Two Syllable Names for Girls

Very popular in its native Turkey (Top 20 since 2014), this beautiful, celestial name has international appeal. The meaning of Miray is occasionally debated, with "shining like the moon" as one interpretation and "commander of the moonlight" being another. 

Miray

A compound name or a variant of Myla, associated best perhaps with musician Myleene Klass.

Mylene

Another rarely heard biblical name, with some possible pronunciation confusion. 

Naarah

Sultry name given added interest by that double 'a'.

Naava

To most English speakers, Nana is the dog in Peter Pan, the daughter played by Emma Stone in Crazy Stupid Love, and another name for Grandma, however, it is also a diminutive of Nancy and Anna (meaning "grace"), of Ioanna or Joanna (meaning "God is gracious"), and of a whole variety of similar sounding choices, such as Diana, Oriana, Fernanda, and Inanna.
 
As a Hawaiian name, Nana may derive from Puna meaning "spring" (as in the season) or from nani meaning "beauty". Additionally, it is used as a Japanese name, meaning "vegetables, greens", and a (unisex) Akan title for a monarch. 
 
Nana is currently in the England and Wales Top 1000 for boy boys and girls.

Nana

As a Zulu name, Nandi is best associated with Queen Nandi Bhebhe, the mother of the Zulu warrior king, Shaka. Borrowed from the word emnandi the name means "sweet".
 
From its Indian origins, it ultimately derives from the Sanskrit nand meaning "rejoice, delight, joy." A unisex name, it is also associated with similar choices like Nandita, Nandini, and Nanda. 
 
It could also plausibly be a nickname for Ferdinanda or Fernanda meaning "peaceful and bold" or "brave journey".

Nandi

Narai

Navee

Ndeye is a feminine name with West African origins, particularly common in Senegal among the Wolof people. Often used as a prefix name in combinations like Ndeye Fatou or Ndeye Marieme, it carries significant cultural importance. The name is associated with respect and honor in Wolof culture and traditionally indicates that a girl is named after her paternal grandmother, reflecting the importance of family lineage. The pronunciation typically sounds like 'en-day' or 'en-day-yeh' depending on the regional dialect. Though uncommon outside West Africa, Ndeye has maintained its cultural significance within the diaspora communities. The name represents a beautiful connection to West African heritage and family traditions.

Ndeye

Nea is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it means 'the one who is irritated,' while in ancient Greek contexts, it relates to concepts of youth or newness, meaning 'new' or 'young.' The name also appears in Swahili where it means 'to speak,' and has connections to Greek mythology as one of Zeus's lovers. Nea's brevity gives it a modern feel despite its ancient roots, making it appealing to contemporary parents seeking short, distinctive names. While never widely common in English-speaking countries, Nea has maintained steady usage in Nordic countries, particularly Finland. Its simplicity, cross-cultural presence, and easy pronunciation contribute to its subtle charm.

Niang is a name with multicultural origins, appearing in several Asian cultures with different meanings. In Chinese, it can mean 'young lady' or 'mother' depending on the characters used to write it. In Senegalese tradition, particularly among the Wolof people, Niang serves as a surname. As a given name, it has remained relatively uncommon in Western countries but may be chosen by families honoring their cultural heritage. The name has a brief, distinctive sound that crosses language barriers easily. While simple in pronunciation, Niang carries rich cultural significance that varies according to its cultural context, making it a name with depth beyond its concise form.

Niang

Nicol is a feminine name that serves as a streamlined variation of Nicole, which itself is the female form of Nicholas. Derived from Greek elements meaning "victory of the people," this simplified spelling gives the classic name a modern, minimalist edge. While Nicole peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, the Nicol spelling has remained comparatively rare, offering a distinctive alternative that maintains the original's sophisticated charm. This spelling is more common in some European countries, particularly Scotland. The name carries associations of strength and triumph while its concise form creates a crisp, contemporary impression, appealing to parents seeking a familiar name with a subtle twist.

Nicol

Norie is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'belief' or 'doctrine,' while in Scottish usage, it emerged as a diminutive of Eleanor or Nora. The name has maintained a quiet presence throughout the 20th century without ever becoming commonplace. Its brief, melodic sound gives it an ethereal quality that appeals to parents seeking something subtle yet distinctive. In Scotland and Japan, Norie carries different cultural resonances but shares a sense of gentle refinement. The name experienced a modest rise in usage during the early 2000s as part of the trend toward shorter, vintage-inspired girls' names.

Norie

Nurvi

Nyema

With Parker crossing over to the girls' side in recent years, now almost in the Top 100, some parents are looking for a more overtly feminine version. Parklynn, with its' trendy -lynn ending, was a significant riser in 2022 but still has yet to hit the Top 1000.

Parklynn

Payslee is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Paisley, which originated as a Scottish surname and place name referring to a town known for its distinctive curved decorative pattern. This contemporary spelling with 'ee' instead of 'ey' follows the trend of unique name adaptations. Paisley gained popularity as a first name in the early 2000s, with the Payslee variant emerging more recently as parents sought increasingly distinctive options. The name has a whimsical, cheerful quality that appeals to parents looking for something feminine yet unconventional. While still relatively uncommon, Payslee fits with current naming trends emphasizing creative spellings of established names.

Payslee

Perrie, a soft and playful twist on Perry, gained attention through Perrie Edwards, singer of the British girl group Little Mix. With its sleek -ie ending, Perrie fits right in with rising unisex names and stylish picks like Frankie and Stevie.
 
Surprisingly, Perrie is the least popular spelling of this name. In 2023, there were 11 baby girls named Perrie in the US. If you add in Perri, Peri, and Perry - it's more like 200.

Perrie

Like Gwenyth and Issac, Pheobe is one of those names that many a delivery-dazed parent has accidentally spelled "wrong". It just doesn't make sense that the o comes before the e! If you really mean Pheobe, great, but if you mean Phoebe, the classic name pronounced fee-bee, it's spelled Phoebe.

Pheobe

Quinlynn

Two-syllable girl names dominate the English lexicon, with over 15,000 two-syllable names for girls on Nameberry.

 such as the Sanskrit Malti and the Welsh Arwen, the elegant French Celine and the multi-cultural gender neutral name Peri.

 complete list of two-syllable female names

 is too daunting, you can consult our hand-picked list of the 150+ 

Note that this list is automatically generated from the full list of names on Nameberry, and the machine sometimes 

 in English names. Eloise obviously has three syllables rather than two, while Hayes has only one.

Wade through our entire collection of two-syllable female names here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Two-syllable girl names including top two-syllable names for girls such as Emma and Ava and unique two-syllable girl names such as the Sanskrit Malti and the Welsh Glynis. (Page 198)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names