Girl Names Lists · Popular Names and Name Trends
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English word name
"whimsical or fanciful"
Whimsy is a new entry to the ever-expanding word name lexicon, sister for Pixie and Bliss. While it has an undeniable offbeat English aristocratic charm (maybe we're thinking of Dorothy Sayers'…
Word name
If you live in a state where marijuana is legal (or maybe even if you don't), you might know that Sativa is one of the major strains of weed. And yes, 10 baby girls were named Sativa in the US in one…
Latin
"peace"
A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace .
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…
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…
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…
Feminine variation of Tristan
"noise or sorrowful"
This female form of Tristan was featured on the reality-television show The Bachelorette, and has been rocketing up the charts as a new millennium Trisha.
Variation of Japanese Zen, form of Buddhism
Xen might also be a minimalist reduction of Alexandra.
English occupational name
"carter"
Jagger, made famous as the surname of Rolling Stone Mick, gets an entry in the girls' column thanks to Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, who chose it for their daughter. For either gender, this name…
Nature name
Strong meaning, sweet but strong sound, fresh and earthy: a winner.
Latin or Tswana
"new or gift"
Neo, indeed--though it was a male character in "The Matrix." In the Southern African language of Tswana, it is a unisex name meaning "gift".
Quechua
"flower"
A sweet and simple Quechua choice with an equally pretty meaning.
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…
Modern invention, possibly a variation of Naeli, Nayeli, or Nael
"I love you; generous; given by God"
Naelith made its entry to the US stats in 2025 when it was one of fastest rising debuts of the years, featuring alongside Elanith and Kyomie. Given to 44 girls, Naelith is likely a variation of Naeli…
Spanish influenced variation of Myrtha, Mrtyle, Miriam, or Mireille
"evergreen shrub; beloved, bitter;to admire"
Mirleth made its debut into the US stats in 2025 when it was give to 36 girls compared to less than 5 a year prior. Similar in style to choices like Arleth and Elanith, Mirleth may well be a be a…
Variation of Kaeli or Kael
Kaelis was one of the fastest rising debuts in the US in 2025 when it was given to 45 girls, having never been used for more than four in the past. The exact meaning or origin is unknown but Kaelis…
Spanish variation of Ilanit or Elanit, Hebrew
"little tree, sapling"
Elanith was a new entry to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 81 babies, making it one of the fastest rising newcomers of the year. The most likely origin of the name is from the Hebrew…
Variation of Kiyomi, Japanese
"pure and beautiful"
Kyomie made its US debut in 2025, a year when its variants Kiyomi and Kyomi were among the fastest rising choices for girls. Originally a Japanese name meaning "pure and beautiful" (or "record of the…
Invented name
"new life in the meadow; elderberry clearing"
A new entry for 2025, Zovalee is likely a spin on Novalie, with a touch of Zoe thrown in. While its invented status means there is no precise meaning, it you see it as a smoosh of Zoe, Nova, and Lee,…
Combination of Sky and Laine
"bright shining sky"
Whimsy yet sharp word name Sky meets popular Lainey and more classic Elaine in the contemporary name. It debuted in the US stats in 2025 when 9 girls received the name.
