By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"highest, supreme"
Hypatia, an ancient Greek name, has a distinguished namesake: Hypatia of Alexandria was an early philosopher and scholar of mathematics and astronomy. Fittingly, the name derives from the Greek…
Mesopotamian
"lady of heaven"
An ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war and justice, with a name that fits modern tastes. In recent years it has become a rare but steady fixture near the bottom of the charts, and feels full of…
Hindi
"desire"
Pretty Asian option.
Itali is a rare feminine name that likely derives from geographical associations with Italy. This uncommon name carries Mediterranean connotations and may be considered a creative variant of Italia…
Ivannia is a feminine name with Slavic origins, developed as a feminine form of Ivan (the Slavic equivalent of John). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.' Popular in…
Jaleigha is a contemporary feminine name representing a creative spelling variant likely derived from the name Jayla or combining elements of popular names like Ja- and -leigh. This distinctive…
Janella is a feminine name of American origin, created as an elaboration of Jane or a blend of Jana and the popular -ella suffix. The name Jane derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is…
Polish; Finnish; Lithuanian; German; Swedish
"God is gracious"
A sweet and sprightly feminine form of John.
Jocelyne is a feminine name of French origin, representing a variant spelling of Jocelyn. The name derives from a Germanic masculine name 'Gautselin,' meaning 'little Goth' or 'member of the Goth…
Jolina is a melodic feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be considered a diminutive form of the Spanish name Jola or a combination of Jo and the popular feminine suffix -lina. In…
Kamelia is a feminine variation of Camelia, which derives from the camellia flower. The name has Latin origins through 'camellia,' named after botanist Georg Joseph Kamel. In Slavic countries,…
Kamylah is a contemporary feminine name that represents a creative variation of Camilla or Kamila. With its distinctive 'K' beginning and 'y' substitution, Kamylah embodies modern naming trends that…
Karalyn is a feminine name that blends elements of the popular names Kara and Lynn to create a melodious, modern-sounding choice. Kara has origins in multiple cultures, including Irish where it means…
Keyona is a modern feminine name that emerged in American culture during the late 20th century. Likely created as a creative variation of names like Keona or Kiana, it features the popular 'Key-'…
Italian diminutive of Laura
"bay laurel"
The first syllable of Laura in Italian rhymes with now, so Lauretta does not really sound like the decidedly midcentury Loretta thought most English speakers will pronounce it that way. Still, this…
Leeana is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation or combination of names like Lee, Leanne, or Liana. With its soft, flowing sound, Leeana has a contemporary feel while maintaining…
Latin
"light"
A delicate name with an ancient pedigree, more appealing to some than Lucille. It elaborates on Lucy and even Lucia and feels more distinctive than Lucinda.
Tupi
"wise person"
Move over Maia, Mia and Mara - there's a new melodious M name on the block! Maiara has a great meaning and a soft flowing sound which fits in with current trends.
Hawaiian
"wind"
The sources that do list this name give it as a boys' name, but Woody Harrelson chose it for his daughter, and it does have a feminine lilt.
Makynlee is a modern feminine name that emerged as part of the trend toward creative spellings and the '-lee' suffix popularity in the early 2000s. It appears to be a variant of Mackinley or…
