Three Syllable Names for Girls

Mileya

Miloni

A popular name in Pakistan and a familiar choice in the UK, Minahil derives from the Arabic and Urdu words for "spring" or "fountain", associating it with water and life sources. Also spelled as Manahil, the name is notably borne by influencer and TikTok star, Minahil Malik.

Minahil

Popular name in Spain drawn from the Provencal Mireio, coined by the poet Frederic Mistral.  Very pretty and, though difficult to spell and pronounce, simpler than the French version.

Mireia

Traditionally, this name is written with kanji that give it lovely meanings of "full moon," "moonlight," or similar. Mitsuki is the real name of singer-songwriter Mitski.

Mitsuki

Miyonna

Molina

The name Morocco is as rhythmic and alluring as the land itself, site of Casablanca and Marrakech. It could work for either gender — Mike Tyson chose it for his son.

Morocco

Morrison

Mozelle is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Moses, which means "drawn from the water" in Hebrew. There is also the possibility that it is derived from Latin, to mean "little Meuse" in reference to a river, while other sources suggest it was used as a form of Marcella. 
 
Popular in the early 20th century, Mozelle has plenty of potential to make a come back, with its zippy Z sound, much loved elle ending, and Biblical ties.
 
Borne by classic female blues singer, Mozelle Alderson, the name might also appear as Moselle and Mosella.

Mozelle

Mwavita

Myella

Mykenzie is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Mackenzie or McKenzie. Originally a Scottish surname meaning "son of Kenneth" (from the Gaelic "Coinneach" meaning "handsome"), it transitioned to a given name in the late 20th century. The distinctive "y" spelling adds uniqueness while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. This name gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s as part of the trend toward surname-inspired girls' names. Mykenzie offers parents a way to personalize a popular name while retaining its recognizable sound and Scottish heritage. The name carries associations with strength and individuality, fitting contemporary naming trends that favor distinctive spellings of familiar names.

Mykenzie

Mylayah

Mylea

One of the many faux-Medieval names invented by George R.R. Martin for his A Song of Ice and Fire series of books, the source of HBO's Game of Thrones. Princess Myrcella Baratheon is the daughter of Cersei Lannister and (secretly) her brother Jaime. Their younger brother Tyrion sends her to Dorne to be married to the Dornish prince Trystane Martell to seal an alliance between the two houses.

Myrcella

Interesting Old Testament name that embraces many traditional female attributes; also name of a place in the Jordan Valley. In the Bible, a daughter of King Ammon and wife of Solomon.

Naamah

Naami is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'na'im' meaning 'pleasant' or 'delightful.' In some contexts, it may be related to the Biblical figure Naomi, whose name carries similar connotations of sweetness and pleasantness. While relatively uncommon in Western countries, Naami has a melodic quality with its double 'a' sound that gives it a distinctive character. The name provides a unique alternative to more common names while maintaining an accessible pronunciation. As parents increasingly seek names with meaningful backgrounds, Naami offers both cultural depth and a positive meaning that wishes pleasantness upon the bearer.

Naami

Nadezhda is more familiar in the English-speaking world by its short forms, Nadia or Nadya. Well-used through the Slavic countries and Russia, Nadezhda was the name of Lenin's wife. Viewers of The Americans</a> learned that this was the original Russian name of the spy known as Elizabeth Jennings, played by Keri Russell.

Nadezhda

Nadiah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, representing a variant spelling of Nadia. The name derives from the Slavic 'Nadya' or 'Nadezhda,' meaning 'hope,' though in Arabic contexts it takes on additional meanings related to 'generosity' or 'calling.' The addition of the 'h' at the end gives the name a more distinctly Arabic pronunciation and feel. Nadiah appears across multiple Muslim communities worldwide, including in Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, Middle Eastern regions, and within Muslim communities in Western nations. The name carries connotations of optimism and grace, with religious significance for many families. While less common than the spelling Nadia in Western countries, Nadiah offers a more authentic connection to its Arabic usage while maintaining familiar pronunciation.

Nadiah

 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 319)

Three Syllable Girl Names