By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ahlani is a modern feminine name of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'heavenly' or 'sky.' It's a melodic variation of names like Alani or Kalani, with the added 'h' giving it a gentle breath sound when…
Irish surname
"bright-headed"
This friendly Irish surname is catching on with girls, perhaps due to the easy Callie nickname.
English, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Lucia
"light"
Lucinda, an elaboration of Lucia created by Cervantes for his 1605 novel Don Quixote , is a pleasingly pretty alternative to Lucy. It was subsequently used by Moliere in his play The Doctor in Spite…
Spanish, Latin
"from Nazareth"
Nazaria is a feminine form of the Latin Nazarius, a Late Roman name denoting someone from the town of Nazareth, notable for being the home of Jesus in Christian tradition. Used predominantly among…
Novalynn is a modern feminine name blending 'Nova,' derived from Latin meaning 'new' or 'young star,' with the popular name suffix 'lynn,' creating a celestial, contemporary feel. This compound name…
Samaya is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'time' or 'season,' while in Arabic traditions it can mean 'high' or 'elevated.' The name also appears in African…
English virtue name from Latin
"the quality of being clear"
Clarity is one of the lightest of the newly rediscovered virtue names, with a bit of three-syllable sparkle, old-fashioned charm and a clear vision for the future. Clarity is a very desirable quality…
Literary name
Daenerys is yet another girls' name invented by "Game of Thrones" author George R. R. Martin that is beginning to gain some traction in real life. Daenerys was used for 67 baby girls in 2013 while…
Word name
Alternative to Princess or Queenie.
Yarely is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Yarel meaning 'taught by God,' or it could be a modern variation inspired by words like 'yearly' or…
Variation of Adelie or Adalia
"noble; God is just"
Akin to Ada, Adeline, and Adele, Adalie is one of many names to derive from the Old German element adal . Musical and lively, and less popular than its many of its sisters, Adalie was given to around…
Italian diminutive of Eleonora or Eleanor, meaning unknown
Its mellifluous sound makes Leonora--which has a rich history and a tie to the popular Leo names-- a keen possibility for revival. Though it's been hiding below the Top 1000 since the 1940s, Leonora…
English and Norman variation of Sapphira, Greek, Hebrew, literary
"lapis lazuli, sapphire"
A gemstone name that doesn't sound as wordy as Sapphire or Lazuli do, this is a streamlined spelling of the Biblical name. It was also used in by Christopher Paolini in his dragon series, Eragon ,…
Puerto Rican variation of Alaia, Basque
"joyful, happy"
Lyrical choice with an ornamental H — a common phenomenon among Puerto Rican names.
Combination of Ariel and Elizabeth, Hebrew
"lion of God and pledged to God; most holy + pledged to God"
Arizbeth is a compound name particularly popular in Mexico and among Hispanic parents in the US. Created by blending Ariel or Ariana with classic Elizabeth, it is one of the hottest unique names…
Greek
"gift of God"
Dorothea is a romantic Victorian-sounding name that blends elegance, gravitas and a hint of clunkiness too. Popular in the early decades of the twentieth century, it has been off the charts since…
Jailani is a feminine name with roots in Arabic and Malay cultures. In Arabic, it's connected to the word meaning 'great' or 'mighty,' and can also be associated with Jilan (Gilan), a province in…
Modern invention, from Hebrew and Arabic
"God's ascent; lofty, exalted"
Also appearing as Jaliyah and Jaleah, Jalayah is mostly likely to be another variation of the popular Aliyah, which has both Hebrew and Arabic origins. In this case, the sounds of Amaya and Alaya…
Latin
"dawn; gold"
Oriana is a dashing medieval name, with a meaning similar to Aurora. At this point, though, Oriana is much more unusual than Aurora and makes a unique choice if you're searching for names that mean…
"of the stars"
Astraea —also found as Astraia — is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who left earth to become the constellation Virgo after she grew unhappy with the state of humanity. She was prophesised…
