Most Popular Baby Names for Girls in 2008 (6-10)

Almost everyone knows the meaning of their name. It's always fun to figure out things such as the origin, meaning, and interesting facts about your own name. When parents are trying to pick out a name for their future child, a lot of them take things like this into consideration. Some parents to be also take other factors into consideration when choosing a name for their baby, such as popularity, people with that name, and things like that.

There are so many different names to choose from that it can be a little overwhelming. Some people want to choose a name that is among the most popular names, but others like to look at this list specifically so they can avoid giving their child a name that is so common. Whatever the reason, it's always nice to know. The most popular baby names change every year, so here are the top ten most popular baby names for girls in the year 2008, number six through ten.

6. Olivia
Olivia has been among the top ten most popular girl names for quite some time now. It was number seven in 2007 and 2006, number five in 2005, number four in 2004, number five in 2005. It was number ten on the list in both 2002 and 2001. The meaning of the name Olivia may have something to do with it's popularity. Olivia means, "peace- of the olive tree" and is of Latin origin.

7. Sophia
Sophia is pretty new to the most popular names for girls list. It has been in the top ten since 2006, but it was twelve in 2005, fifteen in 2004, twenty in 2003, twenty-seven in 2002, and thirty-seven in 2001. The meaning of Sophia is "wisdom" and this name is of Greek origin.

8. Abigail
Abigail is another name that has been on the list of most popular baby names for girls for a while now. It was number eight in 2007 as well. Abigail was ranked number six in 2006, number four in 2005, number six in both 2004 and 2003, number seven in 2002, number eight in 2001, and number fourteen in 2000. Abigail means, "God is joy" and it is of Hebrew origin.

9. Elizabeth
It is probably not a surprise that Elizabeth is among one of the most popular baby names for girls. It was ranked as number ten in 2007, number eleven in 2006 and 2005, number ten in 2004, number nine in 2003, number eleven in 2002, and number nine in 2001. The meaning of Elizabeth is "consecrated to God" and it is also of Hebrew origin.

10. Chloe
The last name on the list of most popular baby names for girls is one that is very new to the top ten list. It was ranked sixteenth in 2007, eighteenth in 2006, nineteenth in 2005, twenty-third in 2004, twenty-fourth in 2003, and twenty-fifth in 2002. Chloe means, "verdant and blooming" and it is of Greek origin.

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