Choosing your child’s name is a high-stakes decision. Does this baby name feel right? Is it too modern? Not modern enough? Does it lend itself too easily to nicknames? Will I like saying it over and over and over again? Is it unique? When it comes to choosing a baby girl’s name, you may go for classic and common — a tribute to grandma, perhaps, or maybe a sister. But popular baby names carry baggage (Sarah? I went to college with a Sarah and she was the worst) and feel generic. If generic is not what you’re after, how do you choose a unique baby girl name?
The numbers can help. The Social Security Administration keeps track of the name of every child born in the United States, so we know which names American parents like to use for their kids. Think you’re the only one considering Harper? Pffft. It’s been one of the most popular baby girl names since 2014. But we’ve done the dirty work for you, digging through decades worth of baby names to find the most beautiful and unique baby girl names. Take a look and choose wisely.
Uncommon Baby Girl Names
- Paola
- Alena
- Ashlyn
- Sariah
- Esme
- Leanna
- Marlowe
- Milana
- Marleigh
- Malia
- Kimia
- Annika
- Alanna
- Eden
- Aubrielle
- Aliana
- Isla
Location-Inspired Baby Names
- Aspen
- Holland
- Arizona
- Nola
- Paris
- Brooklyn
- Savannah
- Sydney
- Florence
- Georgia
- Athena
Cool Baby Girl Names
- Belle
- Tinsley
- Ramona
- Ariel
- Rory
- Minnie
- Hattie
- Amabella
- Serena
- Renata
Edgy, Celebrity-Inspired Baby Girl Names
- Azalea
- Selena
- Marilyn
- Aaliyah
- Gwyneth
- Luna
- Adele
- Kylie
Writerly Baby Girl Names
- Gloria
- Sylvia
- Cheryl
- Zadie
Precious Baby Girl Names
- Pearl
- Ruby
- Amber
- Ivory
- Opal
Old-Fashioned Baby Names
- Bessie
- Eleanor
- Greta
- Scarlett
- Evelyn
- Holly
- Etta
- Blair
- Elyse
- Cora
- Maude
- Mabe
- Addison
- Elaine
- Adeline
- Miriam
Cool Baby Girl Names
- Magnolia
- Clementine
- Emmy
- Anabella
- Hazel
- Ella
- Frankie
- Layla
- Sage
Creative Baby Girl Names
- Olive
- Haisley
- Jasmine
- Astrid
- Charli
- Summer
- Sky
- Ezra
Preppy Baby Girl Names
- Harley
- Riley
- Reagan
- Piper
- Harlow
- Spencer
- Henley
- Parker
- Annalise
- Sonia
- Mae
- Amora
- Peyton
