Derived from the Albanian word for "sun", Diell is a bright and approachable name for boys. In Albanian myths, legends, pagan customs and traditional festivals, the Sun is worshipped as the god of light, sky, weather, and the giver of life. Diella, Dielli, and Diellza are feminine forms.

A grand Russian name, Apollinaria is a feminine form of Apollinaris, an Ancient Greek name that belonged to many Saints and martyrs. The most well-known bearer of this name was Apollinaria Suslova: better known as Polina Suslova. She was Fyodor Dostoyevsky's mistress and she is believed to have been the inspiration for many female characters in his novels. This name can also be transliterated as Apollinariia.

Kalindi is a lovely, rhythmic name refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.

The Norwegian form of Sunniva used to be very popular in its native country, making the Top 100 every year from 1945 to 1966. It shares Sunniva's beautiful, sunny meaning and has a lovely sound, although the Ø may confuse those who aren't familiar with it: it is said like the U in "burn".

The Hawaiian word for sunflower is also used figuratively for people who gaze toward the sun, and has a nice resonance with Lion King name Nala.

With a sunny, airy sound, a clunky-cool look, and a lovely, nature-inspired meaning, Solfrid was popular in its native Norway back in the mid-20th century, but has been out of the Top 100 since the 60s and has yet to catch on elsewhere. Made up of the Old Norse elements,sól meaning "sun" and fríðr meaning "beautiful" or "beloved", notable bearers include Olympic weightlifter, Solfrid Koanda, actress Solfrid Heier, and content creator, known as Solfrid ASMR.

A spiky and vivid sounding name, Sonnika could be an elaboration of Sonya, itself a form of Sophia, or derived from the German word sonne "sun". Alternatively, it could be a variation on the Hindi names Soniya and Sonika meaning "golden, lovely, beloved".

Sounds like Horace, looks like the head of a hawk on the body of a human.

The Swedish spelling of the Icelandic Álfsól, this name combines the elements alfr meaning "elf" and sol meaning "sun" to create a name reminiscent of folktales and epic poetry. It's a rare choice that has nonetheless been given to a tiny handful of girls in Sweden.

Commonly heard in Hispanic cultures, a rhythmic possibility here.

Akosua means "born on a Sunday," which relates the name to the sun and thus to fire.

Mystical and romantic with a charmingly Old Norse feel, Solveiga is the variant of Solveig that is found in Latvia and Lithuania.

A summery name of Mongolian origin, Naran is a spirited yet sweet choice, derived from the Mongolian nar meaning "sun" or "sunny". A unisex option, Naran is also a place name, appearing on the map in Pakistan as a town and as a valley in the Himalayas. The name is notably borne by actress Naran Erdyneeva.

A vibrant name of Armenian origin, Hayarpi is a nature-inspired choice that could be a meaningful option for anyone wanting to honor Armenian heritage.

Like Mia but with a zippy Z in the middle, Mzia is a mini-name from Georgia with a sunny meaning.

Solana has been trending up the Nameberry popularity charts, perhaps thanks to a legion of SZA fans. And it's poised to enter the US Top 1000 too, given to over 225 baby girls last year.

This bright, spirited, and summery name derives from the Serbian and Croatian word sunce meaning "sun".

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.