By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English, Latin
"June"
Juna, a variation of the newly stylish month name June, goddess name Juno, or literary Djuna, is among the fresher-feeling girl names starting with J . While Juna has never been given to more than 50…
Kamya is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Sanskrit, it means 'desirable' or 'lovable,' while it may also have African origins in some contexts. The name has been growing in…
Variation of Lena, English, Arabic "bright, beautiful; noble; delicate, soft"
"bright, beautiful; noble; delicate, soft"
This variation of the international name Lena is currently a rising star in France where it has nearly doubled in use over the last decade. In this case, it could be used as a short form of Aleyna,…
Modern invented name
Linley is one of the trendy new girls' names created from two popular halves, Lin and Ley. All names Ley ending are popular right now, with Oakley, Bexley, and Riley picking up where Ashley left off.…
Diminutive of Louise or Lucy, or Arabic
"pearl"
Lula has a firecracker personality, a singing and dancing extrovert. Interesting that Lulu was a Top 100 name when the Social Security list was born in 1880, but it's been sliding ever since and has…
Variation of Michaela
"who is like God"
Is this popular name really Michaela, or is it a combination of McKenna and Kayla. The real answer: it's a fusion of trends.
Myka is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Mika, which has roots in several languages including Japanese where it means 'beautiful fragrance,' Hebrew…
Russian, diminutive of Veronika; Slovenian; Croatian, feminine form of Nicholas
Enticing modern nickname name possibility.
Slavic variation of Helga, Norse
"holy"
This Slavic form of the Norse name Helga is a classic in many Slavic countries, including Russia and Poland, where it currently ranks within the Top 100 girl names. It has historically ranked among…
Pessy is a feminine name primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew names Pesach (meaning 'Passover') or Pesel. It has been used for generations in…
Arabic
"queenly"
A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.
Word name
"rebel"
Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is a hilarious Australian actress who puts a female spin on this contemporary badass baby name. Still, we think this name is truly gender neutral – though hardly…
Reema is a feminine name with origins in multiple cultures. In Arabic, it means 'white gazelle' or 'antelope,' symbolizing grace and beauty. In Indian traditions, particularly Sanskrit, Reema can…
Variation of Romy, English, German, Dutch
"rosemary"
Romy and co. are more fashionable than ever, as evidenced by this recent addition to the UK Top 1000.
Welsh, Turkish
"star or sail mast"
Seren is a top girls' name in Wales – and a lovely choice almost unknown elsewhere. Seren, in the Sirona form, was an ancient goddess of the hot springs. Seren only recently fell out of the girls'…
Shaylee is a feminine name with Celtic and American influences, likely a creative variation of the Irish name Shelia (derived from Celia, meaning 'heavenly') or possibly related to the word 'shay'…
Skylee is a modern feminine name that combines elements of 'sky' with the popular '-lee' suffix. This contemporary creation evokes images of openness, freedom, and limitless possibility. The name…
Alaa is a name with Arabic origins, used for both boys and girls, though more commonly feminine in Western contexts. It carries beautiful meanings including 'nobility,' 'highness,' or 'sublimity' in…
Amyah is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 2000s. It appears to be a creative variation combining elements…
Finnish
An airy variant of the Finnish name Aura, which derives either from the Greek "aura" (breath; breeze) or from Old Norse "aurr" (earth; clay). It is also sometimes encountered as a short form of…
