A serene name of Arabic origin that was a fast rising choice in the UK in 2022.

A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.

Aeris is a feminine name with ethereal qualities, derived from the Latin word 'aer' meaning 'air' or 'atmosphere.' The name gained significant recognition through the character Aeris Gainsborough in the popular 1997 video game Final Fantasy VII, contributing to its modern usage. With its connection to air and the heavens, Aeris evokes a sense of lightness, freedom, and spiritual elevation. The name has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowels. While still relatively uncommon, Aeris has attracted parents seeking names with nature connections and mystical undertones. Its popularity saw some increase in the early 2000s among gaming enthusiasts and those drawn to names with celestial or elemental associations.

An ethereal name with elements of Irene and Miriam, Irian is a woman/dragon character in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea novels, and a historic name for the island of New Guinea, now with colonial associations.

Irit means "asphodel," which refers to a genus of perennial flower native to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

A distinctive mythological name. likely derived from the Maya elements of ix and chel meaning "lady" and "rainbow" respectively, Ixchel was a Mayan Goddess associated with the moon, pregnancy, medicine, jaguars, the earth, and water.

Idys is an uncommon feminine name with mysterious origins. It may be a variant of the Greek name Ida, which means 'from the mountain,' or possibly related to Idris, a name with Welsh and Arabic connections. The brevity of Idys gives it a modern, streamlined appeal, while the unusual letter combination creates a distinctive identity. This name remains exceedingly rare in usage statistics, making it an ultra-unique choice. The soft sound combined with the strong 'y' creates an interesting balance between gentle and bold qualities. Idys might appeal to parents seeking a short, memorable name that's unlikely to be shared with other children in their community. Its obscurity allows bearers to define the name's meaning through their own personality.

Irja is the Finnish translation of Irya, the Russian short form of Irina. Arja is a more modern variation.

Quistis is an uncommon feminine name that gained recognition through the popular video game Final Fantasy VIII, where it belongs to an intelligent, composed instructor character. The name has no traditional historical origins, having been created for the game released in 1999. This makes Quistis a modern invented name, similar to many names that emerged from fiction and pop culture in the late 20th century. The name has a distinctive sound combining strength and elegance with its crisp consonants and flowing 's' ending. While relatively rare in everyday use, it appeals to parents seeking unique names with contemporary cultural connections. The pronunciation is typically 'KWIS-tis', with emphasis on the first syllable.