Attractive, rhythmic choice with roots in several languages and cultures. It's a lesser-known a celestial name, meaning "star" in Basque and referring to a star in the constellation Boötes in Arabic.

Short but impactful, Ife is a meaningful Yoruba name, taken from the word ífé meaning "love". Predominantly used in Nigeria or among Nigerian families, it may also be used in as an element in longer names such as Ifeoluwa ("love of God") , Ifedapo ("love came together"), Ifedayo ("love turned to joy") and Olufemi ("God loves me").

Adverse associations with the ruthless Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

A worthy update for Imani.

Ibo is short but striking. Another, unrelated but equally appealing name is Ivo.

A lively name often used to honor a deceased grandmother in Yoruba culture.