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
a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme
Englishlake (from Welsh -lyn element)
Irishnoblewoman, lady
Englishwild searcher, long seeker
Irishwreath of honor, victors crown
Italianchannel, waterway
African Americanto leap or jump
Englishgoddess Parvati, consort of Shiva
Hindunarrative, story, tale
Scandinavianof Sicily, the triangular island
ItalianGod has heard
Englishprincess, noblewoman
Latin Americanfrom Sebaste, revered, venerable
Englishsun, sunshine
Spanishbeloved, dear
Englishpeace, tranquility
Indianpeace, wholeness
Arabicgolden one, little gold
Indianturbulent, like a storm
Americandim star, barely visible star (Alcor)
ArabicWide-eyed; alert and bright
Arabstory, narrative, tale
Americanpeaceful, tranquil
Englishevening, time of reflection
Indiantrue heart, steadfast faith
Punjabifulfilled desire, exalted
Ethiopiantruth, grace, fortunate
Indiansun, solar energy
Indianthe Pleiades star cluster
Arablittle saint, holy one
ItalianGod is gracious
Scottishheard by God
Englishmaster, father (saint name)
Japaneseseason of harvest, abundance
Hebrewvictory, triumph
ScandinavianGod has heard
Englishforest, woodland
Frenchbliss, good fortune, happiness
Japanesesunshine, bright and cheerful
Americanwonderful, marvelous
Hebrewpure, serene, clear
Arabicsupplanter (inherited from James)
African Americanknowledge gained by inquiry
Americanwe are building (Siya root)
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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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