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Spanish short form of Griselda or feminine form of Celdon
"grey battle; steep-sided valley"
Rare as a given name but used predominantly in Brazil, the Philippines, and Mexico when it is given, Celda is either a short form of Griselda (or Gricelda), a Germanic name with an Medieval feel, or…
Judeo-Greek and Judeo-Spanish diminutive of Esther, Hebrew
"star"
An elaborate and pretty diminutive of Esther, Estirola may appeal to fans of Estella and Estrella who also want a name with Old Testament connections. In Judeo-Spanish, it would be pronounced as…
Phoenician
"salt"
Malaga is a province and a city in Spain, in the southern region of Andalusia. It was founded by Phoenicians, thus the origin of the name.
Variation of Kaeli or Kael
Kaelis was one of the fastest rising debuts in the US in 2025 when it was given to 45 girls, having never been used for more than four in the past. The exact meaning or origin is unknown but Kaelis…
Modern invention, possibly a variation of Naeli, Nayeli, or Nael
"I love you; generous; given by God"
Naelith made its entry to the US stats in 2025 when it was one of fastest rising debuts of the years, featuring alongside Elanith and Kyomie. Given to 44 girls, Naelith is likely a variation of Naeli…
Spanish influenced variation of Myrtha, Mrtyle, Miriam, or Mireille
"evergreen shrub; beloved, bitter;to admire"
Mirleth made its debut into the US stats in 2025 when it was give to 36 girls compared to less than 5 a year prior. Similar in style to choices like Arleth and Elanith, Mirleth may well be a be a…
Combination of Maya and Nayeli or Eliana, Spanish
"mother's sun"
Also spelled as Mayeli, this form entered the US stats in 2025. Given to 7 girls, it is likely a blend of Maya or May and Nayeli or Elliana. As such, it could have a variety of meanings depending on…
Latin American, Spanish
"jasmine lady"
Also spelled as Yasleidy, Jasleidy made its US debut in 2025 when it was given to 30 babies, in turn making it one of the top new entries to the stats. A blend of Jasmine (or Yasmin) with Leidy (a…
Contraction of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A stripped back variation of Elizabeth, Izbeth is predominantly used in Mexico, though 2025 saw it appear in the US stats for the first time, given to 16 girls.
Compound name of Iris and Beth
"iris flower + pledged to God; rainbow + pledged to God"
A mix of bright, floral Iris, with classic Elizabeth, Irisbeth made its debut to the US stats in 2025, when 16 girls received the name. Parents may have be inspired by the content creator, Irisbeth…
Licha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it often functions as a nickname for names like Alicia or Felicia. In some indigenous Latin American…
Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra
"man's defender"
The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.
Spanish
"cottonwood grove"
Common California place-name that could work for a girl.
"bank, shore; river"
An appealing Spanish surname that also works as a spin on cool nature name River, Rivera can mean either "bank or shore" or, simply "river". The name was chosen for 6 girls in a recent year in the US.
Lithuanian, from Greek
"pure, virginal"
This Lithuanian form of Agnes sounds sweet and versatile internationally.
Ynes is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Inés or Inez, which are Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure'…
Spanish and Portuguese form of Zurishaddai, Herbrew
"my rock is Shaddai, God is my rock"
A distinctive variation of a (masculine) Biblical name, Zurisadai is predominantly used as a feminine name in Mexico, the US, and Peru. Derived from the Hebrew elements tsur meaniing "rock" and…
Spanish, Italian, Greek
"epiphany, appearance, manifesation"
A feminine form of Epifanio, Epifania may also be spelled as Epifanía in Spanish. Derived from the Greek epiphaneia via the names Epihanes and Epiphanios, it has both spiritual and secular…
Spanish, Hebrew
"Maria of Bethlehem; beloved Bethlehem"
Also spelled as María Belén or Maria Belen, this compound name is familiar in its native Spain and may be interpreted as meaning "beloved Bethlehem" or simply "Maria (or Mary) of Bethlehem". As a…
Italian; Latvian, from Greek
A sweet form of Agnes used in Italian & Latvian, with a fresh and intriguing sound.
