12,000+ girl names with meanings, origins, and SSA popularity data. Filter by first letter or scroll by rank. Click any name for the full picture: pronunciation, famous namesakes, sibling ideas, and a teasing-risk score before the birth certificate gets signed.
1,227 girl names starting with I
bright, shining one
RomanianSlavic elaboration of Helen
Bulgarianimage, likeness
Englishfeminine form of Ilan (tree)
Israelimoonlight (from Ayla)
AmericanGod is gracious
Russianland surrounded by water
Americanwar goddess (Irminsul mythology)
Germanisland meadow, island clearing
Americanfrom Ing, Norse deity of fertility
Scandinavianfrom India, land of the Indus
Englishunique, precious
Mexicanisland (of Saint Columba)
Scottishrainbow woman
Mexicanpledged to God
Englishpaintbrush, drawing pen
Indianmy God is abundance
Portuguesecomfort, rest
Pakistaniterebinth tree
Arabicstable, unwavering
Swahiliicy one, ice
Americansplendid, radiant beauty
Indiansea of salvation
SpanishGoddess Parvati, ruler of the northeast
Indianmoon goddess
Mexicanclimbing vine, fidelity
Americanconsecrated to God
Americanpure white flower, innocence (from Lily)
Americangoddess Parvati, divine grace
Indianland of Eire, western isle
Americandevoted to God
Polishpeace (from Irene element)
Americanpowerful in battle, mighty warrior
Spanishtrust in God
Arabicconsecrated to God
Americanfidelity, eternal life
Englishhe who strives with God and prevails
Hebrewendless, boundless, without limit
Englishstar, starry sky
Basqueglad, lighthearted
Italianrainbow, dedicated to Itzamna
Mexicanyew tree
Spanishivory, creamy white material
Americanray of sunshine
Greekreform, reconciliation, making things right
Arabicpeace
Polishvirtuous, sacred
RussianShinto deity of rice, foxes, and prosperity
Japaneseof India, from the Indus River region
Englishgift of God
Romanianthe island
ScottishGod is gracious
ScottishGod is my oath
Spanishnight journey
Muslimdaughter of the sun (folkloric)
Bulgariangift of God, grace
Americantorch, radiance
HungarianGod is my oath
Germanland of Ireland, Emerald Isle
Latin Americanarcher
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Olivia has held #1 on the SSA list since 2019. Emma, Charlotte, Amelia, and Sophia round out the top five. Scroll to see the full ranked list.
Luna, Willow, Aurora, and Isla are all climbing fast. They're popular enough to be recognizable but not so common your daughter will share the name with three classmates.
Start with popularity rank — it tells you how common the name actually is. Then check the meaning and origin. Run it through our playground safety score. If it passes, put it in a tournament against your other favorites and see which survives head-to-head.
Eleanor means 'bright, shining one.' Clara means 'bright, clear.' Vera means 'truth' in Latin and Slavic. Names with strong meanings tend to age better than names chosen purely for sound.
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