Female first names the most popular of last year.

Swahili-derived name of East African origin, meaning 'happy'.

English origin given name, derived from the cardinal direction, associated with adventure, guidance, and nature.

Unique and elegant name of Latin origin meaning 'new rose'.

Slavic name of Russian origin, meaning "new" or "renewed," and has gained popularity for its modern sound and positive connotation.

Distinctive Irish female given name derived from "Nualain," meaning "noble" or "famous." It's associated with an ancient river goddess and has been borne by notable figures in Irish mythology.

Arabic origin, meaning 'radiant light', symbolizing guidance and knowledge.

African name of Maasai origin, meaning "gift from God" and reflecting the Maasai people's belief in divine intervention.

Distinctive African name of Swahili origin meaning 'lioness queen', symbolizing strength and leadership.

Captivating African-Swahili name meaning 'mother', symbolizing maternal warmth and love.

Unique Hawaiian name created by professional skateboarder Nyjah Huston, with possible meanings including 'powerful' or 'special'.

Unique female name with unknown origins; its meaning remains open to interpretation.

Unique Senegalese name meaning "my light".

Uncommon yet significant African name derived from Swahili, meaning "beautiful".

Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Octavius, which means eight. It was popular among ancient Romans for girls born in the eighth month and has been used by notable figures like Octavia Minor, sister of Emperor Augustus.

Rare French name derived from Olive or Olivia, meaning "olive tree," symbolizing peace, wisdom, and prosperity. Once popular in 19th-century France, it's now associated with rural settings and tranquility.

Feminine given name derived from the Latin word "oliva," meaning olive, reflecting the vibrant green color of the semiprecious stone olivine peridot.

Olivia is a Latin-origin name meaning "olive tree", popularized by Shakespeare and famously carried by figures like Olivia Hussey and Newton-John.

Nigerian name of Yoruba origin meaning "Owner has found favor", expressing gratitude and wishing continued divine blessings.

Rare yet powerful name of Greek origin, signifying 'great' or 'the end', and derived from the last letter of the Greek alphabet.

Rare but significant Native American name derived from the Oneida people, meaning 'people of the upright stone' and symbolizing strength, stability, and wisdom.

Oralia, a Spanish origin name meaning 'like gold' or 'made of gold', is derived from the Latin word 'aurum'. It was popular among Roman nobility and royalty in ancient times, symbolizing beauty and preciousness.

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning 'light', popular among Jewish communities and increasingly recognized worldwide.

Uncommon yet enchanting Irish female name derived from ancient Gaelic 'or', meaning 'golden', and connected to the Irish goddess of love.

Intriguing, recently popularized name of unknown origin, often chosen for its unique modernity.

Rare Welsh name meaning "young bending towards", derived from Owain through modern variant spelling.

Unique feminine given name of Welsh origin, derived from the ancient word 'paes' meaning "passion" or "fervent love", with the Celtic suffix '-lynn' signifying "lake" or "pool". Coined by Welsh poet John Jones in the late 18th century, Paislyn gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century and is associated with individuals embodying passion, creativity, and emotional depth.

French masculine given name derived from the Latin word 'patricius', meaning 'of noble birth'.

English surname derived from the Middle English Pearse, which means "to pierce or penetrate." It was likely given to individuals perceived as sharp-witted or having distinctive features.

Egyptian name derived from the ancient city 'Per-Wer', translating to 'Great House'. It carries regal and powerful connotations, related to historical pharaohs like Cleopatra VII and Ramses II, as well as goddess Isis. Pronounced "FAH-rah", it's uniquely captivating yet rooted in history.

Unique American name created by Eleanor H. Porter for her 1913 novel's optimistic orphan heroine, combining familiar Mary ("Polly") and Hebrew "grace" ("Anna"), but without specific meaning.

Preslynn: A captivating Scottish name derived from "Presley," meaning "from the priest's meadow.

Unique American given name derived from the English surname "Prue," which originated from the Old French word "proie" meaning "prey." It gained popularity as a first name in the mid-20th century, although it remains relatively uncommon today.

Beautiful Hawaiian name meaning "leaf flower," combining elements of grace and life.

Unique English girl's name with roots in the Middle Ages as a diminutive of Queen or Queenie, signifying elegance and femininity.

Uncommon female given name of African American origin, believed to derive from the Spanish word for fifteen ("quince"), possibly signifying fifteenth child or birthday. Its roots trace back to the practice of naming children after significant events or numbers, with no specific meaning attached.

Distinctive American name created by author Mercedes Lackey for her "Elemental Masters" series, first appearing in 1997's "The Fairy Godmother." Despite no explicit meaning, its unique blend of sounds makes it appealing to parents seeking uncommon names with literary heritage.

Unique, modern invention with no clear origin or meaning, often used for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries, and spelled variously as Raeidin, Raidyn, Radyne, etc.

Irish-origin name meaning "little queen" or "small ruler," once popular among medieval Irish nobility.

Rare, Hebrew-derived feminine name meaning "small ewe," associated with Job's pious daughters in the Old Testament.

Distinct French given name derived from 'raisin', meaning 'grape' and signifying abundance and fertility.