Baby girl names 2024 trends are focusing on positive virtues, nature, and cultural heritage. As we embark on a new year and decade, the most popular baby girl names 2024 reflect aspirations for our daughters' bright futures.
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Abigail: Breath of God. Hebrew in origin meaning "my father is joyful." An enduring classic name. Ada: Noble and kind. German name meaning "nobility." Known for its use in the novel Ada or Ardor by Vladimir Nabokov. Ainsley: My own meadow. Scottish name meaning "my own meadow" or "hermitage in the woods." Brings to mind the beauty of nature. Amelia: Industrious. German name meaning "work." Made popular in part by Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Ava: Like a bird. Latin in origin meaning "like a bird." A short and sweet name rising rapidly in popularity. Avery: Ruler of the elves. English name meaning "ruler of the elves." A unisex name with a magical, whimsical meaning.
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Brielle: God is my strength. Hebrew name meaning "God is my strength." An underused biblical name referencing inner power. Brinley: From the burnt clearing. English surname meaning "from the burnt clearing." Originally a last name that is fresh-sounding as a first name.
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Calliope: Beautiful voice. Greek mythology name of the muse of epic poetry meaning "beautiful voice." An artistic, melodic name choice. Cassia: Cinnamon. Greek name referring to the cinnamon plant. A spicy, aromatic name connected to nature. Celia: Heaven. Latin name meaning "heaven" or "sky." Deeply rooted in history but sounds modern and sleek.
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Daphne: Laurel tree. Greek mythological name meaning "laurel tree." Associated with the lovely laurel tree and the mythic nymph Daphne. Della: Noble. Greek name meaning “noble” and “kind.” A short form of longer names such as Adelina or Cordelia. Drew: Strong and feminine. Originally an English surname meaning “strong, hardy and brave.” Now an appealing first name for girls.
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Eden: Delight. Hebrew name meaning “delight, pleasure.” The garden where Adam and Eve first lived according to Genesis. Elodie: Foreign riches. French name meaning “foreign riches.” Melodic and rhythmic, fashionable among celebrities.
Elowen: Elf friend. Cornish name meaning “elm” and “friend.” Pertains to Celtic folklore of befriending magical woodland elves. Emerson: Industrious. English surname meaning “son of Emery.” Now a popular first name for girls thanks to the transcendentalist writer Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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Fable: Story, myth. English word name meaning “story, myth.” Creative and imaginative for a daughter who will tell tales. Faye: Loyalty. Middle English name meaning “loyalty.” Made famous by Hollywood actress Faye Dunaway.
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Gia: God is gracious. Italian variation of Jia, meaning “God is gracious” in Hebrew. Short, sweet and widely recognized. Gloria: Glory. Late Latin name meaning “glory.” Originally given in honor of the Virgin Mary’s title “Queen of Heaven.”
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Halo: Nimbus, aura. English word name meaning “halo, nimbus, aura.” Lends heavenly overtones for an angelic daughter.
Harley: From the hare meadow. English name meaning “hare meadow” in Old English. Revamped from its masculine motorcycle associations into an energetic name for girls. Haven: Place of safety. English word name meaning “port, harbor, place of safety.” Peacefully connected to the steadfastness of the seashore.
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Imogen: Beloved child. Shakespearean name possibly meaning “beloved child” in Celtic. Familiar yet distinctive literary name of Celtic legends. Isla: Island. Scottish place name referring to islands in general. Simple, unfussy nature name rapidly gaining favor internationally.
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Jade: Precious green stone. Spanish name meaning “precious green stone.” A colorful name connoting natural wealth, also rising in popularity as a compound first name.
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Kaia: Pure. Greek name meaning “pure.” Short, sweet international favorite across European and English-speaking countries.
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Leia: Weary. Greek myth name of the Princess of Lesbos meaning “weary.” Famously featured as the Princess in the Star Wars movies. Lilia: Lily flower. Latin variation of Lily meaning the lily flower. Gentle images of innocence and purity.
Luna: Moon. Latin and Italian name meaning “moon.” Mythological goddess name representing creativity and the divine feminine. Lyric: Song, poem. English word name meaning “words of a song.” Musical and lyrical name for a poetic daughter.
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Maven: Expert. English word name meaning “expert, connoisseur.” Sophisticated name for a brilliant daughter.
Mila: Graciously. Slavic variation of names with the same meaning derived from Slavic element milu “graciously, dear.” Famously the name of actress Mila Kunis. Mira: Peace, ocean. Sanskrit, Slavic and Latin name meaning “peace, ocean.” Multicultural name popular in India and Spain. Mirabelle: Wondrous beauty. French name combining mira “wondrous” and belle “beauty.” Sweetly romantic and melodic name.
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Noa: Movement. Hebrew unisex name meaning “movement.” Short, ends in a vowel, adventurous vibe. Nova: New. Latin name meaning “new.” Also references the astronomical stellar explosions forming new stars seen in the night sky.
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Odelia: Praise. German name meaning “little wealthy one” or “praise.” An elegant intricate name rising out of obscurity. Odette: Wealthy. French name meaning “wealthy.” Made famous as the princess Odette transformed into a swan in Tchaikovsky’s ballet Swan Lake.
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Paisley: Church. Scottish place name referring to a town with stone church patterns. Fresh, artsy name with cute nickname Pais. Pandora: Gifted. In Greek myth, Pandora was the first mortal woman, gifted by the gods. Associated with Pandora's box releasing hardship into the world. Petra: Rock, stone. Feminine form of Peter meaning “rock, stone.” Unique, perhaps with environmental preservation overtones.
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Quinn: Counsel, intelligence. Gaelic unisex name meaning “counsel, intelligence.” Cool kid name for its Q beginning and tomboyish edge.
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Reina: Queen. Spanish name meaning “queen.” Commands power and respect like royalty. Reyna: Queenly. Variation of Regina meaning “queenly.” Recently favored by celebrities. Romy: Of Rome. German diminutive of Rosemary meaning “dew of the sea” and referring to the ancient city of Rome. Famously borne by actress Romy Schneider. Roux: Redhead. French word referring to the reddish brown color and to red-haired individuals. Quirky, spunky, a distinctive way to call a daughter a redhead.
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Sage: Wisdom. English word name meaning “wise one, prophet.” Nature name denoting wisdom. Sierra: Mountain range. Spanish place name meaning “mountain range” referencing rugged beauty and height. Popularized as a given name in America.
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Thea: Goddess. Greek feminine form of Theo or Theodoros meaning “goddess” or “gift of God.” Simple yet powerful. Truly: Genuine, authentic. English vocabulary word and virtue name meaning “genuinely.” Sweetly charming name expressing realness.
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Uma: Mother. Sanskrit name meaning “mother.” Short nickname Um, boosted internationally by actress Uma Thurman.
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Vaeda: Knowing, finding. Sanskrit unisex name meaning “knowing, finding.” Cool, spiritual name with self-discovery overtones. Veda: Wisdom, knowledge. Sanskrit name meaning “wisdom, knowledge.” Also references the most ancient scriptures of Hinduism—the Vedas.
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Waverly: Meadow of quivering aspens. English surname referring to the meadow’s fluttering leaves. Crisp, fresh name now favored for girls.
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Xenia: Welcoming of strangers. Greek name meaning “welcoming of strangers.” An ancient concept emphasizing hospitality.
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Yara: Small butterfly. Brazilian name meaning “small butterfly.” Delicate natural imagery in this rhythmic name.
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Zahra: Flowering, shining. Arabic name meaning “flower, blossom” or “shining, luminous.” Exotic, melodic name evoking desert blooms illuminating the darkness. Zaria: Princess. Russian variation of Sarah meaning “princess.” Regal yet approachable name fitting for the daughter of the king. Zoya: Life. Russian name meaning “life.” Short and sweet nickname Zo.
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