By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Elody is a melodic feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Elodie, which derives from the Germanic name Alodia, meaning "foreign riches" or "wealth." The name has a musical quality,…
Arabic
"soft, gentle"
Laniyah, rhymes with Mariah, is an Arabic name with a sweet meaning given to more than 100 baby girls in the US last year.
Persian
"dawn; or, little star"
The name of the wife of Alexander the Great, more attractive than the better-known Roxanne. Roxana was first used in the English-speaking world in the 1600s and was popularized by Daniel Defoe's…
Jariyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'flowing water' or 'stream.' This beautiful and melodious name carries connotations of purity, movement, and life-giving properties associated…
Jaziyah is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Josiah or an elaboration of Jazz, giving it musical associations. Alternatively, it…
Mariama is a feminine name of West African origin, particularly common in countries like Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea. It is the African variant of Mariam (Arabic form of Mary), ultimately deriving…
Japanese
"small lily"
"high above"
A lovely Arabic name with strong religious connections.
Elaboration of Eva
"life"
A fresh feeling elaboration of Eva or Eve, in the style of Liliana or Eliana. It could be considered a compound name too, blending Eve and Ana, giving it the meaning "life and grace" or "graceful…
Spelling variation of Maria and Mariah
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Though the y in this variation may seem unnecessary, it hasn't prevented Mariyah from charting in the US Top 1000 for the last decade. A form of Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories…
Aaradhya is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin popular in Indian culture. The name means 'one who is worthy of worship' or 'the adorable one,' deriving from the word 'aradhana' meaning worship or…
Variation of Aurelia, Auriel, or Aureola, Latin
"golden"
Aurelia and Aurora meet Aubriella and Gabriella in this elaborate, golden name. First appearing in the US stats back in 2005, a recent year saw it given 74 girls.
"sky blue"
Azora is related to the English Azure, with both used as baby names these days. Azora, which sounds more like a name, was given to about 70 baby girls in the US last year, while Azure was given to 30…
Jazelle is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be viewed as a creative elaboration of names like Jazz or Jasmine, combined with the popular feminine suffix '-elle.' The name…
Jenevieve is a variant spelling of the classic French name Genevieve, which derives from the Germanic name Genovefa, meaning 'woman of the tribe' or 'tribe woman.' This alternative spelling maintains…
Karely is a modern feminine name that blends elements of popular names like Karly, Kara, and Kaley. The name has Hispanic origins and is particularly popular in Latin American communities, though it…
A spelling variation of Madeleine, which is the French form of Hebrew Magdalene meaning "from Magdala" or "from the high tower." While Madeleine is the most popular spelling option in the UK and…
Russian from Latin
"natal day, Christmas"
Perfect name for a little girl born at Christmas . Its many variations and pet forms include Natalia, Nataliya, Natalie, Nataly, Natascha, Talya, Talia, Tasha and Tasya.
Sanskrit
"place of great bliss"
Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?
Irish
"dark eyes"
Stylish and boyish but could work for a girl -- especially one with brown eyes -- and Sully is a quirky and jaunty nickname.
