Female first names the most popular of last year.

Rare African female name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning 'to behold beauty'.

Hebrew name derived from "shem," meaning "name." It's often used as a nickname for Naomi, which means "pleasant" or "agreeable.

Beautiful African name meaning 'rain', symbolizing fertility and growth.

Slavic female name meaning "polyflower," first used prominently in Russia during the Middle Ages.

Modern American given name derived from Scottish surname Piper, meaning 'piper' or 'bagpipe player.'

Indian-origin feminine name that means 'goddess' or 'prosperity', reflecting its ancient usage as a title for goddesses and queens.

Unique Hebrew female name meaning 'to hear' or 'listen', associated with wisdom through biblical figures like Phinehas's wife.

English name derived from the Old English word "wyldor," meaning wild. It's now often associated with nature and adventure, though remains relatively uncommon compared to traditional names like William or James.

English given name derived from Old English 'wisdom', signifying knowledge or intelligence.

Chinese name derived from the surname Xu (徐) and Ri (日), meaning "sun," signifying radiance of spirit and warmth of personality.

Beautiful Spanish name meaning 'to row swiftly', inspired by the word 'yare'.

Distinctive Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Aahan', meaning 'first' or 'beginning'. It signifies new beginnings and is associated with sunlight and renewal in Hindu mythology. Often used for females but suitable for any gender, Aahana carries connotations of hope and optimism. Despite being relatively rare in the English-speaking world, its unique sound and positive associations make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful name for their child.

Unique and beautiful girl's name with unknown origins, often linked to Adeline or Adelheid but without concrete evidence.

Irish name derived from the goddess Aislinn, meaning 'dream girl' or 'vision of happiness.'

Japanese given name derived from the word 'ai', meaning 'love'. Its kanji characters are 愛哉, representing 'love thus' or 'therefore love'. This unisex name expresses parental affection and has gained international recognition in recent years.

Uncommon Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Aj', meaning 'unconquerable', signifying strength and courage.

Greek female name meaning "lamb," associated with purity and gentleness since ancient times.

Unique Hawaiian name meaning 'special' or 'noble,' traditionally given to children of high rank.

Hebrew name meaning "strong," derived from the word "aven" signifying firmness or strength.

Rare yet attractive French given name, originally meaning "to boil" or "boil", historically given to bakers or cooks due to their cooking skills.

Uncommon given name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Welsh 'Darri' meaning 'strong', or Irish 'Dara' meaning 'oak tree'.

American feminine name derived from the Spanish 'deseo', meaning 'desire', coined by Frank L. Baum for his Oz series.

Ancient Sanskrit name meaning "goddess" in Hindi, used for Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi, and symbolizing feminine power and grace.

Welsh name meaning "enlightened" or "flame-haired," famously borne by Merlin in Arthurian legend and several historic Welsh kings.

Elegant Italian name derived from the Latin "manuel," meaning "God with us." It gained popularity during the Renaissance and has since been adopted internationally.

Enchanting Irish name originally used for boys, derived from the Gaelic word "Éadbhard" meaning "one who has a swift seizure or possession". It gained popularity as a girl's name following the international success of musician Enya Brennan.

Distinctive Spanish name derived from "esmeralda," meaning emerald.

Uncertain origin but believed to derive from Scottish 'fae' meaning fairies or Latin 'fata' meaning fates, is rare yet notable, appearing in literature like "Lost" and geography such as the Irish town named after it.

Rare Irish origin name meaning "descendant of fair-haired warrior".

Rare yet significant Welsh name derived from 'halen', meaning 'salt', and associated with the sea.

English given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German word "Herilaz," meaning "army" or "war." It carries strong, powerful connotations reflecting its military origins.

Attractive feminine name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient Irish name "Oghla" or "Ualghean," meaning "proud, eager." It has evolved over time, gaining popularity in recent years due to its association with prominent figures like American singer-songwriter Hayley Williams (born Hayleigh). Despite variations in spelling, both versions carry the same strength and confidence, making Hayleigh a distinctive choice among Irish-inspired names.

Beautiful French name derived from Jacqueline, meaning 'God is gracious'.

Hebrew name meaning "God will hear.

Unique, beautiful Irish name derived from the surname O'Jesselyn, meaning "hawk".

Unisex name of French origin, derived from the male given name Jean, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious.

Hebrew female given name that means completeness or perfection, associated with balance and harmony. It's also symbolizes strength and endurance, derived from its possible association with the Hebrew word for 'camel'.

Indian female name derived from 'Kashi', meaning 'city' or 'place'. It signifies knowledge, spirituality, and tradition.

Rare but distinctive Scottish name derived from the French name Casimir, brought to Scotland by French nobles during the Middle Ages. It does not have a specific meaning but carries a sense of history and tradition.

English unisex name that originated as a diminutive form of Leonard, meaning "brave lion," or from the Irish surname O'Leary, meaning "descendant of Leary," derived from the Irish word for actor/storyteller. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century due to its association with notable figures like jazz musician Lenny Bruce and musician Lenny Kravitz, as well as its use in popular culture.