Naming babies is more complicated than one might think. And sometimes, it just feels like everything out there is overdone. That’s why it can be so refreshing to come across a rare moniker that you don’t necessarily see everywhere. Adventurous parents-to-be who are interested in an unexpected and out-of-the-ordinary baby name have many choices these days, as unusual and unique names are all the rage. Whether you’re seeking a name that stands out from the rest of the crowd or one that reflects your daughter’s individuality, we’ve got 40 beautiful but rare baby names for girls that you might have missed.
1. Aella
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Whirlwind
2. Aneira
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Much snow
3. Arista
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Harvest
4. Beatrix
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blessed
5. Carys
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Love
6. Ciela
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Sky or heaven
7. Darya
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Good ruler
8. Dasha
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Possess and good
9. Elysia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the blessed isles
10. Endora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Light
11. Genoveva
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian
Meaning: White spirit
12. Graciela
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Favor; grace
13. Halina
Origin: Greek and Slavic
Meaning: Shining light
14. Ilaria
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Cheerful
15. Kalila
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Beloved
16. Katharina
Origin: Slavic, German, and Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure
17. Kenaya
Origin: African
Meaning: Glory to God
18. Layana
Origin: Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit
Meaning: Radiant
19. Lissandra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of men
20. Lumina
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Brilliant light
21. Mireille
Origin: French
Meaning: To admire
22. Noelia
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Christmas
23. Nuria
Origin: Catalan, Arabic
Meaning: Virigin of Nuria, light
24. Nyala
Origin: African
Meaning: Mountain goat
25. Oliviane
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree
26. Orenda
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Great spirit, magical power
27. Pamina
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Little honey
28. Phaedra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bright
29. Qiana
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Star
30. Raziya
Origin: African Swahili
Meaning: Agreeable
31. Rowena
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Meaning: Famous joy
32. Seona
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: God is gracious
33. Soraya
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Jewel
34. Tavia
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Eighth
35. Tierra
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Earth
36. Trina
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure
37. Verity
Origin: French via Latin
Meaning: Truth
38. Vieira
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Scallop
39. Zaida
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: To increase
40. Zavia
Origin: Basque and Spanish
Meaning: New house
