By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"inhospitable place"
Huxley is an increasingly popular surname-name for baby boys in the US and now is beginning to be used for girls as well. The -ley suffix, usually denoting a place, is common in names for both…
Jariah is a feminine name with multicultural origins. It may derive from Arabic roots, related to the name Jariyah meaning 'flowing water' or 'young girl,' or it could be a modern variation of names…
Variant of Josiah
A unisex name that feels akin to Mariah for girls. One of the more unusual girls' names starting with J .
Kambri is a modern feminine name with a fresh, contemporary sound. While not tied to specific cultural origins, it appears to be a creative variant of similar-sounding names like Cambria or Kimberly.…
Kareli is a feminine name with multicultural origins and interpretations. In Georgian culture, it can be a place name referring to the Kareli municipality. As a personal name, it may be a variation…
Arabic
"silver"
A sweet and cheerful Arabic name, offering cute nicknames like Lu and Jaynie. It can also be written as Lujayn, Loujain or Loujayn. Loujain al-Hathloul is a well-known Saudi women's rights activist.
Nitara is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "deeply rooted" or "having strong roots." In Hindu tradition, it's associated with stability, strength, and connection to one's heritage. The name…
Teegan is a contemporary feminine name with Irish and Welsh origins. It likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Tadhgáin (descendant of Tadhgán) or possibly from the Welsh 'teg' meaning 'fair' or…
Tibetian
"Holder of the teaching"
Tenzin (sometimes also written as Tenzing or Stanzin) is a unisex Tibetan name which is one of the given names of the current Dalai Lama, Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso. A notable…
Weslyn is a modern feminine name that combines elements of traditional names with contemporary styling. It appears to be a feminine variation of Wesley, which originated as an English surname meaning…
Adaiah is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, found in biblical texts. In Hebrew, it means "ornament of God" or "God has adorned." The name appears in the Old Testament as a male name borne…
Alanys is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant of Alanis or Alana. It likely shares roots with the masculine name Alan, which has Celtic and Germanic origins meaning "handsome" or…
Anayra is a feminine name with multicultural origins and contemporary appeal. Possibly derived from combining elements of Ana (meaning 'grace' in Hebrew traditions) with a melodic ending, the name…
Brissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Spanish word 'brisa' meaning 'breeze,' giving it a light, natural connotation. Alternatively, it could be a…
Darlin is a sweet, affectionate feminine name that evolved from the English term of endearment 'darling.' This transformation from a common term of affection to a proper name reflects a trend of…
Delara is a feminine name with Persian origins, meaning 'adorning the heart' or 'one who captures the heart.' This beautiful name combines 'del' (heart) and 'ara' (adorning), creating a poetic…
"hallowed island"
Halsey became famous as a girls' first name via singer-songwriter Halsey, who took her name from Halsey Street in Brooklyn, where she was living when she began writing songs. It's also an anagram of…
Jaylen is a contemporary name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Likely created as a variation of names beginning with 'Jay' (such as Jason or Jayson) combined with the popular '-len'…
Kaloni is a feminine name with Polynesian origins, particularly popular in Hawaiian culture. The name typically means 'heavenly' or 'of the sky,' reflecting the spiritual connection to nature central…
Spelling variation of Cassia, Greek
"cinnamon"
Kassia is the k-styled spelling variation of rising star name Cassia, an obscure but attractive botanical choice drawn from the cassia tree, which produces a cinnamon-like spice. The biblical Keziah…
