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Modern American girl names
186 modern American girl names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaelyn Girl | Modern American | /JAY-lin/ | Supplanter or God has been gracious. | 57/100 |
| Jayleen Girl | Modern American | /JAY-leen/ | God is gracious. | 52/100 |
| Maleah Girl | Modern American | /muh-LEE-uh/ | Unique, combination of 'Mary' and 'Leah'. | 39/100 |
| Jazlynn Girl | Modern American | /JAZ-lin/ | beautiful lake. | 26/100 |
| Dasia Girl | Modern American | /DAY-shuh/ | Modern name of uncertain origin, possibly related to Daphne. | 76/100 |
| Nyasia Girl | Modern American | /ny-AH-shuh/ | Modern name of uncertain origin, possibly African-inspired. | 76/100 |
| Kaylan Girl | Modern American | /KAY-lun/ | Modern variant possibly combining Kay and Lan. | 76/100 |
| Jaedyn Girl | Modern American | /JAY-din/ | Combination of jade and a suffix. | 74/100 |
| Jamiyah Girl | Modern American | /juh-MEE-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly inspired by Jamila. | 68/100 |
| Breeanna Girl | Modern American | /bree-AN-uh/ | A modern variant of Breanna, meaning noble or exalted. | 68/100 |
| Yanira Girl | Modern American | /yuh-NEER-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly inspired by Yolanda. | 68/100 |
| Dariana Girl | Modern American | /dair-ee-AH-nuh/ | A modern variant, possibly from Darius or Diana. | 68/100 |
| Latesha Girl | Modern American | /luh-TESH-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly from Latanya or Tasha. | 68/100 |
| Jamiya Girl | Modern American | /juh-MEE-uh/ | A contemporary creation, possibly inspired by Jamila. | 68/100 |
| Shonna Girl | Modern American | /SHAHN-uh/ | A modern variant, possibly from Shona or Shaun. | 68/100 |
| Dayanna Girl | Modern American | /day-AN-uh/ | A modern variant of Diana or Deanna, meaning heavenly. | 68/100 |
| Kyara Girl | Modern American | /kee-AH-ruh/ | A modern variant of Kiara, meaning dark or little dark one. | 68/100 |
| Jenessa Girl | Modern American | /juh-NES-uh/ | A modern variant of Jenessa or Jenessa, possibly from Jennifer. | 68/100 |
| Dejah Girl | Modern American | /day-JAH/ | A contemporary creation with no established etymological meaning. | 68/100 |
| Dreama Girl | Modern American | /DREE-muh/ | A contemporary variant of Dream, a modern name. | 68/100 |
| Latoria Girl | Modern American | /luh-TOR-ee-uh/ | Modern invention, likely combining Latin "latus" (broad) or derived from Latoya. | 65/100 |
| Versie Girl | Modern American | /VER-see/ | Contemporary variant, possibly from Versailles or Vernon. | 65/100 |
| Jania Girl | Modern American | /JAY-nee-uh/ | Modern variant, possibly from Jane or Janie. | 65/100 |
| Jonell Girl | Modern American | /jo-NEL/ | Modern variant, possibly from Joan or Jon. | 65/100 |
| Kamora Girl | Modern American | /kuh-MOR-uh/ | Modern creation, possibly from Camera or African origins. | 65/100 |
| Anessa Girl | Modern American | /uh-NES-uh/ | Modern variant, possibly from Vanessa or Alyssa. | 65/100 |
| Shakayla Girl | Modern American | /shuh-KAY-luh/ | Modern invented name combining Shakira and Kayla elements. | 54/100 |
| Laiken Girl | Modern American | /LAY-ken/ | Modern invented American name. | 54/100 |
| Genelle Girl | Modern American | /juh-NEL/ | Modern invented variant of Janelle or Genesis. | 54/100 |
| Devonna Girl | Modern American | /duh-VAH-nuh/ | Modern variant of Devin or Davina. | 54/100 |
| Marinda Girl | Modern American | /muh-RIN-duh/ | Modern variant of Miranda or Margaret. | 54/100 |
| Lala Girl | Modern American | /LAH-luh/ | Modern invented name or simple reduplication. | 53/100 |
| Lasonya Girl | Modern American | /luh-SOH-nyuh/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Kamara Girl | Modern American | /kuh-MAR-uh/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Nakiya Girl | Modern American | /nuh-KEE-uh/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Shanique Girl | Modern American | /shuh-NEEK/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Neena Girl | Modern American | /NEE-nuh/ | Diminutive of Nina or Janina. | 53/100 |
| Kenadee Girl | Modern American | /KEN-uh-dee/ | Modern American variant of Kendra. | 53/100 |
| Tempie Girl | Modern American | /TEM-pee/ | Modern American invented name. | 53/100 |
| Talyn Girl | Modern American | /TAL-in/ | Modern variant of Talon, suggesting a sharp-clawed bird of prey. | 52/100 |
| Dayla Girl | Modern American | /DAY-luh/ | Modern variant of Daisy or Dale, suggesting a valley or flower. | 52/100 |
| Karmyn Girl | Modern American | /KAR-min/ | Modern variant of Carmine or Carmen, meaning song or garden. | 52/100 |
| Loreal Girl | Modern American | /lor-AY-ul/ | Modern creation, possibly meaning lord and royal combined. | 52/100 |
| Classie Girl | Modern American | /KLAS-ee/ | Modern creation from the word classic, meaning timeless. | 52/100 |
| Keasia Girl | Modern American | /kee-AY-shuh/ | Modern creation, possibly from Acacia or blended name. | 52/100 |
| Veva Girl | Modern American | /VEH-vuh/ | Diminutive of Eva or modern creation meaning lively. | 52/100 |
| Tylee Girl | Modern American | /TY-lee/ | Modern variant of Tyler, from the occupation of tile maker. | 51/100 |
| Jalyssa Girl | Modern American | /juh-LIS-uh/ | Blended name combining Jay and Alyssa. | 51/100 |
| Lashae Girl | Modern American | /luh-SHAY/ | Modern creation with no established traditional meaning. | 51/100 |
| Minda Girl | Modern American | /MIN-duh/ | Modern variant of Mindy or Melinda meaning honey. | 51/100 |
| Denese Girl | Modern American | /duh-NEES/ | Modern variant of Denise meaning follower of Dionysus. | 51/100 |
| Journie Girl | Modern American | /JUR-nee/ | From the word journey, meaning a trip or voyage. | 51/100 |
| Shantae Girl | Modern American | /shahn-TAY/ | Modern creation, possibly from Shanti meaning peace. | 51/100 |
| Brayleigh Girl | Modern American | /BRAY-lee/ | Blended name combining Brayden and Leigh. | 51/100 |
| Jayci Girl | Modern American | /JAY-see/ | Modern variant of Jaci or Jacey, possibly from Jacey. | 51/100 |
| Sharice Girl | Modern American | /shah-REES/ | A modern variant possibly derived from Charis (Greek for grace) with the Sha- prefix. | 49/100 |
| Shalynn Girl | Modern American | /shah-LIN/ | A contemporary name combining the Sha- prefix with Lynn, meaning 'lake' or 'water.' | 49/100 |
| Indya Girl | Modern American | /IN-dee-uh/ | A modern variant spelling of India, the South Asian country name used as a given name. | 49/100 |
| Saniah Girl | Modern American | /suh-NY-uh/ | A contemporary variant of Sania or Saniya, of uncertain established etymology. | 49/100 |
| Yanely Girl | Modern American | /yah-NEL-ee/ | A contemporary name of uncertain etymology, possibly Spanish-influenced. | 49/100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many modern American girl names are there?
NameTheKid lists 186 modern American girl names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular modern American girl names?
Popular choices include Jaelyn, Jayleen, Maleah, Jazlynn, Dasia.