Three Syllable Girl Names

A pretty and modern word name for a daughter, expressing great happiness.

A minor Greek goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name is also seen spelled as Aphaia.

May rise along with other spiritually inclined names, but Americans might find it too close to Osama.

Miriana is a lilting girl name that is possibly derived from the names Mirian, Mira, and Miranda.

Famous as the name of the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Delicate embellishment of Rani.

An even more dramatic derivative of the Latin name Maximus, which belonged to a Roman emperor as well as a 6th century French saint. An adventurous route to Max.

A pretty combination of Amy and Beth, borne by Anne with an E actress Amybeth McNulty. It gives Little Women and vintage vibes.

Alternate spelling of Leilani, popular among Hispanic families.

Top 100 choice in Italy.

Hawaiian names have officially made their way to the mainland, with Leilani, Kehlani, Alani, Kailani, and Kaylani all ranking within the Top 300. Now Kahlani — one of several pseudo-Hawaiian names popping up across the country — has entered the US Top 1000 in 2023.

Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.

Arlenis Sosa, the hot young supermodel from the Dominican Republic, is popularizing this lovely and unusual choice, related to Arlen or Arlene.