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 girl name, a unique baby girl name, or an inspiration for an out-of-the-ordinary moniker that you don’t necessarily see everywhere. Adventurous parents-to-be who are interested in the most unique girl names 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 girl names that you might have missed, all while considering the most popular baby names tracked by the Social Security Administration.
1. Aella
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Whirlwind
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2. Aneira
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Much snow
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3. Arista
Origin: Greek name
Meaning: Harvest
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4. Beatrix
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blessed
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5. Carys
Origin: Welsh name
Meaning: Love
You may also like: Cora
6. Ciela
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Sky or heaven
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7. Darya
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Good ruler
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8. Dasha
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Possess and good
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9. Elysia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From the blessed isles
You may also like: Eilish
10. Endora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Light
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11. Genoveva
Origin: Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian
Meaning: White spirit
You may also like: Odette
12. Graciela
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Favor; grace
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13. Halina
Origin: Slavic and Greek origins
Meaning: Shining light
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14. Ilaria
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Cheerful
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15. Kalila
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Beloved
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16. Katharina
Origin: Slavic, German, and Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure
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17. Kenaya
Origin: African
Meaning: Glory to God
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18. Layana
Origin: Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit
Meaning: Radiant
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19. Lissandra
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Defender of men
You may also like: Calliope
20. Lumina
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Brilliant light
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21. Mireille
Origin: French
Meaning: To admire
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22. Noelia
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Christmas
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23. Nuria
Origin: Catalan, Arabic
Meaning: Virigin of Nuria, light
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24. Nyala
Origin: African
Meaning: Mountain goat
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25. Oliviane
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree
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26. Orenda
Origin: Native American
Meaning: Great spirit, magical power
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27. Pamina
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Little honey
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28. Phaedra
Origin: Greek mythology
Meaning: Bright
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29. Qiana
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Star
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30. Raziya
Origin: African Swahili
Meaning: Agreeable
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31. Rowena
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Meaning: Famous joy
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32. Seona
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: God is gracious
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33. Soraya
Origin: Persian
Meaning: Jewel
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34. Tavia
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Eighth
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35. Tierra
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Earth
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36. Trina
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Pure
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37. Verity
Origin: French via Latin
Meaning: Truth
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38. Vieira
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Scallop
You may also like: Gloria
39. Zaida
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: To increase
You may also like: Azalea
40. Zavia
Origin: Basque and Spanish
Meaning: New house
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