By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"God will judge"
Dinah is a charming, underused Old Testament name with a rich literary and musical resume. In the Old Testament, Dinah was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah and while some conflate her with…
Modern invented name
Draya is a modern feminine name that gained prominence in the United States in the early 21st century. While its exact origins are debated, it may function as a creative variant of names like Andrea…
Eesha is a feminine name with roots in several cultures, primarily Indian. In Sanskrit, it means 'lord' or 'goddess,' often associated with Lord Shiva or the divine feminine. In Arabic traditions,…
English
"noble maiden"
Ethel is a name we once declared as 'So Far Out They'll Probably Always Be Out,' but with the return of other names on that list and with its new starbaby cred via Lily Allen, its soft sound and…
Evee is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Eve or Evie. The name Eve has Hebrew origins meaning 'life' or 'living one,' with significant biblical importance as the first woman in the…
Arabic
"gift; guide"
An Arabic name that can be interpreted as meaning "gift", though ultimately it derives from hada meaning "to guide, to lead". As such, it may be considered a feminine variation of Hadi, a name with…
Haiden is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Hayden, which originated as an English surname meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill.' While traditionally more common for boys, Haiden has…
Variation of Iliana or Julia, Greek, Basque, Bulgarian "from Illium or Troy; youthful or sky father; Yahweh is God"
"from Illium or Troy; youthful or sky father; Yahweh is God"
Three syllables in only four letters is quite a feat, but that's exactly what you get with Ilia, a versatile, unisex option with various origins. It could derive from the Greek Iliana, which could…
Jiselle is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Giselle, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a noble person given as…
Spelling variation of Cairo, Arabic
"the conqueror"
A fast rising city name and on trend for boys, Kairo has unisex potential too. Similar in sound to Kaia, Kyra, Skyla and Kai, Kairo was chosen by DJ Zinhle and later rapper, AKA, for their daughter,…
Kendyl is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century as a creative spelling variant of Kendall. Kendall originated as an English surname derived from the place name in Cumbria,…
Kensleigh is a modern feminine name that represents the trend of combining traditional elements with creative spelling. It likely evolved from surnames like Kensley or Kinsley, or as a variation of…
Khaliah is a feminine name with diverse cultural influences, potentially drawing from Arabic origins where similar names relate to 'eternal' or 'immortal.' This melodious name gained modest…
Lareen is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Larine or possibly an elaboration of Laura. With its soft, melodious sound, Lareen carries an air of gracefulness and elegance. Though…
Word name
Cedric the Entertainer chose this for his daughter, but most other parents would find it, though optimistic, not exactly substantial.
Sanskrit; Hawaiian; French
"earth goddess; strong; bitter"
Mahi is another name for the Hindu earth goddess Bhumi. It also means strong in Hawaiian and might be a medieval French variation of Mary. But most modern Americans would hear it as the name of the…
Marlei is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Marley (originally an English surname meaning "pleasant seaside meadow") or a creative blend of popular…
Mazzy is a feminine name that emerged in contemporary usage, possibly inspired by the 1990s alternative rock band Mazzy Star. The name may also derive as a diminutive form of traditional names like…
Naina is a feminine name of Indian origin with multiple beautiful meanings across different languages and traditions. In Hindi and Sanskrit, it commonly refers to 'eyes' or 'beautiful eyes,'…
Naisha is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Sanskrit, where it can mean "special" or "with special qualities." In some contexts, it's considered a variant of Nysha or…
