By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"delight"
A fairly common Hebrew name without much crossover potential.
Zalaya is a modern feminine name with a melodic quality and contemporary appeal. While its precise origins are uncertain, it may have emerged as a creative variation of names like Zariah, Zalia, or…
Hindi
"beyond birth; infinite"
In Sikhism, ajooni is the concept of divine formlessness — a tenet of the religion as Sikhs do not worship idols. The Hindi-language drama Ajooni has boosted this name in the US where it has tripled…
Diminutive of Benjamina, Benedicte, or Bernadette
"son of the right hand; blessed; brave bear"
Boyish nicknames for girls are in! With Leni rising, Bennie may appeal. Kylie & Jason Kelce use Bennie as a nickname for their third daughter - full name Bennett Llewellyn. After decades of no…
Irish variation of Brighid
"strength or exalted one"
Brigid is the simpler Irish version of the name of the goddess of fire, which may also be spelled Brighid. Other variations include Bridget, the most usual spelling in the U.S., and the French…
Emarie is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of traditional elements. It likely combines the popular prefix 'Em-' (found in names like Emma, Emily, and Emilia) with 'marie,' a…
Variation of Jacqueline, French
"supplanter"
Jaclyn is a feminine name derived from the English name Jacqueline, which is a feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. The name Jacob comes from Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter."…
Kaliya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins across different cultures. In Sanskrit traditions, Kaliya (कालिय) refers to a serpent in Hindu mythology defeated by Krishna. In Slavic…
Variation of Kaylin
Kaylen is a little bit Kayla, a little bit Kay plus Lynn, and ultimately one of those modern names that is unlikely to survive the future.
French or Breton
"chief or prince"
This feminine form of Mael has the distinctive "aelle" ending found in Brittany. In the French spelling Maëlle, it is a Top 100 girls' name in France.
Combination of Maya and Nayeli or Eliana, Spanish
"mother's sun"
Bright, bubbly, and melodic, Mayeli is a pretty name with a variety of meanings. First appearing in the US stats in the late 80s, a recent year saw it given to more than 60 girls. If you view the…
Mihira is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, derived from a word meaning 'sun' or 'solar.' In Hindu tradition, Mihira is another name for Surya, the sun deity, symbolizing light, warmth, and…
Word name or short form of Astoria
Storie may be viewed in two ways: a respelling of whimsical word name Story, or a nickname for Astor or Astoria. Meaning "a tale, a telling of events" or perhaps "hawk", Storie made its debut to the…
Word name
A bit too self-congratulatory and, understandably, exceedingly rare. Still, if you're looking for a modern virtue name for your daughter, this may be one of the best qualities to exemplify.
Wynona is a feminine name with Native American origins, specifically from the Sioux language, meaning 'firstborn daughter.' The name gained wider recognition through various cultural references,…
Arabic
"consciencious"
This pretty Muslim name is on the rise, along with similar sounding Samara which is now up to #299 in the charts in 2022. Zamara has the added cool factor of the Z first initial.
Aalani is a feminine name of Hawaiian origin that carries the beautiful meaning of 'path to the summit' or 'high way.' This melodic name combines the Hawaiian elements 'ala' (path or way) and 'lani'…
Modern invented name
Pop princess Amerie is half Korean, half African-American. Her name may relate to Amelia, Emily, Emery, or Amory, though there's no exact equivalent among historical names. But doubtless there will…
"pleasant"
A popular Muslim girl name in the UK, possibly boosted by its similarity to familiar classic Hannah.
Variation of Holly, English nature name
This alternate spelling of Holly is still quite popular in the UK but hasn't seen use in the US since the end of the millennium.
