Three Syllable Names for Girls

Jamira

Jamora

Jamylah

Janayah is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation combining elements of popular names like Jana, Janiya, or Janae with the fashionable '-yah' ending, which can reference the Hebrew element meaning 'God' found in names like Aaliyah and Mariah. This name emerged primarily in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States. Janayah has a melodic, flowing quality with its three syllables and vowel-rich composition. While not among the most common names, it appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar-sounding, with a modern feel and potentially spiritual undertones. The name offers versatility and uniqueness without being difficult to pronounce or spell.

Janayah

This name of Aztec origin has the lovely possible meaning of "dewdrop". Both the Jatziry and Jatziri spellings were given to a few dozen baby girls in 2022.

Jatziry

Jazuri

If you go off of the 100 Year Rule, Geneva should be coming back into style right about now. Which means we could be hearing more of the Jeneva variation as well.
 
Jeneva could be a good way to honor a Jennifer, Jenna, or Jeanette in your life.

Jeneva

Journeii is an adventurous spelling of this modern word name, one which does stand out visually thanks to the unusual double -i ending. It saw a spike in popularity in 2023 and 2024 when it was given to 28 and 27 girls respectively, having only been used in very small numbers prior to that. 
 
It could be pronounced as JUR-nee, JUR-nay, or JUR-nay-ee.

Journeii

Judea

Kamirah

Kasiyah

Kassiani, also spelled Kasiani or Cassiane, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Kassiani, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in the Greek Orthodox Church, is associated with fallen women. The 9th century saint Kassiani was supposed to be in love with the Emperor Theophilos, who rejected her when she proved to be more intelligent than he.
 
Virtually unknown in the U.S., Kassiani may well become more prominent along with the raft of similar names gaining new style currency, from the boys' names Cassian and Cassius to Cassia, Kasia and Keziah.

Kassiani

Kaylana

Kayleah

Keani

Keniyah is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the United States in recent decades. It appears to be a creative construction combining elements of popular names like Kenya, Kenia, and the '-iyah' suffix common in many modern feminine names. The name has African-American origins and gained modest popularity in the early 2000s. Keniyah carries a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and balanced sound. The 'Ken-' prefix suggests strength (from Greek roots meaning 'born of fire'), while the '-iyah' ending has a soft, spiritual feeling reminiscent of biblical names. Parents might choose Keniyah seeking a distinctive name with modern appeal and rhythmic beauty, while still maintaining accessibility in pronunciation and spelling.

Keniyah

Possibly a variation of popular Kiyomi ("pure and beautiful" from Japanese"), Keomi may also be considered a variation of Keomony, a Khmer name meaning "precious stone" .

Keomi

Keyanna

A rare and delicate choice, Lelia is a modern variation of an ancient Roman family name. It came to Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, following the publication of George Sand's popular romantic novel titled Lelia in 1833.

Lelia

Leola is a feminine name of Latin and German origins. It can be a variant of Leola, meaning 'lioness,' derived from 'leo' (lion), or an elaboration of Leah or Lee. It was most popular in the United States during the early 20th century, peaking between 1890-1920 when it ranked in the top 300 names. More recently, fewer than 20 baby girls were named Leola in the US, though a trend for lion-themed names may raise its profile..

Leola

 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 147)

Three Syllable Girl Names