15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

  1. Leanna
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Liana; Combination of Lee and Anna
    • Description:

      A name that gained some currency through its rhyming relationship to Breanna, though it has been on a downward trend since 1989.
  2. Aidan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "little and fiery"
    • Description:

      Aidan is an ancient Irish saint's name with a fire meaning that's mega popular for boys, most often spelled as Aiden. The name is occasionally used for girls, sometimes as Aidyn or Ayden, as well. Aidan was the name of a famous seventh-century Irish saint, and is related to the Irish word for fire.
  3. Diya
    • Origin:

      Mbama, Sanskrit, Hindi and Latin
    • Meaning:

      "love; lamp; heavenly"
    • Description:

      A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
  4. Darlie
    • Zaia
      • Origin:

        Italian
      • Meaning:

        "wicker basket; kind of cloth"
      • Description:

        Joining Maia, Raya, and Kaia, is alluring, evocative Zaia.
    • Rohan
      • Origin:

        Variation of Rowan, Irish and Scottish, or Hindi
      • Meaning:

        "rowan tree, little redhead, or sandalwood"
      • Description:

        Rohan is an Indian name, but may also be a variation of the Irish surname Rowan, sometimes used for girls.
    • Samiya
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "high, exalted, praised"
      • Description:

        Samiya is a name used by parents of both Arabic and African ancestry. Spelling variations include Samiyah, Samiah, and Samia.
    • Scotland
      • Origin:

        Place-name
      • Description:

        Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland opened up the map for names like Scotland, and now that it's been chosen by Kourtney Kardashian for her daughter Penelope's middle name -- in honor of daddy Scott Disick -- Scotland is sure to appear on more birth certificates. Can Scotlyn be far behind?
    • Liekki
      • Origin:

        Finnish
      • Meaning:

        "flame"
      • Description:

        A rare Finnish word name with a fiery meaning.
    • Danaë
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Description:

        A Greek goddess of music and poetry, Danaë has a novel yet familiar sound.
    • Rania
      • Origin:

        Arabic, Greek
      • Meaning:

        "to gaze, to look; heavenly"
      • Description:

        As an Arabic name, Rania is a variation of Raniya, ultimately derived from the Arabic word ranā meaning "to gaze" or "side look". Other descendants of this root include Ranya and Rana itself. Familiar in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands and France, Rania is currently borne by Rania Al Abdullah, Queen of Jordan.
    • Françoise
      • Origin:

        French variation of Frances
      • Meaning:

        "from France; free man"
      • Description:

        In France it's sometimes bestowed as a patriotic gesture; in English-speaking places it has an air of genteel sophistication.
    • Beyonce
      • Origin:

        Invented name
      • Description:

        You know who Beyonce is. One of the most famous people in the world. When she was born, her name was truly unique; it was a riff on her mom's maiden name, Biyence, with an accent over the final e.
    • Zvezda
      • Origin:

        Slavic, Russian
      • Meaning:

        "star"
      • Description:

        Zvezda, which means star in several Slavic languages, is a traditional established name in Eastern Europe and Russia. While names with celestial meanings have an intrinsic appeal, that initial Zv may be difficult for English speakers to wrap their tongues around.
    • Saran
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit, Jula
      • Meaning:

        "refuge, sanctuary; joy"
      • Description:

        The Indian name Saran is used primarily in Punjab among the Sikh population. As a West African name, Saran has its origins in the Jula language, spoken in Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Mali.
    • Kielo
      • Origin:

        Finnish
      • Meaning:

        "lily of the valley"
      • Description:

        A Finnish word name for the lily of the valley flower.
    • Berry
      • Origin:

        Nature name
      • Description:

        With the recent arrival of fruit names like Apple and Plum, this more traditional example, symbolic of fertility, might rise in popularity. Photographer Berry Berenson was born Berinthia.
    • Nima
      • Origin:

        Hebrew, Arabic, and Hindi
      • Meaning:

        "thread, hair; blessing; margosa tree"
      • Description:

        Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema.
    • Tally
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Talia
      • Meaning:

        "gentle dew from heaven"
      • Description:

        Nickname sometimes heard on its own, sort of an updated Sally and playmate of Hallie.
    • Essence
      • Origin:

        English word name
      • Meaning:

        "the most significant element of a thing or person"
      • Description:

        Heavily perfumed word name that peaked a few years ago.