By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Airis is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, possibly derived as a creative spelling of Iris or a variation of the name Aries. The name has Greek roots, with Iris being the goddess of the…
Variation of Adeline or Aileen
Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than…
Anaiya is a beautiful feminine name with Sanskrit origins, meaning 'without equal' or 'unique.' This melodious name has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek distinctive yet accessible…
Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
"great, magnificent"
While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.
Basya is a feminine name with deep Jewish roots, primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It originated as a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name Batya (or Batsheva), which means 'daughter of…
Brinleigh is a modern feminine name that blends contemporary naming trends with traditional elements. It appears to be a creative variation combining 'Brin' (possibly from names like Brynn, meaning…
Arabic
"good news"
If you're looking for a Muslim girl name with a great meaning, Bushra is a strong contender.
Caleigh is a feminine name with Celtic roots, representing one of many modern spelling variations of Kaylee/Kayleigh. This particular spelling reflects the traditional Irish and Scottish Gaelic…
Ciana (pronounced see-AH-nah) is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Cianna, which derives from the Italian 'Gianna,' a feminine form of John meaning 'God is…
Codi is a feminine name representing a modern, streamlined spelling variation of Cody or Kodi. This minimalist version emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought creative spellings for…
Irish surname
"proud"
One of the cool new surname-names for girls, likely influenced by the stardom of Patrick Dempsey (aka McDreamy).
English place-name
This spelling of Devon, as opposed to Devin or Devan, makes it a pretty and popular British place-name, evoking the beautiful county of farmlands and dramatic seascapes and moors in southwest…
Eryn is a feminine name of Welsh origin, serving as a modern variant of Erin. While Erin derives from 'Éirinn,' the dative form of 'Éire' (the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland), Eryn represents a…
Compound name, Hazel + Lee
Haizlee may owe more to the popular rhyming name Paisley than it does to Hazel or Lee, though Hazel is very popular too. A trendy choice, for better or worse, given to about 70 baby girls last year.
Jamiyah likely derives from Arabic linguistic origins, possibly related to the word "jami'a" meaning "gathering" or "assembly." The name may be a feminine variation or creative spelling of names…
Janey is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Jane. Jane itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Janey carries the same meaning while adding an…
Jayna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be viewed as a variant of Jane (Hebrew for 'God is gracious'), a feminine form of Jay, or derived from Sanskrit roots meaning 'victory'…
Jensyn is a modern feminine name that emerged as part of the trend toward creative spellings and gender-crossover names. It represents a feminine adaptation of Jensen, which originated as a…
Spelling variation of Kenley, English
"well-known clearing"
Varying the ending of one of the many very popular -ley names to -lee is one way to make it more unique, but not all that unique. Kenlee was used for about 70 baby girls in the US last year, about…
Kynsley is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity in the United States during the early 21st century. This contemporary creation combines elements of popular names like Kinsley and…
