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.
6,423 girl names starting with S
noble, high-minded
MuslimI am on my way (variant of Shania)
African Americanrelated to sama: sky, heaven
Islamicspiritual God-reference through -yah suffix
African Americansky, heavens, atmosphere
Americanscarlet red, deep crimson
Englishconduct, way of life
Pakistanifrom the swaying place
Americanenclosed, complete revelation
Arabicshe who shall rise again
Russianhonor (via Nora/Honora root)
Americanold stone place
Native Americanblind, sixth (via Cecilia)
Irishmodern African-American created name combining ...
Americanmagical, enchanting
Pakistanibrilliant, radiant
Indianexalted, elevated
Muslimexalted princess
Muslimholy, saint
Spanishcrowned one
Germanbeloved, dear one
Englishsky, heavens, cloud
Americanof or relating to Canopus (the star Suhail)
Arabicfrom the ancient tribal homeland
Swedishone who brings good luck
Muslim/Arabicyellow spice from the crocus flower
Englishhouse of strength, dwelling of power
Norwegianflowing river, stream
Indianjoining, link
Turkishpeaceful, safe
Americanfemale religious leader (honorific)
West Africanpleasant, charming, agreeable
Indiannoble beauty
Latinopeace, wholeness
Ukrainianstar, celestial light
Indianbeautiful, gracious
Americanradiant, shining
Indianradiance, brightness
Russiangift from the lake
Americansun, throne (Persian/Cyrus root)
Persianhigh, exalted
Arabicfaithful field
Jewishthe Stetson hat; Western American icon
Americanhoney, sweetness
Arabicmeditative peace
Punjabiarrows
ArabicGod has enriched/blessed me
Nigerian (Yoruba)heard by God
Arabicharvest time, autumn
Englishmountain, rocky height
Indianelevated, high, noble
Arabicheavenly angel, sky angel
Venezuelanstorm, gale
Americanrocky, solid
Americanbeautiful, well-proportioned
Americanofficial of Yah
JewishPleiades star cluster
Persiansummit meeting, diplomatic gathering
AmericanGod is gracious
Americangift of God
EthiopianCan't narrow it down? Run a tournament.
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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