By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Punjabi
"soul of Holy Book"
One of the most intriguing Punjabi girl names, bringing with it an easy path to the stylish nickname Ruby, as well as the very on-trend rhythmic "-ani" ending.
Variant of Sanvika
Another transliteration of the name Sanvika, which is related to the goddess Lakshmi.
Samyra is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Arabic roots or as a creative variation of names like Samira or Samir. In Arabic, Samira means "entertaining…
Native American
"where the mountain meets the sea"
Used for a free-spirited character on a 1990s sitcom, this name of a beautiful Southern California canyon does have an unconventional aura.
Latin
"little female bear"
A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing , by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence…
"life"
The name Vidalia comes from the Latin Vitalis, the root of which stems from vita, meaning "life". Most people would know of Vidalia as a type of onion, which were historically grown in Vidalia,…
Hebrew
"precious, dear"
A Hebrew name with an endearing meaning, Yakira is occasionally used as a spin on the Arabic Shakira ("thankful") too.
Yulianna is a feminine name that represents a beautiful cross-cultural fusion, primarily combining Slavic and Latin elements. It's a variation of Yuliana, which itself is derived from the Roman name…
Adelle is a feminine name with French origins, considered a variation of Adela or Adelaide, ultimately deriving from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' The name carries an…
Aleyza is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern variant of more traditional names like Eliza, Aliza, or Aleeza. With its distinctive spelling and melodic sound, Aleyza represents…
Alysia is a feminine name that represents a variation of Alicia, which itself derives from the Greek name Alice meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind.' This elegant spelling variant emerged in the…
"friendship"
This virtue name is the Latin version of fresh-faced Amity, and is also related to Amy. Although rare — it was given to only 5 girls in 2020 — it has great potential as an alternative to Amelia and…
Greek
"angel"
Angelia, also called Angelos, was a daughter of Zeus and Hera. She stole her mother's anointments and gave them to Europa, then to escape her mother's wrath went into hiding. Angelia's father Zeus…
Aradhya is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'one who is worthy of worship' or 'worthy of being adored.' The name has strong connections to Hindu traditions, where it can refer to divine…
Arsema is a beautiful feminine name with Ethiopian and Eritrean origins, particularly common in the Orthodox Christian traditions of these East African nations. The name is associated with the Ge'ez…
Avanna is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Ava (meaning 'like a bird' in Latin or 'life' in Hebrew) with a decorative ending, or possibly derived…
Avarie is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. It likely developed as a feminine variation of Avery or as a creative spelling of 'aviary,' meaning a place for…
Azriella is an enchanting feminine name with Hebrew roots, created as an elaborate feminine form of Azriel, meaning 'God is my help' or 'helped by God.' This ornate name combines the traditional…
"she who brings victory"
A name with a surprising amount of history--it was the name of the wife of Ptolemy I of Egypt, occurs in the New Testament, and belonged to a fourth century saint. In the US, it has long been spelled…
Brithany is a feminine name that appears to be a phonetic spelling variation of Brittany or Bethany. If derived from Brittany, it originates from the Celtic-French region of the same name, meaning…
