail

Abigail is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "Joy Of The Father".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,216
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6,961 (#9 most common name, -3.5% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #6
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 150,882

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#12. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,400
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,126 (#39 most common name, -57.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 70,848

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#11. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 7,740
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,034 (#41 most common name, -60.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 99,768

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#10. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,358
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 2,861 (#47 most common name, -65.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 94,317

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#9. Sophia

Sophia is a name of Greek origin meaning "wisdom".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 8,750
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 12,074 (#1 most common name, +38.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 119,222

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#8. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,380
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5,089 (#16 most common name, -45.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 124,411

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#7. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,595
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,356 (#34 most common name, -65.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 133,014

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#6. Madison

Madison is a name of English origin meaning "son of Matthew".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,692
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,161 (#8 most common name, -26.1% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 193,172

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#5. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,943
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 4,040 (#21 most common name, -59.4% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 134,281

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#4. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 9,977
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,662 (#3 most common name, +16.9% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 181,305

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#3. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,574
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,919 (#2 most common name, +12.7% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 156,018

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#2. Isabella

Isabella is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "devoted to God".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 10,750
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 11,588 (#4 most common name, +7.8% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 149,534

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#1. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

New York
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 14,141
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 7,919 (#7 most common name, -44.0% compared to the 2000s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 2000 to 2009: 223,714

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