By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Nusaiba is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical significance. It honors Nusaiba bint Ka'ab (also known as Umm Umara), a respected female companion of Prophet Muhammad known for her…
Spelling variation of Royalty, word name
"member of a royal family"
Royalty spelled with an -i gives major stage name vibes: it stands out from the crowds and makes you stop to read to it, feels modern and trendy, but still carries the associations of status and…
Shaniyah is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the 1990s, representing a modern coined name that combines popular phonetic elements. The 'Sha-' prefix has been common in…
Irish
"searcher"
Upper crust-y surname Sheridan gains some energy when used for a girl.
Siyana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Bulgarian, it's derived from a word meaning 'shining' or 'radiant,' while some also connect it to Sanskrit origins where it may relate to…
Serbian, Macedonian, Latvian, Slovene, Croatian, and Lithuanian form of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
An international form of the popular Sophia, used predominantly in East Slavic and East Baltic languages. Sofija featured in the most recent top baby names stats for a number of countries, including…
Sanskrit
"gold, beautiful color"
Especially used in Bengal and Bangladesh, Sonali is nowadays considered to mean "golden". Bengali actress Sonali Chowdhury is a notable bearer of this name.
Tehillah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "praise" or "psalm." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible where "tehillim" is the Hebrew word for psalms. It carries strong spiritual and musical…
"glory, praise, fame, success"
Derived from the Sanskrit yasas , Yashika is a bright sounding name and can be considered a feminine form of the popular masculine name Yash. A notable bearer is actress and model Yashika Aannand.
Modern Invention, from Arabic, Igbo, or Greek
"hospitality; corner; princess"
Bright and modern, with the fashionable letter 'Z', Zenaya made its debut in the UK Top 1000 in 2022. There are several possible origins for the name Zenaya. It could be a spin on Zeniya - a spelling…
Modern invented name
Zeniyah is a modern feminine name that has emerged in recent decades, particularly in American naming trends. It appears to be a creative variation built on the prefix 'Zen-', which evokes…
Zephyra is an ethereal feminine name derived from 'Zephyr,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name carries connotations of gentleness and freedom, as Zephyrus was known as the harbinger of spring…
Tamil, Malayalam, Sanskrit
"wet, damp"
The name of one of the 27 nakshatras in Hindu and Buddhist astrology, a nakshatra being a lunar mansion, or segment, through which the moon passes. Aadhira, or Ardra, is the sixth of these and is…
Arabic
"pensive, wistful, melancholic"
Aasiyah is an alternative spelling of Asiya and was a fast rising name in the UK in 2022. Made familiar perhaps by its similarity to the well-known Aaliyah, Aasiyah jumped up more than 100 places on…
Alexi is a feminine name with Greek roots, derived from 'Alexis' meaning 'defender' or 'helper.' While Alexis is more common and used for both genders, Alexi represents a distinctly feminine variant.…
Anorah is a melodious feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Honora or Nora, derived from the Latin 'honor,' meaning 'honor' or 'dignity.' Alternatively, it could be…
Athina is a feminine name representing the Greek spelling of Athena, the powerful goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, mathematics, strength, war strategy, the…
Brookelynn is a feminine name representing an elaborate variant of Brooklyn. This compound name combines elements of Brooke (meaning 'small stream') and Lynn (from the Welsh element 'llyn' meaning…
English from Latin
"pebbly place"
Calloway is one of those irresistibly jaunty, animated three-syllable surnames, like Sullivan and Finnegan — but this one has the added attraction of jazzy ties to the immortal "Dean of American…
Daiana is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Diana, ultimately derived from the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth. This particular spelling variation is popular in…
