Unusual and Unique Girls Names

Anaya is a spelling variant of Inaya , a name that derives from the Arabic word "inayah", meaning "care, concern, help". It is an indirect Qur'anic name, and the strictly feminine form of the unisex Inayat.

Anja is one of the most international of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika.

Short, sharp, and pretty, Kaja is an international choice with multiple origins. Favored in Slovenia, Norway, and Poland, the similar Kaia is currently popular more widely.

Whether you pronounce it my-a, ma-zha or ma-ha, Maja is an intriguing choice. Sometimes associated with Goya's famous painting "The Naked Maja." As a cognate of Maya, it's a Top 10 name in Slovenia and Sweden and is also popular in Germany and Norway.

The name of a Christian saint and a city in Ohio, Xenia is one of the more accessible and intriguing x names. It is the name of one of the Bond Girls--played by Famke Janssen in the film "GoldenEye."

Zene is a concise, uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Greek roots relating to 'xenos' (stranger or foreigner) or have connections to Hungarian, where it relates to music. In some cultures, it developed as a shortened form of names like Zenobia or Zenaide. The name's brevity and distinctive 'Z' beginning give it a modern, striking quality despite ancient connections. Zene has never been widely used in English-speaking countries, making it an uncommon choice. Its simplicity and cross-cultural potential appeal to parents seeking minimalist names that are easy to pronounce yet distinctive. The name's musicality (particularly in Hungarian contexts) adds a poetic dimension to its character.