15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

The traditional spelling of River is currently in the US and the UK Top 200s, where it ranks as a solidly unisex option. Ryver, with it's on-trend Y has yet to catch up, but it with both Winter and Wynter ranking very similarly in the US, there is the possibility it might gain more traction in coming years. While its similarity to Ryder and Ryleigh might lead to possible mispronunciations, Ryver is currently given to around 70 girls - and to 80 boys - each year. One bearer of the name is Ryver Bey, a young, up-and-coming rap artist and performer.

A masculine name in the Old Testament, but in modern Israel Ophir is used for girls as well as boys.

The German short form Liesa is usually pronounced lee-za, but most people in America will say it like Lisa -- or, just to annoy you, Liza.

If you're seeking a solid but underused occupational name with a warm, friendly sound - one that isn't Parker, Harper, or Karter, Granger might be an option. The association with Hermione Granger could make this feel more accessible to some, as could its slight similarity to the likes of Georgia, Gracelynn and Raina. It has only appeared once in the US stats for girls in 2022, when it was given to 6 babies.

Chenoa is the Native American name for the Kentucky River. This name has come into prominence as the stage name of Argentine singer María Laura Corradini Falomir. In the US it is given to a handful of girls each year.

According to Buddhist eschatology, Maitreya is next great Buddha who will appear on Earth, following Gautama Buddha. Though this messianic figure is usually (if not exclusively) depicted as a male, the name sounds distinctly feminine to Western ears. It's quite a heavy mantle to lay on a child, though with far less subtle names, such as Messiah, Royalty and Savior, on the rise, that may be waning as a cause for concern.

Tailored English surname that could appeal to parents who like Holland, Harper, and Harley.

A traditional Welsh name that looks like a variant of Arden, but actually derives from the Welsh word for "beautiful".