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Rare Girl Names

A
15 of 140 names
Aaren
Hebrew · Exalted, mountain of strength
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Aaryn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, enlightened, ruler, exalted, superior.
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Abbygail
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Variant of the name Abigail.
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Abriana
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Father of multitudes
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Abrianna
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · "Noble or virtuous woman."
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Abygail
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · God's joy, father's rejoicing.
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Acacia
English / Greek · Thorny
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Acie
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble or of noble birth.
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Adalia
Hebrew · Noble one
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Adalie
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, serene, noble woman.
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Adara
Arabic / Hebrew · Virgin; or noble, exalted
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Addalyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Variant of the name 'Adeline'.
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Addelyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, graceful, joyous, and exalted.
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Adela
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adelaida
Germanic / Spanish · Noble, of noble character
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B
15 of 29 names
Babygirl
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Endearing name for a female.
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Baileigh
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Feminine name meaning "meadow clearing."
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Bao
Chinese · Treasure, jewel
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Bari
Modern American · Gifted, Exalted, Respected, Selective, Sailing
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Baylie
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Lives near a bay."
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Becca
Hebrew · To bind, captivating, beautiful
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Bee
English / Latin · Voyager
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Benjamine
Modern American · Son of the right hand.
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Bethanie
Hebrew · House of figs, house of affliction
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Bianka
German / Hungarian / Polish · "White, pure, shining, bright."
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Billi
Modern American · Short form of "William" or "Wilhelmina."
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Blayke
Modern American · "Dark-haired; cheerful"
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Blue
English / Germanic · Color; calm, serene, peaceful.
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Blythe
English · Joyful
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Bonni
Modern American · Beautiful and kind woman.
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C
15 of 53 names
Caelyn
Modern American · Pure, slender, and beautiful.
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Caley
Arabic / English / Hebrew · Laurel, crown
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Calla
English / Greek · Loveliness
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Callista
English / Greek · Most beautiful
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Camelia
Romanian · Flower, beauty, gratitude, admiration.
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Camellia
English · Flowering Plant
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Cameran
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Bent nose; crooked nose.
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Cameryn
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Unique; Poetic; Strong; Creative; Independent
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Candelaria
Spanish · Candlemas
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Carletta
Modern American · Free one or little free one.
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Carlota
Germanic / Spanish · Free woman, strong, feminine
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Carlyn
Germanic · Free woman, strong, feminine
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Carma
Modern American · Karma; fate or destiny.
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Carrington
English · From Carrington
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Carsyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Modern variant of Carson.
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D
15 of 53 names
Dacia
Modern American · From the south
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Daina
Latvian / Lithuanian · "Song" or "Melody."
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Dalen
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Valley, peaceful, serene, calm, tranquil.
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Dalila
Hebrew / Arabic · Delicate, gentle, tender one
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Dalilah
Modern American · Guide
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Dallis
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Valley of daffodils or from dallis grass field.
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Danae
Modern American · Greek mythological figure; "gift from God."
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Danisha
Modern American · God is the judge.
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Danni
English · Feminine nickname for 'Danielle'.
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Dany
French · God is my judge.
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Dasha
Russian · Kingly or possess well
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Dava
Modern American · Beloved, precious gift, adored.
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Davida
English · Beloved
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Davontae
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Beloved | Formal: Beloved or Dear
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Dayanna
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Lively, youthful, blessed, divine.
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E
15 of 35 names
Earnie
Modern American · Serious and earnest person.
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Ebonie
Modern American · Dark as black, black stone.
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Elana
Modern American · Bright, shining, beautiful, tree, oak.
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Elayna
Modern American · "Elayna" means "shining light"
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Elba
Latin / Spanish · Island of Elba
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Eleni
Greek · Shining light, bright torch
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Elicia
Hebrew / Latin · My God is oath / noble
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Elija
Hebrew · My God is Yahweh, God is the Lord
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Elisheva
Hebrew · My God is an oath, devoted to God
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Ellena
Greek · Shining light, bright torch
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Elli
German · Pledged to God
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Ellia
Modern American · All, completely; fairy maiden
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Elly
Greek / Hebrew · Shining light / my God is oath
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Eloisa
Italian / Spanish · Healthy; wide
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Elta
Modern American · Meaning of the name 'Elta': Noble, renowned, elevated.
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F
7 of 7 names
Fate
Modern American · Faith
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Fatoumata
African / Yoruba / Igbo · "Person of great importance."
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Female
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Woman or girl.
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Franchesca
Latin · Free, from France, free woman
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Frederica
English / Germanic / Portuguese · Calm Monarch
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Fredia
Modern American · "Peaceful ruler; peaceful journey"
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French
Modern American · Pertaining to or from France.
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15 of 22 names
Gabrial
Modern American · God is my strength.
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Genie
English · God is gracious
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Gennie
Modern American · French variant of name 'Jeanne'.
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Genny
Modern American · "God is gracious; fair-haired."
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Genoveva
Portuguese / Spanish · "Genoveva" means "noble lineage" or "noble heritage."
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Gentry
Modern American · Aristocracy
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Geo
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Earth; land; farming; tillage.
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Georgine
French · Feminine form of George.
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Gisela
Dutch / German / Portuguese / Spanish · "Pledge, oath, noble, bright."
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Gisele
German · Pledge, hostage
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Gitty
Yiddish · Good
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Giulia
Latin / Italian · Youthful, Jupiter's child
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Gizelle
Modern American · Deer, grace, or pledge.
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Glennis
Welsh · Welsh origin. "Pure, holy"
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Glory
English · Distinguished honor, great admiration, illustrious.
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14 of 14 names
Hafsa
Arabic / Urdu · Gathering
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Haidyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Modern, unisex, American surname-derived name.
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Haily
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Derived from the name 'Haley'.
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Halee
Modern American · Halee: Graceful or beautiful meadow.
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Halli
Modern American · Meaning of 'Halli': 'dweller at the manor'.
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Harlie
Modern American · Pleasant, strong, charismatic, adventurous, free-spirited.
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Harlin
Modern American · Surname meaning "hare land".
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Hartley
English · Hart Clearing
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Havana
Modern American · Capital city of Cuba.
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Haydee
English · "Variant spelling of Haydeé."
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Hayle
Modern American · Sturdy, resilient, thoughtful, peaceful, trustworthy.
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Hennessy
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Surname, originated from France.
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Hosanna
Biblical / Hebrew / Aramaic · Deliver us
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Hudsyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Hudsyn: Modern name meaning "son of Hud."
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15 of 20 names
Idalia
Greek · Behold the sun
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Ilana
Hebrew / Jewish · Born On A Tree
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Ileana
Greek / Romanian · Shining light, bright torch
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Ilse
Hebrew / Germanic · My God is oath / noble
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Imari
American · "Strong, beautiful, courageous and unique."
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Imogen
Celtic / English / Gaelic · Young Maiden
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Inara
Arabic · Shining light
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Indiana
English · Country of Native American Indians
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Indira
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Marathi / Sanskrit / Tamil / Nepali · Glamor
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Ines
Greek / Spanish / Italian · Pure or holy
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Inga
Old Norse · Ing, Norse fertility god
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Irie
Jamaican · Positive and powerful
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Isa
Dutch / English / German / Italian / Latin / Spanish · Promise of God
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Isadora
Greek · Gift of Isis, blessed gift
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Isela
Modern American · Germanic origin, means "devoted to God".
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J
15 of 85 names
Jacelyn
English / Germanic · "Gracious; beautiful gift from God."
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Jaci
English · Beautiful, cherished, radiant, moon, hyacinth
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Jacie
Modern American · God is gracious, supplanter.
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Jacinda
English · Hyacinth
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Jacinta
Greek / Portuguese / Spanish · Hyacinth Flower
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Jackelyn
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Feminine form of Jack.
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Jaclynn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Combination of Jacqueline and Lynn.
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Jacory
Modern American · Formal, simple meaning of 'Jacori':
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Jacqualine
Modern American · Feminine first name meaning 'Supplanter'.
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Jacquelin
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Feminine form of "Jacques."
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Jacy
English · 'Derived from the Hebrew name Jacey.'
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Jadin
Modern American · "God has heard; thankful soul."
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Jaedyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Modern American unisex name.
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Jaidan
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · God has heard; thankful.
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Jailen
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Unique, modern, gender-neutral name.
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15 of 94 names
Kacee
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Kacee means "alert" or "vigilant."
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Kadie
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Pure, graceful, pure-hearted, beloved.
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Kady
Irish · First
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Kaidan
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Mysterious and ghostly folktales.
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Kaileigh
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Beloved or pure-minded.
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Kaily
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Feminine name meaning "pure" or "keeper of the keys."
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Kainoa
Hawaiian · The namesake
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Kaira
Hawaiian / Polynesian · Kaira means "moonlight" or "pure".
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Kaleah
Hawaiian · Joy, happiness
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Kalei
Hawaiian · Flowers or child
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Kalena
Hawaiian / Greek · The calm one / shining light
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Kaliah
Modern American · "Beautiful, elegant, creative, intelligent."
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Kalina
Bulgarian / Macedonian / Polish · Viburnum
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Kalista
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Greek origin; meaning "most beautiful".
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Kalli
Modern American · Beautiful, lovely, admirable.
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15 of 77 names
Lacee
Modern American · Delicate, elegant, modern, feminine, graceful.
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Lachelle
Modern American · The name 'Lachelle' means 'divine' or 'God is my judge'.
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Ladell
Modern American · Noble, kind.
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Laiken
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Unique name with American origins.
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Lailani
Modern American · Heavenly beauty, serenity, peacefulness.
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Laina
Modern American · Peaceful, graceful, serene, blessed, light.
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Lajuan
Spanish / Portuguese · God is gracious, merciful.
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Lakia
Modern American · Noble, distinguished, elegant, regal, praised.
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Lakin
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Short form of the name 'Lakisha'
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Lakota
NativeAmerican / Sioux / Native-american · Friend to us
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Lakyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Lakyn: Noble, leader, warrior.
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Lala
Bulgarian / Slavic · Tulip Flower
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Lanae
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Feminine name meaning "attractive, pleasant."
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Landis
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Surname; dweller on open land.
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Lanell
Modern American · Nickname for Helen or Eleanor.
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15 of 93 names
Mackenna
Irish · Son of the handsome one
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Mackenzy
Celtic / Irish / Scottish · Scottish surname turned given name.
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Mackie
Celtic / Irish / Scottish · Son of the handsome one.
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Macon
Celtic / Irish / Scottish · Place in Georgia, United States.
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Madelaine
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Madelyne
Modern American · High tower; noble strength.
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Madysen
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Modern variant of Madison.
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Magali
Greek / French · Pearl, precious gemstone
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Magaly
Hebrew / French · Tower of God / pearl
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Magda
Croatian / Czech / Danish / Dutch / German / Hebrew / Hungarian / Norwegian / Polish / Portuguese / Romanian / Swedish · Woman From Magdala
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Mahala
Arabic / English / Hebrew · Tender
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Mahalia
English / Hebrew · Tenderness, affection
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Mahi
Indian / Sanskrit · "Mahi" means "the earth" or "great" in Sanskrit.
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Mahogany
Spanish · Rich, strong
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Maile
Hawaiian · Maile Vine
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N
15 of 31 names
Nada
Arabic · Dew at sunrise
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Nadya
Russian / Slavic · Hope
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Naila
Arabic · Acquirer, attainer, or successful person.
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Nailah
Arabic · One who Succeeds
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Nariah
Modern American · Derived from Arabic, meaning "radiant" or "shining."
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Natali
Latin · Born at Christmas, natal day
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Natashia
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "birthday of Christ".
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Natividad
Modern American · Nativity
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Nava
Hebrew / Jewish · Gorgeous
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Nechama
Hebrew · Comfort
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Neely
English · "Champion" or "winner."
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Neha
Bengali / Gujarati / Hindi / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Punjabi / Telugu / Tamil · Gracious, loving, or desire.
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Nelly
Greek / Hebrew · Shining light / God is my light
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Nena
English · Girl, young, innocence, young princess
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Nevada
English / Spanish · Covered In Snow
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11 of 11 names
Oda
German / Germanic / Norwegian / Scandinavian · I will praise the Lord or wealth
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Odelia
English / German / Germanic / Hebrew · Riches
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Odette
French · Wealthy
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Olympia
Greek / Slovak · From Mount Olympus
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Olyvia
Latin · Olive tree, symbol of peace
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Omie
Modern American · Formal: The name 'Omie' means "illustrious" or "noble."
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Onita
Modern American · "Valuable or most cherished one."
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Onnie
Modern American · "Beloved, gracious gift from God"
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Ori
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · My light
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Oriana
Italian / Latin / Spanish · Golden, Sunrise
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Oshea
Hebrew · Salvation, God saves
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P
13 of 13 names
Page
English · Young Servant
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Passion
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Intense love or desire.
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Payne
Modern American · Villager, country-dweller
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Peighton
Modern American · Unisex name meaning "pea settlement."
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Pepper
Modern American · Berry
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Phyliss
English · Greek name meaning "green branch".
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Pia
Danish / German / Italian / Latin / Norwegian / Roman / Slovene / Swedish / Slovenian · From Mount Olympus
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Pilar
Spanish · Strong, supportive pillar of strength.
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Preslee
Modern American · Surname used as given name.
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Prestyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Modern variation of Preston.
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Pricilla
Modern American · Ancient, noble, woman of Rome.
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Prisha
Hindi / Nepali · Loving
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Priya
Bengali / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Marathi / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu · The Dear One
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1 of 1 name
Quran
Arabic / Islamic · Holy book of Islam.
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R
15 of 53 names
Race
Modern American · Swift; competition; ethnic group.
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Rachele
Italian · Innocent, graceful, and caring.
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Rachell
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Variant of Rachel, meaning ewe.
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Raeann
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Graceful, beloved, and kind.
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Rafaela
Macedonian / Portuguese / Spanish · God has healed
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Ragan
Modern American · Formal and Simple: Unknown meaning.
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Rainey
Latin · Queen
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Raizy
Modern American · "Raizy" means "rose" or "lovely flower."
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Ranae
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Feminine name meaning "rebirth" or "queen."
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Randee
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Modern feminine variant of Randy.
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Randie
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Variant of the name 'Randy'
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Rania
Indian / Sanskrit / Punjabi · Queen, Regal, Volatile, Joyful, Gracious
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Ravyn
Modern American · Dark-haired; blackbird.
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Rayce
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Uncertain or unclear origin.
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Rayleigh
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Rayleigh, meaning "wise protector."
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15 of 72 names
Sabella
Hebrew / Italian · My God is an oath, devoted
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Sabina
Croatian / Czech / Italian / Latin / Polish / Portuguese / Roman / Romanian / Russian / Slovene / Spanish · From The Sabine Tribe
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Sabine
French / German / Latin / Germanic · Sabine
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Sacha
Greek / French · Defender of men
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Safa
Arabic / Islamic · Pure, serene, immaculate, innocent, clear.
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Safiya
Arabic · Pure
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Sagan
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Wisdom, knowledge, truth, embrace.
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Sahana
Modern American · Peaceful and patient.
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Sahar
Arabic / Persian · Daybreak
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Sahara
Arabic · Desert
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Sahasra
Sanskrit · New beginning, one thousand
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Saira
Urdu · Princess; Happy; Beautiful; Traveler
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Samaria
Spanish / Portuguese · Under God's rule, companion in night conversation
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Samaya
Modern American · Time, moment, era, season, age.
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Samia
Arabic · Noble, exalted, lofty, high
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T
15 of 49 names
Taelor
Modern American · Tailor or one who measures.
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Taelyn
Modern American · Beautiful, unique, and stylish.
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Tai
Chinese · Vast
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Takara
Japanese · Treasure, jewel
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Tala
Arabic / Persian / Samoan / Scandinavian / Tagalog / Native-american · Gold; turmeric; star; story; noble
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Taleah
Modern American · Delicate, graceful flower blossom.
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Talisha
AfricanAmerican · Modern, unique, feminine, American origin.
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Talitha
Aramaic / Biblical · Small Girl
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Talya
Hebrew / Russian · Birthday [of the Lord]
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Tama
Modern American · Son or boy
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Tammara
English · Tammara: Palm tree; graceful and strong.
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Tanna
Modern American · Short form of Tatiana. Alternatively, God's gracious gift.
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Tarin
Modern American · "Rocky hill; thunderbolt"
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Tashia
Modern American · Shortened form of Natasha, noble.
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Tavia
Modern American · Eighth
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U
1 of 1 name
Uma
Hebrew / Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Malayalam / Sanskrit / Tamil / Telugu / Nepali · Mother
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V
13 of 13 names
Valkyrie
Modern American · Chooser of the slain
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Vania
Modern American · God's gracious gift to man.
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Vanya
Hebrew / Slavic · God is gracious
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Vashti
Biblical / Persian · Excellent, Beautiful
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Ventura
Spanish · Good fortune
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Vernetta
Modern American · Small spring, brave ruler.
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Veronika
Latin / Greek · True image, victory bringer
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Vianey
French · Alive, lively
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Viktoria
Latin · Victory, conqueror
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Violetta
Latin / Italian · Purple flower
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Vivianna
Modern American · Beautiful and full of life.
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Vivianne
Latin / French · Alive, living, full of life
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Vonnie
Modern American · Short form of Yvonne.
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3 of 3 names
Wheeler
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Wheel maker
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Whit
English · White
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Wynn
Welsh · White, fair, pure, holy
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X
3 of 3 names
Xenia
English / Greek · Woman of Hospitality
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Xitlali
Arabic / Islamic · "Xitlali" means "star" in Nahuatl.
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Xochitl
Aztec / Nahuatl / NativeAmerican / Spanish · Blossom-like
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12 of 12 names
Yajaira
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Unique and beautiful Latin origin.
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Yale
Welsh · Bright and knowledgeable leader.
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Yana
Hebrew / Slavic · God is gracious, God's gift
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Yaneli
Modern American · God is gracious, compassionate.
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Yanira
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Name meaning: "illuminate, enlighten, shine brightly"
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Yarely
Modern American · Beautiful, graceful, noble, stylish, charming.
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Yaretzy
Modern American · "Yaretzy" means "powerful, strong woman."
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Yesica
Modern American · God beholds.
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Yessica
Spanish · Formal, simple name meaning: 'God beholds'
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Yocheved
Biblical / Hebrew · God is glory
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Yuna
Breton / Chinese / Japanese / Korean · Pure, gentle, beautiful girl.
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Yuri
Japanese · Lily
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Z
15 of 16 names
Zada
Arabic · Fortunate, prosperous
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Zadie
Modern American · Princess
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Zahara
Hebrew / Swahili · To shine; flower
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Zaida
Arabic · To Raise, Boost
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Zaina
Arabic · Lovely, Pretty
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Zaira
Arabic / Italian / Spanish · Blooming flower; God remembers
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Zakiya
Arabic · Intelligent, pure, virtuous, informed.
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Zaniya
Modern American · Gracious or elegant gift.
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Zaya
Arabic · Honest; hope
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Zaynab
Arabic / Grace · Beauty, grace
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Zenaida
Greek · The life of Zeus
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Zinnia
English / Germanic · Zinnia Flower
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Zipporah
Biblical / Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic · Bird
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Ziva
Hebrew / Jewish · Shining
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Ziya
Arabic / Native-american · Light, Radiance, Brilliance, Splendor, Illuminate.
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Rare Girl Names — Questions & answers

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

A rare girl name is usually one that falls outside the U.S. top 500 — so most people will hear it for the first time when they meet your daughter. Names like Ottilie, Briar, and Saoirse are beautiful examples.
Not at all — as long as they're easy to say and spell. The trick is picking names that feel rare without being confusing. Maeve, Elodie, and Lirien all sound special yet stay simple to pronounce.
Names like Saoirse, Ottilie, Caspian, and Linnea are slowly climbing as parents look beyond the top charts. They feel modern, literary, and distinctive.
They overlap, but unique is more about feel — a name can be unique because of its sound — while rare is about numbers. Aria feels unique but is now popular; Ottilie is genuinely rare.
Linnea (twin flower), Iliana (sun ray), and Maren (sea) all carry lovely meanings while remaining far off the popular lists.
NameHub has a curated collection of rare girl names organized by origin and style, each with the full meaning, origin story, and pronunciation.