By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Jaloni appears to be a modern created name with several possible origins. It may be related to names like Jelani (Swahili for 'mighty' or 'full of strength') with a modified spelling, or it could be…
Janova is a feminine name that likely developed as a feminine form of Jan, the Slavic version of John, with the feminine suffix '-ova' common in Slavic languages. The name carries the meaning 'God is…
Layani is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hawaiian, it relates to 'heaven' or 'sky,' while in Hebrew it can connect to 'my tree' or be a variant of 'Lani.' In some African…
Spelling variation of Leanne
A combination of Lee and Ann, this spelling variation saw more interesting in the 60s and 70s.
Hebrew
"brook"
In the Bible, daughter of King Saul and wife of King David.
Miyana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may have roots in Japanese, where 'Mi' can mean 'beautiful' and 'yana' might relate to elements meaning 'gentle' or 'fragrant.'…
Navaeh is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the more common 'Nevaeh,' which is 'Heaven' spelled backward. This creative naming concept emerged in the early 2000s and gained…
English, diminutive of Nora
Noreen's in limbo, especially now that Nora has made a comeback.
Rozlyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Rosalind or Rosalyn. Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' and 'soft' or 'tender,' the name has evolved far beyond…
Spelling variation of Sally, diminutive of Sarah, Hebrew
"princess"
Sallie ranked highest along with other -ie ending girls' names in the 1800s. It's been downhill since then for Sallie, though she didn't fall off the Top 1000 until 1970. Last year, only a couple…
Dutch
"Saxon"
From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming…
Latin surname and Native American
"people of the standing rock"
Seneca was both a Roman philosopher-statesman and is a Native American Iroquois tribe. Occasionally used for both girls and boys, Seneca is now a Hunger Games character.
Suraya is a beautiful feminine name with multicultural origins, primarily from Persian and Arabic languages. It means 'the Pleiades' or 'star cluster,' referring to the constellation. The name has…
French
"alive, lively"
A surname diminutive of Vivian, notably associated with the patron saint of priests, Jean-Marie Vianney, this spelling is predominantly used as a feminine name in Latin America, while traditional…
Yamila is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from "jamila" meaning "beautiful" or "lovely." The name has gained significant popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in…
Modern Hebrew name
This is a Hebrew word name, created from the word zahav, meaning gold.
Alesia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Greek name Alexia, meaning 'defender' or 'helper,' or it could relate to the ancient Gaulish city of Alesia, site of a…
Alitza is a feminine name with multicultural roots, primarily connected to Spanish and Hebrew origins. It likely developed as a variation of Alice or Alicia, which ultimately derive from the Germanic…
Amaiya is a feminine name of multiple possible origins, representing a modern variation of names like Amaya, Maya, or Maia. It may derive from Japanese origins where Amaya can mean "night rain,"…
Greek from Hebrew
"bountiful"
Biblical name from the New Testament. The Book of Philemon mentions Apphia as a Christian woman in Colossae.
