Three-Syllable Girl Names

2,408 namesGirl

Three-syllable girl names have a pleasing, musical cadence. They feel fuller than short names without becoming a mouthful, and many move easily between a formal version and a friendly everyday form.

Classic names form a strong core. Sophia and Sofia, two spellings of a Greek name meaning wisdom, sit alongside Abigail, a Hebrew name borne by a wise woman in the Hebrew Bible, and Amelia, which has Germanic roots. Evelyn and Lillian carry a vintage English charm, while Natalie comes from a Latin phrase connected to Christmas Day. Camila brings a Spanish and Latin warmth, and Samantha remains a familiar favorite in English.

Surname and place names give the list a modern feel. Madison and Addison both began as English surnames ending in son, and they are now closely associated with girls. Avery is used for both sexes, Savannah borrows from the grassland word and the city in Georgia, and Alexis comes from Greek. Emily, from a Roman family name, adds a gentle classic option. Before choosing, notice where the stress falls. Names like Amelia put the weight in the middle, while Madison stresses the first syllable, and that rhythm will interact with your surname. Also consider the nicknames hidden inside names like Abigail, Samantha and Lillian, since friends will probably shorten the name at some point.

Most popular right now

Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Emily Girl
EH-muh-lee
“rival, striving” · Latin
#34
Abigail Girl
A-buh-gayl
“my father is joy” · Hebrew
#41
Madison Girl
MA-duh-suhn
“son of Maud” · English
#40
Amelia Girl
uh-MEEL-yuh
“work” · Germanic
#4
Avery Unisex
AY-vur-ee
“from Alfred, elf counsel” · English
#37
Evelyn Girl
EH-vuh-luhn
“uncertain; from Norman Aveline” · English
#8
Sofia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#9
Addison Girl
A-duh-suhn
“son of Adam” · English
#84
Natalie Girl
NA-tuh-lee
“born on Christmas Day” · Latin
#89

Top 300 of 2,408 names

Sorted by current popularity. US rank uses 2025 data for the name's most common sex; the trend compares births with five years earlier. Tap a column heading to re-sort.

Name Meaning Origin US rank 2025 5-yr trend
Sophia wisdom Greek 5 → -4%
Emily rival, striving Latin 34 ↓ -21%
Abigail my father is joy Hebrew 41 ↓ -38%
Madison son of Maud English 40 ↓ -21%
Amelia work Germanic 4 → -1%
Avery from Alfred, elf counsel English 37 ↓ -22%
Evelyn uncertain; from Norman Aveline English 8 → -4%
Sofia wisdom Greek 9 ↑ +18%
Addison son of Adam English 84 ↓ -34%
Natalie born on Christmas Day Latin 89 ↓ -36%
Samantha uncertain; possibly Samuel plus -antha American (modern coinage) 151 ↓ -33%
Lillian possibly from Elizabeth; linked to lily English 57 ↓ -12%
Camila young ceremonial attendant Spanish 19 ↓ -19%
Alexis helper, defender Greek 554 ↓ -47%
Savannah treeless grassland English 135 ↓ -40%
Aria air; solo melody Italian 26 → -0%
Allison noble; form of Alice English 103 ↓ -19%
Eleanor uncertain; from Old French Alienor French 12 ↑ +20%
Violet violet flower English 13 ↑ +47%
Alyssa form of Alice; also alyssum flower English 453 ↓ -54%
Aaliyah exalted, sublime Arabic 101 ↓ -27%
Brianna feminine of Brian Irish 222 ↓ -27%
Genesis origin, birth Greek 66 → -4%
Madelyn of Magdala English 71 ↓ -5%
Naomi pleasantness Hebrew 47 ↑ +13%
Aurora dawn Latin 15 ↑ +34%
Kennedy descendant of Cinneide Irish 85 ↓ -13%
Caroline free man French 96 ↓ -21%
Alexa defender of men Greek 1,029 ↓ -81%
Madeline of Magdala English 81 ↑ +10%
Eliana my God has answered Hebrew 10 ↑ +100%
Katherine uncertain; often linked to pure Greek 186 ↓ -16%
Mackenzie son of Coinneach Scottish 228 ↓ -42%
Maria form of Mary; meaning uncertain Latin 87 ↑ +16%
Elena form of Helen; meaning uncertain Greek 42 ↑ +23%
Melanie dark, black Greek 142 ↓ -18%
Lydia woman from Lydia Greek 92 → -4%
Natalia Christmas Day Latin 144 ↓ -34%
Andrea manly, brave Greek 235 ↓ -28%
Isabelle form of Elizabeth; my God is an oath French 166 ↓ -19%
Makayla modern form of Michaela; who is like God? American (modern coinage) 568 ↓ -44%
Kimberly from an English place name Old English 303 ↓ -35%
Delilah uncertain; possibly delicate Hebrew 51 ↑ +21%
Emerson son of Emery English 122 ↑ +25%
Vivian alive Latin 72 ↑ +24%
Josephine he will add French 53 ↑ +35%
Trinity threefold; the Holy Trinity English 428 ↓ -44%
Emery industrious ruler English 74 ↑ +8%
Dakota friend, ally Native American 296 ↓ -12%
Isabel my God is an oath Spanish 177 → -1%
Destiny fate English 635 ↓ -49%
Adeline noble French 59 ↑ +42%
Leilani heavenly flowers Hawaiian 60 ↑ +31%
Amari — American (modern coinage) 185 ↑ +15%
Everly from an English place name English 91 ↓ -42%
Mariah form of Maria, meaning uncertain Hebrew 448 ↓ -35%
Jessica coined by Shakespeare; possibly from Iscah English 665 ↓ -46%
Ariel lion of God Hebrew 356 ↓ -42%
Annabelle lovable; or Anna plus belle English 343 ↓ -33%
Vanessa invented by Jonathan Swift English 377 ↓ -41%
Margaret pearl Greek 112 ↑ +11%
Valerie strong, healthy French 127 ↑ +18%
Melody song Greek 79 ↑ +23%
Gabrielle God is my strength French 633 ↓ -47%
Athena — Greek 109 → -2%
Eliza short for Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' English 115 → +1%
Ximena possibly from Simon, 'he has heard' Spanish 183 ↓ -17%
Rebecca possibly to bind Hebrew 350 ↓ -28%
Jennifer fair and smooth Cornish 586 ↓ -30%
Katelyn form of Caitlin, from Catherine American (modern coinage) 1,077 ↓ -46%
Aliyah exalted; ascent Arabic 263 ↓ -22%
Alana feminine form of Alan Breton 140 ↑ +49%
Daniela God is my judge Spanish 302 ↓ -21%
Stephanie crown, wreath French 557 ↓ -23%
Sienna reddish-brown; from Siena Italian 94 ↑ +54%
Adalynn noble (variant of Adeline) American (modern coinage) 184 ↓ -28%
Cecilia from Caecilius; traditionally 'blind' Latin 108 ↑ +35%
Mckenzie son of Coinneach (Kenneth) Scottish 576 ↓ -54%
Amaya the end (Basque) Basque 180 ↓ -11%
Alina short form of Adelina, 'noble' Germanic 130 ↑ +30%
Angela angel, messenger Latin 408 ↓ -36%
Catherine often said to mean 'pure' Greek 314 ↓ -16%
Alaina feminine form of Alan Breton 224 ↓ -8%
Diana divine Latin 244 → +3%
Genevieve uncertain; possibly 'woman of the tribe' French 148 ↑ +16%
Adalyn noble (variant of Adeline) American (modern coinage) 260 ↓ -38%
Remington from an English place name English 307 ↓ -32%
Melissa honeybee Greek 420 ↓ -16%
Julianna from Julius, possibly 'youthful' Latin 398 ↓ -32%
Harmony agreement, concord Greek 276 ↓ -32%
Alivia variant of Olivia American (modern coinage) 484 ↓ -48%
Makenzie son of Coinneach (Kenneth) Scottish 700 ↓ -55%
Delaney from an Irish surname Irish 242 ↑ +25%
Elliana my God has answered Hebrew 139 → +4%
Juliette youthful French 110 ↑ +54%
Amanda worthy of love Latin 493 ↓ -14%
Alayna modern spelling of Alaina American (modern coinage) 332 ↓ -24%
Jacqueline feminine of Jacques; supplanter French 558 ↓ -22%
Danielle feminine of Daniel; God is my judge French 549 ↓ -20%
Mckenna son of Cionaodh Irish 410 ↓ -33%
Amara grace; also immortal Igbo 98 ↑ +37%
Miranda worthy of admiration Latin 656 ↓ -21%
Fiona fair, white Scottish 470 ↓ -40%
Selena moon Greek 268 ↓ -6%
Miriam uncertain; possibly beloved or wished for Hebrew 246 ↑ +10%
Joanna God is gracious Latin 306 ↓ -15%
Cassidy possibly curly-haired Irish 541 ↓ -27%
Adrianna from Hadria Latin 872 ↓ -35%
Juliet youthful; from the Roman name Julius English 274 ↑ +9%
Emersyn son of Emery; variant of Emerson American (modern coinage) 138 ↑ +22%
Briana possibly high, noble Irish 661 ↓ -9%
Adelyn noble; variant of Adeline American (modern coinage) 355 ↓ -32%
Malia Hawaiian form of Mary Hawaiian 349 ↓ -26%
Alicia noble kind Germanic 460 ↓ -11%
Sabrina from the Latin name of the River Severn Latin 321 ↑ +19%
Makenna son of Cionaodh Irish 593 ↓ -36%
Juniper juniper shrub English 100 ↑ +56%
Fatima one who weans; abstaining Arabic 330 → +2%
Armani from the Italian surname; army man Italian 495 ↓ -30%
Mikayla who is like God Hebrew 748 ↓ -34%
Rosalie rose French 171 ↑ +22%
Amira princess; commander Arabic 132 ↑ +92%
Everleigh boar clearing; variant of Everly American (modern coinage) 194 ↓ -43%
Elaina form of Helen; often said to mean torch Greek 267 → -3%
Sierra mountain range Spanish 616 ↓ -16%
Bianca white Italian 500 ↓ -18%
Vivienne alive French 172 ↑ +52%
Alondra lark Spanish 680 ↓ -28%
Christina follower of Christ Latin 770 ↓ -27%
Alison noble; diminutive of Alice French 476 ↓ -8%
Madilyn of Magdala; variant of Madeline American (modern coinage) 464 ↓ -30%
Madeleine woman from Magdala French 455 ↓ -13%
Adelaide noble kind French 289 ↓ -7%
Kamila perfect, complete Arabic 357 ↓ -37%
Daniella God is my judge Hebrew 468 ↓ -14%
Marissa elaboration of Maria; linked to the sea English 1,679 ↓ -46%
Jillian youthful; form of Juliana English 1,266 ↓ -34%
Mallory unfortunate French 372 ↑ +58%
Magnolia the magnolia flower Latin 124 ↑ +38%
Alani orange tree Hawaiian 161 ↑ +40%
Maddison son of Maud English 439 ↑ +8%
Camilla from a Roman family name, perhaps 'young attendant' Latin 361 ↓ -28%
Allyson noble kind English 1,139 ↓ -55%
Adaline noble Germanic 208 ↑ +30%
Kamari modern name of uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 391 → +1%
Emely rival American (modern coinage) 503 → +2%
Serena calm, serene Latin 325 ↑ +30%
Samara — Hebrew 320 ↑ +8%
Addyson variant of Addison, 'son of Adam' English 1,413 ↓ -55%
Karina dear; also a form of Karin Scandinavian 750 ↓ -24%
Arielle lion of God Hebrew 486 ↓ -31%
Miracle a miracle, a wonder English 492 ↓ -27%
Amina trustworthy, faithful Arabic 315 → +3%
Bethany place name, perhaps 'house of figs' Hebrew 752 ↓ -25%
Anaya uncertain; several suggested sources Sanskrit 336 ↑ +13%
Adelynn variant of Adeline, 'noble' American (modern coinage) 447 ↓ -20%
Francesca French, from France Italian 307 ↑ +45%
Kehlani often said to mean 'sea and sky' American (modern coinage) 149 ↑ +16%
Tiffany manifestation of God Greek 880 ↓ -12%
Emory from Emery, a Norman name English 339 ↑ +30%
Gracelyn blend of Grace and Lynn American (modern coinage) 466 ↓ -32%
Cassandra uncertain; name of a Trojan prophetess Greek 631 ↑ +5%
Fernanda bold journey Spanish 551 ↑ +7%
Evelynn variant of Evelyn, from Norman Aveline English 301 ↑ +7%
Imani faith Swahili 579 ↓ -12%
Gwendolyn fair or blessed ring Welsh 360 → +3%
Madelynn variant of Madeline, 'of Magdala' American (modern coinage) 524 ↓ -10%
Guadalupe from a Spanish place name Spanish 1,248 ↓ -33%
Savanna grassy plain Spanish 1,090 ↓ -51%
Jimena — Spanish 578 ↓ -13%
Luciana light Italian 273 ↑ +48%
Yaretzi — — 672 ↓ -30%
Rosemary dew of the sea; an herb Latin 251 ↑ +75%
Michaela who is like God? Hebrew 843 ↓ -28%
Annalise combination of Anna and Lise German 409 ↑ +9%
Regina queen Latin 395 ↑ +11%
Monica — Latin 737 ↓ -8%
Alanna uncertain; feminine of Alan Irish 280 ↑ +110%
Sylvia forest Latin 300 ↑ +68%
Elisa God is my oath Italian 458 ↑ +13%
Gracelynn blend of Grace and Lynn American (modern coinage) 442 ↓ -32%
Julissa elaboration of Julia Spanish 1,136 ↓ -41%
Azariah Yahweh has helped Hebrew 630 ↑ +46%
Melany dark Greek 399 ↑ +73%
Mckinley son of Finlay, 'fair warrior' Scottish 714 ↓ -27%
Cynthia woman from Mount Kynthos Greek 1,014 ↓ -20%
Daleyza modern coinage of uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 538 ↓ -32%
Kennedi variant of Kennedy, 'helmeted head' Irish 709 ↓ -31%
Priscilla ancient Latin 544 ↑ +6%
Helena uncertain; possibly torch or light Greek 363 ↑ +42%
Elianna my God has answered Hebrew 218 ↑ +77%
Averie from Alfred, elf counsel English 701 ↓ -44%
Lorelei murmuring rock German 441 ↑ +16%
Liana uncertain; possibly short for Juliana French 386 ↑ +20%
Kailani sea and sky Hawaiian 253 ↑ +7%
Anahi from a Guaraní legend Native American 482 ↑ +35%
Meredith great lord Welsh 469 ↑ +32%
Rebekah to tie, bind Hebrew 884 ↓ -14%
Cataleya from the cattleya orchid American (modern coinage) 238 ↑ +63%
Lilian possibly from Elizabeth; linked to lily English 560 ↑ +22%
Madisyn son of Maud English 1,332 ↓ -56%
Kaylani modern; sea and sky American (modern coinage) 185 ↑ +84%
Milani uncertain; possibly from Milan American (modern coinage) 288 → -4%
Madalyn woman from Magdala English 946 ↓ -18%
Gloria glory Latin 655 ↓ -14%
Kassidy possibly curly-haired Irish 1,039 ↓ -46%
Brittany from Brittany French 928 ↑ +6%
Ailany uncertain; modern coinage American (modern coinage) 14 ↑ +6569%
Virginia from the Roman name Verginius Latin 526 ↑ +13%
Marilyn blend of Mary and Lynn English 761 ↓ -22%
Johanna Yahweh is gracious German 871 ↓ -31%
Amani peace Swahili 678 → -4%
Joselyn from a Germanic tribal name Germanic 1,504 ↓ -35%
Ophelia help Greek 264 ↑ +49%
Matilda strength in battle Germanic 365 ↑ +31%
Erica ever ruler Old Norse 1,399 ↓ -29%
Giuliana feminine of Giuliano; from Julius Italian 915 ↓ -29%
Estrella star Spanish 612 ↑ +29%
Erika ever ruler Old Norse 1,109 ↓ -14%
Annika grace Swedish 995 ↓ -23%
Kalani the heavens Hawaiian 387 → +2%
Aleena uncertain; variant of Alina American (modern coinage) 657 ↓ -11%
Melina possibly honey Greek 660 → -2%
Katelynn form of Caitlin; associated with pure Irish 2,736 ↓ -57%
Madilynn modern spelling of Madeline American (modern coinage) 860 ↓ -48%
Cecelia from a Roman family name Latin 529 ↑ +11%
Mariam uncertain; form of Miriam Aramaic 505 ↑ +30%
Azalea azalea flower; dry Greek 278 ↑ +75%
Lorelai uncertain; from the Lorelei rock on the Rhine German 333 ↑ +61%
Alora — American (modern coinage) 195 ↑ +233%
Addilyn modern blend of Addie and Lynn American (modern coinage) 988 ↓ -61%
Marina of the sea Latin 602 ↑ +22%
Aitana from a Spanish mountain range Spanish 211 ↑ +70%
Emelia form of Emilia; rival Latin 601 ↓ -29%
Natasha Christmas day Russian 1,148 ↓ -26%
Liberty freedom English 1,188 ↓ -56%
Danica morning star Slavic 1,634 ↓ -37%
Addisyn son of Adam American (modern coinage) 1,458 ↓ -51%
Beatrice she who brings happiness; blessed Latin 508 ↑ +8%
Anika grace; pet form of Anna Dutch 955 ↓ -26%
Renata reborn Latin 481 ↑ +6%
Amora love American (modern coinage) 247 ↑ +47%
Mikaela who is like God? Hebrew 1,037 ↓ -33%
Nataly form of Natalie; Christmas Day Latin 907 ↑ +7%
Avianna modern blend of Ava and Anna American (modern coinage) 595 ↓ -40%
Alessia defender Italian 326 ↑ +56%
Dorothy gift of God Greek 421 ↑ +32%
Malaysia from the name of the country English 958 ↓ -42%
Elisha my God is salvation Hebrew 789 ↑ +19%
Leona lion Latin 429 ↑ +14%
Julieta feminine of Julius Spanish 285 ↑ +129%
Marisol from Maria de la Soledad; sea and sun Spanish 667 ↑ +62%
Lilyana form of Liliana; lily American (modern coinage) 1,050 ↓ -22%
Desiree desired French 1,429 ↓ -36%
Angelique angelic French 1,193 → -2%
Aurelia golden Latin 290 ↑ +86%
Emilee uncertain; variant of Emily American (modern coinage) 1,867 ↓ -57%
Amirah princess, commander Arabic 490 ↑ +9%
Claudia from the Roman family name Claudius Latin 1,096 ↓ -11%
Kimora modern name; uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 1,157 ↓ -24%
Yareli — Spanish 794 → +5%
Ivory ivory, the creamy-white material English 378 ↑ +68%
Ivanna God is gracious Slavic 567 ↑ +9%
Audrina modern elaboration of Audrey American (modern coinage) 2,329 ↓ -54%
Teresa uncertain; possibly harvester Spanish 911 ↓ -20%
Emmalyn Emma plus Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,137 ↓ -48%
Alyson form of Allison; noble English 1,388 ↓ -33%
Legacy something handed down English 662 ↓ -30%
Alena short form of Helena or Magdalena Czech 707 → -5%
Aviana — American (modern coinage) 887 ↓ -49%
Clarissa bright, clear Latin 1,114 ↓ -26%
Dominique of the Lord French 1,468 ↓ -29%
Nathalie birthday of the Lord French 1,481 ↓ -50%
Xiomara uncertain; possibly 'famous in battle' Spanish 463 ↑ +39%
Amelie work (from Amalia) French 828 → -2%
Aliana blend of Alia and Ana American (modern coinage) 603 ↑ +23%
Royalty royal status English 782 ↓ -56%
Hadassah myrtle Hebrew 570 ↑ +24%
Amalia work Germanic 566 → +3%
Madyson son of Maud American (modern coinage) 2,315 ↓ -36%
Paulina small, humble Latin 784 ↑ +5%
Patricia noble, patrician Latin 1,336 ↓ -23%
Ailani often said to mean high chief Hawaiian 168 ↑ +225%
Santana Saint Anne Spanish 855 ↓ -45%
Galilea Galilee Spanish 647 ↑ +13%
Aliza joyful Hebrew 675 → -2%
Kassandra — Greek 1,177 ↓ -5%
Alissa form of Alice or Alyssa English 1,942 ↓ -36%
Reina queen Spanish 582 → +3%
Everlee modern blend of Ever and Lee American (modern coinage) 545 ↓ -34%
Lilianna lily Latin 891 ↓ -8%
Arely — Spanish 984 → +4%
Elora uncertain; modern name American (modern coinage) 354 ↑ +89%
Kristina follower of Christ Swedish 1,724 ↓ -31%
Madalynn of Magdala (variant of Madeline) American (modern coinage) 1,370 ↓ -38%
Analia blend of Ana and Lia Spanish 711 ↓ -7%
Iliana uncertain; possibly from Ilion or Helen Greek 730 ↑ +28%
Estella star Latin 509 ↑ +55%
Zaria uncertain; also a city in Nigeria — 945 ↓ -13%
Malani uncertain; often said calm heavens Hawaiian 374 ↑ +33%

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