Female first names the most popular of last year.

#281

JANE

Female

English feminine given name originating from John, derived from Hebrew Yochanan meaning "Yahweh is gracious.

#282

FINLEY

Female

Scottish name derived from Gaelic 'Fionnlagh', meaning 'fair-haired hero'.

#283

MARLEY

Female

African origin name, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger', popularized by literature and reggae music.

#284

ADELAIDE

Female

Feminine 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.

#285

LUCILLE

Female

Feminine given name of French origin, derived from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light', popular throughout history.

#286

SHILOH

Female

Hebrew-origin name meaning 'peaceful', gaining popularity recently despite its biblical roots.

#287

ANTONELLA

Female

Elegant Italian female name derived from Antonio, meaning 'priceless'.

#288

ARIEL

Female

Unisex name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'lion of God' or 'altitude', symbolizing strength, courage, and majesty.

#289

POPPY

Female

Charming 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".

#290

KALI

Female

Unique 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.

#291

ELIANNA

Female

Unique Hebrew feminine form of Elijah, meaning 'the Lord is my God', popularized in English-speaking countries.

#292

JULIET

Female

Feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'youthful' or 'downy one', popularized by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

#293

MAISIE

Female

Charming Scottish feminine name derived from the Old French word 'maizié', meaning 'made of maize' or 'corn'.

#294

CATALEYA

Female

Spanish origin feminine given name derived from the cataleya orchid flower, symbolizing beauty and elegance.

#295

DANNA

Female

Hebrew 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.

#296

AUBREE

Female

Unique English girl's name derived from the French "aubriette," meaning "little gold-haired one.

#297

GABRIELA

Female

Feminine name of Spanish and Italian origin meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God is my hero', derived from the Hebrew name Gavriel.

#298

NOA

Female

Modern, unisex Hebrew name meaning "movement," popular worldwide but especially in Scandinavia. Its biblical roots add historic significance without gender limitation.

#299

BROOKE

Female

English 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'.

#300

CELINE

Female

French 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.

#301

ALESSIA

Female

The 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.

#302

HOPE

Female

English 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.

#303

SELAH

Female

Hebrew origin and means "pause" or "lift up", derived from the Hebrew word used in the Psalms to indicate a musical interlude for reflection.

#304

VANESSA

Female

Italian name created by Jonathan Swift, meaning 'butterfly'.

#305

RORY

Female

Irish name meaning 'red king', derived from the ancient Irish Ruaidhri.

#306

SYDNEY

Female

English unisex given name meaning "wide island," originally used as a surname but now popular for both boys and girls.

#307

AMARI

Female

African origin, translates to "peaceful warrior" in Yoruba culture.

#308

TEAGAN

Female

Irish given name derived from the surname Ó Tuathail, meaning 'descendant of Thathal', a chief known for his bravery and wisdom.

#309

ADRIANA

Female

Feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'from Adria', derived from the male name Adrian which refers to the Adriatic Sea or city in Italy.

#310

PAYTON

Female

Payton: 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.

#311

ROSEMARY

Female

Latin-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.

#312

LAILA

Female

Arabic name meaning 'night', popularized by the tragic lovers Layla and Majnun, and famously borne by Islamic scholar Layla al-Kubra.

#313

LONDON

Female

English girls' name derived from the historic city, symbolizing power and culture.

#314

ANGELINA

Female

Italian feminine given name derived from 'angelo,' meaning 'angel.' It translates to 'little angel' and gained global popularity during the 19th century.

#315

ALAYNA

Female

Greek-derived name meaning 'to fight or struggle', inspired by the courageous goddess Althea from Greek mythology.

#316

KENDALL

Female

English 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.

#317

REBECCA

Female

The 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.

#318

MAGGIE

Female

Endearing 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'.

#319

ADELYN

Female

English name of Old English origin, derived from "adel" meaning noble and "wyf" meaning woman, thus signifying a "noblewoman.

#320

EVELYNN

Female

Captivating English name derived from Aelfgifu, meaning 'noble gift,' offering parents a classic yet distinctive choice.