By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Zohemy is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern creation or adaptation from similar-sounding names. It may be derived from Hebrew elements or could be a creative variant of names…
Aanika is a feminine name with roots in several cultural traditions. Primarily of Indian origin, it's a variant spelling of Anika, which means 'graceful' or 'sweet-faced' in Sanskrit. The doubled 'a'…
Adena is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hebrew, it means 'delicate' or 'slender,' while it can also be connected to an ancient Native American culture called the…
Feminization of Adriel, Hebrew
"God is my master"
Portuguese influencer Adrielly Lima brought her previously one-of-a-kind name into the spotlight. It debuted in 2021 when 17 sets of parents named their daughters Adrielly.
Hawaiian
"ripe"
You could think of this lovely name as Alma after a month on the beach in Maui.
Arabic
"sign"
The third-brightest star in the Gemini constellation.
Alishah is a feminine name with multicultural origins, blending elements from Arabic, Persian, and South Asian naming traditions. The first element "Ali" has roots in Arabic, meaning "elevated" or…
Allysson is a feminine variation of Allison, which ultimately derives from the medieval Norman-French name Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'of nobility.' This contemporary spelling features the distinctive…
African
"free man"
Though this is traditionally a male name, it can work for a girl in our culture. Might also be considered a short form of the Italian Amadea.
Variation of Amaia, Spanish or Basque
"high place or end"
This form of Amaia, with two Is, is a Top 100 name in Puerto Rico.
Greek
"tender goddess"
In Greek mythology, Amalthea is the name of a goat (or, sometimes, a goat-keeping nymph) who nursed the infant Zeus and protected him from his murderous father, Cronus. Thanks to the goat’s…
English, invented name
A pretty name with echoes of Ana, Ava and Olivia — and the option of Navy as a middle name — brought to public attention by Olympic sprinter Anavia Battle. Her siblings have equally cool names:…
Zulu
"enough, sufficient, adequate; last born"
A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".
Anneka is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins, primarily functioning as a variant of Anna or Annika. In Dutch, it's a diminutive form of Anna, while in Swedish and Finnish contexts,…
Latin
"corn, grain"
Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!
"eagle"
An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…
English variation of Arabella, Latin; Scottish
"yielding to prayer; lovable"
There were only SIX baby girls named Arabel in the US last year, astonishing when you consider the popularity of Arabella, used for over 1300 baby girls, and Arabelle, given to over 100. As isabel is…
Basque
"thornbush"
Basque names, indeed the entire Basque language, are unrelated to any other. Arantxa is a diminutive of Arantzazu. This obscure choice was made known by tennis player Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.
Literary name and place-name
Aravis was the name of a female character in C.S. Lewis's A Horse and His Boy , and is also the name of a mountain range in southern France. With the rise of Ava, Avery, and indeed seemingly all…
Spelling variation of Ariana
Arrianna is a more-unusual spelling variation of the names that are most popularly found as Ariana or Arianna. All are forms of the Greek Ariadne. Given its many spellings, that extra r only…
