| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
Popularity |
Other Gender |
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Abigail
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Father’s rejoice
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Hebrew
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Adeline
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Noble one
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German
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Alana
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Little rock
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English
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Alexandra
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Defender of man
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Greek
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Alexis
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Defender
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Greek
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Alice
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Of nobility
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German
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Alyssa
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Rational
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Greek
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Amanda
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Worthy of love
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Latin
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Amber
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Hue of yellow
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English
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Amelia
|
Work
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German
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Amy
|
Beloved one
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English
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Ana
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Gracious one
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Hebrew
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Andrea
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Manly and virile
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Greek
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Angela
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Messenger of God
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Greek
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Kathryn
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Pure
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Greek
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Katie
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Pure
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English
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Kimberly
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Cyneburg's meadow
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English
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Kristen
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Follower of Christ
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Latin
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Kristina
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Follower of Christ
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Scandinavian
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Laura
|
Laurel
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Latin
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Lauren
|
Laurel
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English
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Layla
|
Night
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Arabic
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Leah
|
Weary one
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Hebrew
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Lillian
|
Lily flower
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English
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Lily
|
Lily flower
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English
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Lisa
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A variant-diminutive of Elizabeth, “to the Lord I consecrate thee.”
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Hebrew
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Lucille
|
Of the light
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French
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Lucy
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Of the light
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English
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Luna
|
The moon
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Latin
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Lydia
|
From Lydia
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Greek
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Mackenzie
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Son of Coinneach
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Scottish
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Madeline
|
Woman from Magdala
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English
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Margaret
|
Pearl
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English
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Maria
|
Of the sea
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Latin
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Mariah
|
Of the sea
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English
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Marie
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A French form of Mary.
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French
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Marion
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A variant form, through the French, of Mary.
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French
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Marissa
|
Of the sea
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Latin
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Mary
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Of the sea
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Latin
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Maya
|
Dream
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Indian (Sanskrit)
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Megan
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Pearl
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Welsh
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Mia
|
Dear
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Scandinavian
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Michelle
|
Who is like God?
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French
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Mila
|
Dear and gracious
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Slavic
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Ruby
|
Red gemstone
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English
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Sabrina
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“The siren from the river Severn,” in allusion to a legendary princess.
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Celtic
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Samantha
|
Name of God
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Hebrew
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Sandra
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A short form of Alexandra, which see.
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Italian
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Sara
|
Princess
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Hebrew
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Sarah
|
Princess
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Hebrew
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Savannah
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Large, grassy plain
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English
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Selena
|
Moon
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Spanish
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Shannon
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Old, ancient
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Gaelic
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Sofia
|
Wisdom
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Greek
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Sophia
|
Wisdom
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Greek
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Sophie
|
Wisdom
|
Greek
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Susan
|
Lily
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Hebrew
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Sydney
|
Wide island
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English
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Tamara
|
Date palm
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Hebrew
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Common girl names are popular for a reason: They’re beautiful! From magnificent meanings to stunning sounds, they’re beloved for countless reasons. Choosing one might mean hearing the name more than once on the playground, but that’s not such a big deal, as your little girl adds her own special charm to the name. Let’s meet some of the most common girl names of past and present.
Today’s most common names for girls are as similar as they are different, leaving plenty of room for everyone’s style preference. You’ll find mostly old-fashioned finds, including Olivia, Emma, Charlotte, and Amelia at the top. Ava swoops in with mature roots yet a modern feel and look. She’s also a palindrome name, winning over more fans. We dance into longer, vintage names next with the sweet Sophia and Isabella, only to make a quick pitstop with someone petite and pretty: Mia! Sometimes used as a nickname for others names like Maria and Amelia, her adorable sound ages nicely. Rounding things out are Evelyn and Harper. Evelyn was one banished to “old lady” territory, but today, she’s a much-loved favorite. Harper is a unisex moniker with music vibes.
As you drift down the charts of the most common girl names, there are some of yesteryear’s top girl names along with some rising stars. Camila has seen a meteoric rise in popularity. She has the in-demand Mila nickname, plus she means “young religious servant,” offering a nod to your faith. Abigail has been a long-time love on the charts. Her nickname Abby is too cute for words, while her meaning “father’s rejoice” sends hearts aflutter. Next is Sofia, a sleek form of Sophia. Then we meet back-to-back vowel cuties, Ella and Emily. They’ve been riding high on the charts for several years now. With their softness and nickname potential, it’s no surprise to us. Nora is another vintage darling, while Layla and Lily float around with a modern aura. At the tail end, we find Aurora and Grace, two word name wows.
You can also look at overall popularity over previous decades, too. If you look at all-time popularity, Mary reigns as queen. This biblical beauty meaning “of the sea” isn’t super common today, but she’s well-known far and wide. You’ll also find Elizabeth here, a classic that remains one of today’s most common girl names. Other all-time common cuties include Margaret, Sarah, and Jessica.
Don’t think that common girl names aren’t of a variety of origins, either. You can find Arabic monikers like Aaliyah and Spanish sensations like Maria and Selena. Hebrew names are forever in style, like Rebecca and Hannah. If you’d prefer Greek, check out Zoe and Penelope. Scottish? See Isla.
Browse the rest of our common girl names list and see what familiar phenom catches your eye.
