By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"charity"
Charity is one of the Big Three abstract virtue names, along with Hope and Faith, though far less widely used than the others. But as Faith, Grace and Hope grow more common, some parents are…
Elana is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from variants of Elena, Helen, or Elaine. It means 'light,' 'bright one,' or 'torch.' This melodic name combines the elegance of Elena with a…
Janyla appears to be a modern invented name that emerged in American naming practices during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name likely combines the popular prefix 'Jan-' (found in names…
English combination name
"beautiful honey"
In the eighteenth century there was a poetic fad for names with the 'inda' sound, and, along with Belinda, Clarinda, Dorinda and Florinda, Melinda was one of those created at that time. It came into…
Native American, Cherokee
"sparrow"
This name of a giant tree, itself named for a nineteenth-century Cherokee who invented a way to write his tribe's language, makes a strong, stately statement.
Sanskrit
"First ray of the sun"
A beautiful Indian name that fits in well with popular names like Amaya and Aniyah, and with a beautiful meaning — perfect for a first born daughter.
Analeah combines elements of the names Ana (or Anna) and Leah, creating a melodic, modern compound name. Ana derives from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace,' while Leah, also Hebrew, means 'weary' or…
Arayah is a modern feminine name that combines elements of several naming traditions. It may be a variation of Araya, which has Thai origins meaning 'noble' or could be related to the Hebrew name…
Caliyah is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly influenced by the popularity of names ending in '-iyah' or '-yah,' a sound pattern that has roots in Hebrew where 'Yah'…
Maylani is a modern feminine name with Hawaiian influences, though it may be a contemporary creation rather than a traditional Hawaiian name. It likely combines elements like 'May' (the month or…
Modern variation of Amber
A rarely used play on Amber, making it more feminine and both more modern and old-fashioned at the same time.
Ancient Egyptian via Spanish
"holy to Anath"
A highly unusual Biblical girls' name whose popularity in Latin America is beginning to spill over into the U.S.. Azeneth is one of those unique baby names we'll be hearing a lot more of.
American invented name, variation of Evelyn and Everly, English
"desired; water; island; wild boar in woodland clearing"
Everlyn is one of the countless new spin on Evelyn and sisters, this generation's answer to Caitlin and Michaela. Evelyn, recently in the US Top 10, has been around as a name for a long time, once…
Variation of Kalea, Hawaiian
"joy, happiness"
Hawaiian names are up across the board, but the lilting and lovely Kalea is headed for the mainstream, along with variants Kaleah and Kaleia.
English
"citadel; weary; my light"
Lilting and light, Liara is a contemporary choice with a well established sound. First appearing in the US stats back in the 90s,it took off in 2012 when the final game in BioWare's Mass Effect…
Yoselin is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, representing a variation of Jocelyn. The name blends Spanish naming traditions with the melodic quality typical of feminine names in Hispanic…
Addelyn is a feminine name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It represents a modern elaboration of the name Adele or Adeline, ultimately derived from…
Aithana is a rare feminine name with possible Greek origins, though it may also be a modern invention inspired by classical naming patterns. It might be related to the Greek name Athena (goddess of…
Alyna is a feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of names like Alina, Elena, or Alana. With potential Slavic, Greek, or Celtic roots depending on the specific derivation, Alyna…
Daylani is a contemporary feminine name that has emerged in recent decades, reflecting modern naming trends that favor melodic sounds and creative constructions. It appears to be a variation or blend…
