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American girl names

68 american girl names โ€” each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

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NameOriginPronunciationMeaningPopularity
Jaylani GirlAmerican/jay-LAH-nee/Heavenly; modern blend of Jay and Lani.66/100
Khaleesi GirlAmerican/kah-LEE-see/Queen; coined in fiction.63/100
Zaylee GirlAmerican/ZAY-lee/Modern blend; bright meadow.63/100
Kamiyah GirlAmerican/kah-MY-ah/Modern name; the one God loves.62/100
Kaisley GirlAmerican/KAYZ-lee/Modern name; pure meadow.60/100
Lyanna GirlAmerican/lee-AH-nah/Graceful lioness; modern blend.59/100
Avayah GirlAmerican/ah-VAY-ah/Modern name; bird; living one.56/100
Malayah GirlAmerican/mah-LAY-ah/Modern name; calm; from Malia.56/100
Braylee GirlAmerican/BRAY-lee/Modern blend; brave meadow.54/100
Zyla GirlAmerican/ZY-lah/Modern name; of the woods.54/100
Icelynn GirlAmerican/ICE-lin/Modern name; ice by the lake.53/100
Dalary GirlAmerican/DAH-lah-ree/Modern name; little valley.52/100
Maelynn GirlAmerican/MAY-lin/Modern blend; pearl by the lake.50/100
Jaylee GirlAmerican/JAY-lee/Joyful, cheerful.34/100
Latoya GirlAmerican/lah-TOY-ah/A modern coinage of uncertain meaning, popularized by La Toya Jackson.93/100
Dixie GirlAmerican/DIK-see/From the nickname for the American South, possibly from French dix meaning ten.92/100
Latasha GirlAmerican/luh-TAH-sha/Modern American coinage combining the prefix La- with Tasha, no established meaning.91/100
Keisha GirlAmerican/KEE-shah/Modern American name of uncertain origin, possibly from African or American coinage.89/100
Lavada GirlAmerican/lah-VAH-dah/One who works with lavender.74/100
Jolynn GirlAmerican/joh-LIN/Combination of Jo and Lynn.74/100
Shawanda GirlAmerican/shuh-WAN-duh/Modern creation, likely based on Amanda (beloved).66/100
Tiesha GirlAmerican/tee-EE-shuh/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Janai GirlAmerican/juh-NAY/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Shaniyah GirlAmerican/shuh-NY-uh/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Delora GirlAmerican/duh-LOR-uh/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Marlana GirlAmerican/mar-LAH-nuh/Modern creation possibly meaning of the sea or beautiful.66/100
Tennie GirlAmerican/TEN-ee/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Makiya GirlAmerican/mah-KEE-uh/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Lashay GirlAmerican/luh-SHAY/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Tomika GirlAmerican/tuh-MEE-kuh/Modern creation of uncertain origin.66/100
Nakayla GirlAmerican/nah-KAY-la/Modern name possibly derived from Nakita.54/100
Shalanda GirlAmerican/sha-LAN-da/Modern African American name.54/100
Creola GirlAmerican/KREE-oh-la/From Creole, of Caribbean or Louisiana descent.54/100
Cleora GirlAmerican/KLEE-or-uh/American-invented name of unclear origin.54/100
Sheyenne GirlAmerican/shye-EN/Modern variant inspired by the Cheyenne Native American people.48/100
Shanay GirlAmerican/shuh-NAY/Modern name of uncertain etymology, possibly combining Shan with -ay.48/100
Zaniah GirlAmerican/ZAN-yuh/Modern name, possibly combining Z with Hannah, meaning 'grace.'48/100
Lashaunda GirlAmerican/luh-SHAWN-duh/Modern African-American name of uncertain etymology, possibly combining La- with Shaunda.48/100
Temeka GirlAmerican/tuh-MEE-kuh/Modern African-American name of uncertain etymology.48/100
Jerika GirlAmerican/jer-EE-kuh/Modern variant, possibly combining names or derived from Erica.48/100
Zariya GirlAmerican/zuh-REE-uh/Modern variant, possibly derived from Zara, meaning 'blooming flower.'48/100
Delsie GirlAmerican/DEL-see/Modern name, possibly related to Delilah or Adele.48/100
Jalaya GirlAmerican/juh-LY-uh/Modern name of uncertain etymology, possibly combining Ja- with -aya.48/100
Jazzlynn GirlAmerican/JAZ-lin/Modern name combining Jazz with Lynn, meaning 'musical' and 'lake.'48/100
Twanda GirlAmerican/twan-duh/Modern created name, related to Wanda.46/100
Dasani GirlAmerican/dah-SAH-nee/Brand name appropriated as a personal name.46/100
Avarie GirlAmerican/uh-VAIR-ee/Modern created name, possibly related to Avery.46/100
Kynslee GirlAmerican/KINZ-lee/Modern created name blending Kyn and Lee.46/100
Icie GirlAmerican/Y-see/Variant of Icy or Icee, referring to ice or frozen.46/100
Breyanna GirlAmerican/bray-AH-nuh/Modern created name, possibly related to Briana.46/100
Kambree GirlAmerican/KAM-bree/Modern created name, variant of Kambre or Cambree.46/100
Alyza GirlAmerican/uh-LY-zuh/Modern variant of Alyssa or Aliza.46/100
Nonie GirlAmerican/NO-nee/Short form possibly related to Nannie or Nona.46/100
Tammera GirlAmerican/tam-AIR-uh/Variant of Tamera or Tamara, meaning palm tree.46/100
Jazlene GirlAmerican/JAZ-leen/Modern created name blending Jazz and Lene.46/100
Nijah GirlAmerican/nee-JAH/Modern variant possibly related to Nijah or Ninja.46/100
Lashell GirlAmerican/lah-SHEL/Modern creation, possibly combining La and Shell.35/100
Lashun GirlAmerican/lah-SHUN/Modern creation, possibly combining La and Shun.34/100
Camisha GirlAmerican/kah-MEE-shuh/Modern creation, possibly based on Kamisha.34/100
Kenesha GirlAmerican/keh-NEE-shuh/Modern creation, possibly combining Kene and Keisha.34/100

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How many american girl names are there?

NameTheKid lists 68 american girl names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

What are some popular american girl names?

Popular choices include Jaylani, Khaleesi, Zaylee, Kamiyah, Kaisley.