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Singular Top 50 Girl Names

daniemc
By daniemc
Updated Sat Jan 12 2019
Here are my current top 50 Singular Girl Names. Will be updated when it drastically changes.
  1. Adelaide

    • Origin:

      Variant of Adelheidis, German

    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"

    • Description:

      Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. It was chosen by actress Katherine Heigl for the name of her second daughter.
  2. Adrienne

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Adrian

    • Meaning:

      "man from Adria"

    • Description:

      A long-integrated French feminine form of Adrian, now overshadowed by the a-ending version, but still a valid option, with considerable substance and dignity—though these days more parents would probably choose Adriana.
  3. Alaska

    • Origin:

      Native American

    • Meaning:

      "great land"

    • Description:

      State name Alaska stems from an Aleutian word for the land mass itself. The number of baby girls named Alaska has doubled in the past five years, and is sure to continue increasing as more place names are annexed as baby names. Wilder but as habitable as Dakota or Cheyenne, Alaska is a girls' name choice for the future.
  4. Aleksandra

    • Origin:

      Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian version of Alexandra, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.
  5. Alice

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      Alice is a classic literary name that's both strong and sweet, ranking in the US Top 100 and popular throughout the Western world. Alice is derived from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais that itself came from the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which is composed of the Proto-Germanic elements aþala, meaning "noble," and haidu, "kind, appearance, type."
  6. Annina

    • Description:

      Annina is a charming feminine diminutive of Anna, which derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Popular in Italian and Finnish cultures, Annina carries a delicate, melodic quality that maintains the classic elegance of Anna while adding a touch of uniqueness. In Italy, it's often used as an affectionate nickname, though it stands beautifully as a given name in its own right. While not commonly found in English-speaking countries, Annina has maintained steady though modest usage throughout Europe, particularly in Switzerland and Italy. The name conveys warmth and femininity with its soft sounds and rhythmic structure.

  7. Anya

    • Origin:

      Russian diminutive of Anna

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Anya is a Russian variation of Anna, which came from the Hebrew name Hannah. Anya is the form found most frequently in Russia, Poland, and other East European countries, while Anja is the spelling usually preferred in Germany Norway, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and The Netherlands. In the Hungarian language, Anya also means mother.
  8. Arlo

    • Origin:

      Irish, English

    • Meaning:

      "between two hills"

    • Description:

      Arlo, an unexpectedly popular name for boys these days, is also finding new life as a girls' name. The first name Arlo may be rooted in the surname Arlow or the place name Aherlow, meaning "between two highlands". As a surname, it also has roots in a place name meaning "rocky hill".
  9. Arna
    • Bali

      • Origin:

        Place-name and Sanskrit

      • Meaning:

        "strength"

      • Description:

        Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.
    • Blake

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "fair-haired, dark"

      • Description:

        The unisex Blake, which indeed has two conflicting meanings, has a briskly efficient image when used for a girl.
    • Cori

      • Description:

        Cori is a versatile name used for both girls and boys, though more commonly feminine. It emerged as a shortened form of names like Corinne, Corinna, or Cora for girls, and Cornelius or Corwin for boys. These roots trace back to Greek origins, with meanings relating to 'maiden' or possibly 'heart.' Cori gained modest popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting the trend toward shorter, gender-flexible names. The spelling variation Kori is also common. The name's brevity and friendly sound make it approachable while maintaining a hint of spunk and individuality. In recent decades, Cori has been overshadowed by other short names but maintains steady usage. It appeals to parents seeking a simple yet distinctive name with a friendly, unpretentious quality.

    • Dallas

      • Origin:

        Place name, surnamed and Irish

      • Meaning:

        "skilled"

      • Description:

        A name with a bit of glamor but also cowgirl vibes, Dallas entered the US Top 1000 for girls in 1992. It fell out of style during noughties, but reappeared in 2012 when other gender neutral names like River, Sawyer, Rowan, and Blake were also climbing fast.
    • Elsa

      • Origin:

        German diminutive of Elisabeth

      • Meaning:

        "pledged to God"

      • Description:

        Lost in limbo for decades and decades, Elsa now stands a good chance of following along in the progression from Emma to Ella to Etta, thanks to the ice queen heroine who "Let It Go" in the wildly popular Disney movie Frozen. The name shot all the up to Number 286 (its highest ranking since the 1890s) in the year after the release of the movie, though it's now dropped back down the list in the US.
    • Esme

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "beloved"

      • Description:

        Esmé comes from the past participle of the Old French verb esmer, meaing "to esteem" or "to love." It can also be considered a derivative of the Spanish name Esmeralda, which means "emerald".
    • Estelle

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "star"

      • Description:

        Maybe it's because she shares that winning -elle sound with Isabel and Bella, but Estelle is no longer seen as a muumuu-wearing canasta player of a certain age (think George Costanza's mother on Seinfeld or Joey Tribbiani's talent agent in Friends). This could be in part thanks to the young Royal Couple of Sweden, who chose it for their firstborn daughter, or the single-named British R&B singer. It reentered the US Top 1000 in 2012 after a nearly fifty-year absence.
    • Greta

      • Origin:

        German, diminutive of Margarethe

      • Meaning:

        "pearl"

      • Description:

        Greta is an Old World name long tied to the iconic Garbo, but now synonymous with environmental activism.
    • Hayden

      • Origin:

        English place name

      • Meaning:

        "hay hill; hay valley"

      • Description:

        A newly successful name for girls, which, like Brayden and Caden, used to be strictly for the boys. Young Heroes and now Nashville star Hayden Panettiere planted it in the girls' camp.
    • Holland

      • Origin:

        Dutch place name

      • Meaning:

        "wooded land"

      • Description:

        Holland is one of the coolest geographical names, unadorned and elegant, evocative of fine Rembrandt portraits and fields of pink and yellow tulips. It first entered the US Top 1000 for girls in 2014, but fell out of the Top 1000 for boys a century earlier.
    • India

      • Origin:

        Place name, from the River Indus

      • Description:

        Euphonious and long stylish in England, India was one of the fastest-rising names on the 2013 list, after jumping 240 spots back into the Top 1000.