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Japanese
"archery bow"
This Japanese name is easily accessible to English speakers, and has a cool archery meaning. It first made the US charts in 1960, and was given to under 47 girls in 2022: still rare, but more popular…
Adria is a feminine name with multiple origins. It derives primarily from the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the ancient city of Adria in northern Italy. The name has Latin roots, connecting to…
Alyse is a feminine name of French origin, considered a variant spelling of Alice. Alice derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'nobility.' This elegant variation offers a…
American variation of Aurelia or Aria, Latin
"the golden one or air"
Auria is a highly unusual choice with a pleasant aura. As cousin names Aurelia and Aurora become more prominent, Auria is getting some attention too. About 50 baby girls were called Auria in the US…
Boston as a feminine name represents the growing trend of using place names for children. Originally known primarily as the Massachusetts city named after an English town (derived from 'Botolph's…
Daila is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Dalia (Lithuanian for 'fate' or Hebrew for 'branch'), a form of the Arabic name Dalila ('gentle'), or related to Dale…
Deja is a feminine name that gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s. The name is connected to the French phrase 'déjà vu,' meaning 'already seen' or suggesting something familiar or…
French, spelling variation of Yvette or diminutive of Eve, Hebrew
"yew tree or life"
Evette could be considered a spelling variation of the French Yvette, a feminization of Yves, which has a botanical meaning, or a pet form of Eve, meaning life. About 50 baby girls were named Evette…
Ilah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means "God" or "deity," derived from "Allah" without the definite article. In Hebrew, it's related to Eila, meaning "oak tree,"…
Itzae is a feminine name with Mayan origins, connected to the ancient Itza Maya people who inhabited parts of what is now Guatemala and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The name likely derives from 'Itz,'…
Keylin is a modern feminine name with possible origins as a variant of Kaylin or a combination of the prefix 'Key-' with the popular '-lin' suffix. The name may evoke qualities of being essential or…
West African
"kingly"
Traditionally a West African boys' name, Khari is used quite often for girls in the U.S. as well, thanks to its similarity to the more familiar Carrie. Khari is one of the African names that easily…
Kodie is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Cody, which was originally a surname derived from the Gaelic "Ó Cuidighthigh," meaning "helpful." This contemporary spelling with…
English
"son of Lawrence"
Appealing way, à la Dawson, to honor an ancestral Lawrence, given to a couple dozen baby girls per year in the US. Lawson is also an English pop rock band.
Maeleigh is a modern feminine name that represents the trend of creative spelling variations on traditional names. It appears to be a novel spelling of Maylee or a combination of Mae with the popular…
Mallie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a diminutive of Mallory (meaning 'unfortunate' from Norman French), Malina (meaning 'raspberry' in Slavic…
Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"
Minnie was wildly popular at the turn of the last century — it was the fifth or sixth most popular name throughout the 1880s — but is completely obscure in the US today. Blame Mickey's girlfriend.…
Myleigh is a modern feminine name that represents a contemporary blend of the popular prefix 'My-' with the '-leigh' suffix that became fashionable in American naming trends of the early 21st…
Variation of Oakley, English
"oak clearing"
All the Oak names are trending for girls and boys, with Oakley the most popular choices and Oaklie one of the rarer variations.
Rawan is a feminine name with roots in several cultures, including Arabic and Persian. In Arabic, Rawan can mean 'satisfied,' 'quenched,' or 'one who is saturated with beauty.' In Persian traditions,…
