International Baby Girl Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

U is an oft-rejected first initial, but a name like Uzoma makes it cool.

The name of a male lunar deity in Maori mythology, Marama is nevertheless now used as a female name in New Zealand – no doubt because its warm sound lends itself to contemporary feminine trends. In Tahitian, it means "bright, clear".

Although the best-known Kehinde is the male painter Kehinde Wiley, this name is used for both genders in its native Nigeria and can be just as attractive for a girl.

New Zealand writer Ngaio (born Edith Ngaio) Marsh is the best-known bearer of this Maori nature name, properly pronounced ng (like the end of sing) -EYE-oh. It is the name of a tree indigenous to New Zealand, also called the Mousehole Tree.

Unisex name with a gracious meaning, most often used in Zimbabwe.

Luiza livens up Louisa. The insertion of the letter "Z" adds a lot more pizzazz. Luiza Perote is a Brazilian model.

If you love girls' names that start and end in A, this beautiful Mongolian option is one to consider!

A Yoruba surname as well as a unisex given name.

Kimimela joins Mariposa as one of the long and lovely girl names meaning "butterfly".

Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.

A dramatic and adorable name with a lot of sweep and swoosh. Also spelled Anush.

An energetic unisex name with a cool celestial meaning.

A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.