Female first names most popular over the past 5 years.

#241

ROWAN

Female

Irish unisex name, dating back to the 17th century, meaning 'little red-haired one' or associated with the sacred rowan tree in Irish mythology.

#242

LILAH

Female

Unique Hebrew girl's name meaning "night".

#243

LAILA

Female

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

#244

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.

#245

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'.

#246

ADALINE

Female

Greek-origin feminine name meaning 'noble' or 'of noble birth'.

#247

PHOEBE

Female

Greek name meaning 'radiant', used historically for the moon goddess and in literature, becoming popular as a given name in recent times.

#248

ANGELA

Female

Feminine given name of Latin origin meaning 'angel', popularized during the Renaissance and associated with historical figures like Santa Angela da Foligno and Angela Davis.

#249

ANNIE

Female

Hebrew name meaning "grace" or "favor," derived from the word "Channah." It has biblical roots as Hannah, mother of Samuel, and literary significance as the protagonist in Thomas Mee's novel "Annie.

#250

LOLA

Female

Unique and charming female name with Spanish origins, derived from "loba" meaning "she-wolf".

#251

EVANGELINE

Female

Unique feminine given name of Greek origin meaning "good news," popularized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem "Evangeline.

#252

NYLA

Female

Arabic unisex name meaning "the night," inspired by the Quran phrase "ila Nyla.

#253

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.

#254

KAIA

Female

Hawaiian name meaning "the sea", associated with the Hawaiian goddess of the ocean.

#255

LAUREN

Female

Feminine given name of Latin origin that means "laurel," symbolizing triumph and success in ancient Roman culture. It has been popular among English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century, with notable bearers including Lauren Bacall and author Lauren Child. Although sometimes considered unisex, Lauren is primarily associated with females.

#256

MYA

Female

Distinctive and lovely name with multiple origins and meanings. It may derive from the Swahili name Myah or M'Ya, meaning "my mother," emphasizing maternal bond, or from Greek mythology as a variant spelling of Myrrha, associated with beauty and fragrance. It might also be shortened form of names like Amaya or Miriam.

#257

OAKLYNN

Female

American girl's name derived from Old English 'ac' (oak tree) and '-lynne' (meadow), translating to 'from the oak meadow'.

#258

DAKOTA

Female

Native American unisex name from the Sioux tribe meaning 'friend' or 'allies'.

#259

CAMILLE

Female

French female given name derived from 'camel', meaning 'freeholder', popularized through 18th-century literature like Bernardin de Saint-Pierre's novel 'Camille'.

#260

ALAYNA

Female

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

#261

LIA

Female

Hebrew name meaning "night," associated with the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel and shortened from Leah, another Hebrew name with the same meaning.

#262

MARIANA

Female

The name Mariana, derived from the Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea', is a captivating feminine given name with historical roots and profound meaning, having been borne by notable individuals such as Mariana of Austria and Mariana Pineda throughout history.

#263

ADELYN

Female

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

#264

MALIA

Female

Hawaiian origin, meaning calm or serene, traditionally given to girls with gentle natures, reflecting Hawaii's tranquil beauty.

#265

VANESSA

Female

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

#266

JOCELYN

Female

Unisex given name of French origin, derived from Germanic elements meaning "youth" or "young". It was first introduced into France by the Normans and originally used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. Throughout history, it has been associated with nobility and royalty, and reached peak usage in English-speaking countries during the 1970s and 1980s.

#267

DELANEY

Female

Irish name derived from the Gaelic "Ó Dubhlaoich," meaning "descendant of the dark stranger." It originated as a surname for warrior chieftains in County Tyrone, Ireland during the Middle Ages, but has since become a popular unisex given name worldwide. Its exact meaning is unclear, but it's believed to be associated with dark-haired individuals or those perceived as mysterious.

#268

ELAINA

Female

Greek-derived name meaning "sunray" or "noble," associated with early Christians and the noble gens Aelia.

#269

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.

#270

MIRIAM

Female

Hebrew name meaning "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness," but is often associated with Miriam, the supportive sister of Moses in the Old Testament.

#271

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.

#272

SAYLOR

Female

Stylish, unisex name of American origin, derived from the surname Sayler meaning 'shoemaker' or 'shoe seller', gaining popularity in recent years for its modern sound.

#273

LENA

Female

German-derived name meaning 'torch' or 'light', traditionally given to girls born at night.

#274

JOANNA

Female

Feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious." It has been used throughout history and is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Joan of Arc and author Joanna Russ. Today, it remains popular among English-speaking countries.

#275

PAIGE

Female

English feminine name derived from the Middle English 'page', meaning 'young servant' or 'page', conveying notions of youth and servitude.

#276

CATHERINE

Female

Catherine, of Greek origin, means 'pure' or 'innocent', derived from the word 'katharos'.

#277

JOURNEY

Female

Journey, of English origin, means 'a trip or voyage' and is gaining popularity due to its association with travel and adventure.

#278

LEIA

Female

Hebrew name meaning "I know" or "God knows", derived from the Hebrew word "יָדַע" (yada').

#279

JANE

Female

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

#280

VIVIENNE

Female

French feminine given name meaning "full of life", derived from the Latin word for "living". It has been popular in France since the 12th century.