English Girl Names
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of 10,867 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elli | Diminutive of names such as Eleanor or Elizabeth; commonly associated with 'light/torch' (from Eleanor/Helena) or 'God is my oath' (from Elizabeth). | English, German, Greek, Scandinavian | Girl | 681 #401 | |
| Blossom | Flower; to bloom; flowering | English | Girl | 680 #402 | |
| Maddyn | Derived from Magdalene - 'of Magdala' (woman from Magdala) | English | Girl | 670 #403 | |
| Aniah | Modern name often interpreted as "grace" or "God has answered"; sometimes associated with compassion or caring | English, Slavic | Girl | 657 #404 | |
| Jennie | Diminutive of Jennifer or Jane - commonly understood as 'fair one' (from Jennifer/Guinevere) or 'God is gracious' (from Jane). | English | Girl | 656 #405 | |
| Adria | From the town of Adria / the Adriatic; sometimes associated with 'dark' | Catalan, English, Italian, Latin, Roman | Girl | 652 #406 | |
| Joi | Joy, happiness | English | Girl | 651 #407 | |
| Kelsi | From an Old English place name meaning 'Ceol's island' (Ceol = 'ship' or a personal name) | English | Girl | 650 #408 | |
| Susannah | Lily | English, Greek, Hebrew, Latin | Girl | 650 #409 | |
| Lenore | Bright, light (associated with Helen: torch, light) | English | Girl | 647 #410 | |
| Polly | Diminutive pet form of Mary (and later Pauline); by association inherits meanings of Mary ('sea of bitterness' / 'beloved') or Paul ('small, humble'). | English | Girl | 646 #411 | |
| Everlyn | From 'ever' (always, eternal) + '-lyn' (diminutive or 'lake') - conveys 'everlasting' or 'eternal'. | English | Girl | 644 #412 | |
| Jaci | Moon | English | Girl | 643 #413 | |
| Harmonee | From the word 'harmony' - unity, concord; musical agreement | English | Girl | 639 #414 | |
| Reva | Sanskrit: name of the Narmada River, often interpreted as 'moving' or 'flowing'. Hebrew/Yiddish: a form related to Riva (linked to Rebecca/Rivka), associated with binding or captivating. | English, Hebrew, Sanskrit | Girl | 637 #415 | |
| Ariyanna | Variant of Arianna/Ariana - commonly linked to Greek Ariadne meaning 'most holy', or interpreted as 'lion + grace' (Hebrew 'Ari' + Anna). | English | Girl | 636 #416 | |
| Krista | Follower of Christ; 'anointed' | English, Scandinavian | Girl | 636 #417 | |
| Shyanne | Derived from the name of the Cheyenne people; commonly understood as “people of a different speech” or “those who speak a different language.” | English | Girl | 636 #418 | |
| Alyssia | Noble (also linked to the alyssum flower, historically interpreted as 'without madness') | English | Girl | 635 #419 | |
| Maddilyn | Modern spelling of Madelyn/Madeline meaning 'of Magdala' ('tower'); sometimes associated with Madison ('son of Maud') when used as a feminine name. | English, Latin | Girl | 632 #420 | |
| Caeli | From Latin caelum meaning 'heaven' or 'sky'; also used as a modern variant of Kaylee. | English, Latin | Girl | 629 #421 | |
| Lyrica | Musical; songlike or relating to the lyre | English | Girl | 627 #422 | |
| Maycee | Modern variant of Macy - a surname/place-name-derived given name; exact meaning uncertain | English | Girl | 623 #423 | |
| Myriam | Unclear historically - often interpreted as "beloved," "sea of bitterness," "bitter," "rebellion," or "wished-for child" | English, Hebrew | Girl | 623 #424 | |
| Ryla | A modern, feminine form of Riley - often associated with meanings like "courageous" (from Riley) or treated as a pleasant invented name | English | Girl | 618 #425 | |
| Azalia | Azalea (flower) - associated with beauty and delicate blossoms | English | Girl | 617 #426 | |
| Joann | God is gracious | English | Girl | 614 #427 | |
| Skarlett | Scarlet, bright red (from a surname referring to red cloth/dye) | English | Girl | 614 #428 | |
| Keyli | A modern/invented spelling of Kaylee/Keely; commonly understood as a blend name (Kay + Lee) and sometimes linked to Irish roots meaning 'slender' or 'fair'. | English | Girl | 611 #429 | |
| Chelsey | Chalk landing place | English | Girl | 608 #430 | |
| Taylynn | A modern invented compound of Tay and Lynn; often taken to mean 'Tay's lake' or simply a lyrical blended name. | English | Girl | 602 #431 | |
| Brandy | Named for the alcoholic drink 'brandy' - literally 'burnt wine'. | English | Girl | 601 #432 | |
| Alanni | Likely from Hawaiian ʻalani meaning 'orange (tree/fruit)' or a modern feminine variant of Alana/Alanna meaning 'precious/child'; generally evokes warmth/brightness. | English, Gaelic, Hawaiian, Irish | Girl | 600 #433 | |
| Honesti | Honesty; integrity; honor | English | Girl | 599 #434 | |
| Niah | Variant of Nia - commonly interpreted as 'bright' (from Irish Niamh) or 'purpose' (Swahili). | Celtic, English, Swahili, Welsh | Girl | 599 #435 | |
| Kelsea | Ship's victory | English | Girl | 598 #436 | |
| Draya | A short form of Andrea, derived from Greek andr- meaning "man, warrior," often interpreted as "manly" or "brave." | English | Girl | 597 #437 | |
| Ellamae | Combines Ella (diminutive of Eleanor; often 'light'/'beautiful') and Mae (May, from the Roman goddess Maia) - roughly 'Ella of May' or 'beautiful one of May'. | English | Girl | 596 #438 | |
| Kaylah | Commonly interpreted as 'crown' or 'laurel'; also used as a diminutive of Michaela or as a modern English spelling variant. | Arabic, English, Gaelic, Hebrew, Irish | Girl | 596 #439 | |
| Irelyn | Derived from Irene meaning "peace" with the diminutive/affectionate -lyn - roughly "little/peaceful" | English | Girl | 593 #440 | |
| Brinleigh | Burnt clearing | English | Girl | 583 #441 | |
| Jaslynn | A modern combination of Jasmine (a fragrant flower) and Lynn (lake/stream), broadly evoking 'jasmine by the water' or 'fragrant pool'. | English | Girl | 580 #442 | |
| Jiana | God is gracious | English, Italian | Girl | 580 #443 | |
| Joslynn | Variant of Jocelyn - historically from the Germanic name Goscelin (associated with the Gauts/Goths); in modern usage often taken to mean a pleasant/joyful feminine name | English | Girl | 577 #444 | |
| Leyna | Generally taken to mean 'bright, light' (from Helena/Alaina) or 'lioness' (from Leona); a modern feminine name | English | Girl | 577 #445 | |
| Kayli | A modern combination of 'Kay' (from Katherine, often 'pure') and 'lee' (meadow); commonly understood as 'pure meadow' or, when tied to Gaelic roots, interpreted as 'slender/fair'. | English | Girl | 575 #446 | |
| Malinda | Sweet, gentle - associated with 'honey' (Melinda) and 'pretty' (Linda). | English | Girl | 574 #447 | |
| Annaleah | Blend of Anna ('grace' or 'favor') and Leah ('weary' or 'delicate'); often taken to mean 'graceful' or 'favored'. | English | Girl | 570 #448 | |
| Analeigh | Grace + meadow (often given as "graceful meadow") | English | Girl | 566 #449 | |
| Allisson | Noble; sometimes rendered as a patronymic "son of Alice" | English, French | Girl | 563 #450 |
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