Names That Are Variations

Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.

Zaynab is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's oldest daughter. When written as Zaynabu or Zainabu, it's a name found in both the Arabic and Swahili languages and cultures.

The Finnish form of Eulalia.

Issak is a variant of Biblical Isaac used in Ethiopia.

In Lithuania, Lėja is one of the most common names among baby girls. It peaked in 2018 when it briefly held the top spot but has been in the Top 10 since 2013.

If you're looking for an unusual Michaela alternative, try this Spanish route.

Yiddish form of Shaina that peaked in the US in 1991.

The more streamlined version Esmeralda may work better in the States, but Smeralda is an intriguing variation.

Cubbenah was used by enslaved people in America as a translation of the traditional Akan day name Kwabena. Beneba, a variation of Abena, was the equivalent for girls.

Dulcinia is a rare variation of this name from Don Quixote. Neither variation was used for any baby girls in the US last year.

Estonia borders Russia, which has a strong influence on the popular baby names. Mihhail comes from Mikhail, the Russian form of Michael.

The Albanian variation of Aphrodite — Greek goddess of love and beauty. It is derived from the words afër meaning "near" and ditë meaning "day".

This extra exciting Juliana variant originated in the Galicia region of Spain.