Two Syllable Names for Girls

Straightforward and attractive Arabic name, associated with Turkish-American artist Jihan Zencirli.

When the once-popular Barbara makes a comeback, so might Baba.

Mawar is another of the "rose" variants that is almost unheard of outside its home country (in this case, Indonesia), but which deserves consideration given its lilting sound.

This Scottish surname and Scottish and Australian place name has a pleasant airy and breezy sound to it. Camden mayor Lara Symkowiak chose the name for her daughter born in 2016.

Fabia is one of several pleasant international-accented female versions of Fabian.

In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.

Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.

In baby name limbo along with Ronni, Connie, and Bonnie.

This concise but playful diminutive name comes from Yianna, Gianna, Johana, Janka and similar, which are all international feminine forms of classic John. In the US, it is a gender-neutral name, currently on the rise.

Name your daughter Duana after a Duane relative if you like, but please pronounce it doo-ahn-a and not doo-wain-a.

Unusual but appealing nickname that could really be used for any name starting with Im-, although most commonly Imena.

Poetic name that's terminally mournful.

Najah is unexpected yet easy to understand and pronounce for English speakers, a plus if you want a name that's both unusual and accessible. Other forms of the name include Najat and the Azerbaijani Nicat.

One of several fascinating names used in Charlaine Harris's Midnight, Texas books and the NBC adaptation thereof, Fiji is a pleasingly quirky place name that's been little used for babies. Though it has been used quite a lot for fancy bottled water, we don't think it quite qualifies as a water name.

Nickname left over from the last generation.

Quirky and cute.