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Letter P Girl Baby Names 2026

Penelope, Paisley, and Parker dominate popular P-names.

NameNumber of Births
Penelope6,225
Paisley3,508
Parker2,536
Piper1,940
Phoebe1,885
Peyton1,559
Presley1,362
Palmer1,330
Poppy1,054
Paige884
Payton701
Phoenix567
Priscilla555
Paris497
Paislee423
Persephone372
Penny368
Pearl350
Paulina346
Paloma343
Promise330
Paula318
Paisleigh238
Princess209
Prisha182
Paola178
Patience172
Patricia167
Petra161
Pia148
Preslee142
Paulette138
Perla132
Paityn107
Pippa107
Pepper102
Philomena101
Priya99
Prudence89
Priscila84
Perry83
Pamela82
Psalm82
Presleigh81
Polly79
Primrose69
Porter68
Posie65
Praise65
Philippa61

In 2025, Penelope is overwhelmingly the most popular girl baby name beginning with 'P' in the United States, with a substantial 6,225 births. Following Penelope in popularity are Paisley, a modern favorite with 3,508 births, and the increasingly popular unisex choice Parker, accounting for 2,536 births. Rounding out the top five are the charming Piper and the classic Phoebe, securing 1,940 and 1,885 births respectively, showcasing a mix of contemporary and timeless selections among P-names for girls.

Data Source: USA Social Security Administration