Invented Girl Names

This elaboration of the popular Ava likely took inspiration from other on-trend choices such as Amaya, Nevaeh, and Alayah. Given to nearly 140 girls each year, alternative spelling Avayah is twice as popular and currently in the US Top 1000.

An amalgam of Brianna and Sienna that doesn't quite work.

Strictly southwestern.

You're so vain, I bet you think this name is about you.

A literary name, originally created as a male name by the poet Mihály Vörösmarty, that is now in the Hungarian Top 100 for girls.

Unfortunate name that's become a caricature, like Muffy, say, or Bruce.

Adalee's rise is thanks to the current fashion for all names ada-related. It does have a sweet melodic charm.

More popular than the original form in Puerto Rico.

Mother of rising star actress Quvenzhané Wallis.

Kiari is the middle name of the celebrity child of rappers Cardi B and Offset...and also the first name on her dad's birth certificate. If you like unique modern names, this is an attractive option that's a fresh spin on more established options for both genders, such as Kiara and Kyrie.

Jaylee belongs to the family of names including Haylee and Caylee, all of which experienced their greatest popularity five to ten years ago.

Part Rylee, part Raelynn — Raelee is a trendy compound name on the rise.

A mix-and-match unisex name inspired by Taylor.

Arisbeth is a name that feels poetic and fantastical like Arwen or Amoret, but equally familiar and sunny, like Marisol. It is in fact a name used primarily in Mexico and by Hispanic parents in the US, who've made it one of the hottest unique names.

Florinda may be taking a good thing, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime, and making it too elaborate.

Emberleigh made its all-time debut on the charts in 2009, rising steadily each year. It could be a future member of the Top 1000.

This modern invention sounds a lot more common than it actually is due to its similarities to hot names such as Amaya, Maya, and James.