By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 119 pages
of 119
Hebrew, Cherokee
"beauty, ornament; comfortable; sand"
A popular choice in Israel, Noya shares the appeal of Kaya, Maya, and Nia, while also having its own distinctive sound. Derived from the Hebrew noi , it means "beauty" or "ornament", although…
Short form of Ocean, nature name
Ocie is antiquated ie-ending nickname that was popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s and has seen a slight uptake in interest in recent years. What's Ocie short for? Ocean in all its forms is the…
Russian and Polish variation of Rosa
Adds some zest to Rosa.
Hebrew, variation of Sarah
"princess"
Sera is a truly international variation heard in Hebrew-speaking, Spanish and Italian cultures. Sera can also spelled Serah. Sera might also be a short form of Seraphina. While Sera may rightly be…
Yoruba, Japanese, English
"enough for me; wealth; twin"
The short OH variation of Tomi was occasionally used as an alternative to Tommie in mid-century America, when it given to around 50 girls each year in the 60s and 70s, making it feel like an…
Yuli is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Hebrew, it's a variation of Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' It also has Russian and Spanish roots, where it serves as a diminutive of…
Zury is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, where it could be related to 'Tzuri' meaning 'my rock' or 'my strength.' Alternatively, it could be…
Anni is a feminine name with Nordic and Germanic origins. It functions as a diminutive of Anna or Anne, names ultimately derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Anni is…
Biblical place name
"place of strong trees"
In the Bible, Elim is an oasis where the Israelites stopped during their Exodus from Egypt. It is a place of plenty representing the natural blessings of God, with twelve springs of fresh water and…
Irys is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling of Iris. The traditional name Iris comes from the Greek word for rainbow and was the name of the Greek goddess who served as…
Spelling variation of Cody
The K spelling somehow makes this name more feminine, if not more appealing.
Spanish, diminutive of Filomena
Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.
Diminutive of Narine, Armenian
"pomegranate"
One of the most popular girl names in Armenian, ranking in the Top 10 since 2009 and in the Top spot most years since 2012, Nare is a diminutive of Narine, another popular choice. It is typically…
Finnish variation of Nicholas; diminutive of Nikolaos, Greek
"victory of the people"
Niko was used for 17 baby girls in the US last year, and twin sister Nico for another 35 -- though that's still far fewer than the 2700 baby boys who were given either of those two names. There were…
Thai, Yiddish, Romanian, Arabic "brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"
"brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"
This pretty multicultural name makes a pleasant update to Sarah.
Sanskrit
"wide"
Place name, English, Spanish, French, Latin "worth; valley"
"worth; valley"
A distinctive and unusual choice, Vail may stem from the Latin, French, and Spanish valor and valeur , denoting worth, merit, and value: a perfect meaning for a baby. There is the possibility however…
Spanish
"pure, virginal"
Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be…
Aivy is a feminine name with contemporary origins, likely developed as a creative spelling variation of Ivy or a blend of names like Amy and Ivy. While Ivy comes from the English word for the…
Hungarian variation of Alice, from German
"noble"
Aliz, traditionally spelt Alíz, is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but…
