By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"consciencious"
This pretty Muslim name is on the rise, along with similar sounding Samara which is now up to #299 in the charts in 2022. Zamara has the added cool factor of the Z first initial.
Aalani is a feminine name of Hawaiian origin that carries the beautiful meaning of 'path to the summit' or 'high way.' This melodic name combines the Hawaiian elements 'ala' (path or way) and 'lani'…
Modern invented name
Pop princess Amerie is half Korean, half African-American. Her name may relate to Amelia, Emily, Emery, or Amory, though there's no exact equivalent among historical names. But doubtless there will…
Japanese
"smiling child; beautiful child"
A fresh and pretty Japanese name which would be an unusual route to the popular Emmy/Emi nickname. In Japanese, this name can be formed from a variety of different kanji combinations with different…
"pleasant"
A popular Muslim girl name in the UK, possibly boosted by its similarity to familiar classic Hannah.
Italian variation of Hilary
"cheerful, happy"
Hilary may feel too connected to a single personality, but this version offers a fresh and interesting alternative. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin (born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas) chose this variation of…
Place name
Kensington is a place name with a number of referents; there are cities by the name in Australia, Canada, South Africa, the UK, and the US. As a girls' name, it entered the US Top 1000 in 2015,…
English combination of Lily + Beth or diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Queen Elizabeth's childhood nickname was Lilibet, the name of Prince Harry and Meghan's newborn daughter, and Lilibeth has the same kind of lilting charm. While many combo names are less attractive…
Spanish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Used especially in Latin America, this would make a funky spin on Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea");…
American
"independent, nonconformist"
Free-spirited Maverick is no longer an innovative choice for a son, but by using it on a daughter, you could put the maverick back in Maverick. About 100 baby girls were named Maverick in the US last…
Variation of Mabel; combination of May and Belle; "loveable"
"loveable"
This spelling variation of Mabel clears up the pronunciation — "may-belle", as opposed to "may-bull". Maybelle is packed with Southern charm, and like sister name Mabel is on the rise, but still on a…
Nayomi is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots, primarily associated with Japanese and Sinhalese origins. In Japanese contexts, it may be derived from 'Naomi' with an alternate spelling,…
Persian
"little star"
Spelled with one 'n', this was the name of the wife of Alexander the Great, and is more attractive than the better-known Roxanne.
Amarie is a feminine name that represents a modern blend of the popular prefix 'A' with elements of names like Marie and Amari. Its origins are contemporary, emerging primarily in the United States…
Variation of Umaira or Amira, Arabic
"prosperous, flourishing; princess, leader"
Derived from the Arabic word amara , this form of the Arabic Umaira or Amira easily crosses languages, and with its strong and pretty sound and a celebratory meaning, it has been rising up the charts…
Greek
"she who hides"
Melodic, rhythmic, and poetic in sound, Calypso is a name with connections to music, mythology, space, and pop culture. A distinctive was to nickname Callie or even Pip, it has that charming -o…
Delany is a feminine name with Irish roots, derived from the surname O'Dubhshlaine, meaning 'descendant of the dark challenger' or 'dark defiance.' The name has transformed through anglicization to…
Variant of Alicia or Hebrew
"God is my salvation"
Elisha (ee-LYE-sha) is an Old Testament male name, sometimes borrowed for girls. Pronouced eh-LEE-sha, it is also used as a spelling variant of Alicia or Elysia.
English place-name and surname
"Ellis' town"
Ellington's popularity may be inspired by jazz great Duke, but the name is used slightly more often for girls today, perhaps because of its trendy El- beginning. Like a host of other El- names, from…
Emilly is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of the classic Emily. While Emily derives from the Latin 'Aemilia,' meaning 'rival' or 'eager,' Emilly maintains this…
