Female first names the most popular of last year.

#1961

IRELAND

Female

Irish origin, meaning 'descending from the holy one', derived from the ancient Irish name Éire used by early inhabitants.

#1962

IVIE

Female

Charming French name derived from 'ivy', the evergreen climbing plant renowned for its resilience and adaptability. It signifies strength, perseverance, and eternal life.

#1963

KAORI

Female

Japanese girls' name originating from Japan's fragrant (ka) fabric (ori), signifying beauty and intricacy.

#1964

KEREN

Female

Beautiful Hebrew name meaning "horn" or "ray," signifying strength, power, and radiance.

#1965

LANE

Female

English unisex given name derived from Old English 'lan', meaning 'lane' or 'path'. Originally a surname, Lane gained popularity as a first name in the mid-20th century for both boys and girls.

#1966

LEEN

Female

Dutch given name derived from "leen," meaning "fiefdom" or "estate," symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

#1967

LINDY

Female

Charming American girls' name with no specific meaning but associated with 'soft and gentle'.

#1968

MADDEN

Female

Modern Irish name derived from the historic surname "Mac an Daimh," meaning 'son of the dark-haired one.'

#1969

MARLO

Female

Marlo, of Italian origin, means 'of Mars' in Latin, signifying strength and courage.

#1970

NYA

Female

African name from the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania, meaning 'life' or 'gift', symbolizing positivity.

#1971

SAMARIA

Female

Rare yet significant Hebrew name derived from the historic region in Israel, named after Shemer.

#1972

SIOBHAN

Female

Irish female given name derived from 'Síobhán', meaning 'God is gracious'.

#1973

SUNNI

Female

American name derived from the Latin word "sol," meaning sun.

#1974

TINA

Female

Latin-derived name originally meaning "Honorary Title," once used for high officials' wives, later becoming a popular given name in the mid-20th century, especially in the U.S. It's often associated with notable figures like Tina Turner and Tina Fey.

#1975

ADDALYNN

Female

Arabic-Welsh hybrid girl's name meaning 'justice from the lake'.

#1976

ASIYAH

Female

Arabic-origin name, derived from 'asaha', meaning 'good deeds'. It's associated with the virtuous wife of Pharaoh in Islamic tradition.

#1977

BRYANNA

Female

Unique and beautiful Welsh name meaning "honor" or "high-born," derived from the male name Brychan.

#1978

DONNA

Female

Italian female given name derived from the Italian word for 'lady', carrying a sense of elegance and nobility.

#1979

ELUNEY

Female

Unique French name derived from 'lune' (moon) with '-ney' denoting association; originally an occupational name for moonstone workers.

#1980

HONOR

Female

Latin name meaning 'respect' or 'honor', derived from 'honos', signifying 'reputation'. It gained popularity during medieval England under Henry II's reign.

#1981

KAILYNN

Female

Distinctive Hawaiian-derived female name combining 'sea' and 'lake', symbolizing harmony between bodies of water.

#1982

KALEIA

Female

Captivating Hebrew name meaning "laurels" or "victory," symbolizing success and achievement. It has a rich historical significance rooted in ancient Jewish traditions and mythology, where laurel leaves were used to create wreaths as symbols of victory and honor. Today, Kaleia remains popular due to its unique spelling and meaningful roots.

#1983

LAIA

Female

Catalan-derived name meaning 'joyful' or 'happy', popularized worldwide since the 1980s despite being known in Catalonia for centuries.

#1984

LAYTON

Female

English name derived from the Old English word 'læht', meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. Originally a surname, Layton has evolved into a unisex given name, popularized in recent decades.

#1985

MAURA

Female

Irish feminine given name derived from the surname Ó Máirín, meaning "severe" or "bitter". It was popular among Irish nobility during the Middle Ages and is associated with legendary queen Maeve of Connacht. Today, it remains a popular name worldwide.

#1986

MAYLA

Female

Captivating feminine name of Hebrew origin, translating to "mountain goat" or "dancing mountain," reflecting energy and adventure.

#1987

NIRVANA

Female

Nirvana, of Sanskrit origin, means "extinction" or "blowing out," signifying the state of perfect peace and freedom achieved through enlightenment in Buddhism.

#1988

SABINA

Female

Feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "of Sabine," an ancient Italian tribe.

#1989

SAMADHI

Female

Unique Sanskrit name meaning 'absolute absorption', denoting the highest level of meditation in Hinduism.

#1990

STORMIE

Female

English origin name, derived from 'storm', conveying strength and intensity, recently gaining popularity as both a girl's name and surname.

#1991

TEMPERANCE

Female

Latin-derived female given name that signifies moderation and self-control, embodying qualities of balance and restraint.

#1992

YAMILET

Female

Distinctive name of Spanish origin, combining 'yami' (Taino for darkness) and 'let' from 'luz' (Spanish for light), symbolizing harmony between opposites.

#1993

YITTY

Female

Hebrew name derived from "yishayahu," meaning "God is salvation." It's a rare, charming name with deep spiritual significance.

#1994

ZYRA

Female

Rare Greek name meaning "rain," evoking freshness and renewal, and has melodic charm despite its ancient origins as an alternative to Zephyrine, the west wind god in Greek mythology.

#1995

ANYLAH

Female

Arabic name meaning 'companion' or 'friend', derived from the word 'anilah'. It carries a deep significance across cultures, signifying loyalty and good fortune.

#1996

ARLO

Female

Arlo is of Native American origin, meaning 'between two waters,' and gained popularity through folk singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie.

#1997

EVERLYNN

Female

Elegant English name derived from Old English elements 'eofor' meaning boar and 'linn' referring to a pool or small lake.

#1998

GIANELLA

Female

Elegant Italian female given name derived from Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious," with the suffix "-ella" indicating femininity.

#1999

GOLDY

Female

Distinctive Hebrew name meaning "all" or "holiness," with historical usage but no prominent figures.

#2000

HALIMA

Female

Arabic name meaning 'gentle' or 'tender', made famous in Islamic history as the wet-nurse of Prophet Muhammad.