By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Shilo is a name with Hebrew origins meaning "peaceful one" or "gift." While traditionally associated with the biblical location Shiloh, as a personal name it has been used for both boys and girls,…
Modern invented name
Skylie is a contemporary feminine name that combines the natural element 'sky' with the popular feminine suffix '-lie.' This modern creation reflects the trend toward nature-inspired names with a…
Taylyn is a modern feminine name that blends contemporary naming trends with a melodic quality. Likely created as a combination of the popular prefix 'Tay-' (as in Taylor or Tayler) and the trendy…
American invented name
Westlyn is a hot new girls' names, rising 350 percent in 2017 over the year before in official US statistics. It was given to just over 100 baby girls in 2017. Actor Josh Brolin named his daughter…
English
"life + girl"
Zoelle is a modern-sounding name combining the stylish Zoe, which means life, with the trendy Elle, French for "she". Could make for a zippier spin on sweet Noelle.
Zuriel is a name of Hebrew origin with deep biblical roots, though traditionally used for males before emerging as a feminine option. It means "God is my rock" or "my strength is God," derived from…
Latvian or English variation of Alice
About 60 girls were named Alise in the US last year, making it an uncommon but not truly rare name. While it's pretty and intriguing as a spin on the very popular Alice, it's pronounced more like…
Anai is a feminine name with diverse origins and interpretations. In Japanese, it can be derived from elements meaning 'hollyhock' and 'indigo,' while in Hawaiian, it's associated with 'to look at'…
Germanic, Scandinavian
"lives on a hill; mountain"
Norwegian city name, Bergen is a strong, rugged choice, that may feel stylish in that surname-or-city-inspired way of Brogan and Brooklyn, London and Bristol, Bexley and Reagan. Used originally to…
English variation of Brasilia, Portuguese place name
"land of brazilwood; ember-colored land"
Place-name with character.
Colbi is a modern unisex name that has gained more traction as a feminine name in recent years. With alternative spellings including Colby and Kolby, the name originated as an English surname derived…
Variation of Daisy, diminutive of Margaret or flower name, English
"day's eye"
This spelling variation of Daisy ranks in the British Top 1000 but was only used for a few dozen baby girls last year in the US. At the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th, it made the…
Dearra is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from blending elements of names like 'Deanna' and 'Ciara' or as a variant of the Irish name 'Deara.' It may also be a modern…
Ellah is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Ella, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'fairy maiden' or 'all, completely.' This alternative spelling adds a distinctive touch…
Elvia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'alb' or 'elf' meaning 'white' or 'fair.' It can be considered a variation of names like Elva or Alba. Popular in…
Hebrew, variation of Ezra
"help"
Ezra is now in the Top 25 for boys, and is rising quickly for girls too. The Ezrah spelling feels just as useable for either.
Arabic
"young lioness"
Concise but versatile, Hafsah is a popular name for girls among Muslims. Also spelled Hafsa, it is a significant name in Islamic tradition, having been borne by the daughter of Umar, the second…
Harlei is a contemporary feminine name that likely emerged as a creative variation of names like Harley or Harlow. It combines the strength of traditionally masculine-leaning names with a feminine…
Hemen is a feminine name with ancient roots across multiple cultures. In Kurdish culture, Hemen relates to 'always' or 'eternal,' while in Persian it can mean 'equal' or 'matching.' The name also…
Jaiya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Thai origins meaning 'victory' or could be a variation of the Sanskrit 'Jaya' meaning 'victorious.' Alternatively, it might…
