By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Urdu from Arabic
"mercy"
A virtuous choice with connections to Islam, Rehmat is strong and beautiful. Popular in Canada, New Zealand and in the UK, Rehmat is a fast rising name. It was the highest riser in Canada in 2023,…
Variation of Envy, English
"jealousy"
Still not far enough removed from one of the seven deadly sins.
Maori
"help; he will add"
Activist and Māori elder Dame Whina (pronounced FEE-nah) Cooper was born Hōhepine (Josephine), but Whina may also derive from the Māori name Āwhina, meaning "help, support".
Japanese
"number, amount"
Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or…
Diminutive of Elizabeta, Slovene and Croatian
"pledged to God"
Originally a nickname for Elizabeta, the Slovene and Croatian form of Elizabeth, now Špela is more common as a stand-alone name.
Diminutive of Katherine
"pure"
Since the 2000s, Keidy has risen from obscurity to being used more than 150 times in 2023. Borne by Venezuelan model and photographer, Keidy Moreno Marín, Estonian skier, Keidy Kaasiku, model Keidy…
Turkish
"fairy tale, fable"
Lithuanian variation of Leah, Hebrew
"weary"
In Lithuania, Lėja is one of the most common names among baby girls. It peaked in 2018 when it briefly held the top spot but has been in the Top 10 since 2013.
Feminization of Zlatan
"gold"
Welsh, meaning unknown
Menna is used regularly in Wales in modern times. Its origins are uncertain: perhaps created by a poet, or possibly connected with the Menai Strait that separates the island of Anglesey from mainland…
Slovak, Serbian and Latvian variation of Nadezhda, Slavic
"hope"
Widely used in Estonia, which shares a border with Latvia.
Cornish
"Christian"
The Cornish version of Christine (and Kristen, and the rest of that name family) has a modern, unisex sound. Some may find it too close to the word "chest" for comfort.
Variation of Quenby, English
"queen's settlement"
Quincy may be unisex, but Quimby is decidedly feminine — at least according to the stats, it's never been used for boys. Perhaps it's because of Beverly Cleary's children's book heroine Ramona…
Zaiya is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Zaya, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' Alternatively, it could be related to the…
Maylene is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Mary, Marlene, or similar traditional names, combined with the popular '-lene' or '-line' suffix. It has a Southern American charm and…
Codie is a feminine name that originated as a spelling variation of Cody, though it's used for both genders. Traditionally, Cody derives from the Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning "helpful" or…
Kaiyah is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Kaya, Kaia, or Kayla. The distinctive spelling with the internal 'iy' combination gives it a contemporary feel while…
Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene diminutive of Marija
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
In Slovenia, Maca is more common as an independent name than its parent name Marija.
Kiarah is a feminine name representing a modern variant spelling of Kiara or Ciara. With possible roots in Italian (meaning "light" or "bright") or Irish (feminine form of Ciaran, meaning…
Hawaiian
"the flower or child"
A unisex Hawaiian name with a fitting meaning. It also happens to mean "cloud" in Maori.
