By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 607 pages
of 607
Video game name
Kitana is the name of a character in Mortal Kombat II -- she's a princess who looks young but is actually 10,000 years old. It may be related to the male Persian name Katana, which means honorable,…
Mayumi is a feminine Japanese name that carries beautiful meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The most common interpretation combines 'ma' (真) meaning 'truth' or 'genuine'…
Spanish, diminutive of Rosa
"rose"
This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to…
Arabic
"best wishes"
Tahani, a somewhat unusual Arabic name for girls , has popped up twice on TV recently: it's the name of one of the main characters on NBC comedy The Good Place and a teenaged contestant on So You…
Aramaic
"little girl"
Talitha appears in the Bible as words Jesus says to awaken a young girl whose parents feared she was dead. It has been used in the US since colonial times. Talitha is also the name of two stars in…
Malay from Arabic
"to shine"
A popular Malay name — mostly for boys — derived from the Arabic zahara , meaning "to shine".
Alaiia is an exceptionally rare feminine name with a mystical, melodic quality. This beautiful name appears to be a modern invention, possibly a creative variation of names like Alaia, Aaliyah, or…
Alaura is a melodious feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Laura, with the decorative prefix 'A-' adding a more elaborate quality. It blends elements of different naming traditions,…
Alysson is primarily a feminine name that represents a variation of the more common Alison or Allison. Derived from the medieval French diminutive of Alice, which ultimately comes from the Germanic…
Amarii is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Amari, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'promised by God' or could derive from Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love.'…
Avaleigh is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It appears to be a creative combination of the popular prefix…
Avelyn is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of traditional names like Evelyn, Avalon, or Aveline. With likely Germanic and French linguistic roots, Avelyn blends elements that…
Aziya is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It is often considered a variant of Asia, which can refer to the continent or derive from the Greek word 'asis' meaning 'sunrise'. In some…
Bellami is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation combining the elements 'Bell' (beautiful) with 'ami' (friend in French) or possibly a variant of Bellamy. The name has a melodic…
Spanish, Portuguese variation of Charlotte
"free man; Frenchman"
Carlota is the preferred version of Charlotte in Spain and Portugal, each where it ranks among the Top 50 most popular girl names. Carlotta, with two Ts, is the Italian spelling.
Elenor is a feminine name serving as a variant spelling of Eleanor, which has deep historical roots. Originating from the Occitan name Aliénor, it was introduced to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine in…
Eleyna is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Elena or Elaina. These names derive from Helen, which has ancient Greek origins meaning 'torch' or 'bright light.' The particular…
Elisia is a feminine name with varied origins, possibly derived from the Greek name Elissa (a variation of Elizabeth) or as a variant of Alicia or Elisa. It carries connotations of nobility and…
Elizah is a modern feminine name that appears to be a contemporary variation of Eliza or possibly a feminine form of Elijah. If derived from Eliza, it ultimately connects to the Hebrew name…
Compound name made up of Ella and Rose
"fairy rose"
A combination name with a hint of fairy-tale magic to it, without being too fantastical. Given to 3 girls in the UK in 2022 and more than 40 in the US, it falls just slightly behind its sister name,…
