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The S sound gives names a crisp, direct quality. This list covers girl names starting with S, popular across American, English, Arabic, Hebrew, India traditions.

Quick facts: girl names starting with S

  • 6,033 girl names start with S in our database
  • 200 shown below, ranked by current popularity
  • Top origins: American, English, Arabic
  • See the full combined list at Starting With S for all genders

Girl Names Starting With S

6,033 girl names starting with S

#5
Greece
wisdom
#9
Greece
Greek
#32
England
red; scarlet color
#50
American↑ Rising
princess
#52
Latin
star
#55
France
wisdom
#90
Hebrew
princess
#94
Italy↑ Rising
reddish-brown
#126
English↑ Rising
English
#129
American
calmness, peacefulness
#135
American
English
#141
Ireland↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#151
Hebrew
Hebrew
#152
American
English
#160
English
Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.
#167
American
scholar
#181
English↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#198
Hebrew
princess
#203
American↑ Rising
English
#216
Hebrew↑ Rising
pause
#217
English↑ Rising
boatman or sailor
#268
Greek
Greek
#281
Hebrew
peace
#282
French↑ Rising
Sylvia - of the forest
#291
American↑ Rising
A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.
#300
Italy↑ Rising
of the forest
#320
Arabic
Arabic
#321
English↑ Rising
from the river Severn
#325
Latin↑ Rising
serene, calm
#348
Australia
Wide meadow
#390
American
English
#425
Hebrew↑ Rising
Hebrew
#436
Arabic
Peace, safe
#480
American
English
#495
Spanish↑ Rising
Sunshine, sunshine place
#500
American
A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.
#500
American
African American Vernacular English
#500
English
English
#500
Ireland
Irish
#500
American
Modern English
#500
Japan
Japanese
#501
American
African American Vernacular English
#502
Greece
Greek
#502
Sweden
stone
#502
India
lock of hair
#502
Middle Eastern
Poetess
#503
English
English
#503
African
beautiful lady
#503
American
gift of God
#504
American
An unexpected gift
#504
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
India
goddess of learning
#504
American
Sunflower
#504
Arabic
thankful, grateful
#505
India
the furrow
#505
American
a flower or plant
#505
American
A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.
#505
Greek
The one who is dark; a sea monster
#506
American
English
#506
American
Zulu
#508
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#508
American
Shade, shadow
#508
American
Hebrew
#508
American
A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.
#510
English
Bright red color
#510
American
English
#510
Swahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#511
Arabic
Arabic
#511
Japanese
truth, reason
#512
American
a variant of Shakira, meaning 'thankful' or 'grateful'
#512
Arabic
One who brings happiness
#512
English
English
#513
American
English
#513
American
English
#513
Norway
the name of a type of fish
#513
American
A creative or unique name, possibly derived from 'Shadra,' meaning a 'gift from God'.
#513
English
free woman
#515
American
Crowned, honoring
#515
American
English
#515
France
little one
#516
American
A contemporary name possibly derived from the word 'sad', but often associated with creative naming.
#516
American
English
#516
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
God's gift
#517
American
English
#517
Belgium
Native language (possibly Belgian/French)
#519
Slavic Countries
Resurrection
#519
English
To be free
#519
American
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#520
American
English
#521
English
English
#521
American
Possibly derived from African American Vernacular English; may combine 'Sham' and 'Meko.'
#521
American
Derived from combinations of Shan and -ita
#521
American
English
#521
American
A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’
#522
American
English
#522
Spain
Niece
#523
American
English
#523
Japan
Japanese
#523
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#523
African
the one who is admirable
#523
American
English
#523
American
calm, peaceful
#524
Arabic
سُرًى - 'Joy, happiness'
#524
American
prophetess or oracle
#524
American
English
#525
American
gift from God
#526
USA
English
#527
Arabic
a woman of the land of Syrae
#528
American
A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.
#528
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#529
American
varied interpretations related to light or beauty
#529
USA
Possibly a variation of Sada or Sadora, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
#529
American
A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.
#530
American
Sanskrit
#530
American
English
#530
American
English
#530
India
Oath, promise
#531
Indian
Sanskrit
#531
Italy
savior, rescuer
#532
Spanish
Lonely
#532
Japan
Japanese
#532
United Kingdom
Cloud
#532
English
English
#532
India
Sanskrit
#533
American
a variation of Sarah, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'
#534
American
a modern name, possibly blending elements of 'Shane' and 'Nera'
#534
Israel
Hebrew
#535
American
a combination of the names 'Sherry' and 'Monica'
#535
American
African American Vernacular English
#535
American
a variant form of the name Shailene, which signifies a serene or calm personality.
#536
American
a modern and unique variation of the name Sinead
#536
American
the one who is an innovative force
#537
American
a gift
#537
American
Variant of names like Shavonne, which originates from 'God is gracious'
#537
American
variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'
#537
American
English
#538
India
The name Shalaka is derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is bright and shining'.
#538
Scandinavian
serene
#538
American
A unique name possibly derived from 'shatter' and 'terra'.
#538
American
a variation of the name 'Shana', meaning 'lily' or 'flower'
#539
English
melodic
#539
Japan
wisdom, beauty
#540
American
a combination of 'Shar' from Sharlene or Sharon with 'Ronda'
#540
American
a combination of charm and beauty
#540
American
auspicious; beneficial.
#540
American
field of peace
#541
Spain
Savior
#542
English
de la vallée
#542
American
Princess
#542
American
Modern English
#543
American
graceful, poetic
#543
American
'Symaya' means 'fragrant' or 'scented', suggesting an association with aromatic qualities.
#543
Hebrew
Heard by God
#544
American
Variation of Sabrina
#544
Japan
Japanese
#544
American
A unique blend of sounds, often conveying beauty and strength.
#544
American
bright
#544
American
A unique or modern name possibly derived from the name Shana.
#544
English
samaire is a variant of the name Samara, which means 'guardian' or 'protected by God'.
#545
Russia
resurrection
#545
Mali
Mandinka
#547
American
The name Shemika is often associated with an interpretation meaning 'a gift from God' or 'the one who is loved'.
#547
Japan
Japanese
#548
American
Eternal life or heaven
#548
American
Hebrew
#548
Arabic
Syrian woman
#548
Arabic
A silk fabric; delicate.
#548
African
Princess, noble lady
#549
English
Derived from the word 'charm'.
#549
India
Hindi
#549
American
A combination of the names Shirley and Ann, meaning 'bright meadow' and 'grace' respectively.
#549
Greece
from Sinai
#549
Middle Eastern countries
Arabic
#549
USA
English
#550
American
a blend of names or concepts
#550
American
A unique flower
#551
American
a modern feminine variation of the name Shaquille, associated with the Arabic word for 'to be' which evokes strength.
#551
American
A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.
#552
Latin
from the forest
#552
USA
A modern interpretation, possibly a blend of names like 'Samantha' and 'Kwan.'
#552
American
Heavenly, celestial
#552
American
shaken, moving
#552
American
a variant of the name Shante
#553
American
Shabre is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word for 'to bear fruit' or 'fruitful'.
#554
American
African American Vernacular English
#554
English
Latin
#554
Indian
name of a goddess; symbolizes wealth and prosperity based on the root word 'Saindhava'.
#554
India
pure, virtuous, or good-natured
#554
American
Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman
#555
Cambodia
Khmer
#555
Latin
Latin
#555
American
Derived from Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'
#555
American
English
#556
Hebrew
Hebrew
#556
American
A blend of 'Sana' meaning 'brilliance' and 'Iya', a suffix denoting 'nature'.
#557
American
Crown, garland
#557
Native American
A name often meaning 'life' or 'spirit'
#558
American
English
#558
USA
little plain

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