Girl Names Lists · Unusual, Rare, and Unique Baby Names
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Jailyn
See JALEN.
Jakayla
Modern invented name
Several hundred parents last year chose Jakayla, an elaboration of Kayla, or hybrid of Jacqueline and Makayla.
Jalani
Malay, Modern invention
"to experience, to live; the heavens; from Gilan"
Traditionally a boys' name in Malaysia, a notable bearer being Olympian Jalani Sidek, Jalani's popularity for girls in the US is likely due to its similarity in sound to the likes of Leilani, Kalani,…
Jalayah
Modern invention, from Hebrew and Arabic
"God's ascent; lofty, exalted"
Also appearing as Jaliyah and Jaleah, Jalayah is mostly likely to be another variation of the popular Aliyah, which has both Hebrew and Arabic origins. In this case, the sounds of Amaya and Alaya…
Jaleah
Modern invention, from Hebrew and Arabic
"God's ascent; lofty, exalted"
Jaleah is a less popular spelling of Jaliyah, which is likely a variation of the popular Aliyah. From Hebrew, the name Aliyah means "ascent" while the Ja- beginning often connotes God, so the meaning…
Jaleesa
Modern invented name
Popular ever since it appeared on the 1987 sitcom A Different World. Inventive variations include Geleexa, Ja Leesa, Ja Lisa, Jaleisa, Jalisa, Jaliza, Jilleesa, Jilleisa, Joleesa, Joleisa.
Adora
Latin
"adored"
A name that would lavish your child with adoration, a princess name--as in Princess Adora of She-Ra: Princess of Power .
Deltha
American, modern invention
This unusual name belonging to three generations of Deltha Lee O'Neals, the third being a football cornerback for the New England Patriots, could equally--or better--be used for a girl.
Jamiah
Invented name
This modern invention sounds a lot more common than it actually is due to its similarities to hot names such as Amaya, Maya, and James.
Jamiya
Jamiya appears to be a contemporary given name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. The name likely draws from the popular name elements 'Ja-' (seen in names like James,…
Jamiyah
Jamiyah likely derives from Arabic linguistic origins, possibly related to the word "jami'a" meaning "gathering" or "assembly." The name may be a feminine variation or creative spelling of names…
Jamya
Modern invented name
A mysterious name found in fantasy fiction and climbing in popularity as a kind of combo of Jamie and Tanya.
Janae
American, modern elaboration of Jane or Jan
Adds a soupcon of French flair to some old classics with the currently trendy ae ending.
Janessa
American invented name
"god is gracious + butterfly"
This newly invented name is most likely a combination of Jane and Vanessa. Though it may not have as long of a history as more traditional names, Janessa has been a staple on the bottom half of the…
Daylin
Daylin is a modern unisex name that has gained more popularity as a feminine name in recent decades. It combines the bright, optimistic imagery of 'day' with the popular '-lin' suffix found in names…
Blakelyn
American invention
"dark and pretty; dark lake; delicate and dark"
A modern creation, blending unisex Blake with that popular suffix, -lynn, Blakelyn was given to more than 100 girls in a recent year. Sister spelling Blakelynn however, was slightly preferred, given…
Dayanara
Elaboration of Dayana, Spanish and Kazakh
"heavenly, faith"
Former Miss Universe and former Mrs. Marc Anthony, Dayanara Torres has made a more lasting success of her name.
Dasani
American invented name
"healthy"
The name Dasani was created by the Coca-Cola Company in 1999 for its bottled water product. Like other brands at the time, Coca-Cola tested various invented names and ultimately settled on Dasani…
Blakeleigh
Variation of Blakely, English
"dark wood, dark clearing"
Less popular than the more succinct spelling Blakely, but used more often than Blakeley and Blakelee, this variation may appeal to those honoring a Leigh or like letter-heavy names. Given to 131…
Araminta
Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek
"loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"
Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old…