American girl names
Most popular names
- April Spring, To open, New in Faith #59 in US
- Nevaeh Heaven spelled backwards unique #91 in US
- Carla Endearing,Strong one #146 in US
- Annabelle Graceful #148 in US
- Nina Strong, Grace of God #174 in US
- Mikayla modern american creation #182 in US
- Bobbie Foreigner #200 in US
- Mya great mighty powerful #220 in US
- Leola Lioness of God, strong female #241 in US
- Tamika American modern created name #249 in US
- Ebony Hard Dark Wood #253 in US
- Shari Plain beloved woman form #263 in US
- Dollie Compassionate #281 in US
- Makenzie Modern spelling of Mackenzie #309 in US
- Iesha Woman #326 in US
- Melba soft mellow pleasant nature #361 in US
- Dessie Desired, greatly longed for #381 in US
- Deneen divine or honorable #386 in US
- Dovie Dove, gentle and peaceful bird #388 in US
- Addyson daughter of Adam or noble #414 in US
- Sheree Cherished one, beloved #418 in US
- Katelynn Blend of Kate and Lynn names #429 in US
- Louella Famous warrior woman fighter #455 in US
- Leota Lioness, fierce female warrior #461 in US
- Heaven The dwelling place above #492 in US
- Sudie Lily flower, pure and virtuous #500 in US
- Lakeisha Lovely #536 in US
- Journee day of travel or journey #553 in US
- Tisha Strong-willed #566 in US
- Paislee from the Scottish patterned cloth #593 in US
- Lakesha Lovely #615 in US
- Lesa diminutive of leah #617 in US
- Marva Of the sea #622 in US
- Gayla Festive, cheerful one #628 in US
- Anissa modern name variant Anita #633 in US
- Marylou Bitter Grace #641 in US
- Addilyn noble and graceful lake #645 in US
- Lovie Love affection beloved term #645 in US
- Annmarie Bitter Grace #654 in US
- Minta Mint plant, fresh and aromatic #663 in US
- Elmira Noble famous bright combination #664 in US
- Retta Pearl, precious and valuable gem #664 in US
- Ludie Love based invented name #674 in US
- Retha Noble speaker eloquent person #679 in US
- Gracelyn graceful and slender #690 in US
- Ladonna Refined Lady #690 in US
- Cari Beloved, Flowing Like Water #703 in US
- Delma Noble protector and guardian #710 in US
- Janiya graceful and God is gracious #710 in US
- Kecia modern invented feminine name #712 in US
American girls' names tell the story of a country that keeps reinventing itself. You'll find old-fashioned picks like Annabelle and Carla that felt sturdy and timeless in the mid-20th century, but you'll also see names that break the mold entirely—like Nevaeh, invented from scratch and spelled backward to mean something new. Some names came here from other cultures and got Americanized; others bubbled up from popular culture, song lyrics, even the calendar itself (April being one cheerful example). The traditions shift depending on region, generation, and what parents heard growing up.
What makes an American name American isn't one thread—it's a mix of German roots, African American innovation, Native American heritage, immigration waves, and pure creative invention. You'll spot Nina alongside April, classical next to modern, borrowed next to homemade. Each entry here shows the meaning and origin, so you can see where these names came from and why they took hold.