By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Roman
"god of war; male; red planet"
Men may be from Mars as the saying goes, and the name may derive from the Latin maris meaning male, but soul singer Erykah Badu and Workaholics star Blake Anderson have given it potential as a unisex…
, modern invented name
Hot R & B singer Kelis Rogers's name is a combination of those of her parents' -- Kenneth and Eveliss.
Greek
"beloved, bandage"
A paramour of Alexander the Great and the heroine of a Jules Massenet opera based on the life of a fourth century Egyptian saint, this name is nothing if not dramatic. Often spelled with a diaeresis…
Surname derived from David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davis may seem an unlikely choice for a girl, but over 50 baby girls received the name in the US last year, perhaps in honor of an ancestral David. Viola Davis is a notable female namesake.
In Greek mythology, Briseis is a princess captured by Achilles during the Trojan War, who later becomes the object of the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon which drives the plot of Homer’s Iliad…
Egyptian
"fertile spot in a desert"
A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.
Shulamis is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, being a variant of Shulamith, which appears in the Song of Solomon in the Bible. The name means 'peaceful' or 'perfect' and is associated with the…
Elaboration of Nayeli, Zapotec
"I love you"
A sleek yet sparky elaboration of the Zapotec name Nayeli, with the endearing meaning "I love you". While Nayeli has ranked in Mexico, the US, Spain, and the Netherlands, Nayelis is a rarer option,…
English surname
"one who lived in a town"
Townes entered baby name consciousness — as a girl name, at least — in 2024 when Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma chose it for their daughter, Townes Meadow. Townes is a more established choice for boys,…
Aolanis is an uncommon feminine name with an ethereal, melodic quality. Likely a modern creation, it may draw inspiration from Hawaiian naming traditions (similar to names like Leilani) or could be a…
English variation of Dolores, Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
See Dolores.
Variation of Yareli, Native American, Spanish
"water lady; small butterfly"
Arabic, Turkish, Hungarian
"diamond, precious stone"
A multicultural choice, ultimately from the Persian word for "diamond", Almas is associated with strength, beauty, wealth, and preciousness. Also spelled as Almaz, this form is the Arabic, Urdu, and…
Arielys is a feminine name with multicultural influences. It appears to blend elements of Ariel (Hebrew for 'lion of God') with the Latin/Spanish suffix '-ys,' creating a melodic, flowing name.…
Variation of Alanis and Ailany, Spanish
"handsome, cheerful; high chief; shining light, of the moon"
2024 was the year of Ailany and its many variations and alternative spellings, Aylanis being one of them. Inspired Hawaiian Ailani, Turkish Aylin, and the Irish names Alan, Aileen, and Alanis, this…
Elianis is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin American origins. It appears to be a modern variation or combination derived from elements like 'Eli' (height or ascension in Hebrew) and possibly…
Genessis is a modern variant spelling of Genesis, which comes from Greek origins meaning 'beginning,' 'creation,' or 'birth.' This alternative spelling adds a distinctive touch to the name while…
