Girl Names Lists · Popular Names and Name Trends
Modern Baby Girl Names
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Zhavia
Variation of Xavier, Arabic, Basque
"new house; bright"
This name caught the attention of American parents beginning in 2018, when the Fox show The Four: Battle for Stardom premiered. Zhavia Ward was a finalist on the first season.
Zhuri
Variation of Zuri, African, Kiswahili
"good, beautiful"
One of the fastest-rising names currently, thanks to LeBron James' daughter Zhuri. This spelling entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, following in the footsteps of red-hot Zuri.
Zion
Hebrew
"highest point"
A Biblical place name and a unisex choice that has been on the rise in the US in recent years. With its bright sound and cool, zippy Z beginning, it blends religious significance and trendiness.…
Zola
African, Congolese; also literary name
"piece of earth"
When the Eddie Murphys named their fourth daughter Zola, it affirmed the up-and-coming status of the name, which has African roots, but also literary links to Emile Zola. Zola may also be…
Zoya
Russian and Greek variation of Zoe, Greek
"life"
Now that Zoe is getting wildly popular in the U.S. and the U.K. -- one poll puts it at number one in Wales -- parents may start hunting down fresh twists like this.
Jaelin
Variation of Jalen or Jaylynn, modern invention
"supplanter + lion; supplanter + beautiful or lake; jaybird + beautiful or lake"
Jalen was made popular for boys by basketball player, Jalen Rose, whose name was made up of his father and uncle's names, James and Leonard. Jaylynn emerged as a feminine form, as did Jaelyn, and…
Aunyx
Variation of Onyx
"gem stone; claw, nail"
Gem name Onyx entered the US Top 1000 for boys in 2018 and has since risen to the Top 400 with its cool X ending and sleek polished feel. For girls, it is also on the rise, given to just under 200…
Grae
Variation of Graham, Gray or Grace, English
"gravelly homestead; color between black and white; grace"
This spelling variation of the color name Gray could also be a diminutive form of Graham — though it could also derive from Grace. Currently a gender-neutral choice in the US, it is borne by Olympic…
Maddyx
Variation of Maddox, Welsh
"son of Madoc"
With not one but two trendy letters, Maddyx is a modern variation of the already modern Maddox, predominantly used on boys, but given to nearly 100 girls in a recent year. Derived from Welsh, it…
Mccall
Irish
"son of Cathal"
Effortlessly cool and preppy, but with a touch of outdoorsy ruggedness, McCall is a yet to be discovered last name choice. Unexpected, but enough like McKenzie, Mckinley, Nicole, and Callie that it…
Harlo
Variation of Harlow/e, English, "rock hill or army hill"
"rock hill or army hill"
With Harlow in the US Top 1000 and soundalikes, Willow, Halo, Marlo/w/e and Arlo/we on the rise, this contracted form saw more interest in 2023 for boys and girls.
Emrielle
Modern invention, variation of Emery or combination of Emily or Emma and Arielle
"industrious; rival or universal + lion"
Names starting with Em- are hugely popular for girls with seven of them in the US Top 200. Meanwhile, names ending in -elle or -el are also stylish and this modern creation combines both. Quietly…
Kaior
Invented name, or variation of Kaiora
First appearing in the US charts back in 2017, Kaior could have a number of origins. One one hand, it may be an invented name, combining the popular Kai with the designer name Dior, giving it the…
Kior
Invented name
Possibly created by blending a love for K initials and an interest in designer baby names (Dior), Kior is a modern invention, first appearing in the US charts in 2017. Used for girls and boys, it…
Sanova
Variation of Casanova, Senovia, or Sinova, Latin, Spanish, Russian
"new house; force of Zeus; blue"
A short form the Latin surname Casanova, a variation on Senovia, the Hispanic form of Zenobia, or an alternative spelling to Russian surname Sinova, this modern and international choice spiked in…
Swade
English surname or variation of Suede
"soft leather material; Swedish; swath, track"
Combining the sounds of Sage, Sadie, and Jade, and gender neutral vibes of Quinn and Blake, Swade might be one to watch out for in coming years. It can be viewed in two ways: a respelling of word…
Reno
Place name
Reno Sweeney is the heroine of the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes , played on Broadway by Ethel Merman, Patti Lupone, and Sutton Foster. While Reno was not used for any baby girls in 2022, it's…
Aarya
Variation of Arya, Sanskrit
"noble"
Arya has become a popular name thanks to the young heroine of Game of Thrones and because of the rise of similar Aria too. Variation Aarya has also seen increased use in English speaking countries,…
Acadia
Greek
"idyllic place"
Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original yet accessible member of the…
Alita
Short form of Adelita, Spanish variation of Adelheid, German
"noble"
Alita is a girls' name threatening to break into the Top 1000. There are many possible sources of this name, but the most plausible is that it's a short form for the popular Spanish name Adelita, a…