Invented Girl Names

Clia could be seen as a variation of Clea (probably another invented literary name), or the creation of L. Frank Baum for a mermaid Princess character in one of his Oz books. Offers a similar choice to Cleo vs Clio.

Blends Samantha and Amanda, yet feels fresher than either.

Kenzley is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward blended or created names with the popular '-ley' suffix. It likely combines elements of McKenzie or Kenzie (originally a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Kenneth') with the fashionable ending shared by names like Hailey, Paisley, and Ashley. Kenzley exemplifies modern naming trends that favor distinctive sounds and spellings while maintaining accessibility. The name has a bright, energetic quality with its strong 'K' beginning and cheerful ending. While still relatively uncommon, Kenzley has gained traction among parents seeking something modern and unique but with familiar phonetic elements.

Girl names ending in -lani are invented every year — Ehlani is among the latest pseudo-Hawaiian inventions.

Icelyn and its more popular sister Icelynn have been among the fastest-rising girls' names in the US in recent years.

This newer sounding coalition of Jennifer and Vanessa is gaining in popularity, though it's still quite rare. Only 15 baby girls were named Jenessa last year.

A recent addition to the name lexicon with some real potential.

Timberlyn is a unique invention that is given to a small number of baby girls each year. It doesn't have an official meaning, however, taken together, the elements "timber" and "lyn" would mean "wooded lake."

Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.

Delwen appears to be a modern invented name in Welsh, deriving from two common name components: del - meaning pretty and wen - meaning fair/white. Similar names include Delyth, also Welsh, and Elowen, which is Cornish.

Rising star Nailah Blackman is a Trinidadian singer.

Parents seem to have decided that this spelling of popular boys' name Mason belongs to the girls -- perhaps because of its proximity to fashionable Maisie. It grew significantly in popularity throughout the 2010s.

Ziana could be used as a Xiana variant or nickname for Luziana or Graziana, but fair warning — it's also the name of prescription acne medication.

A contemporary choice, Kayley blends elements of Kayla, Hayley, Michaela, and Keeley. Likely invented as a variation of Kayla, it can be considered a combination of popular sounds, though it may also have been inspired by the Hebrew Kelilah or Keila meaning "crown" or "fortress", by the sounds of Michaela meaning "who is like God?", or by the Irish Ceilidh, which is a gathering for dance and folk music.

Dailyn is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in popularity during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. With its melodic two-syllable structure, Dailyn represents the modern trend of created names with appealing sounds and optional spelling variations (including Daylin, Daelyn). The name likely draws inspiration from the prefix 'Day-' combined with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' suggesting brightness and light. Dailyn has a fresh, modern feel while remaining relatively uncommon, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name has gradually gained modest usage in the United States, particularly in the 2000s, and carries an upbeat, positive connotation associated with daily renewal and optimism.

Rylen, an invented name related to Rylan, Ryland, and more distantly to Riley, is now in the girls' column thanks to its choice for their first daughter by football great Drew Brees and wife.

Though rapper Chingy's (real name: Howard) Alzea is a boy, this name seems more appropriate for girls.

Roselynn is one of the smoosh baby names most popular a generation or two ago.

Sirje is a uniquely Estonian name of unconfirmed origins, although the story goes that it was created and offered up by Julius Mägiste, a linguist, in 1929. He derived it from the word sinisirje, meaning "blue-feathered" and tied to a mythical bird creature in the Kalevipoeg, Estonia's national epic. Eugen Kapp used Sirje for one of the characters in his 1945 opera Tasuleegid, which roughly translates to "The Flames of Fame."

The newest addition to the Kylie, Rylie family, really catching on with some parents.