Meanings, origins, and popularity for girl names.
Meaning & Origin Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning “my father’s joy” or “source of joy.” In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was known for her wisdom and quick thinking, later becoming a wife of King David — giving the name a legacy of intelligence and grace. Popularity Abigail has been a steady top-30 girl…
Meaning & Origin Emily comes from the Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius, generally understood to mean “rival” or “eager, striving.” It entered English use through the Normans and has remained a beloved classic ever since. Popularity Emily was the most popular girl name in the US for eleven consecutive…
Madisson is a modern spelling of Madison, meaning “son of Matthew,” and one of 2025’s fastest-rising girls’ names.
Naylani echoes Hawaiian-style names meaning “the heavens,” and was one of 2025’s fastest-rising girls’ names.
Ailanny is a modern invented name and one of 2025’s fastest-rising girls’ names in the US.
Rynlee is a modern blended name and one of 2025’s fastest-rising girls’ names in the US.
Klarity is a modern “K” spelling of “clarity,” and led all girls’ names in 2025 for fastest rise in US popularity.
Eliana means “my God has answered” in Hebrew, debuting at #10 on the official 2025 US top baby names list.
Sofia means “wisdom,” the Spanish spelling of Sophia, ranking #9 on the official 2025 US baby names list on its own.
Camila is the Spanish form of Camilla, tied to Roman ceremonial attendants, and has surged into the top 20 girl names.