By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dailany is a modern feminine name that likely emerged in the early 21st century, reflecting the trend toward melodic names with flowing syllables. It may be a creative variation combining elements of…
Russian variation of Helen
"bright, shining one"
One of many international versions of this classic.
Igbo, English, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek
"grace; beloved, bitter; to thrive and live long; Yahweh has said; to sparkle"
Amaria is one of those rare names that sounds like a familiar and well-known choice. Part of this is done to its similarity to the likes of Amara, Amelia, Maria, and Aria, but another factor is it…
A possible variation of Amia and Amaya. It has charted in the U.S. Top 1000 for most of the 21st century. As a boys name , it has ties to literary critic and poet Amiya Chandra Chakravarty.
Dayanna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting, or a combination of 'day' with the popular name ending '-anna.'…
Gisselle is a feminine name derived from the Germanic name 'Gisela,' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in its ancient context, though the modern connotation is more about a sacred promise or bond. This…
Hebrew
"date palm tree"
Adding a final a to Tamar lends it a more sensual Slavic tone, making it a more popular choice than the original.
Spanish or German
"pretty one, or, serpent"
Belinda, cousin of Linda and Melinda, enjoyed a brief return to the Top 1000 from 2005 through 2013, only to fall off again in 2014. A name that some may consider a modern spin on the midcentury…
Variation of Emery, German, combination name, blending Emma and Marie
"industrious; universal + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
On one hand, this may be a twist on the unisex Emery, to make it more obviously feminine - and to make it stand out from Emery, Emory, and Emerie, which all rank in the US Top 600. Alternatively, it…
Jermani is a feminine name that appears to be a contemporary creation, possibly derived from or related to names like Jermaine (a French surname meaning 'brother' or 'from Germany') or Jeremy (from…
Variation of Kaylani, Kalani or Keilani, Hawaiian
"sea of heaven; the heavens; glorious sky"
Inspired by several, similar-but-different Hawaiian names, Kaelani is an up-and-coming choice, three times more popular than it was a decade ago. Given to more than 130 babies in 2023, Kaelani ranks…
Saraya is a melodic feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'palace' or 'night journey,' while in Persian it can mean 'princess.' Some consider it a variation of Sarah, with…
Variation of Olivia
"olive tree"
Parents finding Olivia too popular first turned to Alivia and then went further with Alyvia. But making the spelling different does not improve on the original. If you love Olivia, name your daughter…
Spanish
"grace"
A sparky and feminine elaboration on Gracia, Spanish for "grace".
Kalaya is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Thai culture, it means "rose" or "rosebud," symbolizing beauty and elegance. The name also appears in some Native American traditions, where…
Word name
Loyalty is one of the Modern Virtue Names rising precipitously for babies in recent years, used last year for nearly 300 children, about 85 percent of them girls. Loyalty may also owe some of its…
English, combination of Mary and Jane
"drop of the sea, bitter, beloved + god is gracious"
Mary was such a common name for so long that it sprouted a whole family of chimeric name splices: Maryann, Marybeth, Mary-Lousie, ad infinitum. Spiderman 's Mary Jane Watson, the closed toe shoe with…
Hawaiian
"heavenly mist"
Unusual yet accessible Hawaiian choice. The Noel beginning makes it a possible name for baby girls born at Christmas .
Variation of Alice or Elizabeth
The Elissa version of a long-popular name is fading in favor of Alyssa, Eliza and other variants. The legion of other forms and spellings includes Alissa, Allissa, Allyssa, Alyssa, Elissah, Ellisa,…
Variation of Emberly, invented name
Emberleigh made its all-time debut on the charts in 2009, rising steadily each year. It could be a future member of the Top 1000.
