By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Irish
"swan; oak tree, halo, moonlight"
A rising star for girls in Ireland, Éala is pronounced as EH-luh and may be inspired by the Irish word for swan, eala , said as A-luh). Alternatively, it may be considered an Irish form of Ayla,…
Polish, Latvian, Lithuanian
"compassionate friend; rue"
The Polish form of Ruth has mostly been lost outside of Poland, but though rare, it can still be heard in Polish and Eastern European communities. Ruta has only ever appeared on Illinois' state data,…
American place-name and Arabic
"peace"
Zuma is a name that can appeal to almost anyone — just pick your association! There's former South African president Jacob Zuma, the Malibu beach, video game, and more. Children will associate it…
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Isabel, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A playful and vintage nickname for Elizabeth, Isabelle, or Isabella, if you're hoping to avoid Izzy, Lizzy, Belle, or Beth.
Animal name
"bear"
This ferocious and fuzzy animal name has started to see some use among baby girls, particularly as a middle name. Reporter Katy Tur has a daughter named Eloise Judy Bear, while influencers Quincy and…
Faroese, Old Norse
"woman"
Still heard today on the Faroe Islands, Drós comes from the Old Norse word for woman.
Fictional name
Yzma is the iconic and hilarious antagonist of the Disney film, The Emperor's New Groove. The name may come from the Arabic Izma, meaning greatness, might, and importance, but the true origin is…
Greek, French
"of Troyes"
Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, Troy , receded back to…
French, Spanish
"bringing victory, true icon"
A striking French and Spanish short form of Veronica or Véronique.
əsma (often transliterated as Esma) is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word meaning 'supreme' or 'exalted'. The name carries significant cultural and religious importance in Muslim…
Səma (also transliterated as Sama or Sema) is a feminine name primarily used in Azerbaijan and Turkey. In Azerbaijani, it means 'sky' or 'heaven,' reflecting celestial beauty and expansiveness. The…
Elay is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Eli (Hebrew for 'ascension' or 'my God'), a creative spelling of the name Ellie, or derived from other cultural…
Aysu is a Turkish female name that combines the elements 'ay' meaning 'moon' and 'su' meaning 'water.' This beautiful name evokes imagery of moonlight reflecting on water, symbolizing clarity,…
Aişə is the Azerbaijani form of Aisha, a feminine name with Arabic origins meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives.' This name holds significant importance in Islamic culture as Aisha was the name of one…
Ömür is a feminine Turkish name meaning 'life' or 'lifetime.' The name carries philosophical depth, representing the journey of existence and the precious nature of one's allotted time on earth. The…
Azerbaijani form of Lale and Laleh, Persian
"tulip"
A Top 100 choice in Azerbaijan in a recent year, Lalə is a lilting and floral choice with a pretty sound.
əsra (pronounced similarly to 'Esra') is a feminine name with origins in several cultures, though this specific transcription with the schwa symbol (ə) suggests a specialized phonetic spelling. The…
şəms is a feminine name of Arabic origin that translates to 'sun' or 'sunshine.' Written in some languages with special characters, it's related to the more familiar Shams or Shamsa. This luminous…
Rəna is a feminine name primarily used in Azerbaijan and some Middle Eastern cultures. The name is written with the specific Azerbaijani letter 'ə' (schwa), distinguishing it from similar names in…
Ayşə is the Azerbaijani variant of Aisha, a feminine name with deep Islamic significance. The name derives from Arabic origins meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives.' Its most famous bearer was Aisha…
