250 Most Popular Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Written by Bhavana Navuluri

Last Updated on Jul 3, 2024

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The US Social Security Administration baby name results are in! While Emma retained the top spot, Madison failed to make in the top ten names. The elegant name Sofia gained 15 spots, but Ashley shot down to 122nd position. Below is MomJunction’s complete list of the most popular girl names. Have a look!

Most Popular Girl Names:

Rank	Name	Origin	Meaning
1	Emma	German	Meaning ‘universal’, Emma made a surprising return, thanks to the legion of Emma heroines.
2	Olivia	Latin	This graceful and old-fashioned name, meaning ‘olive tree’ has zoomed past the old favorites such as Ashley and Sarah.
3	Ava	Hebrew	This moniker, meaning ‘bird’, carries the glitz and glamor of Ava Gardner, the raven-haired siren.
4	Isabella	Hebrew	Meaning ‘god’s oath’, Isabella has been one of the top five names for several years.
5	Sophia	Greek	This lovely and sweet name means ‘wise’.
6	Mia	Latin	Mia, meaning ‘mine’, is one of the most popular names in America.
7	Charlotte	Norse	This moniker, with several literary ties and pop culture references, means ‘strong’.
8	Amelia	English	Amelia is a gracious and timeless name with the option of the contemporary nickname Amy.
9	Evelyn	Celtic	This elegant name has an artsy ring to it. It means ‘hazelnut’.
10	Abigail	Hebrew	The classic and innocent Abigail means ‘father’s joy’.
11	Harper	English	This smart name has the twang of Harper Lee, one of the most celebrated authors of our time. It means ‘harpist’.
12	Emily	Latin	This one can never go out of style. It means ‘industrious’.
13	Elizabeth	Hebrew	Elizabeth, meaning ‘God’s oath’, has been one of the top 20 names in the US for over a century.
14	Avery	English	This trendy and sophisticated name means ‘elf counselor’.
15	Sofia	Greek	Sofia or Sophia means ‘wise’.
16	Ella	English	Movie stars, in particular, have been opting this name lately. It means ‘beautiful fairy’.
17	Madison	English	Madison, meaning ‘son of Matthew’, originated as a boy’s name, but is used more for girls now.
18	Scarlett	English	The meaning of Scarlett is ‘deep red’.
19	Victoria	Latin	Queen Victoria of England gave this name an air of upper-class stoicism. It means ‘victorious’.
20	Aria	Latin	This light and airy name means ‘air’ or ‘lioness’.
21	Grace	Latin	This moniker exudes a mystical sense of elegance and calm. It means ‘graceful’.
22	Chloe	Greek	Meaning ‘blooming’, this moniker epitomizes the feminine chic.
23	Camila	Latin	This fast rising Latin name means ‘young ceremonial attendant’.
24	Penelope	Greek	This classic name, meaning ‘weaver’, has been topping the popularity charts, thanks to actress Penelope Cruz.
25	Riley	Irish	This Irish surname is one of the hottest names for girls. It means ‘valiant’.
26	Layla	Arabic	The meaning of this lyrical name is ‘night’. Music fans would recognize this name from the Eric Clapton’s song.
27	Lillian	Latin	This old-fashioned name has zoomed back to the popularity charts as the formal version of Lily. It means ‘lily flower’.
28	Nora	Latin	Nora is the diminutive of Honora and means ‘light’.
29	Zoey	Greek	Zoey is one of the most popular forms of Zoe. It means ‘life’.
30	Mila	Slavic	Mila is the short form of several European names, including Milena.
31	Aubrey	English	The meaning of Aubrey is ‘elf ruler’. It has been in the top 50 names list for four years.
32	Hannah	Hebrew	Sweet and angelic, this one has been one of the top names for a decade. It means ‘gracious’.
33	Lily	Latin	This name represents the lily flower.
34	Addison	English	After spending decades on the boy’s side, this name has tipped over to the girl’s territory. It means ‘son of Adam’.
35	Eleanor	French	Eleanor is a variation of Alienor.
36	Natalie	Latin	This one reminds us of the 50s, fresh-faced actress, Natalie Wood. It means ‘born on Christmas day’.
37	Luna	Latin	This Roman goddess name means ‘moon’.
38	Savannah	Spanish	Savannah is one of the most popular geographical names. It means ‘treeless plain’, and refers to a plain ecosytem.
39	Brooklyn	English	This name has been climbing the charts after being chosen by the Beckhams. It refers to a borough in New York City.
40	Leah	Hebrew	This Biblical name needs no fancy embellishment to stay on the popularity charts. It means ‘weary’.
41	Zoe	Greek	This soft and gentle name has become a favorite as girl’s name over a decade. It means ‘life’.
42	Stella	Latin	This beautiful Latin name means ‘star’.
43	Hazel	English	Hazel refers to the hazelnut tree.
44	Ellie	Hebrew	This diminutive of Ellen and Eleanor means ‘bright shining one’.
45	Paisley	Gaelic	Paisley brings to mind the rich patterned fabric. It means ‘church’.
46	Audrey	English	This name, meaning ‘noble strength’, will never go out of style.
47	Skylar	Dutch	This spelling variation of Schuyler means ‘scholar’.
48	Violet	Latin	This soft and sweet color name is far from shrinking. It means ‘purple’.
49	Claire	Latin	Meaning ‘clear’, Claire is one of the most popular one-syllable names.
50	Bella	Latin	Bella is a diminutive of Isabella and means ‘beautiful’.
51	Aurora	Latin	It’s the name of the Roman goddess and means ‘dawn’.
52	Lucy	English	Lucy is the variation of Lucia and means ‘light’.
53	Anna	Hebrew	This affectionate name means ‘grace’.
54	Samantha	Hebrew	A sleek name with an appealing nickname (Sam), Samantha means ‘asked of God’.
55	Caroline	French	This moniker is as sweet as strawberry pie, and means ‘small and strong’.
56	Genesis	Word Name	This name isn’t as original as you think. It was given to 4,000 babies last year, and means ‘beginning’.
57	Aaliyah	Hebrew	This ethereal sounding name means ‘ascender’.
58	Kennedy	Irish	This attractive surname- turned-name means ‘helmeted chief’.
59	Kinsley	English	This classy, yet cute, name means ‘king’s meadow’.
60	Allison	German	Allison is the diminutive of Alice and means ‘noble’.
61	Maya	Sanskrit	This name reflects the new global culture. It means ‘illusion’.
62	Sarah	Hebrew	This name invokes wholesome sweetness. It means ‘princess’.
63	Madelyn	English	Sitting pretty at #62, Madelyn means ‘woman from Magdala or high tower’.
64	Adeline	French	Adeline is the French diminutive of Adele and means ‘noble’.
65	Alexa	Greek	Alexa is the shorter and snappier version of the name Alexandra. It means ‘defender of mankind’.
66	Ariana	Italian	Arian is the Italian variation of Ariadne and means ‘most holy’.
67	Elena	Spanish	This Spanish variation of Helen means ‘bright’ or ‘shining light’.
68	Gabriella	Hebrew	Gabriella is a graceful and intelligent name, meaning ‘god is my strength’.
69	Naomi	Hebrew	Naomi is an Old Testament name and means ‘pleasantness’.
70	Alice	German	This classic name means ‘noble’.
71	Sadie	Hebrew	Sadie is a diminutive of Sarah and means ‘princess’.
72	Hailey	English	Hailey is an English and Scottish clan name and means ‘Hay’s meadow’.
73	Eva	Hebrew	Eva is the Latin form of the Hebrew name Eve and means ‘life’.
74	Emilia	Latin	This feminine variation of the name Emil means ‘rival’.
75	Autumn	Latin	Autumn is an ideal for a baby born in October.
76	Quinn	Irish	This Irish name, meaning ‘descendent of Conn’, would make a strong and attractive choice.
77	Nevaeh	English	This one came out of nowhere and managed to make its place in the top 100. It’s Heaven spelled backwards.
78	Piper	English	Piper is a bright and beautiful name, meaning ‘pipe player’.
79	Ruby	Latin	This vibrant and sassy gem name has appeared in a number of musical compositions.
80	Serenity	Latin	The ‘peaceful’ virtue of this name has made it extremely popular.
81	Willow	English	This is a name of an ancient tree featuring in several texts.
82	Everly	English	One of the boldest names in the list, it means ‘wild boar in woodland clearing’.
83	Cora	Greek	Cora is an old-fashioned name, meaning ‘maiden’.
84	Kaylee	American	Kaylee is the American variation of Kayla and means ‘laurel or crown’.
85	Lydia	Greek	This Greek name means ‘woman from Lydia’.
86	Aubree	French	Aubree is the spelling variation of Aubrey and means ‘elf ruler’.
87	Arianna	Italian	This winsome name, meaning ‘holy’, has become increasingly popular over the years.
88	Eliana	Hebrew	This rhythmic name means ‘my God has answered’.
89	Peyton	English	This name means ‘a fighting man’s estate’ or ‘royal’.
90	Melanie	Greek	This name is full of charm. It means ‘dark-skinned’.
91	Gianna	Hebrew	Gianna is a radiant name, meaning ‘God is gracious’.
92	Isabelle	Hebrew	Isabelle is an ultra-feminine name and means ‘God’s oath’.
93	Julia	Latin	The meaning of this ancient name is ‘youthful’.
94	Valentina	Latin	Valentina is the feminine variation of Valentine and means ‘strength’.
95	Nova	Latin	Nova means ‘new’, and in native American it means ‘chases butterflies’.
96	Clara	Latin	Clara is a Latin name, meaning ‘bright and clear’.
97	Vivian	Latin	Meaning ‘life’, Vivian is one name that is on the rise.
98	Reagan	Irish	This regal name means ‘little king’.
99	Mackenzie	Irish	Mackenzie is a strong and serious name, meaning ‘child of a wise leader’.
100	Madeline	English	This lovely name with a delicate image means ‘woman from Magdala or high tower’.
101	Brielle	Italian	Brielle is the short form of Gabriela and means ‘God is my strength’.
102	Delilah	Hebrew	This name is loved for its melodic and feminine qualities. It means ‘to flirt’.
103	Isla	Scottish	Isla is a Scottish place name and means ‘island’.
104	Rylee	Irish	This spelling variation of Riley has been popular since decades. It means ‘decade’.
105	Katherine	Greek	This worldly, sophisticated, and elegant name means ‘pure’.
106	Sophie	Greek	Sophie is a warm and inviting name, meaning ‘wise’.
107	Josephine	French	Josephine is the feminine variation of Joseph and means ‘May Jehovah give’.
108	Ivy	English	This quirky and offbeat botanical name is enjoying a revival. It refers to a woody, climbing plant.
109	Liliana	English	Lilian is the melodious and feminine variation of Lilian.
110	Jade	Spanish	Jade is a beautiful gem name, meaning ‘stone of the side’.
111	Maria	Hebrew	The meaning of Maria is highly debated. It is believed to mean ‘sea of bitterness’ or ‘sea of sorrow’. But some sources suggest it means ‘wished-for-child’ and ‘mistress or lady of the sea’.
112	Taylor	English	Taylor is an English occupational name and means ‘tailor’.
113	Hadley	English	The meaning of Hadley is ‘heather field’.
114	Kylie	Australia	This name is a variation of Kyle and means ‘boomerang’.
115	Emery	German	Emery means ‘industrious’.
116	Adalynn	English	This one has its namesake in Chris Daughtry’s daughter Adalynn Rose. It means ‘noble’.
117	Natalia	Russian	This Russian name means ‘birthday of the Lord’.
118	Annabelle	French	It’s a combination of Anna and Belle and means ‘loving’.
119	Faith	English	This English word name got popularity via R&B singer Faith Evans.
120	Alexandra	Greek	One of the most majestic female names, Alexandra means ‘defender of mankind’.
121	Ximena	Spanish	This Spanish name is hugely popular in the Latino community. It means ‘listener’.
122	Ashley	English	The meaning of Ashley is ‘ash tree meadow’.
123	Brianna	Celtic	Brianna is a delicate and feminine name with an Irish flavor. It means ‘strong’.
124	Raelynn	Modern Name	It’s the name’s first year in the Top 200. As it is a combination two sounds Rae and Lynn. It doesn’t have any specific meaning.
125	Bailey	French	An outgoing and positive name, meaning ‘bailiff’.
126	Mary	Hebrew	Mary is the most simple and classic of all the baby girl names. It means ‘bitter’.
127	Athena	Greek	Athena is the name of Zeus’ daughter.
128	Andrea	Greek	Andrea is the feminine version of Andrew and means ‘strong and manly’.
129	Leilani	Hawaiian	A lovely Hawaiian name, meaning ‘a heavenly flower’.
130	Jasmine	Persian	Best known for the Disney princess, Jasmine refers to a sweet-smelling white flower.
131	Lyla	Arabic	A lovely variation of Lila, Lyla means ‘night’.
132	Margaret	Greek	This rich and classic name means ‘pearl’.
133	Alyssa	English	This is one of the most loved names and means ‘noble’.
134	Adalyn	Hebrew	This variation of Adalia means the ‘noble one’.
135	Arya	Persian	Arya is a simple and appealing name and means ‘great, truthful, or noble’.
136	Norah	Latin	Norah Jones, the singer, is the reason behind the popularity of this name. It means ‘woman of honor’.
137	Khloe	Greek	Khloe is a variation of Chloe and means ‘young green shoot’.
138	Kayla	Hebrew	Kayla is a sassy name, meaning ‘laurel’.
139	Eden	Hebrew	This attractive and serene name means ‘place of pleasure’.
140	Eliza	Hebrew	Eliza is the diminutive of Elizabeth and means ‘pledged to God’.
141	Rose	Latin	Rose is one of the most used floral names.
142	Ariel	Hebrew	This Biblical name means ‘lion of God’.
143	Melody	Greek	Indeed a melodious pick, Melody refers to ‘song’.
144	Alexis	Greek	Alexis is a female derivative of Alexander and means ’defender of mankind’.
145	Isabel	Spanish	Isabel is the Spanish variation of Elizabeth and means ‘pledged to God’.
146	Sydney	French	Sydney is a French name, meaning ‘white meadow’.
147	Juliana	Latin	This regal name is actually a feminine variation of the name Julian and means ‘youthful’.
148	Lauren	English	A lovely alternative to the old-fashioned Laura, Lauren means ‘laurel tree’.
149	Iris	Greek	Iris is a simple name with a colorful meaning, it means ‘rainbow’. What better name than this for your pretty girl?
150	Emerson	German	Emerson is a lovely German name, meaning ‘son of Emery’.
151	London	English	This capital of the UK would make an attractive name for your girl.
152	Morgan	Welsh	This dignified Welsh name means ‘seashore’.
153	Lilly	French	Lilly is the secondary spelling of Lily.
154	Charlie	English	Charlie is a cute and attractive name meaning ‘free being or strong’ making it just apt for a child who is full of spirit.
155	Aliyah	Hebrew	This name is a spelling variation of Aaliyah, meaning ‘highborn’ or ‘exalted’.
156	Valeria	Latin	It is a beautiful Latin name meaning ‘strength’.
157	Arabella	Latin	An elegant ‘elle’ ending name, meaning ‘yielding to prayer’.
158	Sara	Hebrew	Sara is a streamlined and modern form of the name Sarah.
159	Finley	Scottish	If you want your girl to grow up with a hero-like quality, consider Finely, it means ‘fair-haired hero’.
160	Trinity	Latin	This ethereal name has spiritual qualities. It refers to the ‘holy trinity’ – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
161	Ryleigh	Irish	Ryleigh is a well-used form of Riley.
162	Jordyn	Hebrew	Jordyn is a smooth, hipster name, meaning ‘descending’.
163	Jocelyn	Latin	This moniker, meaning ‘joyous’, is appealing.
164	Kimberly	English	It’s a polished and refined name, meaning ‘ruler’.
165	Esther	Persian	Oldie but goldie’, this name has got a good-old charm to it. It means ‘star’.
166	Molly	Irish	This adorable name means ‘bitter’.
167	Valerie	Latin	The Spanish accent to this name gives it a sophisticated vibe.
168	Cecilia	Latin	A lacy and delicate name, meaning ‘blind’.
169	Anastasia	Greek	This name is perfect for babies born on Christmas because it means just that, ‘born on Christmas day’.
170	Daisy	Flower Name	Daisy is a name with a host of literary associations.
171	Reese	Welsh	Reese Witherspoon single-handedly propelled this name to popularity. It means ‘ardor’.
172	Laila	Arabic	An exotic and lilting variation of Lyla. It means ‘night’.
173	Mya	Greek	Mya is a variation of Maya and means ‘illusion’.
174	Amy	French	Amy is a short and sweet name, meaning ‘beloved’.
175	Teagan	Welsh	Teagan is rising in popularity in the US. It is just right for your baby girl as it means ‘beautiful, fair’.
176	Amaya	Japanese	Looking for a nature-inspired name? Choose Amaya, it means ‘night rain’.
177	Elise	French	Elise is the French variant of Elizabeth and means ‘pledged to God’.
178	Harmony	Word Name	A moniker that’s likely to spread harmony in your child’s life.
179	Paige	English	Paige means ‘attendant’.
180	Adaline	English	Adaline is a variant of Adeline. This name is both stylish and refined, and means ‘noble’.
181	Fiona	Irish	Fiona is a beautiful name and has a delicate touch to it. It means ‘white, fair, clear’.
182	Alaina	Irish	This variation of Alana sounds way more distinctive than the original. It means ‘harmony’.
183	Nicole	Latin	A lovely name, Nicole means ‘victorious people’.
184	Genevieve	English	A perfect pick for parents who want a gen-sounding name. It means ‘tribe woman’.
185	Lucia	Spanish	Lucia is the name to signify the brightness your girl brought into your lives. It means ‘light’.
186	Alina	Slavic	A globally popular name meaning ‘bright and beautiful’.
187	Mckenzie	Scottish	Mckenzie is quite a jazzy name that has a huge potential to rise up the name charts. Mckenzie means ‘son of Coinneach, son of the fair one’.
188	Callie	Greek	Callie is a sleek and stylish name meaning ‘beautiful’.
189	Payton	English	This English name means ‘a fighting man’s estate’.
190	Eloise	French	Eloise is a rare name and a styish one too. It means ‘famous warrior’.
191	Brooke	English	Women with this name tend to be gracious, elegant, and successful. It means ‘small stream’.
192	Londyn	English	This spelling variation of London has a high possibility of surpassing the original.
193	Mariah	Hebrew	One of the most preferred pronunciations of Maria, Mariah means ‘bitter’.
194	Julianna	Latin	This spelling was popularized by actress Julianna Margulies. It means ‘young’.
195	Rachel	Hebrew	A delicate and demure name meaning ‘female sheep’.
196	Daniela		Daniela is the female variant of Daniel. It means ‘God is my judge’.
197	Gracie	English	A recently revived short form of Grace.
198	Catherine	Greek	One of the most consistently used girl’s names, Catherine means ‘pure’.
199	Angelina	Greek	The Greek variation of Angela, meaning ‘angel’.
200	Presley	English	The meaning of Presley is ‘priest’s meadow’.
201	Josie	Hebrew	Josie is a diminuitve of Josephine. It means ‘Jehovah increases’.
202	Harley	English	Harley is a humble name meaning ‘hare meadow, long field’.
203	Adelyn	French	This variant of Adeline has rocketed up the list. It means ‘noble’.
204	Vanessa	Greek	This name oozes sensual charm. It means ‘butterfly’.
205	Makayla	Hebrew	Makayla is the flipped pronunciation of Michael and means ‘one who is like God’.
206	Parker	English	Parker sounds like a true-blue English name but is popular across the world. It means ‘park keeper’.
207	Juliette	French	Juliette is a diminutive of Julie and means ‘youthful’.
208	Amara	Nigerian	Amara, the Nigerian name, meaning ‘beloved, kindness, and mercy’ is highly popular among African-Americans. We think it’s a lovely option for parents who want to celebrate their African heritage.
209	Marley	German	Marley is a shorter version of Marlene. It is trendy and charming name meaning ‘pleasant seaside meadow’.
210	Lila	Arabic	One of the double-l sound names that have caught on, Eloise means ‘blue’.
211	Ana	French	Ana is a cheerful and bright name meaning ‘favor, grace’.
212	Rowan	Irish	Rowan means, ‘tree with red berries, little redhead’. It is a red berry tree that is common in Scotland and is believed to ward off evil.
213	Alana	Irish	Alana is an appealing name that means ‘rock, harmony’. Its nicknames are Aly, Al, and Ana.
214	Michelle	French	This dainty name has been in vogue since the Beatles sang about it. It means ‘who is like God’.
215	Malia	Hawaiian	All thanks to Malia Obama, Michelle and Barack Obama’s daughter for making this unusual and unique version of Mary familiar. The meaning of Malia is ‘calm’ or ‘peaceful’.
216	Rebecca	Hebrew	This moniker represents the beauty in the Bible. It means ‘servant of God’.
217	Brooklynn	English	The extra ‘n’ adds pizzazz to this name.
218	Brynlee	American	Brynlee means ‘fearless and attractive’. Its nicknames include Bryn, Bee, and Lee.
219	Summer	Word name	Summer is a name full of sunshine.
220	Sloane	Irish	Sloane is a sleek and sophisticated name that gained popularity after appearing in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. It’s an Irish name, meaning ‘raider’.
221	Leila	Arabic	Leila means ‘night, dark beauty’, hence this name has been used in several romantic poems.
222	Sienna	English	Sienna is an attractive name that means ‘reddish brown’. It is a clay used in pigments after which it is treated with fire and turns reddish brown color.
223	Adriana	Latin	Adriana is a lovely ‘a’ ending name meaning ‘woman of Adria’.
224	Sawyer	English	This name is evergreen, unique, and popular. Sawyer means ‘woodcutter’.
225	Kendall	English	Kendall is an English name, meaning ‘valley of the river Kent’.
226	Juliet	English	If you are looking for a name inspired from the Shakespearean age or books, consider ‘Juliet’. It means ‘soft haired’.
227	Destiny	French	Of all the word names, this one is the most popular.
228	Alayna	Irish	Alayna has a meliflous quality to it. Choose this for your little girl if you want her to stand out. It means ‘attractive, peaceful’.
229	Elliana	Latin	It is a variant of ‘Eliana’. Consider bestowing this name if you are a firm believer in God; Elliana means ‘God has answered’.
230	Diana	Roman	This divinely beautiful royal name continues to maintain its average position this year as well. Diana is a Roman mythological name, meaning ‘divine’ or ‘sky’.
231	Hayden	English	One of the successful names on the block, Hayden means ‘heather-grown hill’.
232	Ayla	Turkish	If you are tired of Ava or Isla, you can consider Ayla, an offbeat name which sounds like a combination of these two. Ayla is a Turkish name, meaning ‘halo of light around the moon’ or ‘oak tree’.
233	Dakota	Native American	Dakota means ‘friend, ally’. Its nicknames include Koko, Kota, and Dada.
234	Angela	Greek	Angela is a popular name with a deeper meaning and a perfect one for your little girl, it means ‘angel, messenger of God’.
235	Noelle	French	A perfect name for girls born during the Christmas season as Noelle means ‘Christmas’.
236	Rosalie	French	Rosalie, the German and French form of ‘rose,’ is often selected by Catholic parents to honor the 12th-century Sicilian saint of the name. Its old-fashioned antique charm could also be one of the reasons behind its gaining popularity.
237	Joanna	Hebrew	Joanna is a variation of ‘Johanna’ meaning ‘God is gracious’. Jo and Joan are its nick names.
238	Jayla	Latin	Jayla is a unique and charming name meaning ‘to ascend, happy’.
239	Alivia	Latin	Alivia is a short and sweet name and a variant of Olivia. It means ‘olive tree’.
240	Lola	Spanish	Lola is a shorter version of the Spanish Dolores. Lola means ‘sorrow’.
241	Emersyn	German	Parents believe that this variation of Emerson with a ‘y’ in the middle makes the name sound and look a bit more feminine and we totally agree with this. Emersyn means ‘son of Emery’.
242	Georgia	Greek	Georgia is a feminine version of George, it means ‘farmer’.
243	Selena	Greek	Selena, the Latin form of Selene was in obscurity a couple of years ago but is back to the charts now. This beautiful Greek name means ‘moon’.
244	June	Latin	June, signifying the sixth month of the year, is a prime example of an old-fashioned name enjoying a revival. This simple, one syllable name means ‘young’.
245	Daleyza	Spanish	Daleyza sounds contemporary; it means ‘modern invented name’.
246	Tessa	Greek	A shorter version of Theresa, Tessa is as good as a given name. Tessa means ‘harvester, reaper’.
247	Maggie	Greek	Maggie is a shorter version of Magnolia and Margaret, and Maggie means ‘pearl’.
248	Jessica	Hebrew	Jessica means ‘watchful’. Jessy is its sweet nickname.
249	Remi	French	This fashionable and adorable name, meaning ‘oarsman’ is climbing hundreds of spots every year. If you want, you can even consider its alternative spelling, Remy.
250	Delaney	Irish	Delaney, an Irish name meaning ‘dark challenger’, gained popularity due to parents’ inclination to use last names as first names.

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Four Unique Ways To Choose A Name For Your Baby Girl:

Whether you want to go the traditional way or have something unique, we’ve gathered great ideas on how to choose a name for your daughter. Read on!

1. Sound:

Think about how the name will sound on your daughter. Is the name pleasant to hear or does it sound harsh? Most importantly, think if it will go well with the last name.

2. Uniqueness:

Parents often look for a unique name to make their child stand out. But sometimes, an unusual name can bring your child’s name unwanted attention. Think about the mispronunciations of the name your daughter might be subjected to!

3. Significance:

Research the meaning of the name to find a perfect one for your daughter. Several names are hugely popular, but have unpleasant meanings.

4. Pick A Name That Ages Well:

When you are thinking of a name for your daughter, imagine her at a job interview, in a professional situation or giving a presentation to a client. The name might sound cute at her preschool years, but may seem annoying in the adulthood.

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Common Mistakes While Selecting A Baby Name And Ways To Avoid Them:

1. Experimenting With The Name’s Spelling:

You could be less creative with the spelling of your baby’s name. The US National Bureau of Economic Research states that teachers expect less from students who have names with creative spellings. They also give less attention to them.

2. Starting With The Middle Name:

This is one of the silliest mistakes ever. The middle name should be in the middle and not in the first place, no matter how much you love it.

3. Keeping It A Surprise:

There’s absolutely no reason for keeping your baby girl’s name a surprise. We’d suggest you to get your list run through your friends and families, but not too many people.

4. Quirky:

If you are thinking of selecting a quirky name, think how the name will age. What sounds cool might be dated in 10 years’ time.

So take your time and think what you want your daughter to be known as! And do not forget to share your picks below!

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