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The perfect name is out there — we're here to help you find it.

Unique names give your child a one-of-a-kind identity. These names are beautiful but not overused.

Quick facts: unique names

  • Only 1 in 500 babies receives each of these names annually
  • Unique names are rising — parents increasingly prioritize distinctiveness
  • Many unique names are phonetically intuitive despite being unfamiliar
  • Unique names often have deep etymology that common names have lost

Unique Girl Names

132 girl names with origins and meanings

#501
American
eagle
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English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
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Netherlands
Bright one; Glorious
#501
American
A variant of the name 'Chastity,' referring to purity and innocence.
#501
American
derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure
#501
American
A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.
#501
Italian
brave with a spear
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American
Strong and brave
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American
a modern blend of Jessica, which means 'to behold' or 'wealthy'.
#501
American
Dark-haired
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Greece
grace; kindness
#501
American
Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.
#501
American
A modern, invented name with no specific meaning but often associated with strength and independence.
#501
Sweden
Christian, follower of Christ
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English
A creative combination, possibly from 'Camber' and 'Lynn'
#501
England
Famous warrior
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American
unique, original
#501
American
derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination
#501
Greece
pearl
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English-speaking countries
of the sea
#501
American
unknown or rare name, possibly a modern invention
#501
India
Generous; Gift; Divine gift
#501
American
An invented name, likely derived from combining elements of 'Monte' and 'Ava,' symbolizing lofty aspirations.
#501
American
bright fame
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American
African American Vernacular English
#501
English-speaking countries
manifestation of God
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American
A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.
#501
American
Likely a modern blend or variation of names such as Tania or Nia, carrying no specific traditional meaning.
#501
American
to bloom
#501
American
Derived from 'Zan', meaning 'God'
#502
Arabic
a type of aromatic herb
#502
English-speaking countries
victory bringer
#502
Dutch
bright
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Scotland↑ Rising
Scottish
#502
American
Derived from 'clever'
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[English]
Variant of CHARISSA.
#502
American
A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'
#502
American
follower of Christ
#502
France
Victorious
#502
American
Gift of God
#502
Italian-speaking countries
Italian
#502
American
Lady; a combination of Donna (lady) and Belle (beautiful)
#502
Hebrew
delicate, weak
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Latin
Origin; birth
#502
English-speaking countries
heaven or paradise
#502
American
Derived from 'Iris', meaning 'rainbow', combined with a suffix indicating belonging or femininity; In reference to the Iris flower, which symbolizes hope and faith
#502
English
Thankful
#502
USA
youthful
#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
Unknown
Yahweh is gracious.
#502
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
English-speaking countries
Pure
#502
American
A variant of the male name Kiff
#502
American
pure; derived from Caitrín
#502
American
Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.
#502
Finland
A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.
#502
American
derived from awakening or rebirth
#502
American
Derived from the surname MacKenzie, meaning 'son of the fair one'.
#502
Israel
to enrich, to be fruitful
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American
lovable; lovable lady
#502
Indian
Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.
#502
India
Light; brightness
#502
American
beloved
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Greece
wisdom; of the sea
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Sweden
stone
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India
lock of hair
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Middle Eastern
Poetess
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Africa
A name with diverse cultural significance
#502
English
From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.
#502
English-speaking countries
Resolved protector
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Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
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Hebrew-speaking countries
God has given; God's gift
#502
American
God is gracious
#503
Arabic
Wise, intelligent
#503
English-speaking countries
favor, grace
#503
American
derived from the word for a feminine form of 'Atticus'
#503
Armenia
Armenian
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English-speaking countries
Bright as a star; intelligent.
#503
American
beyond
#503
English
moonlight
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American
A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.
#503
USA
Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.
#503
Hebrew
Gift of God
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American
Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'
#503
American
Beloved, cherished
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Hebrew-speaking cultures
God has judged
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Old English
prosperous in war
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Japan
beautiful child or blessed child
#503
Italy
happy; fortunate
#503
Italy
God is gracious.
#503
American
Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'
#503
English-speaking countries
a variation of Kim, meaning 'chief' or 'ruler'
#503
American
Pure
#503
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
American
Derived from the name Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'bay tree'
#503
Yiddish-speaking communities
queen.
#503
[English]
Variant of MADGE.
#503
Spain
a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.
#503
[French
French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).
#503
American
a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'
#503
English-speaking countries
pleasant to the taste or smell; delightful
#503
African
beautiful lady
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American
gift of God
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France
Revelation
#503
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
France
A small, decorative illustration or picture.
#503
Germanic
determination, strength
#503
Mexico
A combination of 'Zora' (dawn) and 'bel' (beautiful), meaning beautiful dawn.
#504
Sanskrit origins
Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.
#504
American
A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.
#504
English-speaking countries
Noble
#504
American
from Britain
#504
American
noble or strong
#504
American
A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.
#504
American
scent; fragrance
#504
American
Combination of 'Ja' for 'God' and 'Lynn' meaning 'lake'
#504
American
A combination of the names Jo and Helen, often interpreted as 'God is gracious' and 'light'.
#504
American
Pure.
#504
India
lovely, intelligent
#504
USA
Derived from the Latin name 'Maria', often associated with the name Mary, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'.
#504
Ireland
a strong one; a warrior
#504
American
Derived from the name 'Natalie', meaning 'born on Christmas'.; A variant spelling of 'Natalie', often associated with Christmas or the holiday season.
#504
American
descendant of Conn
#504
Italy
Rebirth
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Arabic
Rising, dawn
#504
Italy
rich, powerful
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Hebrew-speaking regions
joyful song
#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

A truly unique name is a gift — it forces the world to learn something new every time it meets your child.

Mara Thistlewood — Rare Names Archivist

Unique Boy Names

74 boy names with origins and meanings

#501
Italy
eagle power
#501
American
He has bought
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Nigeria
Yoruba
#501
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#501
Welsh
Carefree
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Scottish
from the meadow
#501
Spain
God is gracious and 'warlike'
#501
[Biblical]
Means "Greece" in Hebrew, possibly related to ION (2). In the Old Testament this is the name of a grandson of Noah and the ancestor of the Greek peoples.
#501
Germanic
Castle or fortress
#501
African
a combination of La and Donte, meaning noble or enduring
#501
Greece
the greatest
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Italian
world
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Spanish-speaking countries
young warrior
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Germanic
Victory of the People
#501
Nigeria
A name meaning 'wealth has come home'.
#501
[English]
From an occupational English surname meaning "doorkeeper", ultimately from Old French porte "door", from Latin porta.
#501
Hebrew
Behold, a son
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Bangladesh
To achieve, to attain; One who is pious
#502
Ethiopia
Father of many
#502
Poland
Awakening
#502
English
Central or of the center
#502
American
God gives victory
#502
Ireland
sorrow or difficulty
#502
English
Old English
#502
English
Thankful
#502
France
God is gracious
#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#502
Arabic
Means 'breezy' or 'soft breeze'.
#502
Greece
meaning 'friend of God'.
#502
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#503
English-speaking countries
son of the bison
#503
England
the little fortress
#503
American
Sword or blade
#503
Wales
a steep place or hill
#503
English-speaking countries
Son of the farmer
#503
France
Christian, follower of Christ.
#503
Polish
Polish; Hungarian
#503
USA
guided by God
#503
American
Derived from the name 'Daryl', which means 'dearly loved' or 'beloved'.
#503
English-speaking countries
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
Hebrew
Guardian
#503
American
Someone from the village of Guymon
#503
English
dweller by the hall
#503
American
army ruler
#503
American
A modern twist on traditionally male names like Kason.
#503
China
Grand, spacious, vast
#503
American
Brave
#503
France
the miller
#503
Arabic
Moses; drawn from water
#503
Greece
great, large
#503
Cuba
a variant of Ojani can imply 'gifted' or 'blessed'.
#503
English-speaking countries
To utter words in one’s thoughts to a deity.
#503
[French
French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).
#503
Spain
To cut
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English-speaking countries
from the round hill
#503
Greece
Wrathful; to be angry; To see; to be wary
#503
Italy
green
#503
China
zīyǎng); 自扬 (zìyáng)
#504
English-speaking countries
From the river Ethra
#504
Albania
free
#504
American↑ Rising
God has heard
#504
USA
A variation of the name Juan, which means 'God is gracious' in Spanish.
#504
Latin America
God is salvation
#504
American
victorious,
#504
American
Une forme de Michel
#504
American
From the North
#504
France
Eighth
#504
India
'effort' or 'exertion', often linked to the act of striving.
#504
American
descendant of Conn
#504
Germanic
to reign
#504
Japan
A beloved name with deep roots
#504
Hebrew
he has heard
#504
English-speaking countries
from the soil
#504
Germanic
Beautiful

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