1990s Girl Names · 3439+ names with meanings

1990s Girl Names From a Beautiful Era

Step back into the rise of the internet — Friends on Thursday nights, dial-up modems, and butterfly clips on every middle-schooler. Discover 1990s girl names that defined an era — from chart-toppers parents chose for their daughters to hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered. Every name includes its full meaning, origin, and the story behind why it shaped its generation.

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1990s Girl Names

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15 of 639 names
Aalaiyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Joy. Elegant. Exalted. Noble. Illumination.
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Aalayah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Respected, exalted, or noble.
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Aaleah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · "Aaleah" has no widely recognized meaning.
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Aaleeyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · High, exalted, noble, sublime
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Aaleigha
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, peaceful, melodious, beautiful, graceful.
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Aaleyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Exalted, lofty, sublime, divine, ascendant
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Aalia
Hebrew / Urdu · To ascend
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Aaliah
Arabic / Hebrew · Exalted, noble, or sublime.
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Aaliayah
Arabic / Hebrew · Exalted, noble, heavenly, high.
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Aalijah
Arabic / Hebrew · Noble and exalted spiritual leader.
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Aaliyha
Arabic / Hebrew · Noble, exalted, high status.
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Aalliyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Exalted, noble, praised, high, sublime.
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Aalyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Exalted, noble, ascender, heavenly, sublime.
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Aalyiah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Exalted, noble, sublime, exalted one.
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Aalyssa
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble and gracious one.
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15 of 97 names
Baeleigh
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Feminine name meaning "beautiful field."
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Bailei
Modern American · "Bailei" means "dweller in the meadow."
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Bailley
Modern American · "Bailley" means "bailiff" in English.
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Bailyn
Modern American · Variant of Bayliss meaning bailiff.
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Balie
Modern American · Mysterious, radiant, and courageous woman.
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Bassheva
Modern American · Glorious, beautiful, virtuous, graceful queen.
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Batool
Arabic / Persian · Devoted, pure, chaste, untouched.
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Batoul
Arabic / Persian · Pure, innocent, virgin, chaste, noble.
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Batul
Arabic · Virgin
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Beautiful
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Beautiful
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Bekka
Modern American · Short form of Rebecca in English.
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Belanna
Modern American · "Beautiful and gracious woman."
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Bellamy
Modern American · Fine friend
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Berania
Modern American · No known meaning or origin.
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Berea
Modern American · "Place of learning and comfort."
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15 of 101 names
Cabria
Modern American · Feminine name, meaning unknown.
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Cadey
Modern American · Derived from 'Cady', meaning 'pure'.
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Caeleigh
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Feminine name meaning "slim, fair-haired".
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Caeley
Modern American · Feminine name meaning 'slender, delicate.'
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Caelie
English · Heavenly or celestial beauty.
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Caelynn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Caelynn: Pure, Beautiful, Gracious, Wise.
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Cailley
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "slender beauty."
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Caliegh
Modern American · 'The name Caliegh means.'
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Caliyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Beautiful and graceful feminine name.
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Calleigh
Celtic / Irish · Slender, pure, crown of laurel
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Callia
Modern American · Beautiful, graceful, noble, pure.
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Calypso
Greek · She who hides
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Camari
Modern American · Modern coinage
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Camary
Modern American · No clear meaning could be found for the name "Camary".
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Cambree
Modern American · Flexible, graceful, and versatile.
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15 of 191 names
Dabria
Modern American · Word of God's Angel
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Daeja
Modern American · Precious, valuable, admired, majestic.
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Daejah
Modern American · Divine; a gift from god
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Daejanae
Modern American · Creative and imaginative spirit.
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Dahlila
Modern American · Delicate, graceful, symbol of beauty.
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Daia
Modern American · "Daia" means "beloved" or "desired."
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Daijah
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Beloved; Appreciated; Admired; Exalted; Cherished
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Daijanae
Modern American · No information available.
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Daijha
Modern American
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Daila
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Gentle, delicate flower.
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Dailee
Modern American · Unknown or not found.
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Dailynn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Blending of 'Daisy' and 'Lynn'.
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Daiona
Modern American · Divine, supernatural, blessed, nymph, water.
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Daionna
Modern American · No known meaning.
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Daisa
Modern American · Princess or royal lady.
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Eavan
Gaelic / Irish · Gorgeous Gloss
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Ebunoluwa
Nigerian / Yoruba · Gift of God
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Ece
Turkish · The Queen
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Edelyn
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Noble, graceful, blessed, Surinamese origin.
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Edona
Modern American · Prosperous, happy, graceful, talented, kind.
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Edyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Modern, unique, nature-inspired, feminine.
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Eesha
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Goddess; sacred; divine; desire; night.
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Eilidh
Greek / Scottish · Sympathy, Compassion
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Eilis
Modern American · Irish name meaning "God is my oath."
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Eily
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Light, bright, shining, radiant, beautiful.
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Eisley
Modern American · Strong and noble rock refuge.
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Elaisha
Modern American · God is salvation and deception.
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Elaiza
Modern American · Short, modern and multilingual name.
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Elajah
Modern American · 'Elajah' meaning: "Yahweh is my God."
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Elandra
Modern American · Noble or majestic sea creature.
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15 of 29 names
Fabiha
Modern American · Joyful, Beautiful, Successful, Victorious, Intelligent
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Faduma
Modern American · Faduma means "captivating" or "fascinating".
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Fadumo
Modern American · Fadumo means "one who is lovable"
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Fahima
Arabic · Understanding, Intelligent, Discerning, Wise, Prudent
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Fahmida
Indian / Urdu · Intelligent, knowledgeable, wise, understanding, discerning.
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Faithlyn
Modern American · Belief in pure noble spirit.
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Faithlynn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Faithful and gracious woman.
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Falicity
Modern American · "Good fortune, happiness, success."
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Fardowsa
Arabic / Persian · Paradise or highest garden.
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Fareeha
Arabic / Urdu · Joyful, Happy, Delightful.
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Faria
Modern American · Meaning of 'Faria': Beautiful and radiant guardian.
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Fartun
Modern American · "Joyful, happy, beautiful, elegant."
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Faryal
Arabic / Persian · Beautiful, elegant, stylish, precious, charming.
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Fatim
Arabic / Persian · Arabic feminine name meaning "captivating."
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Fatimata
Arabic / Persian · "Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad."
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Gabbriella
Modern American · God is my strength.
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Gabreilla
Modern American · God is my strength.
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Gabriana
Modern American · Feminine form of Gabriel.
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Gabrianna
Modern American · God is my strength.
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Gabriellia
Spanish / Latin · Feminine form of Gabriel.
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Gabryela
Modern American · God's strength, feminine form
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Gabryella
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "God is my strength."
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Galilea
AfterGalilee · Galilee
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Gaonou
EastAsian · Glorious. Noble. Majestic. Respected.
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Gargi
Bengali / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian · Ancient enlightened Indian philosopher.
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Garima
Modern American · Dignity or importance.
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Gavriella
Hebrew / Biblical · Feminine variation of Gabriel.
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Gayathri
Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Tamil / Telugu · "Chant of the Vedas."
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Gelila
Amharic / Ethiopian · Rolling hills; beautiful temptress
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Genecis
Modern American · Creation, beginning, origin, initiation, life.
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15 of 74 names
Hadasa
Hebrew · Myrtle tree, bride, star
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Hadja
Modern American · "Respected woman"
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Hadlee
Modern American · Heather field
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Haelee
Modern American · Gracious, radiant, divine gift.
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Haeleigh
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · "Field of hay meadows."
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Haelie
Modern American · Angel, messenger, heavenly, grace, divine
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Hafsah
Arabic · Cut, young lioness
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Haidy
Modern American · Haidy means "helpful" or "guide".
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Hailei
Modern American · Graceful, Serene, Harmonious, Radiant, Empowered
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Haileyann
Modern American · Combination of Hailey and Ann.
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Haille
Modern American · Shelter, refuge, or haven.
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Haillee
Modern American · "Field of hay, meadow."
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Haillie
Modern American · Joyful, radiant, victorious, strong warrior.
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Hailyn
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Beautiful and serene"
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Hajer
Arabic / Persian · Noble, dignified, admired, respected.
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15 of 86 names
Ibtisam
Arabic · Smiling or Smiler.
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Iceis
Modern American · "Pure and shimmery icy presence."
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Icesis
Modern American · Goddess of ancient Egypt.
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Icess
Modern American · Cold, icy, chill, frosty, glacial.
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Icis
Modern American · Unique and modern boy's name.
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Idali
Modern American · Name: Idali Meaning: "refuge" or "sheltered place"
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Idalys
Modern American · Noble, industrious woman from Greece.
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Idil
Modern American · "Joyful" or "Happy"
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Ieva
Latvian / Lithuanian · Latvian form of Eve.
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Ifrah
Modern American · Joyful, kind, radiant, beautiful, angelic.
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Ifunanya
African / Yoruba / Igbo · Love, Care, or Beloved
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Ijanae
Modern American · Gracious gift from God.
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Ikeria
Modern American · Unknown name meaning for Ikeria.
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Ilani
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Gift from above.
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Ilanna
Modern American · Feminine name with unknown meaning.
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15 of 273 names
Jaaliyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Feminine name meaning "noble, exalted."
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Jabrea
Modern American · Strong and intelligent young woman.
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Jabria
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Strong, noble, and graceful.
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Jacaria
Modern American · Unique and meaningful name choice.
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Jacayla
Modern American · Feminine name; origin is uncertain.
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Jacelynn
English / Germanic · Joyful and noble woman.
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Jacia
Modern American · Unknown meaning.
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Jacora
Modern American · Graceful, elegant, charming, affectionate, strong.
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Jacoria
Modern American · Variant of the name 'Jackie'.
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Jadae
Modern American · Strong, determined, graceful, courageous, independent
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Jadalyn
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Blend of Jade and Madelyn.
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Jadamarie
Modern American · Creative, strong, and elegant.
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Jadasia
Modern American · Modern feminine given name.
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Jadaya
Modern American · Jadaya: Unique and exotic name.
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Jadzia
Hebrew / Polish · Woman of Judea, praised one
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15 of 278 names
Kaaliyah
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Goddess of empowerment and protection.
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Kaavya
Indian / Sanskrit · Incoming/creative/literary/masterpiece/graceful.
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Kabrea
Modern American · Peaceful, noble, warrior, strong, majestic.
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Kadaisha
Modern American · Sacred, holy, consecrated, divine, pure.
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Kadaja
Modern American · "Kadaja" has no known meaning.
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Kadajah
Modern American · Feminine name with unknown meaning.
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Kadasia
Modern American · Unknown meaning.
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Kadeja
Modern American · 'Kadeja' has Arabic origins.
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Kadejah
Modern American · Arabic name meaning "honorable, esteemed."
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Kadelyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Variant of Caitlin.
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Kadence
English · Musical, rhythmic, melodic name.
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Kadesia
Modern American · Variant of the name Khadijah.
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Kadian
Modern American · Strength, leader, courageous, powerful, determined.
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Kadiatou
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · African name meaning "first-born daughter."
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Kadijatu
Modern American · "Kadijatu" means "honest" or "trustworthy."
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15 of 63 names
Laakea
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Clear, Bright, Pure. | Formal: Radiant, Serene.
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Ladaija
Modern American · Named Gift of God's Grace.
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Ladaja
Modern American · Ladaja: No recorded meaning found.
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Ladajah
Modern American · Unique, feminine name with uncertain meaning.
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Ladashia
Modern American · Ladashia meaning: Unique and stylish.
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Ladasia
Modern American · Ladasia: Unique and graceful name.
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Ladeja
Modern American · Ladeja: Noble woman; graceful beauty.
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Laiba
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Pure, Innocent, Beloved, Exquisite, Pleasant.
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Laikyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Unique, modern, and gender-neutral name.
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Lailoni
Modern American · Lailoni: Unique and angelic melody.
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Lakelyn
Modern American · Lake; pool
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Lakeyn
Modern American · Modern American feminine name meaning "lake island."
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Lakiah
Modern American · Unknown meaning.
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Lakoda
Modern American · Lakoda's meaning: Friend, Ally, Companion.
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Lakyla
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · "Lakyla" meaning: Pure, fragrant night.
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1990s Girl Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your daughter.

The top picks of the era included Jessica, Ashley, Emily, Sarah, and Samantha — names parents reached for again and again during an era of grunge, pop, and the first whispers of the digital age.
They captured the spirit of the time. Names like Brittany, Whitney, and Kayla carry the personality of their era — instantly recognizable as belonging to that moment in history.
Many of them are. Emily, Hannah, and Madison have all climbed back into modern favor as parents rediscover the charm of the era.
Short names had their moment too. Anna, Erin, Kate, and Maya were all common — small names with timeless appeal.
Yes — biblical and traditional names like Sarah, Hannah, and Rachel stayed in favor across the decade, anchoring trends in tradition.
Emily, Megan, and Brittany all carry meanings as lovely as the era they came from — grace, light, joy, and love woven into their origins.
For something less common, try Whitney, Brianna, or Alyssa — authentic to the era but uncommon today, perfect for parents who love hidden gems.
Not necessarily — many feel beautifully timeless. Names like Jessica and Emily have stayed lovely across generations and feel fresh on a modern child.
Try saying the name aloud and pairing it with your last name. If a name like Brittany or Emily still feels right after that, it probably is — vintage names work beautifully when they fit.
NameHub has a full collection of 1990s girl names organized by popularity, meaning, and origin — every name comes with its full story and pronunciation.