Amazing Baby Names You'll Heart

Marisol

Spanish, contracted form of Maria de la Soledad

"Mary of Solitude; sea and sun"

Bright and vivid, Marisol is a sunny name of Spanish origin and an excellent candidate to cross languages, a la Soledad, Paz, and Solana. Familiar in its native Spain (though no longer a top choice),…

Alea

Variation of Aleah or Italian word name

"risk"

Alea is a genuine girls' name as a sleeker variation of Aleah, a name with both Arabic and Persian roots that means exalted or God's being. But in Italian, Alea means risk or hazard, so it can also…

Melisha

Melisha is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of names like Melissa or Melinda, combined with the popular '-isha' suffix that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name has…

Nya

Swahili, Basque, "tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"

"tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"

A relatively new name on the scene, increasing in popularity since 1999. It is likely a variation of Nia, a Swahili name based on the Arabic Niya meaning "tenacity, purpose, determination".…