15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

  1. Taron
    • Origin:

      Variation of Taryn or Tara or female variation of Taran or Taron
    • Description:

      All the Taron-related names have various uncertain and perhaps-unrelated origins. The Irish girls' name Tara is the most widely-used of the bunch, sitting at the bottom of the Top 1000 after ranking in the Top 100 from 1970 through 1990. In its heyday, Tara was occasionally used for boys too: about 20 boys vs. more than 5000 girls in 1970. Taryn, which you might think of as a Tara-Karyn hybrid, was given to nearly 200 girls last year, placing it right below the Top 1000. Homonym Taron is actually more usually a boys' name, thanks to two notable modern bearers: Welsh actor Taron Egerton and South African-born filmmaker Taron Lexton. It may be a variation of Taran, which may be a shortening of Taranis, the name of the Celtic thunder god. Taron and Taran were both given to about 30 boys last year but no girls. But any of these variations or spellings could be used for either sex.
  2. Kama
    • Origin:

      Hindi-Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "love, desire"
    • Description:

      This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.
  3. Nitsa
    • Leelah
      • Niria
        • Origin:

          Hebrew
        • Meaning:

          "plowed field"
        • Description:

          Niria is the female equivalent of Nir and may also be found as Nira. This simple, pleasant name has an earthy meaning.
      • Harriette
        • Yahel
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "to shine"
          • Description:

            Variant Yaheli is more common in Israel.
        • Jancey
          • Origin:

            English surname, Scottish variation of Janet
          • Meaning:

            "God is gracious"
          • Description:

            Jaunty Jancey hails from the United Kingdom, where it appeared in England as a surname and in Scotland as a nickname for Janet. It's extremely uncommon in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls in the most recent year on record. You'll be hard-pressed to come across another Jancey in your life, so if unique names are a priority for you, this jolly and accessible choice belongs on your list.
        • Melaine
          • Kima
            • Sheri
              • Teryn
                • Jettie
                  • Rydia
                    • Origin:

                      Invented name
                    • Description:

                      Rydia of Mist is a sprite-like character in the Final Fantasy video game series. Fans of the game may consider it for their daughters as a rarer alternative to Lydia. Rydia first appeared on the charts in 2008.
                  • Rickie
                    • Origin:

                      Diminutive of Frederica, German
                    • Meaning:

                      "peaceful ruler"
                    • Description:

                      Rickie carries a vintage charm and tomboyish appeal. With boyish nicknames for girls - like Charlie and Stevie - rising, why not Rickie?
                  • Eslem
                    • Origin:

                      Turkish
                    • Meaning:

                      "to submit"
                    • Description:

                      Possible Esme alternative that is thought to be derived from the Arabic word aslama, meaning "to submit."
                  • Karson
                    • Origin:

                      Spelling variation of Carson, Scottish and English
                    • Meaning:

                      "son of the marsh dwellers"
                    • Description:

                      Karson is a respelling of the classic surname-turned-first name Carson, which some feel makes it more modern.
                  • Moia
                    • Emrie
                      • Harleen