Baby Girl #4 Names

In European countries where it's regularly used as a form of the Amelia family of names, the pronunciation is very similar to the a-ending form, Amalia.

Bright, fresh, and sunny, Ayla is a fashionable choice for girls. Reminiscent of other trending names such as Layla, Isla, and Ava, Ayla has recently found its place in the Top 100.

Unusual surname with rowdy quality.

Balou is a feminine name that likely draws inspiration from various sources, including the beloved bear character Baloo from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.' The alternative spelling with 'ou' may be influenced by French orthography, giving it a softer, more feminine appearance. While uncommon as a formal given name, Balou has a playful, gentle quality that might appeal to parents seeking something distinctive with positive associations. The name's brevity and simple pronunciation make it accessible across languages. Balou carries a cheerful, warm character that evokes a sense of friendliness and approachability, making it a unique but engaging choice for a daughter.

Kinzy is a feminine name that likely developed as a modern variant or diminutive of names like Mackenzie or Kinslee. This contemporary creation has a playful, energetic quality with its 'z' sound and cheerful ending. Unlike names with centuries of history, Kinzy represents the modern trend of creating fresh-sounding names or novel spellings of existing ones. Its brevity and zippy sound make it appealing in today's preference for shorter names. While not widely used, Kinzy has gained some attention from parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. The name conveys a sense of spunk and individuality, projecting a youthful, modern image while remaining relatively simple to spell and pronounce.

A name rarely heard outside the Latino community, but it was popular enough in the early 2000s to crack the Top 200. Since then, it's lost ground.

Remy is one of those rare names that combines ancient roots with modern sleekness. Boys outnumber girls with the classic Remy spelling, girls named Remi outnumber those named Remy. With either spelling and for either gender, it's a winning choice.

Austrian actress Romy Schneider seemed to be the singular bearer of this international nickname name until it found new style currency in the past decade.

This lovely Arabic name is gaining popularity in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound, as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and unsual for both boys and girls.

Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly as a laxative. While that is a less-than-savory association, Senna has a pretty sound and is a fresh entry in the flourishing botanical names genus.

Zuly is the spunky short form of Zulma, and is commonly used on its own, often in the Latino community.