Three Syllable Names for Girls

An evocative Indian girl name with a wonderful meaning — perfect your little miracle.

Karishma

Streamlined and sleek Japanese name with a sweet, fragrant meaning.

Katori

An unusual Hebrew name which feels familiar, thanks to its similarity to Katherine and related names. It was originally a masculine name, but is now used for both sexes.

Katriel

Kayorie

Kazelyn

Kazelynn

Kehlanie

Keliah

Kendalynn

Kennedie represents a feminine, modernized spelling variation of Kennedy, which originated as an Irish surname meaning "helmeted head" or "armored head." This particular spelling with an -ie ending gives the traditionally unisex name a slightly more feminine touch while maintaining its strong sound. Kennedy first gained notable popularity as a first name following President John F. Kennedy's administration in the 1960s, but saw a significant rise for girls in the 1990s-2000s. The Kennedie spelling variation emerged as parents sought ways to personalize the increasingly popular name. This spelling maintains the name's associations with strength and American political legacy while creating visual distinction. The -ie ending follows a pattern seen in other feminized spellings like Maddie or Callie. Kennedie offers the nickname options Kenny or Kenn while standing as a full name with both strength and contemporary style.

Kennedie

<p>Khalila is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from "Khalil" meaning "friend" or "beloved." The addition of the feminine ending "-a" transforms the masculine Khalil into its feminine counterpart. This beautiful name carries connotations of friendship, loyalty, and deep affection in Arabic tradition. Khalila remains relatively uncommon in Western countries but has a presence in Muslim communities worldwide. The melodic flow of the name, with its soft "kh" sound and harmonious vowels, gives it an elegant and graceful quality. Parents might choose this name for its meaningful connection to friendship and love, as well as its distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common names while still being relatively easy to pronounce.</p>

Khalila

Klaudia is a variant spelling of Claudia, a feminine name with ancient Roman origins. The name comes from the Latin word "claudus" meaning "lame" or "limping," and was originally a family name within the prominent Roman gens Claudia. The spelling with 'K' instead of 'C' reflects Eastern European orthography, particularly in Polish, Hungarian, and other Slavic languages where this version is quite common. Klaudia maintains the same classical elegance as Claudia while offering a distinctive international flair. The name carries associations with strength and dignity, qualities embodied by notable historical figures like Claudia Octavia, the wife of Emperor Nero. While less common in English-speaking countries, Klaudia represents a meaningful connection to Eastern European heritage for many families.

Klaudia

Klementine

Kristiana

Kritika

Lamiya

Lania

Laraya

Lavanya is a lovely sounding Indian girl's name with an equally lovely meaning. 

Lavanya

Layonna

 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.

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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 217)

Three Syllable Girl Names