Spanish Names for Girls

A variation of the Spanish compound name, Maite, which is a blend of Maria and Theresa. It is sometimes linked to the Basque Maitea too: a word  meaning "cherish, beloved". Given to 5 girls in the US in a recent year, it is pronounced like MIE-teh, not like Maeve. 

Maythe

A spin on Zurisadai, a rare form of an even rarer Biblical name, this name ultimately comes from the Hebrew elements tsur meaning "rock" and Shaddai, which is a name for God. The original form is a masculine name in the Bible, borne by the father of Shelumiel, however Zurisaday is a mostly feminine choice, used in Mexico, Venezuela, Panama, and the US.

Zurisaday

Quietly used in Venezuela, The Philippines, Chile, Peru, and Mexico, Mariluna is a combination of classic Maria with contemporary favorite Luna. As such, it could mean "beloved moon" or perhaps "Mary of the moon", in reference to the Virgin Mary. 
 
Additionally, it could be taken from the Spanish phrase mar y luna, literally translating to "sea and moon", giving it a nature-inspired and poetic feel.
 
Similar in sound to Mariana, Marlena, and Magdalena, it may appeal to those looking for unique ways to honor a Mary or a Maria.

Mariluna

A Spanish compound name, also appearing as Ana Belén, this is a familiar choice in its native Spain. It combines classic Ana ("grace") with Belén ("Bethlehem, house of bread"), giving it a spiritual vibe. This smooshed form is used quietly in the US, given to 5 girls in a recent year. 

Anabelen

A Spanish spelling of the Japanese Hiromi. 

Jiromi

A short, sparky, and stylish unisex name, Reo has multiple origins.
 
As a Japanese name, it may be considered a variation of Leo ("lion"), or as name in its own right meaning "graceful + cherry blossom",, "graceful + sun", "beautiful + flourishing", and "actor, musician + flourishing", it could also be a spin on Spanish word name, Rio, or a Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese twist on the Greek Rhoeo, both names being associated with rivers and flowing water. 
 
Pronounced REE-o in English, it would be LEH-O in Japan.

A feminine form of Ruben, occasionally used in Central America and the US, Rubenia is also the name of a place in Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua. It could be an unusual route to nicknames Rue, Ruby, or Beni. 

Rubenia

A distinctive and boldly religious choice, Immaculee is a variation of the Spanish Inmaculada. Used to celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, this form is used (albeit rarely) among French speakers. It may also be spelled as Immaculée, as in the case of Rwandan writer Immaculée Ilibagiza.

Immaculee

An elaboration of Teodora, ultimately derived from the Greek Theodoros, Teodorina is a rare choice, but used more notably in Brazil, Bulgaria, Romania, Italy, and Columbia. Pronounced as teh-o-DO-ree-na in Romanian, teh-o-DHO-ree-na in Spanish and teh-o-DAW-ree-na in Italian, a notable bearer is actress Teodorina Bello.


Teodorina

The Spanish form of Milady, a title name to fit in with the likes of Princess, Reina, Queenie, and Saint, Mileidys may also be spelled as Mileidis. A notable bearer is content creator and influencer, Mileidys Millán. 

Mileidys

Bright and warm, Meridia has a cheerful, sunny feel to it. It may have emerged as a variation of: Meridian, ultimately from the Latin meridianus meaning "southerly" or "noon"; Merida, a Spanish place name, meaning "veterans of Augusta"; or a form of Meredith, meaning "great lord".
 
Other possibilities are that it's a smoosh of Mary and Lydia or a spin on the Finnish Meri, meaning "sea".

Meridia

While Nuri is typically used for boys in Arabic, the Nurie spelling is used across Ethiopia and a number of Slavic counties as a feminine choice. Meaning "my light" from its Arabic roots, it has a gentle and uplifting feel. 
 
Used internationally, it may also be a diminutive of the Spanish, Catalan, and Portuguese Nuria, a place name meaning "place between the valleys" or as a feminization of Nuri or Nuriel, meaning "my fire" and "fire/light of God".

Nurie

A sweet but substantial compound name, Lilimar blends Lili (a short form of Liliana) with Mar, a Spanish word name meaning "sea". Also spelled as Lili Mar or Lilymar, it was possibly invented — or perhaps most notably used — by the parents of actress Lilimar Hernandez, who chose it as a blend of her grandmother's name, Liliana, and as a reference to her birthplace, an island in the Caribbean Sea. We certainly admire their creativity with this honor name!
 
The name may be interpreted as meaning "lily of the sea", giving it a beautiful, poetic feel, however, if you connect Liliana, Lilian being a diminutive of the classic, then it could also mean "pledged to God and the sea". The latter may appeal to those who want an spiritual element to their name choices.

Lilimar

A floral choice with a succinct, unfussy sound, Zimbul is a Judeo-Spanish name, ultimately from the Turkish sümbül. Meaning "hyacinth", other forms include Zimbula and Sumbula.

Zimbul

Floral and bold, Zimbula is a Judeo-Spanish name, ultimately from the Turkish sümbül, referring to the hyacinth flower. Also appearing as Zimbul and Sumbula, it might intrigue fans of Zipporah, Beulah, and Tallulah.

Zimbula

Bright, bold, and sunny, Sumbula is a Judeo-Spanish name, ultimately from the Turkish sümbül meaning "hyacinth". Alternative forms of the name include Zimbul and Zimbula (pronounced ZEEM-bul and ZEEM-bu-la).

Sumbula

Derived from the Latin formosa, Fermosa is a distinctive name with the familiar sounds of Fernanda and Rosa. It relates closely to the Spanish and Galician words for "beautiful" and may additionally be spelled as Fermoza.

Fermosa

Closely relating to the Spanish and Galician words for beautiful, Fermoza is a Judeo-Spanish choice with the familiar sounds of Fernanda and Rosa, but a bold, rare feel of its own. Fermosa is an alternative spelling option. 

Fermoza

A Hispanicized form of Ailen or Ayelen, a Mapuche name with can mean "ember" and an Old Irish word name, translating to "island". It may appeal to fans of Ailani and Ayla.

Ailén

A multicultural choice, Talía is used as the Spanish, Icelandic, and Galician form of Talia, a name with mutliple sources and meanings. 
 
On one hand, it may relate to the mythological Greek name, Thalia, borne by one of the nine Muses and one of the three Graces. In this case, it would have the floral meaning of "blossom" and can be associated with comedy and pastoral poetry.
 
Alternatively, Talía may be derived from the Hebrew name, which means "dew from God", or it may have emerged as a short form of the international Natalia, giving it a Christmassy feel. 
 
In Icelandic, it would be said TAH-lee-a, while in Spanish, it would be ta-LEE-a.

Talía

Spanish girl names have never been more popular in the US than they are today. Spanish names for girls are especially well-used in Latin American and Hispanic communities, of course, but Hispanic names such as Gabriela and Isabella have crossed over in a huge way.

Nameberry visitors include people from Spanish-speaking countries around the world along with countries like the US where Spanish may not be the primary language but Spanish names are well-used.

 include Ana, Angelina, Elena, Jada, Liliana, Maya, Savannah, and Sofia. 

 in Spain include Lucia — also a favorite throughout Latin America — Maria, Martina, and Paula.

 we see becoming more prominent include Alba, Carmen, Laia, and Triana.

Many parents in the US and Latin America look for 

. In addition to Lucia and Sofia, baby girl names that work in both English and Spanish include Alicia, Eloisa, Isla, Julietta, Marisa, Paloma, and Viviana.

Our full list of Spanish girl names is below, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Spanish names for girls including top and unique baby girl names of Spanish origin such as Lucia, Isla, and Luz with meanings and popularity (Page 32)

Spanish Girl Names (With Meanings & Popularity)