By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Modern invented name
Iyana is a new name with a New Age feel that's been on the popularity charts since 2000, related to cousins Aiyana and Ayanna.
Maleia is a feminine name with Hawaiian origins, where it's a variant of Malia, which derives from Mary. The name carries connotations of beauty, grace, and serenity associated with Hawaiian culture.…
Variation of Melinda, English
"beautiful honey"
This spelling of Melinda is used primarily in Amish communities.
Rosaleigh is an elegant feminine name that combines the classic floral name Rose with the trendy "-leigh" suffix. This elaborate variation blends traditional and contemporary elements, creating a…
Arabic,, Hebrew
"peace, tranquility"
Sparky and bright but with a serene meaning, Sakina is a multicultural choice, quietly on the rise in the US. Derived from the Arabic Sakun or the Hebrew shekinah , it means "peace, tranquility" and…
Sanaya is a feminine name with Persian and Indian origins, meaning 'distinguished' or 'eminent' in Persian. In Sanskrit interpretations, it can also mean 'distinct' or 'prominent.' The name has…
Viktoria is the Eastern European and Germanic spelling of Victoria, a name derived from Latin meaning 'victory.' This variation maintains the powerful meaning while giving it a distinctive…
Spanish, Arabic, Tupi
"friend, helper; butterfly water nymph"
Likely an elaboration of the multicultural Yara, an Arabic name well-used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries meaning "butterfly" or "helper" (or possibly "water nymph" from its Tupi…
Adaya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'ornament of God' or 'God has adorned,' derived from 'adah' (to adorn) and 'Yah' (God). It appears in the Old Testament as…
Native American
"great land"
State name Alaska stems from an Aleutian word for the land mass itself. The number of baby girls named Alaska has doubled in the past five years, and is sure to continue increasing as more place…
Aliyana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from the Arabic 'Aliya' meaning 'high, elevated, or exalted,' with the added 'na' suffix for melodic enhancement. It may…
Anaiyah is a modern feminine name that combines elements of popular names like Ana, Anaya, and Anaiah. It likely has Hebrew origins, where 'Anaiah' means 'God has answered.' The distinctive spelling…
Hawaiian
"angel"
Anela is the equivalent of Angela, which means angel. Anela is also one of hawaii's top baby names .
Arantza is a feminine Basque name originating from the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name refers to the Virgin of Arantzazu, a Marian…
Variation of Aviana
"bird"
A rising respelling of Aviana.
Azayla is a feminine name with modern origins, likely created as a variation of names like Azalea (the flowering shrub) or possibly combining elements of popular 'A' and 'Z' names. Its melodic…
Latin feminization of Christian, Greek from Latin
"follower of Christ"
Not cutting edge, but still graceful and feminine. Parents who care about style may pass on all names Chris (or Kris) related, which were so popular in the second half of the 20th century. But…
Elaia is a feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from 'elaia' meaning 'olive' or 'olive tree' in Greek. The olive tree has profound significance in Greek culture as a symbol of peace,…
Spelling variation of Carissa
Both Karissa and Carissa are trending downward, along with the other issa names that first rose to popularity in the 1970s. Karissa fell out of the Top 1000 in 2014, two years after Carissa.
Spanish and Portuguese version of Hebrew Raphaela
"God has healed"
This euphonious and lovely name is an internationally appealing choice, that, like Gabriela and Isabela before it, is beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream. Also spelled Raffaella…
