But last names as first names are huge (think Carter, Jackson, and Madison) - and Breslyn is reminiscient of Evelyn, which is in the top 10 most popular names right now. This is actually a transferred use of the surname Breslin (as in actress Abigail Breslin), which is derived from the Irish surname Ó Breisláin. And as a name, there are plenty of cute nickname options too - Rivi or Vivi both work! The French Riviera is renowned for its luxury appeal. If people are naming their kids River, Lake, and Reef, then why not Riviera? Meaning “coast” in Italian, it also makes a beautifully unique geographic name. You could also pronounce it with a flat A, like “avenue” (or Avril, as in Lavigne!), which we think is an even prettier and more unique option. Since Ava was in the top three most popular names for several years (and is still within the top 10), it’s easy to see how this spinoff came about. Like Annelise, this name is a combination of two pre-existing names: Ava, meaning “life”, and Lise, meaning “God’s oath”. Considering that the name Kailani and its alternate spellings Kaylani and Kehlani have all increased dramatically in popularity over the past few years, Aelani is unique without being too “out there”. While this is an invented name, the “-lani” suffix means “heaven” or “sky” in Hawaiian. There is no real meaning for this name (although it is the Māori word for “printed”), but it does feel like a fresh alternative to Kaia, which is currently in the top 250 most popular girl names. Likely a version of Sa’ida, which means “happy” or “lucky” in Arabic, Sayda would make a great alternative to the much-more-popular Sadie. It’s like a mashup of Nova and the super-cute name Jovie, and we love it! Interestingly, though, the very-similar Novie was used for only 10 babies last year. The name Nova - with an A - is really hot right now, coming in at #32 out of the top 1000 most popular girl names in the United States. Lilit, however, is a lighter-sounding alternative … and can use the cute nickames Lil or Lili. In ancient myths, Lilith was a demon and in some versions of religious text, the wife of the Biblical first man Adam, banished from the Garden of Eden for her refusal to submit before Eve came along. ![]() Lilit is the Armenian form of the name Lilith, which means “of the night”. The French form of Eulalia, which has Greek roots and means “sweetly speaking,” Eulalie is full of the vintage charm that’s so popular these days - with a lot less of the popularity. A similar name that’s a smidge more feminine-sounding is Cambria, a Welsh name meaning “the people” not as rare as Camber, but still only used 186 times last year. This one’s an invented name, likely a modern combination of Cam- names (Cameron, Camille, Camden) with -ber names (like Kimber and Amber). Meaning “joy” and “cheerfulness” in Italian (and also Portuguese!), this unique name - used only 10 times in the United States last year! - is as pretty and melodic as it is jovial. That means if you choose one of these for your little girl, it will be just as unique and special as she is. ![]() Unlike the baby girl name “Big Three”, the names on this list were only used 10 times or less last year, according to the most recent data from the SSA. They’ll have people saying, “Oh! That’s a pretty name!” rather than “Oh, that’s an … interesting choice.”Īs a bonus, many of them have the potential for some really cute (and more mainstream-sounding) nicknames - so if, for example, your daughter Adelise doesn’t dig her full name, she can always go by Addie! These names are beautiful and distinctive, yet have sounds that are similar to some of the most popular names, so they feel just familiar enough. We combed through the most recent data from the SSA to find a collection of names that were used 10 times or less in the last year. So if you’re looking for something that’s more of a standout without being … out there (the name Dweezil comes to mind), you’re going to love these rare and unique girl names. ![]() The "quiet luxury" trend is all the rage lately, and these classically-posh baby names fit the old money aesthetic.
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