Solana has been trending up the Nameberry popularity charts, perhaps thanks to a legion of SZA fans. And it's poised to enter the US Top 1000 too, given to over 225 baby girls last year.

A rare Georgian name with a poetic meaning, Mzistvala combines mze meaning "sun" and tvali meaning "eye". The 'M' at the beginning is softly pronounced.

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Popular in China, Muyang appeared in the Top 10 in its native country in a recent year and features the stylish "Mu-" element, also heard in another contemporary favorite, Muchen. While it is a unisex name, it is predominantly used for boys.

A traditional possibility for a Japanese or Japanese-American child born in April or May.

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

Derived from the Albanian word for "sun", Diell is a bright and approachable name for boys. In Albanian myths, legends, pagan customs and traditional festivals, the Sun is worshipped as the god of light, sky, weather, and the giver of life. Diella, Dielli, and Diellza are feminine forms.

An intriguing French word and surname, Solaire has a hint of aristocratic ruggedness and plenty of flair. Translating to "solar", it is unlikely to be used within France itself, however, it has seen usage with the Francophone Democratic Republic of Congo, and in the US where it was given to 9 boys and 6 girls in a recent year. It was also used for a character in the video game Dark Souls.

The Swedish spelling of the Icelandic Álfsól, this name combines the elements alfr meaning "elf" and sol meaning "sun" to create a name reminiscent of folktales and epic poetry. It's a rare choice that has nonetheless been given to a tiny handful of girls in Sweden.

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday). Kwasi is the name for boys born on a Sunday. (The name for girls born on a Sunday is Akosua).

Commonly heard in Hispanic cultures, a rhythmic possibility here.

An epithet of the sun and the Hindu god Shiva, also borne by a 12th century Indian astronomer. Bhaskar, a common Indian surname, is related.

A summery name of Mongolian origin, Naran is a spirited yet sweet choice, derived from the Mongolian nar meaning "sun" or "sunny". A unisex option, Naran is also a place name, appearing on the map in Pakistan as a town and as a valley in the Himalayas. The name is notably borne by actress Naran Erdyneeva.

Like Mia but with a zippy Z in the middle, Mzia is a mini-name from Georgia with a sunny meaning.

A vibrant name of Armenian origin, Hayarpi is a nature-inspired choice that could be a meaningful option for anyone wanting to honor Armenian heritage.

A spiky and vivid sounding name, Sonnika could be an elaboration of Sonya, itself a form of Sophia, or derived from the German word sonne "sun". Alternatively, it could be a variation on the Hindi names Soniya and Sonika meaning "golden, lovely, beloved".

An intriguing French word and surname, Solaire has a hint of aristocratic ruggedness and plenty of flair. Translating to "solar", it is unlikely to be used within France itself, however, it has seen usage with the Francophone Democratic Republic of Congo, and in the US where it was given to 9 boys and 6 girls in a recent year. It was also used for a character in the video game Dark Souls.

This modern Icelandic name combines the elements alfr meaning "elf" and sol meaning "sun" to create something reminiscent of folktales and epic poetry. It's a rare choice, but has been approved as a given name in Iceland, meaning there is at least one person out there with Álfsól as a first or middle name. The Swedish form is Alfsol.

A bright, rare, and melodic option, derived from the Albanian word for "sun", Dielli may appeal to those who like Elodie, Delilah, or Amelie but want something more unique. Only very occasionally used as a given name, Dielli, or the Sun, is celebrated as the god of light, sky, weather, and as the giver of life in Albanian pagan traditions and legends.