By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish Gaelic
"god is gracious"
Siobhan is the Irish variation of Joan, which is derived from the ancient Anglo-Norman name Jehanne. In this way Siobhan is indirectly related to the name Sinead—the Irish form of Jeannette, which…
Taliah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, typically considered a variant of Talia, meaning 'dew from heaven' or 'gentle dew from God.' The added 'h' gives the name a slightly more elaborate…
Turkish form of Zaynab, Arabic
"beauty; fragrant tree"
Pretty and strong, Zeynep is one of the most popular girl names in Turkey, where it has ranked in the Top 10 for more than 40 years — half of which it has spent in the very top spot. Familiar in The…
Aislynn is a feminine name combining Celtic elements with modern spelling variations. It evolved from traditional Irish names like Aisling (meaning 'dream' or 'vision') with the popular '-lynn'…
Kurdish, Kazakh
"morning; woman"
A rare but rising unisex name — used more often on baby girls.
Eiza is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Eliza (Hebrew, meaning 'God is abundance') or Aiza (Arabic, meaning 'powerful'). In some contexts, it could be a…
English
"hallowed stone"
Though long associated with the iconic male fashion designer -- who went by his middle name alone -- rising young actress Halston Sage has made Halston feel plausible as a girls' name too.
French variation of Yvette
Feels more modern than the Y version but also less authentic.
Lynnlee is a feminine name representing the modern trend of combination names in American naming patterns. It merges the popular name element 'Lynn' (which can derive from the Welsh word for 'lake'…
Virtue name
"caution"
Prudence, like Hope and Faith, is a Puritan virtue name with a quiet charm and sensitivity that is slowly returning to favor, though it hasn't yet registered on the charts. The White Album Beatles…
Sanskrit
"ascending"
Ruhi is a charming, rapidly rising girl name used in Hindu culture. Its meaning refers to spiritual ascension and is mentioned in sacred Vedic texts including the Mahabharata and Rigveda. As a…
Swahili; Arabic
"work of art; shining light"
Simple-yet-unusual name with a creative meaning. Actress Sanaa Lathan promoted it, and it was on the U.S. popularity list from 2003 to 2011. Shaquille O'Neal used it as the middle name of his…
Spelling variation of Allie
This spelling variation of the popular girls' nickname ranks behind the more traditional form—Allie (Number 255). This spelling could be hurt by the word name ally, which bears a different…
"beautiful, radiant"
Aoife, pronounced EE-fa, is derived from the Irish word aoibh , meaning "beauty." Aoife was borne by several different heroines of ancient Irish legend. In one tale, she was the fiercest woman…
English, variation of Ashton
"ash trees place"
As Ashley becomes one of today's "mom names" thanks to its popularity amongst millennial-borns, Ashton is a fresh alternative. This particular spelling is nearly completely equally split between…
"earth"
A grounded Indian name, perfect for a daughter with an earth sign.
Bridgette is a feminine name representing a French variation of Bridget, ultimately derived from the Celtic name Brighid meaning "exalted one." In Irish mythology, Brighid was a powerful goddess of…
Chany is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Chana or Hannah, Hebrew names meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Alternatively, it could relate to Cheyenne, a Native…
Diminutive of Dariya or Darya, Russian
"possessing goodness"
An energetic — dare we say dashing — Russian diminutive of Darya that hasn't caught on in the same way as Sasha has in the English speaking world. Singer Dasha (born Anna Dasha Novotny) , actress,…
Latin; Greek
"youthful; soft, downy"
Jules is one of the adorable boyish nicknames newly fashionable for girls. It's rarer than Billie, with a cool and casual feel. It's use in the popular TV series Euphoria - where the character of…
