Two Syllable Names for Girls

One of the few French words/names not attractive to the American ear. It's pronounced moo-gay, not a winner on either syllable. Alternatives: Liliane, Lily, Lilou, Manon.

Clemma is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US popularity list only once, back in the 19th century. This is one case where the diminutive is not cuter than the proper name.

A current creation used far more for boys at this point.

A vowel heavy compound name with sounds that are familiar but seem unexpected and interesting when placed next to each other. Louann did feature at the latter end of the US Top 1000 between the 30s and 60s, but in recent years, it has only been given to a small handful of girls. Still, with the look of Elowen about it and the sounds of Luna, perhaps there is still a future for Louann? A notable bearer is Dr Louann Brizendine, an American neuroscientist and writer.

Rare name across the globe, but most often heard in South Africa.

A modern English variant of the Arabic name Aaliyah, Alayah was likely inspired by the names Amaia, Amaya and Alannah. It could also be an alternative spelling of the Basque name, Alaia, which means "joyful", and it coincides with Alaya, a type of consciousness in Buddhism.

A name from ancient Roman, now rare.

The Steen, Steena, and Stina nicknames for Christina are much more common in Scandinavia than in the English-speaking world, which prefers the Chris variations.

The Turkish transcription of the Arabic name Yusra.