Popular in Catalonia Spain

This Catalan classic — spelled Nuria in Spanish — is the name of a valley in Catalonia with a shrine to the Virgin Mary, making this both a Marian name and simply a place name. Or maybe not so simply: during Franco's dictatorship, place names were a way to sidestep the rule that all names had to be Spanish, so Núria became popular as an act of Catalan patriotism. It is still in the region's Top 100 girl names.

Ivet is a compact, elegant feminine name that serves as a variation of Yvette, which has French origins. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic name Ivo, meaning "yew tree," symbolizing strength and endurance. In various European cultures, particularly Czech and Catalan, Ivet stands as an independent name rather than just a variant. It carries a sophisticated, international appeal while remaining simple and easy to pronounce across languages. Though not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, Ivet offers a fresh alternative to more familiar names like Eve or Ivy, combining brevity with a touch of European elegance.

Diminutive of Candelaria, a name derived from candle and given in honor of the festival of Candlemas, which marks the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mother.

Although Malak can be used for both sexes, it's much more widely-used for girls in the US and throughout Europe, where it ranks on several popularity lists. More than 100 baby girls were named Malak in the US last year.