Three Syllable Names for Girls

Makynna

Makynzie

Malaiah

Malaycia

Maleiah

Maleini

Malikah

Malyah

Manhattan is the smallest yet one of the most populous New York City boroughs. The area was historically inhabited by Munsee Lenape and Wappinger tribes of Native Americans, and the name Manhattan is derived from the Munsee Lenape language. Hickory trees that were used to make bows grew on the southern part of Manhattan, which inspired the term manaháhtaan, from the Munsee Lenape words for "gather" and "bow."
 
Manhattan debuted as a girl name in 2000 and has been used sparingly since then, with six girls given the name in a recent year. Hattie is a potential nickname, though Mattie, Mannie, and Annie might be less obvious options.

Manhattan

An old royal name in England and Scotland that's also spelled Marjorie. Popular in the Middle Ages and Tudor period, it was revived at the end of the 19th century, peaked in 1921 and dropped off the list in 1958, enough time to be reconsidered as a Margaret alternative. The name Margery Daw is familiar via the seesaw nursery rhyme and Margery Williams wrote the children's classic The Velveteen Rabbit..

Margery

Marien is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It can be considered a variant of Marion or Marian, which themselves derive from Mary (Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'). In some European contexts, particularly French, it may be viewed as a combination of Marie and the -en suffix. Marien has a delicate, melodic quality and conveys a sense of traditional femininity with a slightly uncommon flair. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, it enjoys some popularity in French and Dutch-speaking regions. The name carries a classic elegance while remaining distinctive enough to stand out.

Marien

Marieth

Marlana is a feminine given name that evolved as a variant of Marlene or Marlana. It has Germanic roots, deriving from elements meaning 'famous' and 'love' or 'grace.' This melodic name gained modest popularity during the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in North America. Marlana offers a more distinctive alternative to the more common Marlene while maintaining its sophisticated sound. The name conveys a sense of timeless elegance while remaining relatively uncommon, making it appealing to parents seeking a name with traditional roots but not overused. Marlana may be given with alternate spellings including Marlena or Marlene.

Marlana

Marleigha

Marlia

Marnita is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Marina or possibly as a variant of Marna, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'rejoice.' The suffix '-ita' suggests Spanish or Latin American influence, where it's commonly used as an affectionate diminutive ending. The name has a warm, friendly sound with its flowing syllables and soft ending. Marnita remains quite uncommon in most regions, never having achieved widespread popularity in the United States or other English-speaking countries. This rarity gives it a distinctive quality while still being relatively intuitive to pronounce. The name might appeal to parents seeking something unique yet melodic with subtle multicultural connections.

Marnita

Maryclare

Maryjean

The Aztec goddess of fertility and the maguey plant — also known as agave — which has historically been made into paper.

Mayahuel

Mayani

 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 317)

Three Syllable Girl Names