English Girl Names
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| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarae | A modern blended name; with the 'Rae' element suggesting 'ewe' or 'grace', overall a coined name implying grace or beloved. | English | Girl | 14 #1951 | |
| Kamlyn | A modern coinage likely combining 'Kam' with the suffix '-lyn'; sometimes associated with Camryn/Cameron ('crooked nose') or Camilla/Camille ('attendant'). | English | Girl | 14 #1952 | |
| Kayly | Modern coinage usually interpreted from Kay ('pure' via Katherine) + Lee ('meadow' or clearing); often understood simply as a form of Kaylee | English | Girl | 14 #1953 | |
| Leyonna | Lioness (derived from Leona, from Latin 'leo' = lion); may also carry phonetic ties to Yona ('dove') | English | Girl | 14 #1954 | |
| Nekayla | Feminine form of Michael: "Who is like God?" | English | Girl | 14 #1955 | |
| Penney | From the English word 'penny' (small coin) or as a diminutive of Penelope, often associated with 'weaver'. | English | Girl | 14 #1956 | |
| Reah | Possibly 'flowing' (from Greek Rhea) or 'friend/companion' (from Hebrew רֵעַ). | English, Greek, Hebrew | Girl | 14 #1957 | |
| Sevanna | From the savannah - 'treeless plain' or grassland | English | Girl | 14 #1958 | |
| Shaunie | Diminutive of Shaun/Shawn; ultimately from John - "God is gracious." | English | Girl | 14 #1959 | |
| Telma | Will, desire | English, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish | Girl | 14 #1960 | |
| Terrionna | No established historical meaning; likely an invented feminine name possibly suggesting 'earth' (if from Terra) or linked to Teresa's traditional 'harvester' sense | English | Girl | 14 #1961 | |
| Alaire | Likely 'clear, bright' by association with Claire; otherwise an invented name with French stylistic elements | English, French | Girl | 13 #1962 | |
| Amariss | Generally understood as a modern form of Amaris - often rendered 'promised by God' or associated with 'love' | English | Girl | 13 #1963 | |
| Aubriannah | Blend of 'Aubrey' (elf ruler) and 'Anna' (grace): roughly 'graceful elf ruler' or 'graceful noble'. | English | Girl | 13 #1964 | |
| Audryana | A modern blend: 'noble strength' (from Audrey) + 'grace' (from Ana) - roughly 'noble strength and grace.' | English | Girl | 13 #1965 | |
| Avalyne | Possibly 'little hazelnut' (from Aveline) or a lyrical blend of Ava + lyn - often taken to evoke 'Ava' (variously 'desired' or a short form of names like Avia) with the feminine -lyn ending | English | Girl | 13 #1966 | |
| Averlyn | A modern blended name combining Avery ('ruler of the elves') and Lynn ('lake'), often interpreted as 'lake of the elves' or 'ruler by the lake'. | English | Girl | 13 #1967 | |
| Brycelyn | A modern blended name combining Bryce (from Brice: 'speckled' or 'alert') and Lynn ('lake' or 'waterfall'); loosely 'speckled one by the lake' or 'alert one near the water'. | English | Girl | 13 #1968 | |
| Dalaina | Probably 'light/bright' (from Elaine/Helen) or 'noble' (from Adeline); origin uncertain | English | Girl | 13 #1969 | |
| Darlyne | Beloved; dear; darling | English | Girl | 13 #1970 | |
| Dayva | No single established meaning; often interpreted as a modern form suggesting 'divine' or, if linked to Lithuanian Daiva, related to fate/gift or beloved. | English | Girl | 13 #1971 | |
| Delisha | Likely 'noble' (derived from Alicia/Alisha) | English | Girl | 13 #1972 | |
| Devanni | Modern name generally understood to mean 'divine' or 'of Devan' (i.e., related to or belonging to Devan); interpreted as 'godlike' or 'divine' in many usages | English | Girl | 13 #1973 | |
| Ivyanne | Graceful vine (combines 'vine' and 'grace') | English | Girl | 13 #1974 | |
| Jaala | Multiple possible meanings depending on origin - Sanskrit: “water”; Arabic (from jalāʼ): “brightness/clarity”; or used as a modern English variant of Jayla. | Arabic, English, Finnish, Sanskrit | Girl | 13 #1975 | |
| Jaine | God is gracious | English | Girl | 13 #1976 | |
| Javionna | Feminine form of Javion; a modern/invented name with no established traditional meaning | English | Girl | 13 #1977 | |
| Jenalyn | Blend of Jennifer ('fair one'/'white wave') and Lynn ('lake') - roughly 'fair one of the lake' or 'fair/white one' | English | Girl | 13 #1978 | |
| Jerra | A modern diminutive/variant name. Meaning depends on source: from Gerald/Geraldine 'ruler with a spear' (Germanic) or from Jeremiah 'Yahweh will exalt' (Hebrew). | English | Girl | 13 #1979 | |
| Jezabell | A modern blended form; related to the biblical Jezebel (name of Phoenician origin, etymology uncertain) and the element 'bell/belle' (beautiful) or Isabel ('God is my oath') | English | Girl | 13 #1980 | |
| Loella | Likely a diminutive/variant of Louise/Louella - 'famous warrior' (by derivation) | English | Girl | 13 #1981 | |
| Maylinn | Combines 'May' (spring, youth, Maia) and 'Lynn' (lake/pool), suggesting 'spring lake' or 'beloved one born in May'. | English | Girl | 13 #1982 | |
| Norely | Modern blend; likely connected to Nora meaning 'honor' or 'light' (may be an invented name without a traditional meaning) | English | Girl | 13 #1983 | |
| Raeleah | A contemporary blend of Rae (diminutive, often 'ewe' or a short form of Rachel) and Leah (Hebrew 'weary' or 'delicate'); generally taken to mean gentle or graceful. | English, Hebrew | Girl | 13 #1984 | |
| Robbyn | Famous, bright; also associated with the robin (red-breasted bird) | English | Girl | 13 #1985 | |
| Shadae | Uncertain - modern invented name. Often interpreted as 'great' or 'noble' (if linked to Korean 'dae') or echoing Hebrew 'Shaddai' ('God Almighty'); frequently used as a stylish feminine name. | English | Girl | 13 #1986 | |
| Shamaria | Protected by God; 'Yahweh has guarded' (from Hebrew roots) | English, Hebrew | Girl | 13 #1987 | |
| Stephy | Crown; wreath | English, Greek | Girl | 13 #1988 | |
| Andelynn | Modern blend of Andrew/Andrea ('man, strong') + Lynn ('lake') - roughly 'strong lake' or 'manly lake'. | English | Girl | 12 #1989 | |
| Ashlyne | Dream, vision (from Irish Aisling); alternatively a modern compound meaning 'ash tree' + 'lake/pond' | English | Girl | 12 #1990 | |
| Beverlee | Beaver meadow / beaver clearing | English | Girl | 12 #1991 | |
| Carlea | Probably a modern blend meaning roughly 'free woman' (from Carla/Karl) or a compound of 'Carla' + 'Lea' ('meadow'/'delicate'). | English | Girl | 12 #1992 | |
| Carrah | Beloved; dear; friend | English, Irish, Italian, Latin | Girl | 12 #1993 | |
| Cathlyn | Pure, clear | English | Girl | 12 #1994 | |
| Caylah | Associated with Kayla - commonly given the sense 'crown' or 'laurel'; exact meaning varies by source | English | Girl | 12 #1995 | |
| Darnelle | Feminine form of the surname Darnell; originally a surname/place-name or associated with the darnel plant | English | Girl | 12 #1996 | |
| Delma | Uncertain - often considered a diminutive/variant. Commonly linked to 'noble' (via Della/Adela) or interpreted as 'of the sea' (via Spanish 'del mar'). | English, Irish, Spanish | Girl | 12 #1997 | |
| Derica | Ruler of the people | English | Girl | 12 #1998 | |
| Dorianna | Combines Dora ('gift') and Anna ('grace') - 'gift of grace'; also can mean feminine form of Dorian ('from Doris') | English, Latin | Girl | 12 #1999 | |
| Edee | Related to 'riches' or 'blessed' (generally: prosperity/wealth; sometimes 'rich friend' depending on root) | English | Girl | 12 #2000 |
English Girls name popularity over time
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada for every English-origin name in our dataset.
10,867
Names in this origin
159
With data in 2025
3,916
Births 2025
461,741
Peak year 2008