Updated October 2026
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Arabic
"angel"
Although Malak can be used for both sexes, it's much more widely-used for girls in the US and throughout Europe, where it ranks on several popularity lists. More than 100 baby girls were named Malak…
Misk is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'musk' – the valuable, aromatic substance long prized in perfumery and traditional medicine throughout the Middle East and Asia. The name evokes…
American
"independent, nonconformist"
Free-spirited Maverick is no longer an innovative choice for a son, but by using it on a daughter, you could put the maverick back in Maverick. About 100 baby girls were named Maverick in the US last…
Turkish, from Arabic
A Turkish word name with a sweet angelic meaning.
English nature name
"small stream"
Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.
English bird name
Lark is getting some new and well-deserved attention as a post-Robin and Raven bird name. Although it was first recorded as a name in the 1830's, it has never appeared on the Social Security list.…
Lyrik is a feminine name derived from the word 'lyric,' referring to the lyrics of a song or lyrical poetry. This modern word-name emerged from the trend of using artistic and musical terms as given…
Manelyk is a feminine name with relatively recent origins, likely emerging as a modern creation rather than having deep historical roots. The name appears to have gained some recognition in Latin…
Punjabi
"wish"
A name used in India fitting for an especially wished-for child.
German, Welsh
"famous, powerful, ruler; dark-skinned"
A strong surname sounding choice, Merrick feels both sharp and cheerful. Derived from a Welsh form of Maurice or the Germanic Emmerich, it was chosen for 16 girls compared to 165 boys in a recent…
Short form of Rebecca or English
"one living beside a small stream"
Although the single-named singer is male, this might be a girl's nickname name or a sleek nature name that's perfect in the middle.
Hindu
"light, happiness"
A unisex Indian name with a radiant meaning.
Falak is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'sky,' 'heaven,' or 'celestial sphere.' It represents vastness, beauty, and boundless potential. In Persian culture, Falak also carries similar…
English
"God is gracious"
Jack for a girl: could it go the way of James and become a trendy new thing? There's something smart and understatedly cool about Jack for either gender, although long forms Jacqueline or Jacquetta…