By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ishani is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, carrying rich cultural significance in Hindu tradition. The name means 'ruling' or 'powerful' and is associated with Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord…
Sanskrit, Hindi; Invented
Mulani is a name that may come from various origin — it is a surname found throughout Indian in Muslim families, it may be a variation of the Chinese Mulan, or it may simply be an invented name…
English from French occupational name
"doorkeeper or carrier"
Porter is one clubby surname or occupational that was given to around 80 baby girls in the US last year -- and nearly 600 baby boys. Porter has an 80s WASP-y Ralph Lauren feel, buttoned-up and old…
Latin
"Sabine"
Sabina is a sleek but neglected name with the same spirited, stylish feel of Sabrina, Serena, and Selena. It ranked towards the latter end of the US charts in the early 20th century while a more…
Hebrew
"handsome, good"
In the Bible this was the name of a midwife who helped deliver Moses.
Otomi, Native American
Xareni is a goddess of love in the Otomi region in the central altiplano region of Mexico. The name Xareni is rising in the US — it was given to 66 baby girls in 2024.
Aislin is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from 'aisling' meaning 'dream' or 'vision.' It's sometimes anglicized as Ashlyn, Ashlynn, or Aislinn. In Irish literary tradition, an aisling…
Hayven is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of 'Heaven.' This celestial-inspired name conveys ideas of peace, beauty, and spiritual elevation. The alternative…
English word name
A rare unisex alternative to Isla.
Italian place-name
Authentic, melodic place-name for the adventurous, chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his daughter and by TV personality Jessica Graf Nickson for her daughter in 2025. Given to around 80 baby girls in…
Swahili
"mighty"
Unisex Swahili name rising in popularity. Musician Jelani Aryeh may be an influence, as well as American's recent love for a multitude of names ending in -lani, such as popular Leilani and Kehlani.
Maleni is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Hawaiian, it's a variation of Malani, meaning 'buoyant' or 'heavenly,' while some sources connect it to Latin American origins as a derivative…
"natural, physical world"
Lots of parents choose nature names, but until recently, only a few choose the all-encompassing Nature. Given to just a handful of babies until 2019, it began to spark interest as a girl name.…
Variation of Adele or Adeline
Now that all names Adel- are the height of fashion, Adella is an unusual name that nevertheless sounds very trendy. Adella is one of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid.
Variation of Athaliah, Hebrew
"the Lord is exalted"
Atalia, also appearing as Athaliah and Atalya, is a biblical name with a gory history but a bright and appealing sound. In step with the current fashion for A-starting and -a-ending names that are…
Calani is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may be derived from Hawaiian, where 'Kalani' means 'the heavens' or 'sky,' with this spelling variation offering a unique twist. The name…
Gaelic
"descendent of Cathalan; descendent of the battle ruler"
Callan is a Top 100 name for boys in Scotland and is on the rise in the US too, however, it has a unisex feel to it, thanks to nickname Callie. An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Cathaláin,…
Variation of Camden
"winding valley"
There are 20 times as many baby boys named Camden as baby girls, but only twice as many boys given the Camdyn spelling as girls, making this version a much more gender-neutral choice.
Ericka is a feminine variation of the name Eric, which has Norse origins meaning "eternal ruler" or "ever powerful." This spelling with a 'k' and ending with an 'a' gives the traditionally male name…
Janaya is a modern feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Jana or Janelle, or derived from the Hebrew name Janai meaning "he will answer." Some consider it a…
