Three Syllable Names for Girls

Marylu

Shiana

Madria

Elita

Timica

Lúcia is the Portuguese and Italian form of Lucy, derived from the Latin name Lucia, meaning "light" or "illumination." With ancient Roman origins, the name became widely popular due to Saint Lucia of Syracuse, a 4th-century martyr venerated in Catholic traditions. The name carries the accent mark in Portuguese and Italian to indicate proper pronunciation emphasis. Lúcia remains consistently popular in Portugal, Brazil, and Italian-speaking regions, appreciated for its classical elegance and spiritual associations. In Portuguese-speaking countries, it's often associated with Nossa Senhora de Lúcia (Our Lady of Lúcia) following the Marian apparitions in Fátima, Portugal. The name conveys brightness, hope, and sacred heritage while maintaining a timeless, international appeal.

Lúcia

Talanda

Baseemah

A unisex Yoruba name, combining the elements oluwa, ayo, and mi, giving it the meaning "God is my joy". Yet to enter the US stats, it may well do alongside options like Kiyomi, Sayomi, Ayomi, and Leimomi.

Layomi

A Lithuanian word name, Svajonė is associated with dreams, ambitions, wishes, and desires, giving it a whimsy yet aspirational air. It is occasionally used as a given name in Lithuania though it has never been in the popularity charts. 

Svajonė

Similar in style to Clíona, Caitríona, and Croía, Crionna is a modern Irish word name, taken from críonna, in turn associating it with wisdom, good judgement, and old age. It can be pronounced as KREE-nuh or KREE-uh-nuh, depending on region and dialect.

Crionna

Also transliterated as Saiomi, this Japanese name can mean "small, beautiful world", "young midnight beauty", "sand, leaf, fruit", or "night born" depending on which kanji elements are used. First entering the US stats in 2025, likely following the rise of Kiyomi and Kyomi, it was given to 5 girls in the latest count.



Sayomi

Leiomi made its debut in the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 5 girls, and featured alongside Leonie, Kyomi, Lorelei, Leia, and Naomi. As a contemporary creation, it could have a number of different sources.
 
You could consider it a variation of Layomi, a Yoruba name meaning "God is my joy", or it could be a contracted form of Leimomi, a Hawaiian choice with the lovely meaning "pearl child". Alternatively, there's the Latin Leiomyo meaning "smooth muscle" (used in a medical sense to refer to some types of tumours. 
 
There's even the possibility of it being a compound name, mixing Leia with Naomi, giving it the meaning of "my weariness and pleasantness".
 
Model, dancer, and activist Leoimy Maldonado is a notable bearer albeit her name is spelled differently.

Leiomi

Dejanique

A contemporary choice, possibly created in the style of Sayomi, Kiyomi, and Nyomi, Tayomi blends the appeal of Taylor with that up-and-coming -omi ending.
 
The name may well have its roots in the Japanese elements ta ("much, many"), yo ("world") and mi ("beautiful") or in the Yoruba tayo ("make joy") and mi ("my"). However, it's equally possible it could be a blend of the aforementioned Taylor with Naomi or similar. 
 
Tayomi first entered the US stats in 2025 when five girls received the name.

Tayomi

Shaniquah

Trinetta

Revecca

A bold name with a cutesy meaning, Veslemøy was coined by writer Norwegian writer Arne Garborg for the central character in his 1895 poem Haugtussa ("The Mountain Maid") which was later turned into a song cycle by Edvard Grieg. Literally taken from the Norwegian words for "little" and "girl, maiden", Veslemøy is a psychic with a great knowledge of local traditions and folklore. 
 
Given to at least 600 girls since Norwegian name records began, notable bearers include actress Veslemøy Haslund, journalist Veslemøy Kjendsli, singer Veslemøy Solberg, actress Veslemøy Mørkid, and musician Veslemøy Narvesen. Also appearing in the Oscar winning short film, The Danish Poet (2007), it was also one of the Top 100 names for cows in Norway in 1988.

Veslemøy

A Basque word name, comprised of the elements hil and argi meaning "month" and "light", it translates to "moon" in English. In Basque mythology, Ilargi is the Goddess of the Moon, and the daughter of the Goddess Amalur, or Mother Earth. 
 
The name may also appear as Ilazki in the Navarre region of Spain.

Ilargi

 abound on Nameberry, with over 10,000 names on this list containing three syllables.

That's an overwhelming number of choices of names for baby girls with three syllables, which provide a good balance for shorter surnames.

To help narrow down your choice, see our list of The Best 

The full list of over 10,000 three syllable names for baby girls, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top 3 syllable girl names and unique girl names with three syllables. (Page 1133)

Three Syllable Girl Names