By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Elowynn is a feminine name with modern aesthetic appeal, combining elements that evoke both nature and fantasy. Likely a contemporary creation inspired by traditional Welsh or Celtic naming patterns,…
Hebrew
"oak tree"
Ilana is a name with seemingly endless variations, well used in Israel, sometimes chosen for little girls born on the holiday of TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. While some sources say Ilana is…
French variation of Margaret; also a flower name
"pearl; daisy"
Marguerite is a classic French name with a remnant of old-fashioned Gallic charm; and is also a variety of daisy. Chic again in Paris, it's definitely ripe for revival here. Another reason you might…
Compound of Maeve and Avery
"she who intoxicates + ruler of elves"
A blend of contemporary favorites, unisex Avery and Irish Maeve, Mavery has a whimsical meaning and melodic sound. Also spelled Maevery, it was given to around 70 girls in a recent year. It could…
Arabic
"night traveler, night rain"
A pretty Arabic name with an evocative meaning.
Variation of Seraiah, Hebrew
"God is ruler"
The biblical Seraiah may have been male, but all the modern babies named Serayah or Seraiah are female, some inspired by actress Serayah McNeill of Empire .
Amyrah is a feminine name with contemporary origins, likely developed as a stylistic variation of names like Amira, which has Arabic roots meaning 'princess' or 'commander.' The distinctive spelling…
Imogene is a feminine name of Celtic origin, believed to be derived from the Gaelic word 'imogen,' meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter.' Some scholars suggest it may also have connections to the Latin…
Mylani is a contemporary feminine name that blends melodic qualities with modern spelling conventions. Likely a variant of Milani or constructed from elements of popular names like Melanie and…
Naliyah is a feminine name with modern origins, likely developed as a creative variation of names like Aaliyah, Nalia, or Taliyah. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and may…
Hebrew place name
"branch, shoot; watch, guard"
Nazareth, an important place in the New Testament as the hometown of Jesus, is on the rise as a name for both girls and boys. It's one of a handful of Biblical place names, along with Galilee and…
Elaboration of Nova, Latin
"new"
Novalie combines the uber stylish and starry Nova with the trendy -lie ending, making it even more modern sounding than it was before. Novalee appeared on the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2016,…
Arabic, Hebrew
"deserts; dawn, morning; crescent, moon"
Sahari has been in the US stats since 2008, but 2025 saw it more than double in usage when it was given to 70 girls — the highest number of Saharis on record. A name with a number of possible…
"lily"
Susannah is by far the most stylish form of the classic name now that Susan and Suzanne have retired. Susannah has biblical and musical pedigrees, is impervious to trends, and has an irresistible,…
French variation of Valentina
"strength, health"
For a girl, we'd say Val-en-teen, though many would insist on pronouncing it like the holiday.
Zalayah is a contemporary feminine name with African-American origins, likely created as a unique naming innovation combining melodic sounds and the popular '-yah' ending (which can reference the…
Alaysha is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. The name appears to be a creative variant of names like Alisha, Alysha, or Alicia,…
Dutch diminutive of Adelaide or Latin
"noble; small, winged one"
This Latin name, also spelled Alida, has come into focus via the interesting character of Aleida Diaz on Orange is the New Black , the mother of Dayanara. In real life, Che Gueverra named a daughter…
"crown"
Appearing on a minor character in the Old Testament, Atarah is the wife of Jerahmeel and a descendant of Judah. Also spelled Atara, it has confidence and succinctness and may appeal to those who like…
English surname
"dark wood or clearing"
Blakeley is one of the many -ley ending surnames that is being adopted as a first name, updating the 80s darlings Blake and Ashley.
