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Sanskrit, English
"black one; free man; beauty"
Kali is a number of different things: a playful, contemporary twist on the name Callie; the Hindu goddess of destruction; an alternative spelling for Kaylee; a short form of the Arablic Kalila, the…
Variation of Jamar, African American, Arabic
"beauty"
While Jamar fell out of the Top 1000 back in 2016, this sleek and modern elaboration remains popular. Inspired by Arabic Jamal and rising up the charts alongside Amari and Kamari, Jamari is given to…
Arabic
"beauty + prince, ruler"
Jamir is a modern invention, created by blending together traditional Arabic names Jamal and Amir, giving the meaning "beautiful ruler". It has replaced the once popular Jamar in the US Top 1000, and…
Invented name, African American, Arabic
A tweaked version of Jamir, itself a modern invented name, Jahmir is based on Arabic names Jamal and Amir. Jahmir was amongst the fastest-rising boy names of 2023, and one of the newest additions to…
Variation of Amy, Japanese
"beloved; eternity + beauty"
Eimy is an alternative spelling of the French name Amy and is used in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean. Currently popular in Chile, Eimy was also given to 124 babies in the US in 2023, having…
Jamal is an Arabic boys’ name meaning "beauty." Jamal and its variants are popular in the Muslim community, although Jamal’s popularity within the US has decreased in recent years. Jamal has been…
Sanskrit
"beauty of Saraswati"
Indian actress Sameera Reddy chose this name for her daughter in 2019, sending it sharply up the charts. It is connected to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, music, speech, art, and learning.
Italian, English, Greek
"order, beauty, universe"
With a touch of celestial power, a hint of clunky charm, and the totally cool -o ending, Cosmo may well be finally shaking itself free of both the Seinfeld association (which made it a punchline of a…
Invented variation of Jamal
An attractive twist on an Arabic classic, with further twists being Zamari, Jamari, and Jamarion. It was a popular choice from the 70s onwards in the US but has fallen out of favor in recent years,…
Turkish form of Zaynab, Arabic
"beauty; fragrant tree"
Pretty and strong, Zeynep is one of the most popular girl names in Turkey, where it has ranked in the Top 10 for more than 40 years — half of which it has spent in the very top spot. Familiar in The…
Aymara, Sanskrit
"eye, early; beauty of Saraswati"
Naira has several possible origins. It could be an alternative spelling of the Indian name Nyra, or from nayra , meaning "early" or "eye" in the Aymara language of South America. It can also be short…
Combination of Callie and Ana, English
"beauty and grace"
A name with plenty of glamor, Caliana is a compound name, blending Callie and Ana, which could give you the pretty meaning "beauty and grace" (from the Greek kallos and the Hebrew hanan ,…
Combination of Callie and Ana, or Kali and Ana, English
"beautiful, lovely"
Glamorous and bright and a little trendy, Kaliana blends Kallie and Ana, which could give you the pretty meaning "beauty and grace" (from the Greek kallos and the Hebrew hanan , respectively).…
Hawaiian
"heavenly inspiration; heavenly beauty"
Likely of Hawaiian origin, Ulani could be a variation of U'i lani, meaning "heavenly beauty", Ululani meaning "heavenly inspiration" or perhaps Alani meaning "orange tree". Alternative origins could…
Korean; Hindi; Turkish; Arabic; Ewe
"this world's beauty or grace; army; to praise; bringing heaven to earth"
Sena is one of those names that is as obscure in the Western World as it is simple and straightforward. Sena exists as a name in a range of languages and cultures and may be pronounced like Senna…
A striking and feminine possibility associated with a modern hero — long-time Indian prime minister, Indira Gandhi. It is also a significant choice within Hinduism, as it is used as an alternative…
Compound name including Jessica or Jessa and Lyn
"to behold beauty"
With a hint of the floral Jessamyn, the familiarity of Jessica, and reminiscent of sweet but strong Jocelyn, this compound name was quietly but consistently used from the 80s until the mid 2010s when…
"fair, brilliant beauty"
This spelling variation of the alluring Zuleika was brought to the spotlight by 2006's crowned Miss Universe, Zuleyka Rivera. Zuleika is considered to be the name of the Biblical Potiphar's wife,…
Japanese
"bright beauty"
Stylish and possibly multicultural, Kaliana blends Kallie and Ana, which could give you the pretty meaning "beauty and grace" (from the Greek kallos and the Hebrew hanan , respectively).…