Jenica might work if you can't decide between Jennifer and Jessica. It's certainly a more distinctive option.

The Turkish form of Khadija, an important Muslim name connected to the first wife of Prophet Muhammed in the Quran. Double-barreled Hatice Kübra also makes the Turkish Top 100.

A modern spelling variation of the Top 100 name Melanie, notably used among Spanish speakers. It has been in the US Top 1000 since 2001, rising and falling year by year. 2024 was a good year for the name when it re-entered the Top 500 having been given to over 700 girls.

This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.

Ishika is a feminine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu families. The name has Sanskrit roots and carries several beautiful meanings, including 'arrow,' 'ray of light,' or 'born of fire.' In Hindu tradition, these associations connect the name to strength, illumination, and divine energy. Ishika has a melodic, flowing quality with its balanced structure of alternating consonants and vowels. While traditional in India, the name has grown in global recognition as interest in cross-cultural naming has increased. Ishika offers the appeal of being recognizable within South Asian communities while remaining distinctive internationally. The name's connection to light and brightness gives it positive connotations representing guidance, clarity, and inner strength. Its three-syllable rhythm (i-SHI-ka) creates a pleasant, harmonious sound.

Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.

This Roman mythology name for the goddess of silence has the ancient Roman feel now coming into fashion, as boys begin to have names like Atticus and Aurelius.

Tilden is mostly seen as a male name, but we love it just as much for a girl. It's an androgynous answer to Tilda, and still gets you the super-sweet nickname Tilly (or Tildy).

Aeesha is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Aisha or Ayesha, which has Arabic origins meaning 'alive' or 'prosperous.' The name carries significant cultural importance in Muslim communities as Aisha was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's wives, who is highly respected in Islamic tradition for her wisdom and scholarship. The variant spelling with double 'e' gives the name a distinctive visual appearance while maintaining the traditional pronunciation. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Aeesha has seen occasional use as families seek to honor Islamic heritage while using slightly personalized spellings. The name conveys qualities of vitality, intelligence, and cultural richness.

Ayessa is a lyrical feminine name with a modern feel and exotic quality. While not firmly rooted in a specific cultural tradition, it may be a variation of Ayesha (Arabic for 'living, prosperous') or possibly a creative elaboration of names like Ayla or Essa. The double 's' creates a soft, flowing sound that enhances its feminine appeal. Though uncommon in historical records, Ayessa fits contemporary naming trends that favor vowel-rich names with melodic qualities. The name has gained modest usage in recent decades, particularly appealing to parents seeking distinctive names with international flair. Ayessa offers the advantage of being recognizable and pronounceable while remaining unusual enough to stand out.

This Latin-sounding place-name, created by C. S. Lewis for his Chronicles, will undoubtedly be adopted by a few admiring parents.

Nine little goddesses got this lovely name in the US in 2021, making it a usable yet unusual entry in the popular mythological category. Devika is a diminutive of Devi, the head goddess of Hindu mythology. English speakers might make Devi the short form.

Lucille and its alternate spelling Lucile are both popular in France, but in the US, Lucy rules with the more-antiquated sounding Lucille a distant second. Lucile fell off the Top 1000 more than 60 years ago and it's hard to imagine what might make this spelling preferable to the original. As with Jenifer, subtracting that letter doesn't add anything.

With Bodhi one of the fastest-rising names, could other concepts from Eastern religions catch on as names too? Moksha can refer to various types of freedom and release, such as from ignorance and from the cycle of death and rebirth, and was given to 19 girls in the US in 2024.

Jeanie is a midcentury bobby soxer kind of nickname that might almost be so old it's new again.

Intriguing combo of elements.

If you can get past the unintuitive J (it's pronounced like a Y), Fjolla is a perky and attractive girl name. It is derived from the Albanian word for snowflake, fjollë, and is most common in Kosovo.

A vintage Finnish name most common in the early 20th century.

Lesley runs a distant second to more popular sister Leslie, used for about 30 baby girls in one recent year vs. Leslie's 400+. And interestingly, no baby boys were named Lesley though about 40 were named Leslie. Once one of the most widely-used girl names starting with L, Lesley and Leslie now trail behind trendy L-starting girl names like Layla and Lily.