USA Most Popular 2010 (#1001-1100) Girls

Sometimes, a new name is created by lopping off the first letter or letters. Such is the case with Abrielle, which feels like Gabrielle without its shirt.

Alaya has connections as a Buddhist term, and it could be a creative coinage, based on similarities to names like Alayna and Layla. In Buddhism, Alaya refers to the base consciousness—all of our memories, ideas, and desires. It's a lofty concept, and an attractive name, slowly on the rise since entering the US Top 1000 in 2009.

A spelling variant of Aliyah and a feminine form of the Arabic name Ali, meaning "sublime, high" or "exalted." While Aaliyah is the most familiar and popular spelling of the name because of its ties to the singer, Aliah is a concise alternative.

Amalia is a widely cross-cultural name, heard from Italy to Romania, Germany to Scandinavia. The current heir to the Dutch throne is Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange. It can be pronounced ah-MAH-lee-a or ah-mah-LEE-a.

Amaris sounds like "amorous," which is a loving name for a child, but doesn't really have a clear derivation or meaning of its own. The popular Amara is one of the most international names on the charts, with derivations and meanings in cultures that truly span the globe. And Amariah is an ancient Hebrew name. Still, Amaris is unusual and pretty, and that may be enough.

Variation of Annabelle.

A compound name with an old-fashioned ring. It only first appeared on the US Top 1000 in 2012. Annalie is a somewhat different name that is nevertheless pronounced the same.

Annette is a French diminutive of Ann which was among the first wave of widely-used girls' names from France, now neglected for so long that it's almost starting to feel stylish again.

Most common among the Jewish community and Spanish-speakers, Areli might be a great choice for parents looking for a name with Biblical roots that still sounds trendy and wears well across cultures.

Authentic African name that blipped in popularity a few years ago when hip-hop singer Ashanti first arrived on the scene.

As Ashley becomes one of today's "mom names" thanks to its popularity amongst millennial-borns, Ashton is a fresh alternative. This particular spelling is nearly completely equally split between girls and boys in 2023.

Aya, barely more than a breath, is an international favorite, with origins in several languages and cultures. Popular throughout Europe, It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2012.

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

Brissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Spanish word 'brisa' meaning 'breeze,' giving it a light, natural connotation. Alternatively, it could be a variation of Brisa or a shortened form of names like Clarissa. In some contexts, it might connect to Briseis, a character from Greek mythology. The name has gained modest popularity in Spanish-speaking communities and has started to appear more frequently in the United States since the early 2000s. Brissa has a soft, melodic sound with a contemporary feel while maintaining a connection to Latin linguistic roots.

While all spellings of these name are off their popularity peak, Brittney gained some recent notice as the name of the American basketball player arrested in Russian, Brittney Griner.

Brookelynn is a feminine name representing an elaborate variant of Brooklyn. This compound name combines elements of Brooke (meaning 'small stream') and Lynn (from the Welsh element 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or an English surname element). The distinctive spelling with doubled letters adds a personalized touch to the increasingly popular Brooklyn. This elaboration emerged during the trend of creating unique spellings for names in the early 21st century. Brookelynn gained some usage in the United States following the rise of Brooklyn as a given name, which itself grew in popularity partly due to the famous New York City borough. The name conveys a contemporary, American quality while maintaining connections to nature through its water-related etymology. The multi-syllabic flow gives Brookelynn a melodious quality that many parents find appealing.

Bryn is an up-and-coming gentle, yet substantial, Welsh name that would also be effective in the middle spot. In Wales it's a traditional boys' name, but it's far more popular for girls now in the US.