Girl Baby Names from the 1990s

rival

Victory

From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.

princess

of Magdala

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").

Ash tree clearing

Variant of BRIANA.

From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from th…

bailiff, steward

From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).

defender of mankind

wished-for child

Form of ANNA.

Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.

little, dark one

Sea-born or sea-circle

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

From the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe". In the Old Testament this is the name of the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was the younger sister of Jacob's first wife Leah....

to cut or to tailor

lion of God

heavenly

A beloved name with deep roots

Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen

Wide meadow

crown

Variant of ALICIA. The spelling has probably been influenced by that of the alyssum flower, the name of which is derived from Greek α (a), a negative prefix, combined with λυσσα (lyssa) "madness, rabies", since it was be…

Emerald

From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.

from France; free one

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

from the river Severn

defender of mankind

lioness of God

French form of MAGDALENE.

From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.

Beautiful

Lingala

white

Feminine form of BRIAN. This name was used by Edmund Spenser in 'The Faerie Queene' (1590). The name was not commonly used until the 1970s, when it rapidly became popular in the United States.

Faith

A modern feminine variation of Cameron, meaning ‘crooked nose’.

From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Caiside meaning "descendant of CAISIDE".

God is gracious

Kyshana is a modern invented name, possibly derived from combinations of similar-sounding names like Kiana, implying 'God is gracious' or 'pure'.

African American Vernacular English

Modern English

He will be gracious

eagle

A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.

Dark-haired

Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.

Christian, follower of Christ

An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.

to bloom

Derived from 'Zan', meaning 'God'

Variant of CHARISSA.

follower of Christ

From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.

Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.

Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'

Pure

a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'

gift of God

A beloved name with deep roots

Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.

noble or strong

rich, powerful

joyful song

An unexpected gift

thankful, grateful

One who is strong

Inspirational or a leader.

A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.

a flower or plant

Created name, possibly derived from 'Tiana' meaning 'fairy queen' in Latin or 'goddess' in various interpretations

A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.

delight

Rival

A unique and individualistic spirit.

of Mars, warrior

Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'

a combination of names

desired, longed for

A modern name combining elements of 'Gail' and 'Lynn', often interpreted as 'joyful' or 'light'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Shade, shadow

A beloved name with deep roots

divine

God is my oath

One who is beautiful or precious.

fairy queen

lioness

defender of men

Daughter of the people

Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.

a variant of Mylee, meaning 'lime' or 'abbreviation of Michelle'

A modern invented name without a specific meaning.

bright and shining

Blossom, flower

A modern variation of Alexis, meaning 'defender'.

A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.

Native American

defender of man

Possibly a variation of Nakira, which means 'the glowing one' or 'the bright one'.

beloved

One who brings happiness

A modern name combining elements often associated with beauty and grace.

A variant spelling of Taylor, meaning 'cutter of cloth' or 'to tailor'.

deluxe

A modern creation, possibly a blend of names or a variation of Kira.

Christian, follower of Christ

A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.

light, bright, shining

A modern variation of Brianna

Variant of GINA.

A variation of the name 'Jerena', related to the Hebrew 'Yareach' meaning 'moon'.

A blend inspired by 'Jacqueline' and other similar names.

A variant of Kirsten, meaning 'Christian'.

Beauty

an invented name, possibly combining elements of Quen and Tavia, suggesting qualities of elegance and life.

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from the name Tonya, meaning 'priceless' or 'worthy'.

God is gracious

Modern creative name possibly inspired by 'Cortney' or 'Octavia'.

A beloved name with deep roots

The name Naibe is derived from the Nahuatl word 'nahui', meaning 'four'.

Inhabitant by the river bay.

Slavic

a creative variant of the name Ariel, commonly interpreted as 'lion of God'.

One who is strong.

A variation of the name with connections to being a 'strong' or 'blessed' individual.

Silk; Silken

A beloved name with deep roots

defender of mankind

A blend of 'Glenn' which means valley and the suffix '-isha' generally meaning feminine.

Hawaiian

Meaning 'radiance' or 'glow'.

a variation of names like Wayne and Aisha

glorious

A modern creation, possibly derived from 'Kelvee' and 'isha'

Often interpreted as a blend of names like Maria and Alicia.

It is often associated with strength and resilience

A beloved name with deep roots

clear and brilliant glass

Derived form of the name 'Danielle', which is the feminine form of 'Daniel', meaning 'God is my judge'.

From the lake

God has done this for us.

paradise

Bravery; strong power

a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Teresa, meaning 'harvester'.

Derived from 'Yann', meaning 'John' or 'God is gracious'

jasmine flower

A creative variation of the name Rika, which can mean 'brave ruler' or related to the name Rick.

A unique variation of Tiffany, meaning 'theophany'

angel or messenger

Unknown origin, possibly a modern creative variation.

church near a lake

Unique variation of Keisha or similar names.

The name is likely a modern invention, possibly derived from variations of 'Kiana', meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

Companion with kindness

heavenly

Porshay is a modern variation of the name 'Portia', which often carries the meaning of 'offering'.

little king

valley

God is gracious

The name is a modern variant of 'Khadijah', meaning 'premature child' in Arabic.

combination of the prefix 'La' with a variant of 'Kaysha'.

From Japanese 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope", besides other combinations of kanji characters.

A beloved name with deep roots

fairy princess

Golden or precious

Spirit, essence

Grace

a form of 'Hayde', typically related to 'a form of beauty'

a flower or a form of the name Jara

stone

Derived from the surname Quintero; associated with five

A variant of 'Destiny', which signifies fate or predetermined course of events.

American English

Keandra is a modern blend of 'K' names, often associated with 'Kiana' and 'Aleandra'

gift from God

already

brilliance

fragrance, scent

A modern, blended name possibly derived from 'Dae' and 'Janae', with no established meaning.

A variation of Leslie, often interpreted as 'garden of hollies'.

Derived from the Latin word for 'lake'

From the marsh

Gifted One

A modern name combining elements that suggest leadership or royalty, possibly derived from 'queen'.

Little drop of water

Singer; to sing

mountainous

A modern creation, possibly related to 'jante', meaning 'the Yante Law', a cultural concept.

the one who is perfect or accomplished

A blend of the names Charlotte and Lisa, often interpreted as 'Free man' or 'Noble woman'

horned

Center, core

God is my strength