By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek mythological name
Kamira was a minor goddess in Greek mythology — the daughter of Danaus — and the ancient city of Camirus was named for her. Some sources relate her name to the mythical Chimera, a creature made of…
Kashvi is a beautiful feminine name of Sanskrit origin popular in India, particularly among Hindu families. It carries the profound meaning of 'shining' or 'gleaming,' and can also be interpreted as…
Spelling variation of Keisha or Keziah, Hebrew
"cassia tree"
Keysha is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant of Keisha in the United States during the late 20th century, but Keisha is a phonetic spelling of the Biblical Keziah, the name of one of…
Kylynn is a contemporary feminine name that combines elements of popular names like Kylie, Lynn, or Kailyn. This creative blend represents the modern trend of combining prefixes and suffixes to…
Leigha is a feminine name representing a modern, stylized spelling variant of Leah. The original name Leah has Hebrew origins meaning "weary" or "delicate," and appears in the Bible as the first wife…
Lelani is a feminine name with Hawaiian origins, often associated with the more common spelling 'Leilani.' The name combines 'lei' (flower, child) and 'lani' (heaven, sky, royal), creating the…
Namiko is a feminine Japanese name combining 'nami' meaning 'wave' and 'ko' meaning 'child,' creating the beautiful meaning 'child of the waves' or 'wave child.' This traditional Japanese name evokes…
Meaning unknown
Latina "freestyle" singer Nyasia helped put this name on the popularity list.
Modern invented name
Saylah is a name manufactured from elements of Sailor (or Saylor) and Kaylah (or Kayla) to make one of those unique baby names that's not quite genuine. Still, it has a pretty sound and is superior…
Dominican rapper Yailin La Mās Viral, translating to "Yailin the most viral", is attributed to the quick rise of this name in 2022. The name Yailin itself is of unknown origin, and was given to 86…
Variation of Xavier, Arabic, Basque
"new house; bright"
This name caught the attention of American parents beginning in 2018, when the Fox show The Four: Battle for Stardom premiered. Zhavia Ward was a finalist on the first season.
Turkish
"justice"
A Turkish virtue name, connected with the late author Adalet Ağaoğlu, that may benefit from its similarity to Adalyn and Adelaide.
Anaira is a beautiful feminine name with diverse cultural interpretations. It may be a variant of Aneira, a Welsh name meaning 'much snow,' or could derive from Arabic origins meaning 'illuminated'…
Polish
"angel"
What a difference one letter makes - the somewhat tired, though still heavenly Angela, gets a makeover as sweet and subtle Aniela. Popular in its native Poland where it ranks in the Top 100, it is…
Audree is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Audrey. The original name derives from the Anglo-Saxon 'Æðelþryð,' meaning 'noble strength.' This contemporary spelling emerged…
Avacyn is a feminine name that gained recognition from the fantasy realm, specifically appearing as a character in the Magic: The Gathering game universe, where Avacyn is an angelic protector figure.…
Aytana is a feminine name of likely Spanish origin, though it may also have roots in Turkish or Arabic languages. While its precise etymology is not widely documented, it has gained some popularity…
Greek
"doe, gazelle"
Classic name used by the Romans, the Puritans, and the Bard, but pretty much taboo today due to the objectionable connotations of both its front and back ends.
German
"peace"
This traditional Germanic name hasn't been on the U.S. list since 1958, but perhaps due to the mythic power of painter Frida Kahlo, parents are beginning to show some interest in it.
Harlan as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it traditionally began as a masculine name of English origin meaning 'rocky land' or 'army land.' Derived from Old English…
