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.
1,197 girl names starting with Y
honeycomb, forest
Arabicwater lady, she who comes from the water
Mexicaneternally beloved
Mexicansweet, pleasant
Latin Americanfragrant flower
Arabicthe one who brings ease
Arabicsea hibiscus tree
Japanesejasmine flower
Arabicprayers, praise to God
Hinduinvented lyrical name
Spanishglass, crystal
Japanesesky father's descendant
Russianjasmine-like flower
Spanishto ascend, to climb
Israelilittle Yves
Frenchpraised, one who is praised
JewishJewish woman (via Judith/Yehudit)
Jewishjasmine flower
Arabicgift from God
ArabicGod is gracious
Russianfragrant white flower
Arabicjoyful (folk etymology via joy)
Latin Americanindigenous Mexican origin (meaning uncertain)
Mexicanbeautiful, graceful
Mexicanyew wood, yew tree
Frenchglory of God
Jewishbright, shining light
Russianjade, precious stone (possible interpretation)
Dominicanmodest, virtuous
Spanishcreative feminine form combining Julia and -iss...
Spanishcreator, maker
MexicanGod is gracious
Ethiopianbright, little one
Dominicandream and beauty
Japanesemodern invented name
LatinoYHWH has shown favor
Ethiopianwoman of the Jewish faith
Ashkenazi Jewishyou will always be loved
Mexicanfrom the Julian family
Colombianfriend, companion
Spanishphonetic form of Jaime
Colombianglorious, famous, bearer of renown
Indiangracious, lovely
ArabicGod enlightens
Hebrewmother of waters
Yorubaconsecrated to God
Spanishright-sided, auspicious
Arabicgracious gift
SpanishGod is my oath
Spanishjasmine flower
Arabicnoble, of noble kind (via Elizabeth)
Venezuelandevoted to Mary, belonging to Mary
Ethiopianphonetic blend name, modern coinage
Latin Americanflowing from God
Americanpalm tree, flowering plant
Mexicanfame, success, celebrity
Indianorigin unclear, possibly Taíno or Arabic
Latin Americanbeloved, costly
Hebrewcourage, bravery (勇気)
Japaneseof the Julian family
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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.
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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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