A consensus-led shortlist of girl names supported by current U.S. popularity reporting and multiple 2026 naming roundups. Olivia leads the available evidence, while Emma, Amelia, Charlotte, and Sophia combine strong popularity with broad editorial support.
Olivia is the clearest consensus leader, combining seven straight years at No. 1 with strong recognition across current naming coverage.
Multiple supplied sources identify Olivia as the leading U.S. girl name, including reporting that it held No. 1 for seven consecutive years.Emma pairs exceptional longevity with compact, familiar styling and repeated support as one of the leading current girl names.
Supplied evidence describes Emma as the most-used girls' name among the current top 10 and repeatedly places it among the leading U.S. names.Amelia is a highly supported classic with strong current placement and a polished style that works across generations.
Supplied sources place Amelia near the top of current U.S. girl-name lists and describe it as No. 4 on the SSA 2025 girls' list released in 2026.Charlotte stands out as a durable classic with strong current demand and especially consistent support in recent community and editorial lists.
Supplied sources identify Charlotte among the leading U.S. girl names, with one 2026 community snapshot placing it first.Sophia remains a broadly recognized favorite, supported by repeated top-tier placement and enduring classic appeal.
Supplied sources place Sophia among the leading 2026 girl names and note that combined Sophia and Sofia spellings may represent especially strong popularity.Three independent write-ins unlock an honorable mention. The 10 strongest active mentions are shown; inactive mentions archive after 12 months. At 25 recent votes, a contender is scored for possible automatic Top 5 promotion.
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The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Olivia | #2Emma | #3Amelia | #4Charlotte | #5Sophia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 89 | |
| 98 | 95 | 95 | 91 | 93 | |
| 100 | 99 | 91 | 95 | 92 | |
| 94 | 94 | 94 | 91 | 90 | |
| 91 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 97.7 | 94.4 | 92.8 | 91.1 | 90.2 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 98 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 |
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Olivia | #2Emma | #3Amelia | #4Charlotte | #5Sophia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 89 | |
| 98 | 95 | 95 | 91 | 93 | |
| 100 | 99 | 91 | 95 | 92 | |
| 94 | 94 | 94 | 91 | 90 | |
| 91 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 97.7 | 94.4 | 92.8 | 91.1 | 90.2 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 98 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 |
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Top U.S. girl name in supplied 2026 reporting
Among leading U.S. girl names in supplied reporting
Seven consecutive years at No. 1
Peak year reported as 2003
Appears across multiple supplied 2026 roundups
Appears across multiple supplied 2026 roundups
Classic, contemporary use
Classic and compact
Three syllables
Two syllables
Scored five names using current popularity, cross-source consensus, staying power, versatility, and memorability. Scores synthesize the supplied evidence rather than claiming a finalized 2026 official ranking.