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Ancient Iranian, via Greek and Latin
A name with pleasant associations on a par with Eden and Heaven. It has been in low but steady use since the 1990s.
Soliyana is a feminine name with Ethiopian origins, particularly common in Amharic-speaking communities. The name beautifully means 'may God show us his face' or more simply, 'God sees us,' carrying…
Zunairah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, often interpreted to mean 'small, beautiful light' or 'illumination.' The name has connections to Islamic tradition and is recognized in Muslim…
Variation of Abigail, Hebrew
"my father is joyful"
Like many spelling variations, Abigayle sprang up during the recent heyday of the Biblical Abigail, ranking in the US Top 1000 from 1998 through 2008. Now its star has dimmed.
Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian combination of Ana and Maria
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Annemarie
Brecklyn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century as part of the trend toward place-inspired names with the popular '-lyn' suffix. It appears to blend elements of Brooklyn…
Cayleigh is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Kaylee or Cayley. This name blends Celtic elements with contemporary style, featuring the traditional Irish surname…
Darianny is a feminine name that represents modern naming creativity, particularly popular in Hispanic and Latino communities. It appears to be a combination of elements from names like Daria or…
Jaylanni is a feminine name that represents modern naming creativity, likely a blend of the popular prefix 'Jay-' with a melodic ending. It may combine elements of names like Jay, Lani (Hawaiian for…
Compound name including Jessica or Jessa and Lyn
"to behold beauty"
With a hint of the floral Jessamyn, the familiarity of Jessica, and reminiscent of sweet but strong Jocelyn, this compound name was quietly but consistently used from the 80s until the mid 2010s when…
Rhyleigh is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of the Irish surname Riley. This contemporary spelling adds a feminine touch to the traditional name with its 'eigh' ending. The name…
Treazure is a distinctive feminine name that represents a creative spelling of 'treasure.' This name embodies the concept of something precious and valuable, conveying that the child is cherished.…
Variation of Adeline or Adelaide, a compound name blending Adele and Elaine
"noble; noble light"
With Adelyn, Adelaide, Adeline, Ada, Lainey, Delaney, and Elena all in the charts, Adelaine remains surprisingly underused. Given to just 40 girls in the US in 2024, it makes a distinctive but…
Avigayil is a feminine Hebrew name, a variant of Abigail, meaning 'my father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This traditional biblical name appears in the Old Testament as one of King David's wives, known…
Nahuatl
"star"
Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Citalli is a sparkly name meaning "star". The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Variation of Giovanna, Italian
"God is gracious"
A romantic way to get to covetable nicknames Gia and Nina.
Khalilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beloved' or 'friend.' It is the feminine form of Khalil, a name mentioned in the Quran where God refers to Abraham as 'Khalilullah' (Friend of…
Makinley is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward creating new names inspired by surnames and place names. It appears to be a creative spelling variant of…
Spanish and Italian form of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
An elaboration of Marisa, a combination of Maria and Louisa. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from…