By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Aryah is a beautiful feminine name with a rich history. It is a variant of 'Aria' or 'Arya,' which has origins in multiple cultures. In Hebrew, it relates to 'lion' or 'lioness,' symbolizing strength…
Scottish
"blond"
Music legend David Bowie lends his adopted surname considerable charisma to this stylish Scottish name for girls and boys. Born David Robert Jones, he changed his name to avoid confusion with The…
Hebrew
"life"
The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus,…
Arabic
"right guidance"
This gender-neutral Arabic name was a fast riser for girls in 2022, possibly in part thanks to a beauty blogger and influencer of the same name. The name can also be spelled Hoda or Houda.
Spelling variation of Jalen
Jalen variations are all over the Top 1000 of 2015 for both genders, and this oddly-spelling version earned spot Number 933. This trend is clearly on the decline, however. A male bearer of this…
African, Bobangi, Libyan place name, diminutive of Rosella, Marcella, Gizella, or Isabella
"lacking nothing, one who knows the way"
Sunny, sassy, and stylish, Zella is a multicultural and versatile choice which works across multiple languages. Popular back in the early 19th century, Zella is now catching the attention of…
Welsh
"snow"
This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.
Modern invented name
"lake + meadow"
Lynlee — in which two popular suffixes meet to become one trendy name — has been rising up the US stats since 2000s. While it has yet to reach the popularity levels of Everly or Raelyn, and while it…
Indian, Tamil, Hindi
"dark blue; moon"
A sweet, simple Sanskrit name which would work in many languages and has an sparkling, colorful meaning. Fitting in besides Nina, Mila and Nola, Nila was one of the fastest rising names for girls in…
Botanical name; Arabic
"brightness"
Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly…
Greek
"most holy"
This name of the Cretan goddess of fertility is most popular now as the more melodic Ariana, but Ariadne has possibilities of its own. It first entered the US Top 1000 in 2014. The renewed interest…
Estonian feminine form of Leonard, German
"brave lion"
There are a lot of lion-themed names in fashion these days, and Lenna is one of the more unusual. It's a genuine European short form, ala Leni, given to about 100 baby girls in the US last year.
Mayla is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Maila, which has Finnish roots, or it could be related to Maela, a Breton name. Some consider it a blend of the…
Variation of Miley that is on the decline, thanks to its association with pop starlet Miley Cyrus.
"that which is spoken"
A poetic new word name possibility, used to refer to the concept of rhematos Christou "the word of Christ".
Yarely is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Yarel meaning 'taught by God,' or it could be a modern variation inspired by words like 'yearly' or…
"blessed, happy"
Because of Gwyneth Paltrow, this has almost become a one-person name, but not in the prohibitive there's-only-one-Oprah sense. Also seen as Gwenyth and Gweneth, this mellifluous appellation is…
English, combination of Mary and Ann
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Combination of Mary and Ann which has been more popular than Marianne in recent years, although still below the Top 1000, after a peak in the 1940s. Mary is the English form of Maria, which…
Minha is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Korean, 'minha' (민하) can mean 'quick, clever, or responsive.' In Portuguese, 'minha' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'my' or 'mine,' giving the…
Variant of Vivian, Latin
Vivian is the classic spelling, now in the Top 100, while Vivien is the most common alternative. This one foregrounds the "Anne," and so could serve as a nod to a relative or friend by that name.
