Unique Girl Names

2,465 namesGirl

The girls' names on this page are uncommon but recognizable. They sit just outside the most-used names, so your daughter is unlikely to share her name with several classmates, yet people will know how to say it. Many of them will sound familiar from the classrooms of recent decades.

Some are softer spellings or forms of well-known names. Katelyn is one of many spellings of a name with Irish roots, and Allyson and Addyson use a y to give familiar sounds a new look. Haylee and Breanna show the same taste for flowing, vowel-rich endings. Alexa and Alexia are feminine forms of a long-standing Greek name meaning defender, although Alexa is now also known as the name of a voice assistant, which some parents consider before choosing it.

Meaning-based names appear too. Justice is a virtue name, and Cadence and Kaydence come from the musical term for rhythm. Jillian comes from a medieval English name with Latin roots. Jada has a short, bold sound. Marissa and Carly are names that many people associate with a recent generation, giving them a warm, slightly retro feel. If you like one of these, check spellings carefully, since many have several common versions.

Most popular right now

Alexa Girl
uh-LEK-suh
“defender of men” · Greek
#1,029
Katelyn Girl
KAYT-lihn
“form of Caitlin, from Catherine” · American (modern coinage)
#1,077
Jada Girl
JAY-duh
American (modern coinage)
#1,201
Justice Unisex
JUHS-tihs
“justice, fairness” · English
#1,363
Alexia Girl
uh-LEHK-see-uh
“defender, helper” · Greek
#1,040
Cadence Girl
KAY-duhns
“rhythm, flow” · English
#1,022
Marissa Girl
muh-RIH-suh
“elaboration of Maria; linked to the sea” · English
#1,679
Jillian Girl
JIH-lee-uhn
“youthful; form of Juliana” · English
#1,266
Carly Girl
KAHR-lee
“free man” · English
#1,009
Kaydence Girl
KAY-duhns
“rhythm” · American (modern coinage)
#1,292

Top 300 of 2,465 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
Alexa defender of men Greek 1,029 ↓ -81%
Katelyn form of Caitlin, from Catherine American (modern coinage) 1,077 ↓ -46%
Jada — American (modern coinage) 1,201 ↓ -66%
Justice justice, fairness English 1,363 ↓ -68%
Alexia defender, helper Greek 1,040 ↓ -36%
Cadence rhythm, flow English 1,022 ↓ -41%
Marissa elaboration of Maria; linked to the sea English 1,679 ↓ -46%
Jillian youthful; form of Juliana English 1,266 ↓ -34%
Carly free man English 1,009 ↓ -47%
Kaydence rhythm American (modern coinage) 1,292 ↓ -58%
Karen Danish form of Katherine Danish 1,281 ↓ -47%
Allyson noble kind English 1,139 ↓ -55%
Addyson variant of Addison, 'son of Adam' English 1,413 ↓ -55%
Breanna feminine form of Brian Irish 2,548 ↓ -65%
Haylee hay clearing English 1,419 ↓ -56%
Jayda modern variant of Jada American (modern coinage) 1,214 ↓ -60%
Kara dear, beloved Latin 1,075 ↓ -47%
Guadalupe from a Spanish place name Spanish 1,248 ↓ -33%
Savanna grassy plain Spanish 1,090 ↓ -51%
Kyleigh variant of Kylie American (modern coinage) 1,202 ↓ -42%
Crystal crystal, ice Greek 1,145 ↓ -36%
Courtney from a French place name French 2,335 ↓ -50%
Julissa elaboration of Julia Spanish 1,136 ↓ -41%
Baylee bailiff; modern spelling of Bailey English 1,008 ↓ -29%
Cynthia woman from Mount Kynthos Greek 1,014 ↓ -20%
Caitlyn Irish form of Catherine Irish 2,492 ↓ -44%
Annabella combination of Anna and Bella Italian 1,352 ↓ -49%
Kailey modern spelling of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 1,420 ↓ -52%
Aniya modern name, possibly from Anya American (modern coinage) 1,071 ↓ -26%
Lindsey from Lindsey, 'island of Lincoln' English 1,369 ↓ -34%
Jasmin jasmine flower Persian 1,409 ↓ -22%
Madisyn son of Maud English 1,332 ↓ -56%
Jaylin blend of Jay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,742 ↓ -62%
Caitlin Irish form of Catherine Irish 2,333 ↓ -29%
Hayley hay clearing English 1,251 ↓ -58%
Kaylie modern spelling of Kayleigh American (modern coinage) 1,454 ↓ -48%
Jayleen modern blend of Jay and -leen American (modern coinage) 1,098 ↓ -60%
Braelyn modern blend of Brae and -lyn American (modern coinage) 1,080 ↓ -46%
Aubrie elf ruler French 1,353 ↓ -55%
Kassidy possibly curly-haired Irish 1,039 ↓ -46%
Joselyn from a Germanic tribal name Germanic 1,504 ↓ -35%
Kadence rhythm English 1,616 ↓ -49%
Jaelyn modern blend of Jae and -lyn American (modern coinage) 1,966 ↓ -61%
Tatiana uncertain; from the Roman name Tatius Latin 1,106 → -3%
Erica ever ruler Old Norse 1,399 ↓ -29%
Kaelyn modern blend of Kae and -lyn American (modern coinage) 1,601 ↓ -41%
Kiera dark Irish 1,097 ↓ -14%
Erika ever ruler Old Norse 1,109 ↓ -14%
Sidney wide island English 1,878 ↓ -26%
Katelynn form of Caitlin; associated with pure Irish 2,736 ↓ -57%
Ciara dark Irish 1,408 ↓ -18%
Lauryn from Laurentum; variant of Lauren American (modern coinage) 1,455 ↓ -62%
Kaylin modern coinage; blend of Kay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,644 ↓ -39%
Brenda uncertain; possibly sword Old Norse 1,527 ↓ -23%
Paola small Italian 1,260 ↓ -34%
Natasha Christmas day Russian 1,148 ↓ -26%
Liberty freedom English 1,188 ↓ -56%
Jaylah modern blend of Jay and -lah American (modern coinage) 1,321 ↓ -55%
Danica morning star Slavic 1,634 ↓ -37%
Addisyn son of Adam American (modern coinage) 1,458 ↓ -51%
Bailee bailiff American (modern coinage) 1,069 ↓ -29%
Mikaela who is like God? Hebrew 1,037 ↓ -33%
Lizbeth God is my oath English 1,305 ↓ -18%
Dana uncertain; several possible origins English 1,027 → +4%
Lilyana form of Liliana; lily American (modern coinage) 1,050 ↓ -22%
Jaycee from the initials J. C. American (modern coinage) 1,155 ↓ -24%
Desiree desired French 1,429 ↓ -36%
Angelique angelic French 1,193 → -2%
Emilee uncertain; variant of Emily American (modern coinage) 1,867 ↓ -57%
Lexie short for Alexandra; defender Greek 1,357 ↓ -43%
Kailyn modern blend of Kay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,825 ↓ -43%
Elsa short for Elisabeth; my God is an oath German 1,104 ↓ -24%
Claudia from the Roman family name Claudius Latin 1,096 ↓ -11%
Kimora modern name; uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 1,157 ↓ -24%
Shayla modern name; uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 1,793 ↓ -43%
Audrina modern elaboration of Audrey American (modern coinage) 2,329 ↓ -54%
Whitney white island Old English 1,046 ↓ -13%
Perla pearl Spanish 1,590 ↓ -47%
Kasey from an Irish surname; possibly vigilant Irish 1,876 ↓ -30%
Emmalyn Emma plus Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,137 ↓ -48%
Alyson form of Allison; noble English 1,388 ↓ -33%
Kiley uncertain; from an Irish surname Irish 2,798 ↓ -44%
Kathleen Irish form of Catherine; meaning uncertain Irish 1,156 ↓ -21%
Clarissa bright, clear Latin 1,114 ↓ -26%
Sandra defender of men Italian 1,210 ↓ -15%
Tori short for Victoria; victory Latin 1,337 ↓ -48%
Jadyn modern coinage; possibly Hebrew Jadon American (modern coinage) 4,808 ↓ -52%
Nathalie birthday of the Lord French 1,481 ↓ -50%
Jaelynn modern blend of Jae and Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,696 ↓ -53%
Shannon from the River Shannon Irish 2,405 ↓ -24%
Jolie pretty French 1,030 ↓ -38%
Henley high wood or clearing English 1,001 ↓ -50%
Lindsay from Lindsey in Lincolnshire English 2,208 ↓ -32%
Diamond diamond gemstone English 2,024 ↓ -43%
Brenna — Irish 1,846 ↓ -28%
Madyson son of Maud American (modern coinage) 2,315 ↓ -36%
Denise of Dionysus French 1,677 ↓ -60%
Hailee hay clearing American (modern coinage) 1,355 ↓ -26%
Raquel ewe Spanish 1,123 ↓ -24%
Patricia noble, patrician Latin 1,336 ↓ -23%
Wendy popularized by Peter Pan English 1,347 ↓ -16%
Janiya modern blend based on Jane American (modern coinage) 1,967 ↓ -20%
Cara friend; dear Irish 1,326 ↓ -42%
Ellen uncertain (medieval form of Helen) English 1,062 ↓ -32%
Meghan pearl Welsh 1,906 ↓ -66%
Asia from the name of the continent Greek 2,197 ↓ -46%
Kassandra — Greek 1,177 ↓ -5%
Christine follower of Christ French 1,274 ↓ -29%
Alissa form of Alice or Alyssa English 1,942 ↓ -36%
Devyn little fawn (variant of Devin) Irish 1,295 ↓ -17%
Caylee blend of Kay and Lee American (modern coinage) 2,200 ↓ -61%
Jaylynn blend of Jay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 2,054 ↓ -44%
Bria short for Briana; possibly 'noble' Irish 1,163 ↓ -42%
Zoie life (variant of Zoe) Greek 1,271 ↓ -33%
Myah variant of Mia American (modern coinage) 1,752 ↓ -48%
Maleah variant of Malia American (modern coinage) 1,215 ↓ -40%
Ansley hermitage clearing English 1,309 ↓ -37%
Kristen follower of Christ Danish 1,999 ↓ -30%
Kristina follower of Christ Swedish 1,724 ↓ -31%
Madalynn of Magdala (variant of Madeline) American (modern coinage) 1,370 ↓ -38%
Miah variant of Mia American (modern coinage) 1,490 ↓ -39%
Jaylee blend of Jay and Lee American (modern coinage) 1,302 ↓ -39%
Shea uncertain; possibly 'hawk-like' Irish 1,159 → -3%
Kenley from an English place name Old English 1,638 ↓ -27%
Kaylynn blend of Kay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,576 ↓ -38%
Heather heather plant English 1,264 ↑ +17%
Annabel lovable Scottish 2,065 ↓ -52%
Aryanna most holy (via Ariadne) American (modern coinage) 2,157 ↓ -57%
Cindy from Mount Cynthus (via Cynthia) English 1,929 ↓ -28%
Janessa blend of Jan and Vanessa American (modern coinage) 1,741 ↓ -44%
Amiya uncertain; often linked to nectar American (modern coinage) 1,809 ↓ -54%
Carla free man (via Charles) German 1,083 ↓ -9%
Anabelle possibly lovable Scottish 2,960 ↓ -49%
Aiyana often said to mean eternal blossom Native American 1,225 ↓ -20%
Avah variant of Ava American (modern coinage) 1,436 ↓ -66%
Kenya from the African country American (modern coinage) 2,499 ↓ -63%
Laylah night Arabic 1,254 ↓ -48%
Chanel from the French surname Chanel French 1,311 ↓ -56%
Carolyn free man (via Charles) English 1,222 ↓ -32%
Karlee variant of Carly; free man American (modern coinage) 1,898 ↓ -58%
Dior from the French surname; origin uncertain French 1,126 ↓ -66%
Kaya rock (Turkish); several other sources Turkish 1,133 ↓ -13%
Lesly uncertain (variant of Leslie) Scottish 1,448 ↓ -10%
Jaidyn modern variant of Jayden American (modern coinage) 3,798 ↑ +15%
Amya variant of Amaya American (modern coinage) 2,051 ↓ -42%
Jazlynn blend of Jazz and Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,057 → -4%
Jaylene blend of Jay and Lene American (modern coinage) 1,362 ↓ -33%
Ryann little king Irish 1,288 ↓ -50%
Rihanna sweet basil Arabic 2,150 ↓ -40%
Emilie from Aemilius; rival French 1,312 ↓ -8%
Averi elf ruler; variant of Avery American (modern coinage) 1,200 ↓ -46%
Braylee modern blend of Bray and Lee American (modern coinage) 1,348 ↓ -44%
Bryanna feminine of Bryan Irish 2,302 ↓ -48%
Taliyah modern variant of Talia American (modern coinage) 1,143 ↓ -18%
Abril April Spanish 1,150 → -4%
Mercedes mercies Spanish 1,439 ↓ -15%
Ayanna modern name of uncertain origin American (modern coinage) 1,368 ↓ -21%
Saniyah radiant, brilliant Arabic 1,284 → 0%
Tegan fair, beautiful Welsh 2,297 ↓ -57%
Kairi uncertain; Japanese name with varied meanings Japanese 1,041 ↓ -28%
Harlee hare meadow; variant of Harley American (modern coinage) 1,048 ↓ -35%
Joelle Yahweh is God French 1,010 ↓ -31%
Austyn great, venerable; variant of Austin American (modern coinage) 1,389 ↓ -35%
Danika morning star Slavic 2,550 ↓ -40%
Tabitha gazelle Aramaic 1,308 → +4%
Ellison son of Ellis English 1,067 ↓ -21%
Abbigail my father's joy Hebrew 3,780 ↓ -59%
Natalee variant of Natalie; birthday of the Lord American (modern coinage) 2,743 ↓ -59%
Susan lily English 1,091 ↓ -15%
Adrienne from Hadria French 1,673 ↓ -47%
Ingrid Ing is beautiful Old Norse 1,121 ↓ -17%
Taryn modern blend, perhaps of Tara and Karen American (modern coinage) 3,449 ↓ -63%
Lailah night Arabic 1,602 ↓ -45%
Alisha variant of Alicia; noble kind English 1,229 ↓ -18%
Princess daughter of a monarch English 1,122 ↓ -39%
Mollie pet form of Mary English 1,116 ↓ -5%
Tenley uncertain; from an English surname English 2,481 ↓ -70%
Kailee modern variant of Kaylee American (modern coinage) 1,969 ↓ -42%
Kynlee modern blend of Kinley and Kinsley American (modern coinage) 1,401 ↓ -53%
Sherlyn modern blend of Shirley and Lynn American (modern coinage) 2,480 ↓ -54%
Jenny pet form of Jane or Jennifer English 1,503 ↓ -7%
Joyce lord; from the Breton name Judoc Breton 1,074 ↓ -13%
Briley uncertain; from an English surname American (modern coinage) 2,199 ↓ -42%
America from Amerigo Vespucci Italian 1,734 ↓ -8%
Jaida uncertain; variant of Jada American (modern coinage) 3,314 ↓ -73%
Renee reborn French 1,099 ↓ -10%
Regan from an Irish surname; possibly little king Irish 2,295 ↓ -32%
Jayde jade gemstone American (modern coinage) 1,473 ↓ -40%
Jael mountain goat Hebrew 1,393 ↑ +24%
Sonia wisdom; pet form of Sophia Russian 1,307 ↓ -20%
Kenia Spanish spelling of Kenya Spanish 1,253 ↓ -36%
Sharon plain; from the Plain of Sharon Hebrew 1,256 ↓ -14%
Cherish to hold dear English 1,374 ↓ -28%
Carlee free man; variant of Carly American (modern coinage) 1,911 ↓ -40%
Joslyn variant of Jocelyn; a Goth American (modern coinage) 2,732 ↓ -64%
Ally pet form of Alison or Alexandra English 2,118 ↓ -44%
Paityn variant of Peyton American (modern coinage) 1,863 ↓ -59%
Farrah joy, happiness Arabic 1,328 ↓ -11%
Jewel jewel, precious stone English 1,514 ↓ -43%
Frida peace German 1,565 ↓ -55%
Anabella variant of Annabella English 2,258 ↓ -48%
Nathaly birthday of the Lord Spanish 1,216 ↓ -19%
Patience patience English 1,297 ↓ -25%
Yamileth uncertain; perhaps from Jamila Spanish 1,026 ↓ -6%
Cristina follower of Christ Spanish 1,622 ↓ -25%
Lillianna lily Latin 1,358 ↓ -26%
India from the name of the country English 1,722 ↓ -52%
Isis throne Egyptian 1,625 ↑ +80%
Kaleigh modern variant of Kaylee American (modern coinage) 2,973 ↓ -54%
Krystal crystal English 2,135 ↓ -23%
Yesenia — Spanish 1,901 ↓ -29%
Janae God is gracious American (modern coinage) 1,687 ↓ -34%
Esperanza hope Spanish 1,209 ↓ -30%
Ann grace, favor English 1,076 → +2%
Mckayla who is like God American (modern coinage) 3,197 ↓ -53%
Ayana uncertain; several possible sources Amharic 1,161 ↑ +10%
Carsyn variant of Carson; origin uncertain American (modern coinage) 1,380 → -5%
Saniya radiant, exalted Arabic 2,453 ↓ -31%
Libby God is my oath English 1,146 → -2%
Aimee beloved French 1,581 ↓ -12%
Mattie pet form of Martha or Matilda English 1,005 → +3%
Moriah uncertain; biblical place name Hebrew 1,093 ↑ +14%
Ashtyn variant of Ashton, 'ash tree town' American (modern coinage) 2,121 ↓ -32%
Monserrat serrated mountain Spanish 1,450 ↓ -11%
Angeline little angel, messenger French 1,570 ↓ -17%
Kacey variant of Casey, 'vigilant' Irish 1,118 ↑ +14%
Macey from a French place name English 1,619 ↓ -17%
Mariyah variant of Mariah, a form of Mary American (modern coinage) 2,399 ↓ -55%
Marlene contraction of Maria Magdalene German 1,268 ↑ +31%
Kaitlin Irish form of Katherine; often linked to pure Irish 4,114 ↓ -26%
Kaitlynn Irish form of Katherine Irish 3,676 ↓ -59%
Aryana variant of Ariana; origin uncertain Persian 2,101 ↓ -40%
Stacy pet form of Anastasia, 'resurrection' English 1,665 ↓ -35%
Julianne feminine of Julian, a Roman family name French 1,997 ↓ -37%
Nathalia Christmas Day, birthday Latin 1,365 ↓ -37%
Karlie variant of Carlie, 'free man' American (modern coinage) 2,179 ↓ -56%
Alannah O child, a term of endearment Irish 1,674 ↓ -46%
Shay hawklike; admirable Irish 1,227 ↓ -34%
Deanna variant of Diana English 2,175 ↓ -24%
Katrina form of Katherine; often linked to pure German 2,226 ↓ -38%
Kaylen modern blend of Kay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 2,796 ↓ -41%
Tamia modern coinage American (modern coinage) 2,954 ↓ -53%
Scarlette bright red English 1,180 ↓ -39%
Britney from the region of Brittany English 1,571 ↑ +34%
Yaritza — Spanish 2,894 ↓ -69%
Karma action, deed Sanskrit 1,706 ↓ -39%
Haylie hay clearing English 3,935 ↓ -53%
Aubrielle blend of Aubrey and -elle American (modern coinage) 1,144 ↓ -41%
Dixie the American South American (modern coinage) 1,605 ↓ -43%
Carlie pet form of Caroline or Carl, 'free man' English 2,657 ↓ -55%
Rubi ruby Spanish 1,079 ↑ +34%
Emmalee blend of Emma and Lee American (modern coinage) 3,304 ↓ -62%
Brisa breeze Spanish 1,633 ↑ +30%
Destinee variant of Destiny American (modern coinage) 3,040 ↓ -53%
Larissa citadel; also a Greek city Greek 1,646 ↑ +9%
Tania short form of Tatiana Russian 2,050 ↓ -29%
Maritza diminutive of Maria Spanish 2,846 ↓ -39%
Miya shrine, temple (Japanese); form of Mia Japanese 1,681 ↓ -40%
Gisselle variant of Giselle, 'pledge' French 1,812 ↓ -32%
Neveah variant of Nevaeh, heaven spelled backward American (modern coinage) 1,440 ↓ -39%
Alyvia variant of Olivia American (modern coinage) 1,833 ↓ -38%
Maliah modern variant of Malia American (modern coinage) 1,688 ↓ -45%
Carley variant of Carly, 'free man' English 2,725 ↓ -42%
Giavanna variant of Giovanna; Yahweh is gracious Italian 1,061 ↓ -16%
Alisa noble; form of Alice or Elisa Russian 1,654 ↓ -33%
Riya uncertain; Indian name Hindi 1,546 ↓ -22%
Jana God is gracious Czech 1,247 ↓ -23%
Cheyanne from the name of the Cheyenne people Native American 3,350 ↓ -41%
Kendal from an English place name English 3,276 ↓ -36%
Micaela who is like God? Spanish 1,286 ↓ -25%
Keily modern variant of Kaylee American (modern coinage) 1,191 ↓ -39%
Emmaline work Germanic 1,236 ↓ -30%
Rosalyn from Rosalind; horse and soft Germanic 1,051 ↓ -26%
Kyndall from Kendal, 'valley of the River Kent' English 1,951 ↓ -47%
Kirsten follower of Christ Scandinavian 2,841 ↓ -14%
Charity love, generosity English 1,981 ↓ -33%
Antonia uncertain; feminine of Antonius Latin 1,279 ↓ -12%
Yazmin jasmine flower Persian 1,651 ↑ +10%
Carina dear one; also 'keel' Latin 1,572 ↓ -18%
Montana mountain Spanish 1,033 ↑ +109%
Amia uncertain; possibly beloved American (modern coinage) 1,631 ↓ -43%
Egypt the country of Egypt Greek 1,213 ↓ -33%
Giada jade Italian 1,438 → -4%
Jaylyn blend of Jay and Lynn American (modern coinage) 3,608 ↓ -43%
Haleigh hay clearing English 4,391 ↓ -60%
Lorena from Lorraine Spanish 1,293 → -1%
Emani faith Swahili 1,375 ↓ -38%
Jaqueline feminine of Jacques French 2,629 ↓ -6%
Evalyn uncertain; variant of Evelyn English 1,430 ↓ -34%
Dania — Hebrew 1,063 ↑ +21%
Jazmyn jasmine flower Persian 2,247 ↓ -37%
Jocelynn from a Germanic tribal name Germanic 2,178 ↓ -25%
Belle beautiful French 1,013 → -3%
Abbie my father is joy English 1,652 ↑ +42%
Emmalynn blend of Emma and Lynn American (modern coinage) 1,530 ↓ -46%
Raylee modern blend of Ray and Lee American (modern coinage) 1,168 ↓ -11%
Addilynn modern blend of Addie and -lynn American (modern coinage) 1,548 ↓ -52%
Ashlee ash tree clearing English 3,838 ↓ -26%
Sanaa radiance, brilliance Arabic 2,116 ↓ -38%
Yoselin Spanish spelling of Jocelyn Spanish 2,016 ↑ +6%

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