the 8 most popular girl names from 2005

A little black dress (LBD) is a black evening or cocktail dress, cut simply and often quite short.

Here's a list of the most popular girl names from 2005, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Name Census data.

OSCAR ROMERO RUIZ/GETTY

EMILY

The most popular girl name from 2005 goes way back: Emily is derived from the Roman name Amelia & has multiple meanings, including "rival," "laborious" & "eager."

1

STOCK_COLORS/GETTY IMAGES

EMMA

If you didn't grow up with an Emily, then you probably knew a few Emmas. This sweet two-syllable name has German roots & a meaning of "whole" & "universal."

2

MARVIN FOX/GETTY IMAGES

MADISON

Traditionally an English surname meaning "son of Matthew," Madison has evolved into a feminine given name with classy, Old World vibes.

3

EMMA KIM/GETTY IMAGES

ABIGAIL

Here, a name of Ancient Hebrew origin that means "Father's joy."

4

JOE MCBRIDE/GETTY IMAGES

OLIVIA

This name of Latin origin is related to the olive tree, a symbol of peace and friendship. It's also been in the top 10 baby girl names for the last 20 years!

5

JGI/JAMIE GRILL/GETTY IMAGES

ISABELLA

Soft-sounding & feminine–this four-syllable moniker is a Spanish & Italian variant of the name Elizabeth with a dual meaning of "oath & God" & "beautiful."

6

LOURDES BALDUQUE

HANNAH

We get sweet, coy and caring vibes from this name of Hebrew origin, which means "favor" and "grace." (We're also getting serious Hannah Montana flashbacks).

7

WESTEND61/GETTY IMAGES

SAMANTHA

A three-syllable name of Hebrew origin (and the feminine form of Samuel) that means "name of God."

8

for more from

tiktok

instagram

purewow.com

Twitter