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Invented Girl Names

  1. Rayleigh

    • Origin:

      Variation of Raleigh or Raylee

    • Meaning:

      "meadow of roe deer; beam of light + meadow"

    • Description:

      Inspired by either Raleigh -- a North Carolina place-name and the surname of the explorer Sir Walter Raleigh - or by Raylee, a modern creation, blending Ray and Lee, Rayleigh has been steadily used since the beginning of the 2010s. Never as popular as Braylee, Kayleigh, Hailey, Jaylee, or Bailey, Rayleigh was given to around 160 girls - and 13 boys - in 2023.
  2. Linley

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Linley is one of the trendy new girls' names created from two popular halves, Lin and Ley. All names Ley ending are popular right now, with Oakley, Bexley, and Riley picking up where Ashley left off. Nearly 100 baby girls were named Linley in one recent year, so it's closing in on the Top 1000.
  3. Khelani

    • Origin:

      Variation of Kaylani, Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "majestic"

    • Description:

      We've lost count of how many Kaylani variations rank on the national charts. But here's another one.
  4. Westlynn

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      Westlynn and even more so Westlyn are among the hottest new names for baby girls, rising hundreds of percentage points in use every year. Over 50 baby girls were named Westlynn in 2017, and more than 100 were called Westlyn. The attractive unisex nickname is West.
  5. Raylee

    • Origin:

      Modern Invented Name, combination of Ray and Lee

    • Meaning:

      "beam of light + meadow"

    • Description:

      A trendy choice that takes a little from Riley and a little from Kayleigh, to create the rather appealing meaning, "beam of light in the meadow".
  6. Rilynn

    • Origin:

      Modern Invented Name

    • Description:

      A variation of Riley with an added -lynn suffix, this girl name is bubbling right underneath the Top 1000.
  7. Zissou

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Description:

      Superfans of auteur Wes Anderson may now consider Zissou as a baby name option, ever since Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton used it for their daughter (birth name Kinsey Sioux). It's a clear homage to Anderson's film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, chronicling the journey of a Jacques Cousteau-like oceanographer avenging his partner's death-by-jaguar-shark.
  8. Caralena

    • Origin:

      English, invented name

    • Description:

      You could either see this as a smoosh of Cara + Lena (or any name ending in -lena), or a variation on Carolina. Either way, it's a pretty, melodious name that first appeared on the US charts in 2008, and has been used sparingly ever since.
  9. Izela

    • Origin:

      Nahuatl

    • Meaning:

      "unique"

    • Description:

      Streamlined Isabella alternative that may have been inspired by names such as the Nahuatl Isel or Dutch Iselle.
  10. Arissa

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      If you're torn between Marissa and Alyssa.
  11. Zemi

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      The advent of Zemi is likely due to the ultra-stylish name Remi, which has been picking up steam for girls and boys. Zemi debuted in 2020, when it was given to six baby girls.
  12. Shanice

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Sha name, by way of Janice.
  13. Arayah

    • Description:

      Arayah is a modern feminine name that combines elements of several naming traditions. It may be a variation of Araya, which has Thai origins meaning 'noble' or could be related to the Hebrew name Ariyah, meaning 'lioness.' The name also bears resemblance to Isaiah with a feminine twist. With its flowing vowels and soft consonants, Arayah has a melodic, exotic quality. The name has gained some popularity in recent years as parents seek unique names with multicultural appeal and beautiful sounds. The 'yah' ending connects it to many contemporary feminine names ending with similar sounds. Arayah projects a gentle strength and grace while remaining distinctive enough to stand out without being difficult to pronounce or spell.

  14. Kyubey

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Meaning:

      "incubator"

    • Description:

      The name Kyubey was created for the primary villain of the anime series Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica. It was derived from the word "incubator," which relates to the character's lack of a personal soul and desire to gain energy from girls. Kyubey is sonically resonant to kyuubi, mythical nine-tailed Japanese foxes.
  15. Miata

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Inspired by the Mazda sportscar. 'Nough said.
  16. Brylie

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      The newest addition to the Kylie, Rylie family, really catching on with some parents.
  17. Blakelyn

    • Description:

      Blakelyn is a modern feminine name combining the surname Blake with the popular suffix -lyn. Blake itself has Old English origins meaning 'dark' or 'black,' possibly referring to someone with dark hair or complexion or someone living near a black stream. Emerging primarily in the United States in the early 21st century, Blakelyn represents the trend of creating distinctive names by blending traditional elements with contemporary suffixes. Though relatively uncommon, it appeals to parents seeking unique names with familiar components. Blakelyn offers a feminine alternative to Blake while maintaining its strength and modern appeal, fitting well with similar constructed names like Lakelyn or Braylyn.
  18. Illusia

    • Origin:

      Invented name

    • Meaning:

      "illusion"

    • Description:

      Illusia was created in 1944 by the Finnish author Yrjö Kokko for his fairy tale Pessi and Illusia. In the story, Illusia is a rainbow-dwelling fairy who falls in love with an initially-pessimistic troll, appropriately named Pessi. The fairy tale was adapted into a movie in 1984 and is also a ballet in Finland.
  19. Skylynn

    • Origin:

      Combination of Sky and Lynn

    • Description:

      Lynn is a particularly popular suffix for combination names, dating from the days of Marilyn through Katelynn to today's Ashlyn and Brooklyn and, right, Skylynn (or Skylyn or Skylinn or Skylynne). Skylynn is probably more influenced by the trendy Skylar than by word name Sky, but Skylar itself is a variation on the Dutch Schuyler.
  20. Oakleigh

    • Origin:

      Variation of Oakley, English

    • Meaning:

      "oak clearing"

    • Description:

      Oakleigh broke into the Top 1000 in 2019, two years after Oaklee and six years after Oakley. Last year, about 600 baby girls were named Oakleigh in the US, almost exactly the same number as Oaklyn -- though three times as many were named Oakley and Oaklynn.