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Persian
"everyone's pride"
This Arabic name was given a boost when model Harnaaz Sandhu was crowned Miss Universe in 2021. It was given to 27 girls in 2022, compared with 6 in 2021.
Heavyn is a modern feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling variant of 'Heaven.' This contemporary adaptation adds a distinctive 'y' to give the spiritual concept a more name-like quality.…
English virtue name
Honor-related names are climbing in popularity, such as Honesty, Honor, and now Honest.
German variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Ilsa is remembered as the radiant but tragic heroine of "Casablanca," and it's having something of a European resurgence.
Jaanvi is a feminine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu families. It derives from Sanskrit and carries beautiful meanings connected to water and the sacred river Ganges (also known as…
Jaelle is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, appearing in the Bible as Jael (יָעֵל), meaning 'mountain goat' or 'ibex,' symbolizing surefootedness and grace. This particular spelling adds a…
Jailene is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Jaylene or Jalene, which themselves likely evolved as creative combinations of the popular prefix "Ja-" with the suffix "-lene." With…
Jaliah is a feminine name with likely Arabic or African-American origins, though it may also be a modern invented name. If derived from Arabic roots, it could be related to "jalila" meaning…
Invented name
This modern invention sounds a lot more common than it actually is due to its similarities to hot names such as Amaya, Maya, and James.
Diminutive of Jordan
"flowing down"
A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. Like Jordan, Jordy would work equally well for a girl or boy.
Variation of Kailey or Kailea
Spelling variation of Cameron, Scottish
"crooked nose"
This variation of the unisex Cameron is used nearly exclusively on girls in the US, with around 30 babies receiving the name in a recent year. Deriving from a Scottish surname made up of the Gaelic…
Modern creation
"pretty cinnamon; money lake; box maker from the lake"
Inspired by Cashton and Kashton, Ashlyn and Kassia, this contemporary choice was given to 25 babies in a recent year. The Kashlynn spelling is currently more popular.
Kayah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Native American traditions, particularly Hopi, it's associated with meanings like 'wise child' or 'elder sister.' The name also appears in…
Kenslie is a feminine name of modern American origin, likely created as a feminine variation of the surname Kensley or combining elements of popular names like Kennedy and Leslie. This contemporary…
Irish
"dark, dark-haired"
Kerry is the name of one of the most beautiful and lush counties of Ireland was a seventies favorite. Related, updated versions might include Cerys and Keira.
Khylee is a contemporary feminine name representing a modern, stylized variant of the traditional name Kylie. The distinctive spelling with 'Kh' and double 'e' gives this name a unique visual appeal…
Laela is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Layla, which comes from Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' Alternatively, it could be related…
Spanish, alternative spelling of Leyre
Leyre (or in Basque, Leire) is the name of a mountain and monastery in northern Spain. Both are in the Top 100 girl names in Spain. English-speaking parents may prefer this phonetic spelling…
Diminutive of Love, English word name
This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.
