Julia was an ancient Roman imperial name given to females in the house of a Julius, as in Caesar. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthful"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".

Maya, which has an almost mystical image, has been steadily climbing in popularity in the US and the English-speaking world, along with a range of other countries, including France, Germany, Israel, and Brazil. It's ranked in the US Top 100 since the turn of this century, but has never risen to the top of the list, which you may consider a good thing.

Contemporary without feeling overtly modern, Elora is a winning mix of elements and sounds. It's got the popular El-prefix of Eleanor, Eloise, and Elliana, the -ora ending ef Aurora, Cora, and Nora — and while it is three syllables, it looks concise and unfussy, rather like Eliza or Elena.

One fewer L makes this name much less popular than the more traditional spelling.

Alenna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Elena or Alena, which derive from the Greek Helena meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'torch'. Alternatively, it could be related to the Irish name Ailíona or a modern elaboration of names like Alena or Alanna. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel ending. Alenna remains relatively uncommon in most countries, giving it a distinctive quality without being completely unfamiliar in sound. Its melodic nature and positive potential meanings make it appealing to parents seeking something slightly unusual yet accessible. The name has seen modest usage in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.