Names Ending in Y for Girls

Variation of Casey or combination of initials K. and C. From the time when initial names seemed really neat. K. C. 

Kacey

An evocative word name, conjuring up images of the beautiful low land between hills and mountains, and the streams and rivers that often run through them, Valley has the advantage of also sounding totally name-y. Reminiscent of Ally, Valerie, Valentina, Tally, and Callie, it is a rising choice in the US, more than doubling in popularity in recent years.
 
It was given a huge boost after Kailyn Lowry (of Teen Mom fame) used it for her daughter in 2023, a twin sister to brother Verse, who both joined older sibs Isaac, Lincoln, Lux, Creed and Rio. The following year, it was given to 142 girls (and seven boys) compared to 69 girls the year prior. Additionally, to put its rise in perspective, just five years earlier it was given to less than 20 babies.

Valley

Through all the years when Betty, Betsy, Beth, Liz, and Lizzie were the Elizabethan nicknames of choice, the bubblier Libby was set aside, but today it may be the most modern of all—it has already made a strong comeback in England and Wales, where it ranks Number 139.
 Libby Holman was a colorful torch singer in the 1920s and '30s, Libby Smith was a mysterious character on Lost, and Carly Simon wrote a song titled "Libby."

Libby

Sally is a cheerful, fresh-faced girl-next-door name that was originally a nickname for Sarah, but has long been used independently. Sally was popular in the eighteenth century and then again from the 1920s to the 1960s--it was just outside the Top 50 around 1940. Though it hasn't been heard as a baby name for decades, we can see Sally bouncing back, especially after her exposure as young Ms. Draper on Mad Men--the Nameberries rank it at Number 621, and it's a Top 100 name in Sweden.
 Sally has a ton of notable references--a few we can single out are astronaut Sally Ride, actress Sally Field, the Sally Bowles character in Cabaret, the movie When Harry Met Sally and songs like Long Tall Sally and Mustang Sally.

Sally

Prior to 2013, this name was unheard of. That was the year that Larry Hernandez, singer and star of reality show Larrymania, gave the name to his daughter. It has now entered the US Top 1000, following in the footsteps of Daleyza, the invented name Hernandez bestows upon his older daughter.

Dalary

Heavenly, the word that's become a name, has been flirting with the bottom of the Top 1000 for a handful of years now. Heaven and cousins like Nevaeh have been well-used so adding the popular -ly suffix, ala Everly, seems like a natural progression.

Heavenly

A combination name and an English surname, Brynley has trendy sounds, nature-related meanings, and has a double dose of the cool letter Y. Despite this, it is less popular than its Top 1000 counterparts, Brinley, Brynlee, and Brynleigh, and given to around 170 girls each year. Actress Brynley Stent is a notable bearer, as are fitness influencer Brynley Joyner and Instagram star and dancer, Brynley Arnold. 

Brynley

Less common than other virtue names, Liberty is nonetheless a name with a long American heritage. Liberty is seeing a level of popularity not seen since the end of the First World War, but its heyday was probably the mid-19th Century when it became popular in the aftermath of the US Civil War, particularly among African-American freedmen. Liberty was also popular following the American War of Independence and even among some Puritan colonies. Some quirky parents may have considered using this name in the wake of the successful film Juno – Juno’s younger sister is called Liberty-Bell.

Liberty

Kaisley

A spelling variation of Kylie, an Aboriginal name first popularized by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It’s now associated with Kylie Jenner, whom parents might be attempting to distance themselves from with this version of the name.
 
Keily could also be pronounced to rhyme with Keeley.

Keily

Chirpy, upbeat Jewish nickname. Gitty was traditionally short for the Yiddish name Gittel, but now is more common as an independent name.

Gitty

Keilany is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly inspired by the Hawaiian name Keilani meaning 'heavenly chief' or 'glorious sky.' The alteration of the ending to 'y' gives it a contemporary American twist while maintaining its exotic feel. This melodic name has gained some modest attention in recent decades as parents increasingly seek unique names with international flair. Keilany offers a beautiful sound with its flowing syllables and soft ending. The name has a fresh, modern quality while still feeling accessible. It appeals to parents wanting something distinctive that still carries the lyrical beauty and peaceful connotations associated with Hawaiian-inspired names.

Keilany

Wrenley entered the charts back in 2013, inspired by rising word name Wren and names such as Hadley, Everly and Paisley. Now, it's a Top 150 choice, with spelling variations Wrenleigh and Wrenlee also in the Top 1000. This trimmed down spelling has also been on the rise, given to 206 girls in 2024, compared to 155 the year prior. 

Wrenly

In the past few years Ellery has gone from middle-aged male detective -- from old school fictional hero Ellery Queen -- to a plausible girls' name, a la Hillary.

Ellery is one of the golden names that ranks in Nameberry's Top 1000 but not in the US Top 1000, making it a choice both cool and stylish.

Ellery

This variant of the more popular spellings swaps out the -ie ending for a y, though the result is a name that is more reminiscent of Italy than a <a href="https://nameberry.com/girls-names">girl's name</a>. While it has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 2004, it sits a couple hundred spots behind Nathalie (Number 670), and it pales in comparison to the constant Natalie (Number 31).

Nathaly

A variant spelling of either Irish Shea or Hebrew Shai, Shay feels at once vintage and modern.

Shay

May is a sweet old-fashioned name that hasn't been on the national charts in several decades, but is definitely sounding fresh and springlike. Parents are beginning to see it once more as one of the prettiest middle name options. May was as high on the list as Number 57 in the 1880s; it's now 228 on Nameberry.
 May started as one of the innumerable pet forms of Mary and Margaret, as well as a springtime month name along with April and June. She's represented in literature by May Bartram in Henry James's The Beast in the Jungle and May Welland in Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence. 
 Actresses Emily Morton and Madeline Stowe named their daughters May, and Eric Clapton and Jodie Sweetin used it in middle place for theirs.

Eliany is a modern feminine name growing in popularity, particularly in Hispanic communities. It likely developed as a creative variation of names containing the 'Eli' element, such as Elizabeth or Eliana. Some interpret it as a combination of 'Eli' (meaning 'ascension' or 'my God' in Hebrew) and 'any' or 'ani' which could relate to 'grace' or 'favor' in various interpretations. The name has a contemporary feel with its melodic three-syllable rhythm and flowing sound. While lacking ancient historical roots, Eliany has gained traction in the 21st century as parents seek unique yet accessible names. Its appeal lies in its feminine sound, distinctive spelling, and the way it combines familiar elements into something fresh and modern.

Eliany

One of the many variations of Everly, but more surname-y in appearance. It is used less than Everly, Everleigh or Everlee and it doesn't appear in the popularity charts yet, however, with all the spelling variants of Everly, it will still have that Top 20 Name feel.

Everley

It all started in 1946, when Hayley Mills was given her mother's maiden name. Now that spelling is in third place, after Hailey and Haley, with all three adding up to one of the most popular names in the country. Hayley  is the most used spelling in Australia.

Hayley

Girl names ending in Y have been popular in recent years.

Emily is the 

most popular girl name ending with Y in the US

In England and Wales, Ivy is the top female name that ends with the letter Y, while

 in France the most popular Y-ending girl name is Romy

. Ireland's top girl name ending in Y is Lily, while Iceland's is Sóley.

 that we recommend include Winry, Bettany, and Whimsy.

Here are all Nameberry’s girl names that end with the letter Y, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Baby girl names that end in the letter Y, including top Y-ending girl names and unique female names that end with Y, with meanings, origins, and definitions. (Page 7)

2000+ Girl Names That End in Y