Rare Girl Names: 85 Exciting Ideas

Do you want a name that won't be shared by three kids at daycare? Then this list is just what you need: 85 unusual girl names that sound beautiful, are rare, and stick in your mind. From delicate to resonant – here you'll find inspiration for a first name that gives your daughter a unique touch.

Rare girl names are not heard on every corner

Some names on our list are newly created, while others come from mythology or from series and books. Many first names sound very melodic or are variations of common names with beautiful and strong meanings. One thing they all have in common: they are all rare girl names that you won't hear everywhere. This way, parents can be sure that their girls will stand out from the crowd of other babies with one of these first names. Notably, many of these names end with the vowels "-a" or "-e." Additionally, a glance at our selection immediately reveals that melodious and preferably short names, often two or three syllables long, are favored even among rare girl names. Here are our tips for particularly rare girl names:

Rare girl names: 85 extraordinary ideas and their meanings

1. Alba (Latin) – the White
2. Alea (Latin) – the Noble
3. Alenia (Greek) – the Radiant
4. Andriana (Greek) – the Brave
5. Ankea (German) – the Gifted
6. Annrike (German) – the Gifted
7. Armilla (Latin) – the Bracelet
8. Aurelia (Latin) – the Golden
9. Ava (Hebrew) – the Life Giver
10. Bente (Scandinavian) – the Blessed
11. Berenike (Greek) – the Victory Bringer
12. Carsta (German) – Follower of Christ
13. Cleo (Greek) – the Glorious
14. Cosima (Greek) – the Order-loving
15. Elea (Greek) – Strong Elf
16. Eliane (Hebrew) – my God is Yahweh
17. Elin (Scandinavian) – the Radiant, the Shining
18. Elva (Old Norse) – the Elf
19. Fjella (Norwegian) – Mountain
20. Femke (Frisian) – little girl
21. Fritza (German) – the Peaceful
22. Gaelle (French) – the Generous
23. Hanni (Hebrew) – the Lord is Gracious
24. Hilke (German) – the Fighter
25. Hjördis (Old Norse) – Goddess of the Sword, Sword Goddess
26. Isalie (French) – the Charming, the Tender
27. Jola (Greek) – the Violet
28. Judika (Hebrew) – God grant me Justice
29. Kaia (Greek) – the Pure
30. Kalea (Hawaiian) – Happiness, full of Joy
31. Katalina (Spanish) – the Pure
32. Kayla (Irish) – Descendant of Caollaidhe
33. Klea (Greek) – the Glorious
34. Kyra (Greek) – the Ruler, the Lady
35. Larea (Latin) – the Laurel-crowned
36. Leonia (Latin) – the Lioness
37. Lian (Chinese) – graceful willow
38. Lientje (German) – the Angel-like
39. Linnea (Swedish) – the Delicate
40. Liora (Hebrew) – my Light
41. Liv (Scandinavian) – Protection, Life
42. Lyra (Greek) – the Brave
43. Maeva (French) – the Enchanting, the Captivating
44. Maila (Finnish) – Child who loves water
45. Mariola (Spanish) – the Willful, the Untamed
46. Marjam (Hebrew) – the Pure, the Beautiful, the Strong
47. Marle (German) – the Pearl
48. Marlie (English) – the God loves
49. Marthe (Aramaic) – the Mistress, the Lady
50. Naima (Arabic) – the Happy
51. Nava (Hebrew) – the Beautiful
52. Nea (Greek) – the Delicate
53. Nieves (Spanish) – Woman from the Snow
54. Nika (Greek) – the Victor
55. Noelia (Spanish) – the one born at Christmas
56. Novalee (English) – the New
57. Ophelia (Greek) – the Helper
58. Pauline (Latin) – the Little
59. Quinn (Irish) – the Strong-willed, the Wise
60. Rahel (Hebrew) – the Most Valuable
61. Ranya (Arabic) – the Beautiful, the Eye Candy
62. Rixa (German) – the Rich
63. Ruby (English) – the Ruby Red
64. Runa (Old Norse) – the Mysterious
65. Sarina (Hebrew) – the Princess
66. Silja (German) – the Blind, the Forest Child
67. Sinja (German) – little Sun
68. Skadi (Old Norse) – Nordic Goddess of Hunting and Winter
69. Skara (Swedish) – originating from Skara
70. Smilla (Danish) – the Smiling
71. Solea (Spanish) – Sun, the Sunny
72. Suna (Turkish) – the Sun Fighter
73. Suri (Hebrew) – Goddess
74. Taraneh (Persian) – Song, Melody
75. Teona (Georgian) – the one from the People
76. Tiara (Greek) – Diadem
77. Tilda (German) – the Powerful, the Fighter
78. Timea (Hungarian) – the God Honoring
79. Valentina (Latin) – the Strong, the Healthy
80. Yamila (Arabic) – the Beautiful, the Pretty
81. Yannie (Hebrew) – God is Gracious
82. Ylva (Swedish) – the She-Wolf
83. Yumi (Japanese) – the Beauty
84. Yuna (French) – the Longed-for, the Desired
85. Zea (Greek) – the Grain

Extraordinary girl names: Inspiration and Ideas

Is there not a suitable match in our selection? Then, of course, everyone can also search for the right name for their girl themselves. Thinking for oneself and researching baby names during pregnancy is definitely worthwhile!

In your search for unusual names for your daughter, you can, for example, browse through your family trees. In your own family history, there are often forgotten, extraordinary, and long-trendy first names hidden. A particularly nice side effect of this name search is that the boys and girls ideally carry not only a beautiful, rare first name but also a name whose origin can be found in their own family.

A look abroad is worthwhile for rare girl names

Additionally, a look abroad can lead to the desired name. Many of the currently trendy first names there are still relatively rare on local playgrounds. However, this could change in the coming years. Names from other language and cultural backgrounds are no longer exceptions among us. Currently, French or Nordic girl names are particularly popular.

Are you looking forward to a boy or are you interested for other reasons in rare names for boys? Then feel free to check out our selection of unusual and unique boy names!