Ella is a sweet, simple name that owes much of its current popularity to the popularity of other names, from Emma to Bella to Emily to Ellie.

Scarlett Johansson is doing more for this sparky southern name than Scarlett O'Hara ever did. Since the turn of the 21st century, Scarlett has gone from an obscure literary name to one of the most popular girls' names starting with S, right after longtime favorites Sophia and Sofia.

Together with Julian, the name Juliana/Julianna derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded by history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".

In the early eighties, Lindsay, in tandem with Courtney, approached the Top 10.

Analeigh is a feminine name that blends the graceful Anna with the melodic suffix -leigh, creating a contemporary yet sweet-sounding combination. With roots in Hebrew, where Anna means 'grace,' and the Old English 'leigh' meaning 'meadow,' Analeigh can be interpreted as 'graceful meadow.' This modern variant gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in the United States, as parents sought unique spins on traditional names. The spelling with '-leigh' rather than '-lee' or '-ly' adds a touch of sophistication. While not among the most common names, Analeigh has been steadily appreciated for its gentle sound and feminine qualities.