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.
71,646 girl names
mother, life-giver
Yorubacalm, peaceful
Americanhigh clearing, elevated meadow
Americanradiant one
Hebrewpremature child (original root)
Arabicnoble, strong woman
African-Americannoble, of noble kind
Slavicmountain goat, ibex
Hebrewrelating to Manu (humanity)
Hindiindustrious, striving
Englishstrength, power
Indonesianwater, cosmic force
Mexicangoddess of wisdom and poetry
Scandinaviangladden, cause happiness
Africanof dark complexion, dark-featured beauty
Arabicmodern elaboration of light-names
Americancreative blend: pure + garland/wreath
Americanof Sicily, the triangular island
ItalianGod has answered with grace (from Eliana origin)
Americansolitary meadow
Englishdivine power, spirit
Americanlily flower
Icelandicheavenly flower of the night
Americanthe Lord is my strength
Hebrewconsecrated to God
Mexicanreddish glow of sunrise
Hinduhorse, swift as a horse
Indianhillside meadow
Americanblooming, young green shoot
Americanmeadow near the river
Americangraceful, charming
Indiangracious, favor (via Hannah/Anne)
Spanishsublime, exalted
Arabicyou will always be loved
Latin Americanbeloved miracle
Americanprincess, commander
Americanflood princess
Native Americanbeautiful, gorgeous
Chinesesymbol of peace and wisdom
Englishcare, protection, solicitude
Americansea, ocean child
Hawaiianheavenly, elevated one
Americannoble kind
Americandaughter of God
Hebrewthe bright one
Englishof the Ganges, daughter of sage Jahnu
Indianlion of God
Americanhay meadow by the lake
Americanmight, strength, glory
Arabicwind, air, breeze
Indianlight brown, golden
Englishoutside wood, royal hunting ground
Englishyou will always be loved
Mexicanstrong, vigorous
ArabicGod is my light
Hebrewarrow maker, one who makes arrows
EnglishGod has heard
Englishson of David, beloved
Englishpledged to God, God is my oath
Scottishfaith, faithfulness
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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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