By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Myriam is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variant spelling of Miriam. In the Bible, Miriam was Moses' sister who watched over him as a baby in the bulrushes. The name's meaning has…
Hebrew
"light, or furrow, plowed field"
Symbolic name given to girls born on TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees.
Niylah is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely developed as a creative variation of names like Nyla or Naila. The distinctive spelling with an inserted 'y' gives it a modern, unique…
Iranian/Persian
"fairy"
Simple yet meaningful Iranian name that would make an excellent import to the English-speaking world.
Rhyleigh is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of the Irish surname Riley. This contemporary spelling adds a feminine touch to the traditional name with its 'eigh' ending. The name…
Irish
"queenly"
We'd opt for Fiona.
Rylah is a feminine name of modern origin that has gained modest popularity in recent years. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it may be a creative variation of names like Riley or Ryla, or…
Saba is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'grandfather' or 'aged one,' though as a female name it takes on different connotations. In Arabic, Saba refers to the…
Hebrew, diminutive of Samantha, or Arabic
"praised"
Sami is cute if overused in its more familiar Sammy form.
German and Danish variant of Summer
You occasionally see the German and Danish word for "summer" pop up as a first name -- 16 girls were given it in 2016 -- and that trend may continue, now that the original has risen to Number 202 on…
Treazure is a distinctive feminine name that represents a creative spelling of 'treasure.' This name embodies the concept of something precious and valuable, conveying that the child is cherished.…
Vedha is a feminine name with roots in Sanskrit and Hindu tradition. In Sanskrit, 'Vedha' relates to 'knowledge' or 'wisdom,' connecting to the ancient Vedic scriptures that form the foundation of…
Vella is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It has roots in Latin, meaning "beautiful" or "lovely," and also exists as a surname derived from locations in Italy and Spain. In some…
Basque or Arabic
"new house or bright"
Modern feminine form of Xavier
Galician
"angel"
A diminutive of Anxela in the Galician language of north-eastern Spain. Also used as a modern invented name in the US, for example as a backwards spelling of Alex.
Polish, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Latvian, Albanian
"God is Gracious; lily; voice, fairy"
An international possibility, heard from England and Israel to Poland, Latvia, and Albania. It is a name with a vast range of possible meanings and origins, including: a Polish variation of Jane,…
Zori is a multicultural feminine name with several possible origins. In Japanese, it refers to traditional sandals, giving the name a cultural connection and distinctive meaning. In Slavic languages,…
English word name
"allure; charm"
An alluring option — literally — introduced in 1997.
Swedish
"early"
While Arla has a literal meaning in Swedish, its roots as a name are probably more closely related to such names as Arlene or Orla. Arla is among the girls' Top 1000 names in the UK.
"garden"
Carmel is a biblical place-name that is often used by Catholic parents around the world. It is given in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and is the name of a mountain ridge on the Mediterranean near…
