By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in…
Ellarie is a modern feminine name that blends elements of popular names like Ella, Ellery, and Hilary. With its melodic sound and contemporary feel, Ellarie offers a fresh alternative to more common…
Emmaleigh is a feminine name that represents a modern, elaborated spelling of the classic Emma. Combining the timeless Emma (meaning 'universal' or 'whole' from its Germanic origins) with the trendy…
Emmerie is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern variation of the classic Emery or Emmeryn. With Germanic origins, it's related to names derived from elements meaning 'work power' or…
Erianna is a modern feminine name that likely combines elements of classical names like Erin (meaning 'peace' in Irish) or Eric/Erica (meaning 'eternal ruler' in Old Norse) with the popular -anna…
Word name
A tad spacy.
Giavana is a feminine name of Italian origin, likely developed as a feminine form of Giovanni, which derives from the Hebrew name John, meaning "God is gracious." This elegant name combines Italian…
Arabic
"gentle and patient"
The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.
American invented name, Japanese place name
A novel creation in the vein of Amari and Akari. Imari is also a place name, connected to the Japanese city, and is the English term for Arita porcelain.
Jaiyana is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Jana or Jayana, or possibly a combination of the prefix 'Jai' (meaning 'victory'…
Jayanna is a contemporary feminine name that blends elements of traditional names with modern naming trends. It likely combines the popular 'Jay' prefix (seen in names like Jayden or Jayla) with the…
English from Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Some may think that the girls have enough variations of the ancient Roman emperor's name Julius of their own – from Julia to Juliet to Julianne – without using the usually-male Julian too. But Julian…
Kasandra is a feminine name of Greek origin, a variant of Cassandra, which means "she who entangles men" or "prophetess." In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a Trojan princess blessed with the gift of…
Latin
"moonlike"
Lunaria is a magical, moon-related option that also doubles up as a floral name. It only entered the US stats in 2020 when it was chosen for six girls, while in a more recent year, that number had…
Spelling variation of Madelyn, English
"woman from Magdala or high tower"
A spin on the French form of Magdalene, Madelynne is another, llower ranking way to Maddy. Still, when you put Madelynne together with her more popular sisters -- Madelyn, Madeline, Madeleine, and…
Makyla is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Michaela or Makayla. These names ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' The…
Malaiyah is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the early 21st century. It represents a creative variation of names like Malaya (meaning 'free' in Tagalog) or…
Ventureño Chumash, Native American
"the surf sounds loudly"
Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth…
Mariyam is a feminine name with deep multicultural roots, particularly prominent in Islamic traditions as a variant of Maryam, the Arabic form of Mary. The name appears in the Quran as the mother of…
Spanish
"of Nazareth"
Occasionally heard Spanish name referring to Christ's native village.
