Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Arabic via Urdu
"beautiful"
Ultimately a feminization of the very fashionable boys' name Zayn, Zoyna and its ilk, such as Zaina and Zoya, are fairly popular Arabic names for girls in Pakistan and among Muslims in India.
Arabic
"fair, brilliant beauty"
Zuleika is a high-wire act of a name that might appeal to the intrepid baby namer, Like most 'Z'-starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max…
Zunairah is a feminine name of Arabic origin, often interpreted to mean 'small, beautiful light' or 'illumination.' The name has connections to Islamic tradition and is recognized in Muslim…
Turkish
"shining like the moon"
Very popular in its native Turkey (Top 20 since 2014), this beautiful, celestial name has international appeal. The meaning of Miray is occasionally debated, with "shining like the moon" as one…
Turkish, Bosnian
"supreme"
Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Asma, with the powerful meaning of "supreme".
Sunay is a feminine name with Turkish origins, derived from the Turkish word 'sun' meaning 'honor' or 'reputation,' combined with the suffix 'ay' meaning 'moon.' Together, the name poetically…
Sadaf is a feminine name of Persian origin meaning 'shell' or 'mother-of-pearl.' The name evokes the beautiful, luminescent quality of seashells and the precious materials they sometimes contain. In…
Arabic, Greek
"to gaze, to look; heavenly"
As an Arabic name, Rania is a variation of Raniya, ultimately derived from the Arabic word ranā meaning "to gaze" or "side look". Other descendants of this root include Ranya and Rana itself.…
"high up"
Sumayyah was the first Muslim martyr. This name, with its mellifluous sounds, works well in the West.
Variation of Sabir
"patient"
Sabri is a unisex spin on the Quranic Sabir or Sabira, for the parent who wants a traditional Arabic name that feels more contemporary.
Literary name
"little she-bear; peace; good natured, charm"
A literary name with a simple yet alluring sound, Sula may appeal as an alternative to those who like Lula, Lola, Susannah, and Tallulah. The protagonist and titular character of Toni Morrison's 1973…
Feminization of Suhail, Arabic
"level, even"
The feminine form of Suhail, an astrological name common in the Muslim community.
"brilliant, splendid, eastern wind"
A strong and feminine Arabic choice for a girl, predominantly used among Muslims.
Rajaa is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'hope' or 'expectation.' This beautiful name carries positive connotations of optimism and anticipation for the future. Common in Middle Eastern…
Nura is a beautiful feminine name with multicultural roots. In Arabic, it means 'light' or 'illumination,' symbolizing brightness and guidance. The name also appears in Aboriginal Australian…
Spanish, French, Latin, variation of Solana or Solange
"sunshine or solemn"
Souline was unknown in the US until 2019, when YouTubers Landon McBroom and Shyla Walker chose it for their baby daughter. The following year it debuted on the charts with 36 parents following suit.…
Feminine variation of Sabir
Sabira is an appealing Arabic name that refers to one of the essential Quranic qualities of patients. Sabri is another form of the name that can be used for both girls and boys and has a modern,…
Russian and Scandinavian variation of Sophia
"wisdom"
Early European import, well known in the 1940s via Norwegian skating movie star Sonja Henie, that has sailed back across the Atlantic, despite the rising popularity of other Russian names.
"ship"
Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls .
