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Hindi
"religious service"
Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.
Turkish, Bosnian
"supreme"
Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Asma, with the powerful meaning of "supreme".
Yiddish
"flower"
This floral name, related to bloom and Blossom, is common in the Jewish community, but not often heard outside it. Other Yiddish nature names are Ita (star), Masha (rising water), and Mayim (water).
Latinate variation of Cleo, Greek
"glory"
An attractive and unusual name that may be a variation of Cleo, Clea was possibly invented by Lawrence Durrell for a character in his Alexandria Quartet . Actress Clea DuVall is one noted bearer of…
A flinty mineral name that puts a feminine spin on Micah, or short form of the biblical Michal.
Latin
"shining sea"
Marilla is a names that's familiar via its resemblance to Mary and variations, but also distinctive: It hasn't been on the Top 1000 since the 1800s and was given to only 27 baby girls last year.…
English form of Milo, Latin and Old German
"soldier; merciful"
Although usually seen as a masculine name, Miles is sometimes seen as a feminine name in Australia, due to its literary association with female author Stella "Miles" Franklin. The s ending makes it…
African
"season's beginning"
Kia is a sweet, simple name that is now, unfortunately, associated with a Korean car label. Better today: Nia, Thea, or Keira.
Mahlia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Mahalia, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'tenderness' or could connect to the Arabic 'Mahla' meaning 'beautiful…
Sanskrit
"necklace, garland"
Mala is one of those names that's both simple and striking, easy to pronounce yet unfamiliar to many English speakers.
Mylia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Mila (Slavic for 'gracious' or 'dear'), Amelia (Germanic for 'work'), or Milena (Slavic for 'love'). Alternatively,…
Welsh, meaning unknown
Menna is used regularly in Wales in modern times. Its origins are uncertain: perhaps created by a poet, or possibly connected with the Menai Strait that separates the island of Anglesey from mainland…
Kima is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In African languages, particularly Swahili, it relates to 'that which is on the hill' suggesting elevation and prominence. In Japanese contexts,…
Meeka is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Native American traditions (particularly Inuit), it can mean 'little raccoon' or carry connotations of intelligence. It may also be…
Diminutive of Emilia, Latin, or Greek
"rival; apple tree"
While only 8 baby girls were named Milia in the US in 2021, its rise seems inevitable along with the rise of Emilia and Mila and other similar names. Like Livia, Milia has the advantage of being…
Modern invented name
Australian opera singer Nellie Melba—self-named for her hometown of Melbourne—inspired this now-dated name more associated today with a peach dessert and dietetic toast.
German
"small brook"
Rilla dropped out of the US Top 1000 in 1915, but it's starting to feel like an intriguing possibility again in this age of short, sweet, a-ending names for girls. It is traditionally a short form…
Slavic
"beloved of the people"
This Slavic classic name might begin to make its mark with American parents, what with the growing popularity of the short form Mila. Borne by a tenth century saint who had been a princess from…
Malkia is a feminine name of Swahili origin meaning 'queen' or 'ruler.' This regal name carries significant cultural weight in East African communities, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, where it…
