Girl Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Alesha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it functions as a diminutive of Alexei or Alexander, derived from the Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.'…
Japanese
"beauty, flow, lapis lazuli"
Rumi is a Japanese girl name, with a sweet yet substantial sound. Reminiscent of other popular choices in the West — think Ruby, Remy, and Romy — it is currently achieving more notice thanks to…
Arabic
"mercy, grace, compassion"
A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
Ameerah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'princess' or 'leader.' The name derives from 'amir' (prince/commander), with the feminine suffix transforming it into its female equivalent. The…
Serina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Serena, derived from the Latin word "serenus" meaning "clear, tranquil, or serene." Alternatively, it could be…
"trustworthy, faithful"
The usage of this Arabic name has been increasing in the US, joining the Top 1000 for the first time in 2015. Aminah bint Wahb was the mother of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
English word name
Serena in all its variant spellings is such a widely-used name that reducing it to its root word, Serene, might not occur to some. But like Pax and Clement, Serene is an excellent name for a calm…
"wind that scatters dust; or increase"
A beautiful and little-used Arabic name with two great meanings, depending on the Arabic spelling used.
"replacement, substitute"
An Arabic name popular in the Muslim community. It may derive from an Arabic word meaning "replacement, substitute", or from Aisha, the name of a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Popular among the Muslim community and currently in the UK Top 300, Aiza is a name with bright, zippy sounds and a short but substantial feel, making it an appealing choice. Though the exact…
Arabic, variation of Amira
"princess"
Delicate yet strong, Amira has been a cross-cultural sensation in recent years, rising fast internationally. Spelling variation Amyra is joining in on the love, and features in the Top 1000 in the UK…
Urdu, Arabic
"prophetess, to return, repentant"
An Arabic and Urdu name, believed to be of recent coinage, it is suggested that the name comes from anaba meaning "to return, repentant", from nabbaha meaning "clever, bright" or "to alert. inform" ,…
Aishah is a beautiful feminine name of Arabic origin. It means 'alive and well' or 'prosperous.' The name carries significant historical importance in Islamic tradition as Aishah was the name of the…
Sereen is a feminine name that represents a variation of Serene, reflecting qualities of peace, calmness, and tranquility. This alternative spelling gives the name a slightly more distinctive…
"Sirius"
A pretty name of Arabic origin, Rumaisa is used as one of the names for the star Sirius and is associated with Rumaisaa bint Milhan, also known as Sahabiyyah or Umm Sulaym, who was a companion to the…
"spring"
Thought to be one of the ten angels who accompanies the sun on its daily course: a lovely image redolent of mythology. If you're looking for names that mean new beginnings , this makes an unusual and…
Areesha is a beautiful feminine name with Arabic and Islamic origins. It's a variant of Arisha or Aresha, derived from the name Aisha, which means "alive" or "prosperous." In Muslim tradition, Aisha…
Arabic or Semitic
"goddess of the sun"
Nuha is an Arabic name meaning wise, and also a name from Semitic mythology of unknown origin, belonging to an ancient sun goddess.
"visitor"
Variant of Ayda and Aida, found especially in French-speaking Muslim communities. The trema indicates that the name is pronounced with three syllables: ah-EE-da.
