Updated November 2026
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Japanese
"sand; red-flowing silk"
Saori is a beautiful Japanese name that is rising, but still only given to around 50 baby girls in 2022.
Arabic
"fine silk"
Though S endings are currently more popular for boy names, we love to see them given to girls as well. Sondos is an attractive Arabic option used among Muslims. The silky meaning adds extra appeal.
Turkish
"silk"
Greek
A rare Greek name with a distinctly sharp sound, originating from the word metaxi , meaning silk.
"pongee, woven silk fabric"
Tsumugi refers to a traditional Japanese slub-woven silk fabric. It's been adopted as a girl's name for a number of anime and manga series, and debuted as a baby name in the US in 2023.
Hindi
This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.
Irish
This rare Irish word name might be pronounced slightly differently across Ireland.
"silk floss, real cotton"
Rare among real-life baby girls in Japan, but seen as a character name in several animes — most notably Mawata Fuwa of My Hero Academia .