Less popular girl names: Uncommon Girl Names to Explore and Love

Posted on 2 сентября, 2023 by alexxlab

12 uncommon and unusual girl names

Uncommon baby names can be tough to find – since, well, they’re uncommon. If you’re looking for a baby name that’s unusual, here are some of our favorites. Gathered from hundreds of thousands of parents who’ve shared their baby’s names with us, these names were given to just a handful of babies. With one of these unusual names, you can rest assured that your child won’t be one of many in class or on the playground.

Berlin

Berlin is the capital of and largest city in Germany, as well as an increasingly popular place-inspired baby name. (It’s also the name of an ’80s band responsible for the global chart-topper «Take my Breath Away,» made famous by Top Gun.) The etymology of this place name is unclear, but it’s thought to come from the old West Slavic word birl, meaning swamp, since Berlin is located in a lowland, on the banks of the River Spree.

Ciel

Ciel is the French word for sky and heaven. If you’re attracted to names like Sky or Skylar but want something less popular, consider Ciel, the Spanish Cielo, or the variations Cielle, Ciela, or Ciella.

Dove

Dove follows in the footsteps of other bird names like Robin and Wren, with the added symbolism of peace. We love Dove’s ethereal simplicity. The dove is a religious symbol in Christianity and Buddhism. This beautiful name is increasingly popular, probably thanks to actress Dove Cameron – though it still hasn’t cracked into the top 1,000 baby names in the United States.

Fleur

Fleur, which rhymes with pure, means «flower» in French. It’s a less common alternative to Flora, which ranks in the top 1,000 baby names in the U.S. If you’re looking for a nature name that you won’t hear anywhere else, consider Fleur.

Golden

Golden symbolizes honesty and authenticity. Give your baby an extra glow with this dazzling color name. Award-winning actress Golden Brooks has brought attention to the name, as has the song «Golden» by Harry Styles. Variations include Gold, Goldie, and Golda.

Holland

Holland has steadily climbed the charts since the ’90s, entering the top 1,000 baby names in the U. S. in 2014, though it’s still rare relative to other European place names like London and Paris. Holland, meaning «wooded land» in Dutch, is a region within the Netherlands – though Holland is sometimes used to refer to the whole country.

Lake

Surprisingly rare, Lake follows the flow of water names such as Bay, Ocean, River, and Brook. It comes from the Latin word lacus, meaning, somewhat plainly, «inland body of water.» But this placid, nature-inspired name conjures serenity, wildness, and life simplified.

Lavender

Lavender, with its fragrant purple flowers, is an unexpected twist on floral names like Rose, Lily, and Iris. A few famous literary characters are named Lavender – the best friend in Roald Dahl’s Matilda and Lavender Brown, a witch in Harry Potter. Lavender is also a beautiful color and beloved scent.

Moxie

Moxie means spirited and determined, both worthy qualities to wish on your baby. The word came into American vocabularies in the 1930s when the beverage Moxie, one of the first mass-produced sodas, was marketed with the slogan «build up your nerve. » As a baby name, Moxie has old-fashioned charm.

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Oceana

Oceana, meaning «ocean,» is a lyrical name of Greek origin that’s reminiscent of mermaids and myths. It’s considered to be the feminine version of Oceanus, a mythical Greek Titan who rules over the sea, all rivers, and water nymphs. With water covering 71 percent of our planet, inspiring infinite adventures and art, oceans are worth honoring with your baby’s name.

Rebel

Rebel is a gutsy, modern baby name that suits boys and girls equally. Australian comedic actress Rebel Wilson has brought new attention to the name. Robert Rodriguez, an American filmmaker who directed the Sin City and Spy Kids films, named his son Rebel. If you want your kid to have the edgiest name on the playground, Rebel is a good pick.

Zen

Are you hoping for a chill baby? Consider Zen, which is a school of Buddhism that originated in China. The word itself is derived from the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese transliteration for the Sanskrit word for meditation. Zen Buddhism emphasizes meditation, intuition, and altruism.

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23 Popular Baby Girl Names To AVOID (If You Want A Unique Name)

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Are you trying to find a unique baby girl name? If so, you probably want to steer clear of the baby names on the “most popular baby girl name” lists from the past few years.

To make it super easy for you, I compiled all the data from the baby girls born in America over the past five years.

There is a chart below with the most popular baby girl names and their rankings over time.

You might be worried about your little girl having 5 Jennifer’s in her class at school (like I had growing up). Or, maybe you are the girl named Jennifer, and you grew tired of always being referred to as “Jennifer S.” by your 2nd grade teacher.

(Of course, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the name Jennifer, I have several close friends with that name. )

If you are dreaming about the name to choose for your baby girl, you are probably looking at thousands of baby name lists.

I feel your pain. It can be extremely difficult to come up with a name that:

You like,
Your partner likes, and
A name that isn’t too common.

If you are searching for your baby’s name, then here are a few things you may want to consider:

Top 10 Things To Consider When Choosing A Baby Girl Name:

1. How does the name sound with your last name?

For example, if your last name has a lot of syllables you may want to choose a first name with just one or two syllables.

2. Do you have a family member that you want to honor with your baby’s name?

We actually chose to use my mother’s middle name as my daughter’s middle name. My niece (on my husband’s side) has her grandmother’s name (my mother in law’s name) as her middle name.

3. Do the initials of the name spell a word or common acronym?

I had a neighbor growing up whose name was Erika Turner. The poor girl’s initials were E.T. and she was constantly being reminded of it by the boys in school.

Now, using the initials “E.T” isn’t too bad, but some children can be cruel. It is just something to keep in mind when you are picking out your favorite names.

4. Is the name so common that there will be 5 girls in her class with the same name?

If it wasn’t Jennifer, maybe it was Madison, or another name that was popular with that generation.

5. Do you want to use a nickname?

This is totally up to your personal preference. My husband and I call our daughter by her given name, but we also have a handful of nicknames that work well with her first and middle name.

6. Is the name tough to spell, or unusual to pronounce?

Again, this is completely up to your personal preference, but it can make it easier or harder on your child in elementary school. I remember my teacher stumbling over a few of the kids’ names when we were growing up.

On the other hand, this is a way to make your child’s name more unique and individual.

7. Do you and your partner both love the name?

This point is probably the most important! My husband and I each came up with a list of names that we liked. Then, we crossed out the names that the other one did not like. Finally, we narrowed it down to our favorite name from the list!

8. Are you going to announce the name to your family before or after your daughter is born?

We chose to wait until our daughter was born. There are so many opinions that we just didn’t want to hear the opinions after we made our decision.

9. Are you looking for a name different from the people in your life?

You may want to think about the names of your siblings, cousins, friends, (and their children), family friends, and co-workers.

Do you want a name that is different than some of these other people in your life?

Personally, a name that I’d loved for years was ruined because of a coworker with the same name. Let’s just say that she was less than pleasant.

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The Top 20 Most Popular Baby Girl Names (2018-2014)

Here is a list that I compiled of the top 20 most popular baby girl names from the past 5 years and their rankings over that time frame.

The list below is in order starting with the most popular baby girl name in 2018, and the summary chart shows each name and ranking by year.

I gathered the data from the US birth records and have it all for you below!

Some of these names may surprise you, I know that several of them really surprised me!

(This is probably because I’m not spending a lot of time with kids who are in preschool.)

Unless you are a preschool or elementary teacher, you might not realize that these names have been trending over the past few years.

And Now, The Most Popular Baby Girl Names:

1. Emma

Emma has been the most popular baby girl name in the U.S. for several years, holding the number one position since 2014.

If you like the name Emma, here are a few names that are similar:

Ella
Amelia
Emelia

2. Olivia

Olivia has also been a very popular baby name in America. Olivia has been in the number two position since 2014.

Here are a few names similar to Olivia:

Liv
Lilia
Vivian

3. Ava

These next 3 names: Ava, Isabella, and Sophia, have all ranked in the top five most popular names in 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Alternative names to Ava:

Faye
Maya
Ivy

4. Isabella

Alternative names to Isabella:

Ellie
Gabriella
Mirabelle

5. Sophia

If you’re looking for another name that is less common than Sophia, try these names:

Josephine
Sylvie
Zoe

6. Charlotte

Here are a few names similar to Charlotte:

Eloise
Margaret
Victoria

7.

Mia

Names that are close to Mia:

Gia
Miya
Lia

8. Amelia

If you like Amelia, here are a few other names you may want to consider:

Aurora
Madeline
Clara

9. Harper

Ideas for baby girl names which are similar to Harper

Juniper
Piper
Sailor

10. Evelyn

Here are a handful of baby girl names that are alternatives to Evelyn:

Adelyn
Evie
Evette

11. Abigail

Here are a few other names that you might love if you like the name Abigail:

Adeline
Annabelle
Paige

12. Emily

Here are some other baby girl names, if you are looking for something more unique than Emily:

Emerson
Elena
Mallory

13. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a classic name. Here are a few other ideas that are similar:

Caroline
Eleanor
Eliza

14.

Mila

Mila is one of the most recent additions to the list of top 20 baby names, so it may not be too popular yet. Here are a few alternatives:

Lily
Mara
Isla

15. Ella

Here are a few alternatives to Ella:

Eva
Ellie
Luna

16. Avery

Other names you might like if you like the name Avery

Addison
Emery
Quinn

17. Sofia

Sofia is a similar name, with a slightly different spelling than Sophia. Sophia has ranked in the top 5 most popular names for the past five years. If you like the name Sofia, here are a few alternatives:

Annabelle
Natalia
Serena

18. Camila

Camila is also fairly new on the list of top 20 most popular baby girl names, and it is rising in popularity over the past few years. A few names which are similar to Camila that you may want to consider are:

Carolina
Juliana
Lorea

19.

Aria

Aria has been rising in popularity since the TV series Game of Thrones became one of the most popular hit television shows.

That character was named Arya, and Aria is a more traditional spelling. Now that the series finished in 2019, this name will probably start falling in popularity.

Here are a few names that are similar to Aria:

Amara
Cora
Eden

20. Scarlett

If you like the name Scarlett, but are looking for a more unique name, here are a few ideas:

Delilah
Genevieve
Penelope

Summary Chart: Top 20 Baby Girl Names And Rankings By Year

Name	2018 rank	2017 rank	2016 rank	2015 rank	2014 rank
Emma	1	1	1	1	1
Olivia	2	2	2	2	2
Ava	3	3	3	4	5
Isabella	4	4	5	5	4
Sophia	5	5	4	3	3
Charlotte	6	7	7	9	10
Mia	7	6	6	6	6
Amelia	8	8	11	12	15
Harper	9	11	10	10	11
Evelyn	10	9	12	15	16
Abigail	11	10	8	7	8
Emily	12	12	9	8	7
Elizabeth	13	13	13	13	14
Mila	14	30	48	53	72
Ella	15	16	17	18	17
Avery	16	14	16	16	13
Sofia	17	15	14	14	12
Camila	18	23	32	43	41
Aria	19	20	23	29	31
Scarlett	20	18	18	22	30

3 Baby Girl Names That Fell Out of the Most Popular Rankings (in 2018)

Here are the baby girl names that fell out of the 2018 rankings, but were in the top 20 at some point during the past 5 years.

Victoria

Victoria was ranked number 19 in 2017, number 20 in 2015, and number 19 in 2014. This name did not show up in the top 20 in 2018 or 2016.

Grace

Grace was ranked number 19 in 2016 and 2015, and number 20 in 2014. This name hasn’t been in the top 20 in either 2017 or 2018.

Chloe

Chloe has not been in the top 20 names since 2016, when she was ranked number 20. She has been falling in popularity over time, being ranked 17 in 2015 and 18 in 2014.

Summary Chart: Baby Girl Names That Fell From the Top 20

Here is a chart with the three names that dropped from the top 20 and their ranking positions:

Name	2018 rank	2017 rank	2016 rank	2015 rank	2014 rank
Victoria	21	19	21	20	19
Grace	24	21	19	19	20
Chloe	25	22	20	17	18

Conclusion

I hope that this helped you narrow down your list of baby names! Some of the names on the list were surprising to me.

These names are all beautiful, and they are popular for a reason. If you have your heart set on one of these names, go ahead and choose a name that you love for your baby girl!

If you’re a little lost and still can’t decide on a baby name, you may want to try looking at a book.

I found an amazing book full of baby name ideas and it was super helpful when choosing a name. Here is a link to my favorite baby name book (on Amazon).

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Name Anastasia — meaning, character, compatibility and much more

Interpretation of the name

The name Anastasia comes from the male name Anastas. Translated from ancient Greek, Anastasia means “resurrected”, “immortal”, “returned to life”. Among the Slavs, the name Anastasia appeared after the adoption of Christianity. In Rus’, there was a folk form — Nastasya.

In Orthodoxy, the main intercessors of Anastasia are considered to be the great martyr Anastasia the Desolder, the patroness of pregnant women and prisoners. Anastasia celebrate her name day on the day of her memory on January 4th. November 11 is the day of the angel of the venerable martyr Anastasia of Thessalonica, who was martyred for the Christian faith.

Derivative forms of the name Anastasia nyurasya, nyurakha, nyurasha, nyusa, nyusya, styura, tyona, tusya

origin

greek, slavic, russian

meaning

resurrection

suitable colors

9 0006 White Purple

Lucky numbers

2, 1

Planet

Moon

Metal

Silver

Zodiac sign

♎ Libra

Day of the week

Monday 9 0003

Rank
Popular names

Name days

January — 4th
March — 23rd
April — 28th
May — 28th
June — 1st, 9th 900 57
July — 4th
November — 11, 12 numbers

December

-26th

Stones-stones named after

grenades, gold, meteorite, moldings, shells, smoky quartz, spinel, Sugilite, Tanzanit, Tavarit, turmalin, brown turmaline

Learn more about the name Anastasia

Compatibility
The meaning of the letters of the name

Appearance

It is important for you to stand out from the crowd. However, you should not use flashy tones or catchy accessories for this. This should not be understood in the sense that bright, cheerful colors are not for you. It’s just that the general style of clothing should be distinguished by correctness, good taste, and solidity. Clothing should be of high quality and fit well on you. An appearance that meets these criteria inspires disposition and trust. These principles should be guided not only in the process of completing your wardrobe, but also when choosing the design and furnishings for your home, office.

Anastasia name compatibility, manifestation in love

Anastasia, you know how to love sincerely, deeply and reverently. With your characteristic maximalism, you give priority to your feelings. And if the partner is ready to reciprocate and at the same time meets all your requirements — both in its external appearance and internal content — love can take possession of your whole being for a long time, become the meaning of life. At the same time, your desire to dominate, coupled with the inability or unwillingness to demonstrate the depth of your feelings, can greatly complicate relationships for your partner: You are passionately in love, but cold and withdrawn; You are ready to idolize, but at the same time constantly “put in place”.

The best names for marriage, which male name best suits the name Anastasia

Maxim
Ivan
Danil
Dmitry
Cyril
Matvey
Roman
Sergey
Denis
Grigory
Evgeny
Makar
David
Vadim

Motivation

The basis of motivation for you is the desire for an independent position. That is why you always choose the path that no one else has walked. If the direction is not mastered, it means that there are no “authorities”, and no one will be able to correct your actions, indicate how and where you need to move.

As a result, you do not recognize anyone’s right to claim that your opinion is erroneous, and your choice is insufficiently justified. Turning you off the path, making you doubt your abilities is almost impossible. On the contrary, any criticism spurs you on, provoking even more decisive steps.

It definitely speaks in your favor that you never try to «shift» responsibility for your actions onto someone else. If you want to succeed in singles, you are ready for the fact that, in case of failure, it will be you who will be blamed for it.

However, a clear mind and courage, which, as you know, “takes cities”, make such an outcome unlikely. Therefore, they believe in you and willingly follow you.

Characteristics of the name Anastasia

If you forget about this, you will be overcome by timidity, discouragement, indecision, fear of failure and complete dependence on the opinions of others.

You are very demanding in terms of cleanliness, order, quality of food and clothing. If you are too strict with yourself, you may develop a complex due to some kind of defect in appearance (real or imaginary). And this threatens discord in love and married life.

Charm, goodwill and courtesy make you a desirable partner, so there will be enough people who want to connect with you in life. However, in order to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings, the spouse of the Deuce must provide a pleasant environment, in particular, a beautiful, comfortable home. You, Deuce, are very sensitive to trifles and the lack of neatness and beauty of a marriage partner can annoy you on an unconscious level.

However, any excessive pressure on you will irritate you. Criticism can provoke a harsh, rude reaction on your part, which will surprise even those who consider you a weak-willed and indecisive person.

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