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Naylani echoes Hawaiian-style names meaning “the heavens,” and was one of 2025’s fastest-rising girls’ names.

Willa is the feminine form of William, meaning “resolute protection,” made literary by author Willa Cather.

Meaning & Origin Georgia is the feminine form of George, from the Greek georgos, meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker.” It doubles as the name of the US state and the country in the Caucasus, giving it a distinctive, place-name dimension alongside its classical roots. Popularity Georgia has remained a steady top-200 girl name in the US,…

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…

Iris means “rainbow” in Greek, named for the goddess who bridged gods and mortals, plus the colorful flower.

Meaning & Origin Adeline comes from the Germanic Adalheidis, combining adal (“noble”) and heid (“kind, type”), generally understood to mean “noble kind.” It’s a French diminutive form of Adele that has become a fully independent favorite in its own right. Popularity Adeline has climbed into the top 100 girl names in the US over the…