By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ilyana is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing a variant of Ileana or an elaboration of Ilya. Its roots connect to the Greek name Helios, meaning "sun" or "sunlight," giving the name…
Sheyla is a feminine name that represents a variation of the name Sheila, which derives from the Irish name Síle, a form of Cecilia meaning "blind" or "sixth." The spelling with 'y' adds a modern,…
Urdu from Persian
"star"
A beautiful Urdu name with a musical sound and a lovely celestial meaning. Sitara got a boost in 2022, potentially from the award-winning 2020 short film "Sitara: Let Girls Dream", bringing awareness…
Diminutive of Thomasin, Aramaic
"twin"
Sweet and cuddly, but with a hint of edginess, Tommie is a unisex nickname that fits right in with the likes of Scottie, Stevie, and Frankie. Ultimately from the Aramaic Teʾoma , meaning "twin", it…
English
"western meadow"
Alternative spelling of Wesley, more commonly given to girls.
Aislyn is a feminine name of Irish and Gaelic origins, representing a modern Anglicized variation of Aisling (pronounced ASH-ling), which means 'dream' or 'vision' in Irish. The name emerged from the…
Ameena is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "trustworthy," "faithful," or "honest." It's derived from the masculine name Ameen (or Amin), which shares the same meaning and comes from the…
Greek
"good victory"
Eunice is a New Testament name of the mother of Timothy, long associated with one of the Kennedy sisters, the founder of the Special Olympics. As high as Number 106 in the early 1900s, it lasted on…
Persian
"dawn; or, little star"
The name of the wife of Alexander the Great, more attractive than the better-known Roxanne. Roxana was first used in the English-speaking world in the 1600s and was popularized by Daniel Defoe's…
Word name or diminutive of Regina, Latin
"queen"
Has an old-time country feeling, perhaps due to Ma Rainey, considered the "Mother of the Blues". This is the most popular spelling of the name, given to about 50 girls last year, with half as many…
"garlic island"
Similar in style to Ripley and Murphy, Ramsey is a Scottish and English surname, borrowed from a place name meaning "garlic island", likely due to the the growth of wild garlic in the area.…
Japanese
"small lily"
Arabic
"high above"
A lovely Arabic name with strong religious connections.
Elaboration of Eva
"life"
A fresh feeling elaboration of Eva or Eve, in the style of Liliana or Eliana. It could be considered a compound name too, blending Eve and Ana, giving it the meaning "life and grace" or "graceful…
Maevyn is a contemporary feminine name with Celtic influences, possibly a modern spelling variation of Maeve or Maven. The traditional Irish name Maeve means "she who intoxicates" and was borne by a…
Hebrew
"beautiful"
Despite its Irish sound, this commonly used word name has usually been confined to Jewish families.
Karely is a modern feminine name that blends elements of popular names like Karly, Kara, and Kaley. The name has Hispanic origins and is particularly popular in Latin American communities, though it…
Layken is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. Likely created as a modern variation of names like Laiken or Lake, possibly with influence from popular…
English, German, Hebrew
"my god"
Bright and light with a pleasing simplicity, Lielle is a distinctly feminine form of the unisex Hebrew name Liel. Comprised of the elements li ("for me") and el ("God"), it is interpreted as meaning…
Amaira is a beautiful feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Sanskrit, it relates to concepts of immortality and eternal beauty, derived from "amara" meaning "immortal." In Hebrew…
