By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Analiah is a beautiful feminine name with Hebrew and Spanish influences. It likely combines the Hebrew name 'Ana' (meaning 'grace' or 'favor') with 'liah,' possibly a variant of 'Leah' (meaning…
Invented name
Culmination of two trends: names bookended by As and Nova names, seen in names like Novalee, Novalyn, and Zanova. In statistics, ANOVA stands for analysis of variance.
Tamil
"bright"
A rare girls' name with cross-cultural appeal to burn, Avira might be a good option for parents interested in Ava but put off by its huge popularity.
Variation of Destiny, word name, English from Latin
"destiny, fate"
Again, the trendy -ee ending.
Elanie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Elaine, which derives from the Greek name Helen meaning "bright, shining light" or "torch." Alternatively, it could…
Italian and Spanish feminine variation of Fabian
"bean grower"
The fashion for elaborate girly-girl names, especially those that end with -ella or -ana, has put this distinctive Latin favorite into play.
Variation of Icelynn or Iceland, invented English name
"beautiful ice; frozen lake; Iceland"
Icelyn and its more popular sister Icelynn have been among the fastest-rising girls' names in the US in recent years. Icelynn entered the Top 1000 in 2024, while Icelyn was given to 54 girls.
Jenaiah is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements of popular names like Jennifer or Jenna with the melodic ending '-aiah' found in biblical names such as…
Malorie is a feminine name derived from the French name Mallory, which originated as an Old French surname meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-fated.' Despite this somewhat somber etymology, the name has a…
Milliana is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, though it draws on traditional naming elements. It likely developed as an elaboration of names like Millie, Milla, or Lilliana, combining the…
Nalayah is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality and modern appeal. While its exact origins are uncertain, it may be a creative variation of names like Nala (of Swahili origin, meaning…
Hebrew
"bird"
An important biblical name, being the wife of Moses in Exodus. Has a number of spelling variations, including Tziporah, Zipora(h), Zippora(h), Tzipor and Tzipori. The Yiddish forms are Tzeitl and…
Variation of Aaliyah
Alizae is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely derived from the name Eliza or possibly a variation of Aliza. The name has Hebrew roots meaning "joyful" or "happy," though in its modern…
Aloni is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'alon' meaning 'oak tree,' symbolizing strength and endurance. The name also appears in African naming…
Ameya is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, primarily used in India. In Sanskrit, Ameya means 'immeasurable,' 'boundless,' or 'infinite,' conveying a sense of limitless potential. It's also…
Arabic
"friendly"
A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy…
Evany is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant of Evanie or a creative alternative to popular names like Everly, Avery, or Ivory. While lacking extensive historical usage, it likely…
French, Spanish, Italian, and German variation of Fabia
Fabiola was the romantically elaborate name of a saint who organized the first hospice. Neither Fabiola nor Fabia appear on the most recent US extended list of names given to five or more babies,…
The French variation of Giselle was made famous by the spectacular Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
