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  1. Avia

    • Origin:

      Latin, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bird; God is my father"

    • Description:

      Avia is one of those multi-cultural, vowel-heavy girls' names so popular today, along with such choices as Ayla and Aya.
  2. Ileana

    • Origin:

      Romanian, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "torch; shining light"

    • Description:

      A trendy and fashionable-sounding Romanian name with rich history. There was a mythical Romanian princess with the name, and it was also a name used by real-life Romanian royalty.
  3. Iria

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Eirene

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      Iria is a diminutive version of Eirene / Irene and is therefore associated with the Greek goddess of peace.
  4. Zeila

    • Origin:

      African place-name

    • Description:

      Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.
  5. Amia

    • Origin:

      Variation of Amy

    • Description:

      This Amy/Mia combination debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2013. It could also be seen as a variant of Amaya.
  6. Zen

    • Origin:

      Japanese, form of Buddhism

    • Description:

      Parents searching for a simple, peaceful name may be attracted to this one.
  7. Evora

    • Origin:

      Portuguese place name

    • Meaning:

      "yew tree"

    • Description:

      Evora is a city in Portugal known for its magnificent Roman aged ruins. It is occasionally seen as a female name, evoking some of the mystique of this region.
  8. Navi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "to name"

    • Description:

      Nickname for the star Gamma Cassiopeiae given by the late astronaut Gus Grissom after his own middle name (Ivan) spelled backwards. Navi also relates to the prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
  9. Eliya

    • Origin:

      Variation of Elijah or Aliyah, Hebrew; Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is god; rising, to ascend; heavens, highborn, exalted"

    • Description:

      Eliya may be thought of as a female variation on the popular Biblical boys' name Elijah or a spelling variation of the popular girls' name Aliyah. It may not rank among the US Top 1000 and it may cause some spelling and pronunciation confusion, but it does have genuine roots as a name.
  10. Esmee

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Esme

    • Description:

      Esme and by extension Esmee have gotten more popular in the US in recent years, but that extra e can confuse an already-confusing pronunciation, especially if you start adding accents.
  11. Charmian

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "joy"

    • Description:

      This name was used by Shakespeare (who got it from Plutarch) in Antony and Cleopatra for one of the attendants of the Egyptian queen. An interesting possibility, it is heard occasionally in the UK, even less frequently in the US.
  12. Saige

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Sage

    • Description:

      What works for Paige just doesn’t work for Sage. The added i will likely create a lifetime of spelling mistakes.
  13. Esmae

    • Origin:

      Variation of Esme, French

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Phonetic spelling of Esme, popular in the UK.
  14. Makani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "wind"

    • Description:

      The sources that do list this name give it as a boys' name, but Woody Harrelson chose it for his daughter, and it does have a feminine lilt.
  15. Adelei

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Nouveau name related to Adele, Adeline, and the boys' biblical Adlai.
  16. Alira

    • Origin:

      Aboriginal Australian

    • Meaning:

      "quartz stone"

    • Description:

      This Australian name can have other spellings such as Allira, Alirah and Aleara. We prefer this spelling which keeps confusion and mispronunciation to a minimum.
  17. Jaya

    • Origin:

      Hindi-Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "victory"

    • Description:

      This name of a Buddhist goddess, a possible alternative to the trendy Maya, was chosen for their daughter by Laura Dern and Ben Harper. Jaya is simple yet unusual, a winning combination, and one of the out-of-the-box goddess names as well as one of the most easily translated Hindi names for girls.
  18. Evelia

    • Description:

      Evelia is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins. It derives from the Latin name Evelius, which may be related to 'aevum' meaning 'age' or 'eternity.' The name is most prevalent in Hispanic communities, particularly in Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States. Evelia has a melodious quality with its flowing vowels, making it both elegant and accessible. While not among the most common Hispanic names, it has maintained steady usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The name carries a timeless quality and often evokes associations with beauty and grace. The nickname Evelie or Eve is sometimes used as a familiar form.
  19. Elidi

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of the sun"

    • Description:

      Elidi is intriguing but potentially confusing. Try the French Elodie instead.
  20. Nolia

    • Description:

      Nolia is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Magnolia, the beautiful flowering tree named after French botanist Pierre Magnol, thus carrying natural, floral associations. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Nola (meaning 'famous' or 'noble') or a shortening of Finola (meaning 'white shoulder' in Irish). With its soft sounds and flowing quality, Nolia has an inherently graceful character. Though uncommon in mainstream usage, the name has periodically appeared throughout the 20th century, particularly in southern United States. Nolia strikes a balance between familiar and distinctive, offering a less common alternative to popular floral or feminine names. Its brevity and melodic quality make it both memorable and easy to pronounce.