Invented Girl Names

Sounds like Nia, looks like Leah.

While this spelling is running a close second on the popularity charts to the original Briana, it feels more invented -- probably because it is. Some parents may want to move further away from Brian, root name for all the feminine variations, and so prefer the e versions. But we like the older, more authentic Briana best. Another spelling way: Breanna.

Christia is a rare Chris name that doesn't add much to the mix. We'd prefer lengthening Christia to Christiana or shortening it to Christa.

Brilie combines elements of the megapopular Briana and Riley to form a pleasant merger. Some would call Brilie a Smoosh Name.

Synthetic name on the Top 1,000 list.

This name, created by Italo Calvino, has been spotted as a name in England.

An intriguing, plausible name--kind of a Nell-Hillary combo--created by L. Frank Baum for a character in his book The Lost Princess of Oz.

Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.

An amalgam of too many diverse elements.

Miami-based social media sensation Imaray Ulloa catapulted her previously unique name into the charts in 2021. It was one of the biggest debuts of the year, given to 17 baby girls, though it fell to nine girls the following year.

An elaboration of popular Nova, that first appeared in the US baby name charts in 2020.

A really inventive invented name, with a little of this and a little of that. Has a somewhat rhythmic African feel.

The name Magnethia was created for Winx Club, a children's TV series about villain-fighting fairies. Magnethia is the mother of Tecna, the fairy of technology.

Ziana could be used as a Xiana variant or nickname for Luziana or Graziana, but fair warning — it's also the name of prescription acne medication.

A versatile name with multiple origins, Anylah - and its more popular sister spelling Anyla - have quietly risen up the US charts since the 2000s. As a Hindi and Sanskrit name, it is a feminine form of Anil, the Hindu god of the wind, while in Albania, Hungry, Poland, Sweden and Finland, it is a form of Anila or Anilla, in turn variations of Anna and Agnes, There is also the possibility that this is a created name, inspired by the rise of Nyla.

Like cousin Shakira, captivating and evocative.