By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Nayra is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic traditions, it means 'luminous' or 'bright eye,' while in Sanskrit it can represent 'eyes' or 'vision.' The name also appears in some…
Turkish; Gaelic, English
"flute player; descendent of Niall; at the island"
Neylan — a name of uncertain origins — seemingly came out of nowhere in 2023. Given to 122 girls, it was used five times more often than it was in the previous year, when it was given to just 25…
Nilah is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Sanskrit traditions, it relates to 'blue' or 'sapphire,' often associated with depth and serenity. The name also appears in Arabic…
Paizley is a feminine name that represents a modern, decorative spelling variation of Paisley. The name derives from a Scottish town and the distinctive teardrop-shaped pattern in textiles that…
Greek mythology name
"flowing stream"
It's a futuristic name in Solaris , but it is also related to Rhea, the name of Zeus's mother and wife of Cronus.
Rosy is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Rose or Rosa. Rose derives from the Latin 'rosa,' referring to the beloved flower symbolizing love and beauty. Rosy also relates to…
Ruelle is a delicate feminine name with French origins, literally meaning 'small street' or 'alley' in French. This charming name evokes images of quaint Parisian side streets and carries an…
Shanvi is a beautiful feminine name with Indian origins, particularly popular in southern India. The name derives from Sanskrit elements and can be interpreted as meaning 'garden of heaven,' 'God's…
Hindi
"gold"
Derived from suvarna , a Sanskrit word meaning "good color".
Russian diminutive of Tatiana
Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name…
Modern invented name
For girls, Taylin reads like a mashup of Taylor and Kaitlin.
Nature name
Timber as a name is given to slightly more girls than boys each year. It's actually got a cute sound, ala Kimber(ly) and may be an original tree choice for a girl. Timberly and Timberlee are also…
Choctaw, English, Spanish, Hindi, or Kiswahili
"leaping waters; town; spear strength; mountain peak"
Tula is a multicultural name, linked to the names Tallulah, Gertrude, and Tullia, a mountain range in Antarctica, and to the Greek Toula, used for the heroine of the hit film My Big Fat Greek Wedding…
Zailey is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity in the 21st century as part of the trend toward unique, melodic names with the popular '-ley' suffix. While it doesn't have ancient…
Zaiya is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Zaya, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' Alternatively, it could be related to the…
Irish
"dream, vision"
Aisling is currently a very popular Irish name for girls . Pronounced variously as ASH-ling, ASH-lin or ash-LEEN, it was part of the revival of authentic Irish names in the twentieth century, and is…
Latin, female variation of Antonius
"priceless one"
An ancient Roman name that has never made it into the modern world.
Atlee is a feminine name of English origin, derived from an Old English surname meaning 'at the clearing' or 'at the meadow.' It was traditionally used as a place name and surname before…
Baileigh is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variation of Bailey. The traditional name Bailey originated as an English occupational surname meaning 'bailiff' or referring to someone…
German
"borderline"
Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name, Berlin was chosen for nearly 60 girls and 25 boys in 2024.
