Female first names the most popular of last year.
JANE
FemaleEnglish feminine given name originating from John, derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious.
FINLEY
FemaleScottish name derived from Gaelic 'Fionnlagh', meaning 'fair-haired hero'.
MARLEY
FemaleAfrican origin name, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger', popularized by literature and reggae music.
ADELAIDE
FemaleFeminine German origin name derived from Adalheid or Adalhaid, meaning "noble battle" or "noble struggle". It was popular among medieval European royalty and later became synonymous with Australia's culture after its capital city was named after Queen Adelaide. Today, it remains a classic and elegant choice for daughters.
LUCILLE
FemaleFeminine given name of French origin, derived from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light', popular throughout history.
SHILOH
FemaleHebrew-origin name meaning 'peaceful', gaining popularity recently despite its biblical roots.
ANTONELLA
FemaleElegant Italian female name derived from Antonio, meaning 'priceless'.
ARIEL
FemaleUnisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'lion of God' or 'altitude', symbolizing strength, courage, and majesty.
POPPY
FemaleCharming English female given name derived from the vibrant red poppy flower, gaining popularity in the early 20th century likely due to its association with poet John Wilmot's poem "The Disabled Debauchee".
KALI
FemaleUnique and powerful female name originating from ancient Indian culture, derived from the Sanskrit word 'kāla' meaning 'time' or 'death', and associated with the Hindu goddess of empowerment, creation, and destruction.
ELIANNA
FemaleUnique Hebrew feminine form of Elijah, meaning 'the Lord is my God', popularized in English-speaking countries.
JULIET
FemaleFeminine name of Latin origin meaning 'youthful' or 'downy one', popularized by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
MAISIE
FemaleCharming Scottish feminine name derived from the Old French word 'maizié', meaning 'made of maize' or 'corn'.
CATALEYA
FemaleSpanish origin feminine given name derived from the cataleya orchid flower, symbolizing beauty and elegance.
DANNA
FemaleHebrew name meaning "judge," derived from the Old Testament where it was used to refer to God as the ultimate judge and ruler. It is associated with justice and fairness, though not widely used in many cultures today.
AUBREE
FemaleUnique English girl's name derived from the French "aubriette," meaning "little gold-haired one.
GABRIELA
FemaleFeminine name of Spanish and Italian origin meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God is my hero', derived from the Hebrew name Gavriel.
NOA
FemaleModern, unisex Hebrew name meaning "movement," popular worldwide but especially in Scandinavia. Its biblical roots add historic significance without gender limitation.
BROOKE
FemaleEnglish feminine given name derived from Old English, originally used as a surname before becoming popular in the late 20th century. It means 'small stream' or 'brook'.
CELINE
FemaleFrench feminine given name derived from Latin "coelum," meaning "sky" or "heaven." It signifies beauty, grace, and elegance, and has been popular throughout history, notably borne by renowned singer Celine Dion.
ALESSIA
FemaleThe female name Alessia is of Latin origin from ancient Roman family name Aelia, derived from the Latin word 'aëlius' meaning "related to Elea" or "from Elea". It has a long history dating back to ancient Rome where it was held by influential figures like Empress Galla Placidia. Today, Alessia remains popular globally, often associated with strength and elegance.
HOPE
FemaleEnglish name derived from 'hopian', meaning "to hope", used since medieval times as both a girls' and boys' name, gaining popularity in recent years due to its positive connotation of optimism and faith in the future.
SELAH
FemaleHebrew origin and means "pause" or "lift up", derived from the Hebrew word used in the Psalms to indicate a musical interlude for reflection.
VANESSA
FemaleItalian name created by Jonathan Swift, meaning 'butterfly'.
RORY
FemaleIrish name meaning 'red king', derived from the ancient Irish Ruaidhri.
SYDNEY
FemaleEnglish unisex given name meaning "wide island," originally used as a surname but now popular for both boys and girls.
AMARI
FemaleAfrican origin, translates to "peaceful warrior" in Yoruba culture.
TEAGAN
FemaleIrish given name derived from the surname Ó Tuathail, meaning 'descendant of Thathal', a chief known for his bravery and wisdom.
ADRIANA
FemaleFeminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'from Adria', derived from the male name Adrian which refers to the Adriatic Sea or city in Italy.
PAYTON
FemalePayton: American unisex name derived from Irish Ó Pádraigín ("descendant of Patrick"). Popularized in the 20th century; peaked at #176 for girls (1992) and #346 for boys (2005). Associated with athletes like Payton Manning.
ROSEMARY
FemaleLatin-derived name meaning "dew of the sea," popularized in the Middle Ages as a symbol of remembrance, often associated with the Virgin Mary, and used by notable authors like Shakespeare and Emily Brontë.
LAILA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'night', popularized by the tragic lovers Layla and Majnun, and famously borne by Islamic scholar Layla al-Kubra.
LONDON
FemaleEnglish girls' name derived from the historic city, symbolizing power and culture.
ANGELINA
FemaleItalian feminine given name derived from 'angelo,' meaning 'angel.' It translates to 'little angel' and gained global popularity during the 19th century.
ALAYNA
FemaleGreek-derived name meaning 'to fight or struggle', inspired by the courageous goddess Althea from Greek mythology.
KENDALL
FemaleEnglish unisex given name meaning "from the valley of the river Kent," derived from Old English words for valley and river. Traditionally used as a surname, it gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century and has been increasingly used for both boys and girls since the 1980s, particularly in the United States.
REBECCA
FemaleThe name Rebecca originates from Hebrew and signifies "to bind" or "to join together". It stems from the biblical figure Rebecca, Isaac's wife in the Old Testament, who demonstrated great faith and obedience throughout her life.
MAGGIE
FemaleEndearing and widely-used given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Magee or Maguie, itself originating from the Norman French word 'Mahieu', meaning 'mighty in battle'.
ADELYN
FemaleEnglish name of Old English origin, derived from "adel" meaning noble and "wyf" meaning woman, thus signifying a "noblewoman.
EVELYNN
FemaleCaptivating English name derived from Aelfgifu, meaning 'noble gift,' offering parents a classic yet distinctive choice.