By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Alahna is a feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Alana or Alaina. The name has Gaelic origins where it means 'fair, beautiful' or 'peaceful.' In its traditional Irish form…
Aleeyah is a feminine name representing a modern variant spelling of Aaliyah or Aliya. With Arabic origins, the name means 'exalted,' 'rising,' or 'sublime.' This contemporary spelling variation…
Diminutive of Adelaide
Alida had a brief flurry of popularity a hundred years ago but is rarely used today. But given the rise of so many names related to Adelaide and Adeline, Alida might be rediscovered.
Alisia is a feminine name variant of Alice or Alicia, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type' or 'of noble kind.' This spelling variation offers a slightly exotic…
Amery is a feminine name with Germanic origins, though it can also be used for boys. The name derives from elements meaning 'home' or 'power' and 'ruler,' suggesting strength and leadership.…
Analea is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Analea, which combines 'Ana' (meaning 'grace' in Hebrew) with 'lea' (meaning 'meadow' in various European…
Asmara is a feminine name with beautiful cultural significance. It shares its name with the capital city of Eritrea in East Africa, giving it geographical importance. The name has origins in Arabic…
Aviyah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from elements meaning 'my father is God' or 'God is my father.' It appears as a variant of biblical names like Abijah or Aviya. The name carries…
Japanese, Yoruba
"peaceful, reason + beauty; my joy"
A multicultural name with the appealing -omi ending, Ayomi has its roots in Yoruba and Japanese — though it is predominantly used in Nigeria. As a Japanese name, it can have a variety of meanings,…
Nahuatl
"star"
Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Citalli is a sparkly name meaning "star". The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Variation of Adeline, French from German
"noble, nobility"
An Old French variation of the popular Adeline and Adelina, Edeline may appeal to those who want something rare-but-familiar, to anyone looking to honor and Edward or Edith, or to those who want…
Elayah is a feminine name of modern origin that has gained modest popularity in recent years. It appears to be a creative variation of more traditional names like Elijah, Eliah, or Aaliyah, combining…
Elyssa is a feminine name with ancient roots, representing a variation of Elissa, the legendary founder and queen of Carthage (also known as Dido in Virgil's Aeneid). The name has Phoenician origins…
Breton
"honor"
Unusual Honor or Nora alternative, but we prefer the originals.
Everly variant
"wild boar in the woodland clearing"
One of many Everly variants
Variation of Giovanna, Italian
"God is gracious"
A romantic way to get to covetable nicknames Gia and Nina.
Hebrew
"fruit or glory"
Hadara is a Hebrew name associated with the holiday of Sukkot, the harvest festival. In the Torah, the citrus fruit etrog, used on the holiday, is called a "hadar fruit".
Arabic, Basque, Hausa
"shawl; star; section of tree"
Attractive, rhythmic choice with roots in several languages and cultures. It's a lesser-known a celestial name, meaning "star" in Basque and referring to a star in the constellation Boötes in Arabic.
Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Estonian
"light"
A pretty international form of Helena used in many Slavic languages, also sometimes spelled Yelena.
"Jehovah exists"
The origins of Jesiah are uncertain — is it biblical? A Josiah-Jesse mashup? We don't have the answer (sorry!), but we can tell you that Jesiah is a relatively rare alternative to Josiah, with the…
