Two Syllable Names for Girls

Ryka

A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah. 

Sabah

Sadee is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Sadie (which itself began as a nickname for Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew), or it could derive from the Arabic name Sa'di, meaning "fortunate" or "lucky." The distinctive spelling with the double 'e' ending gives the name a modern twist while maintaining the familiar sound. Though relatively uncommon in mainstream usage, Sadee has gained modest attention from parents seeking alternatives to more popular names. Its short, sweet sound carries a cheerful quality, and the name strikes a balance between uniqueness and accessibility. Sadee fits well with current naming trends favoring shorter girls' names with soft sounds while still standing apart from more common choices.

Sadee

Sadi is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Persian tradition, it relates to good fortune and happiness, while some associate it with being a diminutive of Sarah, meaning "princess." The name also appears as a variant of Sadie, which originated as a nickname for Sarah in English-speaking countries. Sadi has a delicate, melodic quality with its soft sounds and flowing cadence. Though never reaching widespread popularity, the name has maintained a consistent, if modest, presence across various cultures. Its brevity and simple pronunciation make it accessible, while its relative rarity gives it a distinctive quality for those seeking an uncommon yet approachable name with cross-cultural appeal.

Sadi

Safreen

Sagan

Saide is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Sadie, which originated as a diminutive of Sarah, meaning 'princess' in Hebrew. Alternatively, it could derive from the Arabic name Sa'ida, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' The name has a gentle, vintage quality while maintaining cross-cultural appeal. Saide remains relatively uncommon in most countries, though similar forms like Sadie have experienced popularity revivals in English-speaking countries since the early 2000s. The name's soft sound and simple pronunciation make it accessible across different languages and cultures. With its potential connections to both Western and Middle Eastern naming traditions, Saide offers a subtle bridge between different cultural heritages while maintaining a distinctive yet familiar quality.

Saide

Sajda

Sajni

Salam

The Salishan are ingenious people from the Pacific North West, made up of four major groups who speak one of 23 Salishan languages. The name "Salish" is an anglicization of Séliš, the local name of the Salish Tribes of the Flathead Reservation in Montana. They are known for their weaving and work with red cedar wood. 
 
It also appears in the name of a sea in the Pacific Ocean, the Salish Sea, which was renamed in 2009 to reflect the significance of the water to the Salishan, and to recognize the importance of taking care of it.
 
Rarely used as a given name, it is notably borne by Salish Matter, a social media star and a competitive gymnast, who is the daughter of YouTuber and photographer Jordan Matter. In response to questions about his daughter's name, her father explained it was inspired by a cruise in the Pacific North West that the family took when her mother, Lauren Boyer, was pregnant with her. On hearing the name of the Salish Sea, her then three-year-old brother insisted it was his sister's name, and it stuck.
 
A name that might appeal to those who have Salishan ancestry they wish to honor, or an alternative to the more popular Sailor, Selah, and Shiloh, Salish appeared in the US stats for the first time in 2024, when it was given to five girls.

Salish

Sarang

Saryn

Satya can be either a feminine or masculine name. It is strongly connected to the virtue, and in order to have "satya" one must be truthful not only in words, but also in actions and thoughts. Satya is a great name for those in the West who have Indian roots or are looking for a discreet  virtue name.

Satya

Sayah

Saylar

This mythological sea monster, as described in Homer's Odyssey, lives on one side of a narrow channel of water opposite her counterpart, Charybdis. Scylla is described as having 12 feet and six heads on long snaky necks, each head having a triple row of sharklike teeth. She had the habit on snacking on passing sailors, including several of Odysseus's crew.
 
There are two other Scyllas in Greek mythology: a princess of Megara who betrays her city and sabotages her father, and a one of the Danaids, notable for killing her cousin Proteus. Pronounced as SIL-uh in English but as skul-lah in Greek, it is derived from skyllo, meaning to "pluck, tear, plunder, and torment".
 
While its meaning and mythological connections may feel rather bloodthirsty or off-putting to many, Scylla has been appearing in the US stats since 2017, with 7 babies given the name in a recent year. Sometimes used as a short form of Biblical Priscilla (if spelled Priscylla),it would make a daring choice, with a somewhat familiar sound. It may be best, however, to save it for a fictional character.

Scylla

Serin

Seva is a feminine name with multicultural origins and rich spiritual significance. In Sanskrit, "seva" means "selfless service" or "devotion," representing acts of kindness without expectation of reward. The name also appears in Slavic languages, particularly Russian, where it functions as a diminutive of Vsevolod, meaning "ruler of all." Seva's simplicity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal despite its ancient roots. Though uncommon in Western countries, it has gained modest recognition among parents seeking names with spiritual meaning or cross-cultural significance. The name's brevity, easy pronunciation, and meaningful connotations make it accessible while remaining distinctive. Seva carries beautiful associations with compassion, generosity, and humanitarian values.

Seva

Seveyn

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 333)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names