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.

Simple African name all-but-unknown in the U.S. and Europe, which is exactly why it might make a perfect choice. Similarity to such popular names as Ava and Eva (and the Irish Aoife) makes it more familiar, but potentially more confusing.

Adverse associations with the ruthless Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

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

A worthy update for Imani.

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