Two Syllable Names for Girls

A Greek goddess of music and poetry, Danae has a novel yet familiar sound.

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.

A rare Finnish word name with a fiery meaning.

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.

The masculine version of Rosen, pronounced ROH-zen, is a German and Bulgarian name, commonly seen as an element in Ashkenazi Jewish surnames. But Rosen, pronounced ROZ-en, is a modern Cornish word name used predominantly for girls.

This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."

What a lovely name for the much-longed for daughter - no wonder Aino is in the Top 5 in Finland, whence the name originates. Like other popular Finnish names, Aino is short and avoids the ubiquitous "a" ending we usually see in feminine names, which gives it a fresh feel and sound.

Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.

Diminutive of the Italian Giovanna, or sometimes Vanessa or Ivanna.

Another two-syllable surname zooming up the ladder for boys, and poised to be grabbed by the girls.

This name of an admired Puerto Rican pop singer has been picked up by hundreds of Hispanic parents.

Spiritual word names are a hot trend and ever-expanding category of baby names. Chapel was notably used in 2020 by Josh Brolin for his daughter. He said of her name, "Chapel Grace is, to us, a manifestation of that celestial feeling that was always felt as we meandered and knelt."

The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.

Joining Maia, Raya, and Kaia, is alluring, evocative Zaia.

Multicultural name often heard in the Near East. Also spelled Neema.

Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.

Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.