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By MiaLen · Updated August 2025
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German surname
"iron"
Eisley and sister Isley are drawn from the German surname Eisele, which means iron and was often used as a nickname for a blacksmith. More than 100 baby girls were named Eisley in the US last year,…
Variation of Alanis and Ailany, Spanish
"handsome, cheerful; high chief; shining light, of the moon"
Ailany and Ailani were big hits in 2024, and this similar, slightly whimsical option also made its first appearance in the US stats the same year. As a variation of Ailany, is can be considered a…
Ishani is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, carrying rich cultural significance in Hindu tradition. The name means 'ruling' or 'powerful' and is associated with Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord…
English variation of Eisele, German
A surnamier take on Isla. Isley may be derived from the German occupational surname Eisele (of the same pronunciation), or be related to the Old English word hesli , meaning "hazel grove." The Eisley…
Swahili, Basque, "tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"
"tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"
A relatively new name on the scene, increasing in popularity since 1999. It is likely a variation of Nia, a Swahili name based on the Arabic Niya meaning "tenacity, purpose, determination".…
Delany is a feminine name with Irish roots, derived from the surname O'Dubhshlaine, meaning 'descendant of the dark challenger' or 'dark defiance.' The name has transformed through anglicization to…
Ariani is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be derived from the Welsh 'arian' meaning 'silver,' or have connections to the Greek name Ariadne, associated with the mythological…
Amaiya is a feminine name of multiple possible origins, representing a modern variation of names like Amaya, Maya, or Maia. It may derive from Japanese origins where Amaya can mean "night rain,"…
One of many variants of the Hawaiian-Spanish-Turkish-Irish fusion, Ailani, that made waves in 2024. This form also brings in an element of Alanis and Alan.
Arabic; Hawaiian
"light-footed, to move softly, to touch; joyful"
Sweet multicultural name.
Arabic
"long-necked beauty"
Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.
Hawaiian
"hawk of royalty"
Iolani feels quintessentially Hawaiian, a stylish origin for baby names these days thanks to Malia, the Hawaiian name of the Obamas' older daughter. The initial I is pronounced with a long e sound,…
Hindi
"sacred bells"
Kerani is a lovely Indo-Pakistani name that could be seen as the Karen of the multicultural future.
