Beruriah, also spelled Beruryah, is the only woman in Talmudic literature whose ideas were taken seriously by her male contemporaries. Living in the second century, she was noted for her high moral standards and intellectual prowess.

A common Muslim girl name in Turkey.

This short form is used by supermodel Ekat Kiseleva.

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

This Old Welsh name associated with blacksmiths has never caught on, but it has the right two-syllable occupational feel to qualify for revival. Gower Champion was a successful midcentury dancer, choreographer and director on the Broadway stage, in films and on TV.

Technically a boy's name, but certainly one that would work in the Western culture for a girl, especially after the release of Black Panther, in which it was the name of Lupita Nyong'o's fiery character. Nakia lies outside the Top 1000 but is among the fastest-rising names for both girls and boys.

A Latinized form of Kleanthes, this name is best associated with literary and poetry critic, Cleanth Brooks.

A soft and elegant Arabic name used primarily among Muslims.

Inocencia is like Chastity or Immaculata. Few modern girls outside the Latino community -- or even in it -- would appreciate having to carry this name.

Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

Turkish word name commonly seen in the doubled-barreled first name Ömer Halis.

Katy, or more popularly Katie, stood fashionably on their own two feet for several years there, during the Katelyn boom. But now both Katy and Katie are fading in favor of grownup Kate or buttoned-up Katherine.

This international variation was publicized by Olympic skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.

Katti or Kattie is a short form of Katherine, more old fashioned than Kate and more unusual than Kathy.

Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.