Two Syllable Names for Girls

Alaiyah is a modern variation of the name Aliya. The Aaliyah spelling ranks in the U.S. Top 100, while Alaiyah is unranked. Alaiyah has seen increasing use in the U.S., and was used over 200 times in 2021. This reflects trends toward unique and contemporary adaptations of traditional names.

This version of Eulalia is very popular in its native land of Catalonia (as are diminutives like Laia). St Eulalia is one of the patron saints of Barcelona.

Historically a short form of Sophronia, but these days more likely to be used for Saffron.

A popular Indian girl name — and cousin to another popular Indian name, Neha.

The name of the artist who created Central Park's brilliant orange Gates can be a modern version of Christie.

Demille might be an honor name for director Cecil B. DeMille, a Founding Father of the American Cinema. DeMille directed such blockbuster films as The Greatest Show on Earth and The Ten Commandments</>. The surname Demille might also be used as a spin on the increasingly popular last name as first Miller.