<a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/185/Russian-Names">Russian names</a> for girls are a high-fashion choice right now — literally! There’s been a real influx of top models from Russia in recent years, boasting not only beauty but also beguiling Russian names like Irina, Natalia, and Tatiana. Although spelling and pronunciation can sometimes be a challenge, many exotic Russian girls’ names actually feel perfectly wearable in the West: try Alisa or Anastasia, Katia or Katerina, Zoya or Zenovia.
 
Along with Natalia and Anastasia, other Russian girls’ names in the US Top 1000 include Angelina, Annika, Kira, Mila, Nadia, Nina, Sasha, and Vera. Baby girl names popular in Russia include Elizaveta — the Russian variation of Elizabeth — Polina, Varvara, Ksenia, Alina and Yulia. 
 
It’s striking how many of the names in this list feature the "typical" Russian endings -ka, -sha and -ya. It's worth noting that these are actually diminutive (nickname) suffixes in Russian, meaning that names like Anya (from Anna) or Natasha (from Natalia) are not generally given as formal names in their own right in Russia itself.
 
Browse all of our beautiful Russian baby girl names, plus notes on meaning and usage, here. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Russian Names for Girls

Pavlina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing the female form of Paul (from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'). Particularly popular in Eastern European countries like the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Russia, the name carries an elegant and sophisticated quality. Pavlina often appears with spelling variations such as Pavlína (with an accent mark) or Pavlína. While not commonly used in English-speaking countries, it has gained some international recognition through notable bearers in sports, arts, and entertainment. The name's melodic quality and European heritage make it an attractive choice for parents seeking a name with both cultural depth and a distinctive sound.

Pavlina

Petenka is a rare feminine name with Slavic origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of 'Peter' or 'Petra.' In Slavic languages, the suffix '-enka' is often used to create affectionate, feminine diminutive forms. While uncommon as a formal given name, Petenka might be used as a tender nickname in countries like Russia, Ukraine, or other Eastern European nations. The name has a gentle, melodic quality with its three syllables and soft consonants. Petenka carries a certain exotic charm for English speakers while remaining relatively straightforward to pronounce. Parents might choose this name to honor Slavic heritage or for its unique character that balances unfamiliarity with a connection to the widely recognized root name Peter.

Petenka

Petya is a popular name in its native Bulgaria, where according to a 2016 study, it was the 9th most used feminine name among women of all ages. While it hasn't made the Top 10 in recent years, it remains a familiar choice.
 Petya is also a masculine diminutive of Pyotr in Russian.

Petya

Russian girl names are a high-fashion choice right now — literally! There’s been an influx of top models from Russia in recent years, boasting not only beauty but also beguiling Russian names like Irina, Natalia, and Tatiana.

Although spelling and pronunciation can sometimes be a challenge, many Russian names for girls actually feel perfectly wearable in the West. Try Alisa or Anastasia, Katia or Katerina, Zoya or Zenovia.

 include Angelina, Annika, Kira, Mila, Nadia, Nina, Sasha, and Vera. 

 in Russia include Yelizaveta — the Russian variation of Elizabeth — Polina, Varvara, Ksenia, Alina, and Yulia.

It’s striking how many of the names in this list feature the 

 -ka, -sha and -ya. It's worth noting that these are actually diminutive (nickname) suffixes in Russian, meaning that names like Anya (from Anna) or Natasha (from Natalia) are not generally given as formal names in their own right in Russia itself.

 based on their given names. An Aleksandra may be known as Aleks, Sasha, Sashenka, Shura, Alya, or Sanya, depending on the context.

Browse all of our beautiful Russian baby girl names here, plus notes on meaning and usage, ranked by current popularity on Nameberry.

Girl names of Russian origin with meanings and popularity, including top girl names of Russian origin and girl names popular in Russia. (Page 15)

Russian Girl Names

Pavlina

Petenka

Petya