Unique Girl Names: Uncommon, Unusual, Cool

This bold name of Thai origin was chosen by reality TV stars, Annie Suwan and David Toborowsky (of 90 Day Fiancé fame ), for their first daughter, born in 2025. According to the couple, the name means "brave gem" and "symbolizes the strength of Pisces".

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.

Rare, concise, and distinctive, Cleide is a multicultural choice. As an Italian name, it comes from the Greek Cleis (or Cleïs), the name of Sappho's mother and daughter, and a relation of Kleio or Cleo, meaning "glory". As a Brazilian name, it may come from the Spanish word for "key" or "keyholder", though it might also be in reference to the wooden rhythm keeping instrument, claves.

This is an energetic dance of an Irish surname, great for both genders. Could also be spelled Delancy.

Nicandra is the name of a plant known as apple-of-peru and also shoo-fly plant. It's also the feminine form of Nicander, an ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.

Sua is a short and sweet name with many different origins, including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Basque. It would make a fresh and offbeat honor name for a familial Sue.

A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Hira and Nur, more common than either of the names individually.

A rare name derived from the month of April.

A name that's on the rise for boys but rarely used -- though possible -- for girls.

A bright and lively name of Arabic origin, also spelled as Eshal. Currently in the England and Wales Top 1000, it is popular among Muslim families.

Appealing comedian Aidy Bryant -- born Aidan -- put this energetic nickname on the map when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012. Each of the years since then has seen a handful of baby girls given Aidy as a full name. Which makes sense: It combines the elegance and trendiness of the whole Ada/Adaline/Adelaide family with the retro (almost rockabilly?) appeal of names like Hattie. Expect to see it more going forward as Bryant's star continues to rise.

Fiza is an Arabic and Muslim name with a variety of reported meanings. A handful of baby girls received this rare name in the US last year.

Psalm became a name by the power of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who chose it for their younger son in 2019. As a spiritual word name however, it is a perfectly gender neutral choice that works just as well for girls. The name is now 7 times more popular than it was before Kim and Kanye put it on the map, and in a recent year, it was given to 40 girls and 120 boys.

Finja Is a Josephine nickname that ranks among the Top 100 girl names in Germany.

A celestial name from the extinct Taíno language of the Caribbean.

A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.

A feminist, literary choice that inevitably conjures writer Virginia.

Kajol and kajal are terms for the kohl that was used as eyeliner in ancient India. Indian actress Kajol Devgn is the most notable bearer.

More distinctive than Grace and more creative than Presley, Graceland is a contemporary name that could catch on with parents searching for a unique honorific.

Although the best-known Kehinde is the male painter Kehinde Wiley, this name is used for both genders in its native Nigeria and can be just as attractive for a girl.