Female first names most popular over the past 5 years.
OLLIE
FemaleOllie, derived from Old Norse 'Áleifr' meaning 'elf-warrior', is a modern, gender-neutral English name popularized as both a nickname for Oliver and a standalone given name.
TINA
FemaleLatin-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.
ANDERSON
FemaleScandinavian-derived surname turned given name meaning "son of Anders," where Anders translates to "god" and "spear" or "ash tree.
AYDA
FemaleArabic-derived name meaning "return", signifying hope and renewal.
AZENETH
FemaleUnique Spanish name meaning 'noble', once popular among medieval Spanish nobility.
STORMIE
FemaleEnglish origin name, derived from 'storm', conveying strength and intensity, recently gaining popularity as both a girl's name and surname.
AMAIRA
FemaleFeminine Arabic name derived from 'Amir', meaning 'commander' or 'leader', reflecting strength and power while retaining beauty and elegance.
DESIRE
FemaleFrench origin, means 'strong longing' and comes from the Old French word 'desir', derived from the Latin 'desiderare', meaning 'to wish for'.
HERMIONE
FemaleGreek-derived feminine given name meaning 'interpreter' or 'messenger', notable in mythology as the daughter of King Menelaus and Helen of Troy, and popularized by J.K. Rowling's intelligent heroine Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series.
KAROLINE
FemaleGerman-origin feminine name derived from Caroline, meaning "strong" or "vigorous.
MARWA
FemaleArabic feminine name derived from 'marwa', meaning 'to rise' or 'to ascend'. It's deeply rooted in Islamic culture, associated with the Kaaba and Hagar's resilience during her desert ordeal.
MINDY
FemaleAmerican name derived from German Wilhelmina, meaning "little resolute protector" or "strong-willed little one.
ASMA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'protection' or 'shelter', often given to girls due to its positive connotations of security.
ISRA
FemaleUnique Hebrew name derived from "Yisrael," meaning "God contended with" or "striven with God.
KATY
FemaleDiminutive form of Catherine/Katherine, meaning "pure" or "innocent", popularized by Saint Catherine of Alexandria. It became more common in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century.
MALIYA
FemaleDistinctive African name of Malinke origin, meaning 'child born during difficult times'.
WRENLY
FemaleRare yet captivating Welsh name derived from "gwern", meaning "ivy". It signifies resilience and adaptability, and has historical ties to Saint Gwern.
DAWSON
FemaleEnglish surname-turned-first-name, originating from Middle English word 'dawsun', meaning dark-haired or complexioned, or possibly derived from habitational names of places called Dawson in England. It has historical significance and remains popular today.
GEORGIE
FemaleGreek-origin given name, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', historically popular for males but also used for females.
NIYAH
FemaleAfrican name of Swahili origin, meaning 'purpose' or 'intention', reflecting the universal human desire for direction in life.
CHARM
FemaleRare French-origin given name derived from "charm", meaning "talisman" or "good luck". Its origins date back to medieval France but its popularity has remained low throughout history.
ISOBEL
FemaleCharming Scottish name derived from Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath', popularized by medieval royalty like Queen Isabella of Scotland.
JACEY
FemaleAmerican female name created by combining Jaclyn andracy, with no specific meaning but offering a modern alternative to traditional names like Jacqueline or Grace.
REBEL
FemaleEnglish origin, meaning 'one who refuses to conform,' reflecting independence and nonconformity.
DALETT
FemaleRare name of unknown origin, with some speculating it may be Hebrew for 'door,' symbolizing new beginnings. Its meaning is open to individual interpretation.
DAWN
FemaleEnglish unisex given name meaning "daybreak" or the beginning of daylight, derived from Old English 'dæg' meaning day and '-en', indicating time or period.
ELYSIA
FemaleGreek-origin feminine name derived from 'Elysium', referring to a mythical paradise, signifying perfect happiness and tranquility.
DOMINIQUE
FemaleLatin origin, meaning 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord', and comes from the Latin word 'Dominus'. It was originally a title for religious figures and gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages before becoming widely used as a given name throughout Europe.
KALLIOPE
FemaleRare Greek female given name derived from 'kalli-' meaning "beautiful" and '-opê' meaning "voice", translating to "beautiful voice".
YARETZY
FemaleBeautiful Spanish name meaning 'to row swiftly', inspired by the word 'yare'.
SIDRA
FemaleArabic-origin name meaning 'lotus tree,' symbolizing purity, resilience, and enlightenment in Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic cultures.
TIARA
FemaleUnique Latin-derived girl's name meaning 'little crown', associated with royalty and elegance.
DORIS
FemaleGreek-derived feminine name meaning "gift," popularized in the US during the late 19th century, with notable bearers including actress Doris Day and Nobel laureate Doris Lessing.
GRAYSON
FemaleDistinguished English name derived from 'græg' and 'stone', meaning 'gray stone'.
TAELYN
FemaleCaptivating unisex name of Welsh origin, derived from "Taid" meaning "great-grandfather", with "-lyn" signifying "leader".
CATARINA
FemalePortuguese feminine name derived from the Latin 'catus', meaning 'pure'.
SUSANA
FemaleSpanish and Italian name originating from Latin 'Susanna' and Hebrew 'Shoshannah', meaning 'lily', symbolizing beauty and purity.
PRUDENCE
FemaleDistinctive and elegant given name of Latin origin, derived from the word "prudens," meaning "discreet" or "careful." Throughout history, notable figures such as Prudence Griswold have carried this unique moniker, which has also been associated with wisdom, discretion, and good judgment in literature like John Milton's "Paradise Lost.
EMELYN
FemaleDistinctive Hispanic name derived from 'Ermelinda', meaning 'merciful' or 'kind'. It originated in medieval Spain and was once associated with nobility.
FLOR
FemaleFlor, of Latin origin, signifies 'flower' and embodies beauty and grace.