One Syllable Names for Girls

This attractive Old Testament option is the name of a place in northern Israel. 

Jael

Noel, the French word for Christmas has been given to both boys and girls born on that holiday since the Middle Ages. For girls it's often spelled Noelle.

Noel

Currently gender-neutral in the US, although boys have the edge, as they do with Lane. The Y spelling makes it a bit more feminine.

Layne

A lucky word name that started to rise out of obscurity in the 2010s. Like Dream and True, Charm could be just one celebrity baby away from becoming a big trend. In fact, the Australian YouTube family, The Norris Nuts have a daughter/sister called Charm, born in 2019, after which the number of Charms born in the US increased by 40%. Given to 88 girls in a recent year it is probably more popular than people think.

Charm

The name of one of the most powerful Marvel superheroes — and the first major black female comic book heroine — is certainly a big one to live up to! Portrayed in the live-action X-Men movies first by Halle Berry and then by Alexandra Shipp, Storm is a mutant descended from a long line of African witch-priestesses, who can bend the weather and atmosphere to her will.
 Several high-profile parents have already braved this one, like Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, whose daughter Storm Brieann was born in 1994. And now that Kylie Jenner has a little Stormi, we're forecasting a few more Storms on the horizon...

Storm

Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it may also be used as a short form of elegant Olympia or as a derivative of the Sanskrit priya meaning "beloved".
 
Similar in sound to other popular choices, notably Mia, Nia, and Pippa, it currently features in the Top 1000 in England and Wales, the Top 200 in France, and the Top 100 in Uruguay, Chile, Slovenia, and Norway. The name may also appear as Pía in Spanish and as Piia in Finnish and Estonian.
 
Actress Ingrid Bergman had a daughter called Pia while reality TV star Ella May Ding named her daughter Pia in 2025. Notable Pias include: the singers Pia Mia and Pia Toscano, the models Pia Miller and Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach; the actresses Pia Miranda, Pia Tjelta, and Pia Bajpai, and the poet Pia Juul, among many, many others.

Lainey is one of the many fast-rising nickname names of the last few years, and longer forms like Elaine, Alaina, and Delaney are enjoying their own bouts of popularity. Simple and tailored, but equally sweet Laine is not yet in the Top 1000, but feels stylish today.
 
As an Estonian and Latvian name, it is a word name connected to the ocean, but also pronounced with two syllables as LIE-neh.

Laine

This creative spelling of Jade adds in the trendy y, but it remains much less popular.

Jayde

A short and zippy name that would blend right in with but also stand out among a group of girls named Mia, Gia, Lia and Tia. It is a multicultural choice, used in Hungary as a short from of Terézia, or sometimes Ambrozia, and as a Romansh and Portuguese nickname for Luzia or similar. 
 
The name is also associated with the Zia people of Papua New Guinea, and with the Zia people of New Mexico, in turn connecting the name to the Zia sun symbol. Among Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, and Bengali speakers, Zia is a (predominantly) masculine name, meaning "splendor" or "shine", while in a Hebrew context, it is an Old Testament name, borne by one of the sons of Gad.
 
Some use of Zia as a feminine name however may also simply come down to the appeal of the Z initial and the rhyme with other popular, nickname-y choices, which may be why it has risen in the US in recent years. Given to nearly 200 babies in the latest count, the name is notably borne by musician Zia McCabe and basketball player Zia Cooke, and actress Zia Grace.
 
One caveat though: in an Italian-American family it would be strange to have a baby named Aunt.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher named their daughter Wyatt in 2014, making it a viable option for girls, and more recently NFL player Jason Kelce and podcaster Kylie Kelce used it for their older daughter. 

Last year, 80 baby girls were named Wyatt, which makes it rare but not unknown. But that's compared with over 6000 baby boys, so it doesn't come close to our ten percent standard for making a name officially gender-neutral.

Wyatt

One of the new bird names, like Lark and Wren, this one's associated with the billing and cooing sounds of love. Soft and gentle, Dove also has the admirable association with peace.
 Dove was actually an early bird, used as a first name in the seventeenth century and in the U.S. Top 1000 through the 1890's.
 One admirable surname association is with Rita Dove, the Pulitzer Prize winning poet and former United States Poet Laureate.

Dove

Made most familiar by Miah Persson, a famous Swedish opera singer.

Miah

A rising choice for girls that fits in with tailored surnames such as Sloane, Greer, and Blair.

Clarke

While many English sources say this name is a feminization of Ryan and give the pronunciation as Ryan without the final n, Rya is a genuine <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/485/arabic-names-for-girls">Arabic name for girls</a> that rhymes with Mia and Leah. It is used widely throughout the Middle East and India and more than 50 girls were named Rya last year in the US, where it's quietly but steadily increasing in popularity.

Noor is the prevailing spelling of this beautiful Arabic name, while Nour is preferred in many European countries, including France and Spain.

Nour

Reem is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins, primarily used in Arabic culture where it refers to a type of graceful white gazelle, symbolizing beauty and elegance. The name also appears in Hebrew usage with meanings related to 'rising' or 'lofty.' With just one syllable, Reem offers simplicity alongside cultural depth. The name has been consistently used throughout the Middle East and has gained international recognition while remaining distinctive in Western contexts. Its cross-cultural presence makes it an excellent bridge name that works well in diverse communities. Reem carries positive associations of grace, beauty, and natural elegance in its Arabic origins. The name's brevity gives it a modern feel while its established cultural history provides depth and significance, appealing to parents seeking a name that is both meaningful and streamlined.

Reem

Looking for a musical name beyond the increasingly popular Aria? Why not consider the similar sounding Riya, a familiar yet little used name (in the US) with the appealing meaning "singer" and a similar sound to the likes of Mia and Leah.
 
Derived from Sanskrit, Riya has long been in the England and Wales Top 1000, and recent years have seen greater use of it in the States too. The first syllable is said as "REE" in India or Bangladesh, though English speaking parents might also use the "RY" pronunciation, if they're considering it an alternative to Raya.
 
A notable bearer is actress Riya Sen.

Riya

Attracted attention as the stepmother of Princess Diana. 

Raine

A sweet, simple mini-name that fits into many cultures. The only drawback is the potential for confusion with Ella, Ayla, and other similar names.

The popularity of the Biblical Noah has led to a rise in Koa for boys, and since it boosted Noa up the charts for girls too, it was only so long before the rhyming Koa caught on as a unisex possibility. While it remains predominantly masculine and is given to boys 10 times more often in the states, a not insubstantial 114 girls were called Koa in a recent year.
 A Hawaiian name with a fierce meaning, Koa is also a type of tree native to the islands whose wood is favored for building canoes and surfboards. Considered sacred to some, the tree was used historically to make weapons, making it synonymous with strength and warriors. Both adventurous and gentle, Koa is a pleasingly balanced choice.
 
Sound-wise, it translates easily onto any gender, though for those not of Hawaiian heritage, it is worth bearing in mind its use as a traditionally masculine name.