8 Letter Girl Names

Sarai is an ancient Hebrew name — the original name of Sarah in the Old Testament — but the Saraiyah elaboration brings it well into the 21st century. Saraiyah was first recorded among the national data in 2007.

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.

In Maori mythology, Kahukura is a god of the rainbow, who manifests as the upper part of a double rainbow. The name is generally used for girls in New Zealand today.

Arizbeth is a compound name particularly popular in Mexico and among Hispanic parents in the US. Created by blending Ariel or Ariana with classic Elizabeth, it is one of the hottest unique names currently around.

Alternative spelling of Yamileth, ultimately from Arabic Jamila.

Firouzeh, or Firuzeh, is the Persian term for turquoise and a feminine given name. It may also be considered a feminization of Firouz, which while also Persian in origin, has separate derivations and means "victorious".

Almudena was derived from the Arabic word al-mudayyina, meaning "the citadel." The Virgin of Almudena is a medieval statue of Mary in Madrid. Almudena is the patron saint of the city.