By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Miyanna is a contemporary feminine name that blends multicultural elements, possibly combining Asian influences (such as the Japanese prefix 'Mi-') with the popular '-anna' suffix found in many…
Nalanie is a feminine name with possible Polynesian or South Asian influences. It may be a variation of Hawaiian 'Nalani' meaning 'the heavens' or 'peaceful skies,' or could relate to the…
Nallely is a feminine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins from Mexico. This melodic name carries cultural significance, representing indigenous heritage in a modern context. While the precise meaning…
Persian
"sweetheart"
This sweet-sounding and sweet meaning name is popular across the Middle East and Central Asia. Notable bearers include actress Nazanin Boniadi and British-Iranian citizen Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe,…
Japanese
"red bean child"
This demon name from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba , was one of the highest debuts of 2021, when it was given to 20 baby girls. It rose to 29 girls in 2022.
Rosely is a feminine name that blends floral elegance with a melodic quality. Likely derived from the classic name Rose with the addition of a lyrical suffix, Rosely evokes the beauty and fragrance…
Arabic
"safe"
Very popular throughout the Arab world and growing in use in the US as well, where it was given last year to more than 50 baby girls.
English word name
"supreme ruler, ultimate power"
Sovereign is one of those names only a celebrity could introduce, much like Saint or Sir who came before it. It was actually football player Cam Newton who first used the name for his daughter,…
"pure and chaste"
Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.
Tamera is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, typically considered a variant of Tamara. The name Tamara derives from the Hebrew 'tamar,' meaning 'date palm tree,' a symbol of beauty, grace, and…
American invented name
Many invented names that end in -isha spring from the Arabic Aisha, an important name in the Muslim religion. The Ta- or Te- prefix was especially stylish for both girls and boys in the eighties.…
Yamilex is a feminine name that represents a modern variation blending Hispanic naming traditions. It appears to be a creative elaboration combining elements of names like Yamila, Yamel, or Yamile…
Russian
"defender"
Alternative transliteration of Alexei
"fair, brilliant beauty"
Zuleika is a high-wire act of a name that might appeal to the intrepid baby namer, Like most 'Z'-starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max…
Aishani is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin with beautiful significance in Hindu tradition. The name refers to 'the direction of the northeast' and is also one of the names of Goddess Parvati, the…
Alaila is a beautiful feminine name with possibly Arabic or Hawaiian origins. In Arabic contexts, it might be a variant of Alayla, meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' If derived from Hawaiian roots, it…
Alaiza is a distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Aliza, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'joy' or 'joyful,' or it could be a creative adaptation of the…
Alinah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, bringing together sounds and elements from different naming traditions. It may be a variant of Alina, which has Slavic, Greek, and Germanic…
Punjabi
"limitless, infinite, unbeaten"
A beautiful Punjabi name common in India that would translate well into English speaking countries — and with an inspirational meaning to top it off.
Anahy is a lyrical feminine name of Guarani origin, a language spoken by indigenous peoples in South America, particularly in Paraguay and parts of Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. In Guarani culture,…
