Girl Names That Start With W
194 names, 171 with a documented meaning, from 7 origins.
Names 1–100 of 194 (page 1 of 2)
About this list
88% of the names in Girl Names That Start With W have a documented meaning.
By recorded origin: Arabic 33, German 1, Germanic 1, Welsh 1. 158 names carry no language label.
31 names are in the 2024 US Social Security file. Best ranked: Willow (#41, girls), Wrenley (#148, girls), Wren (#213, girls), Wrenlee (#354, girls), Winter (#385, girls).
Counts are distinct names; a name recorded for both genders counts once. A documented meaning is a real gloss in our data, not an import placeholder. Origin is the label recorded in the dataset: "English", "Muslim" and "Quranic" are collection labels, not languages, so they are counted as no language label. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.
Girl Names That Start With W
| Name | Meaning | Origin | US rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona | wi-, no, woman | English | #737 |
| Whitney | white, island | English | #1049 |
| Wendy | watercourse with a bend, island | English | #1095 |
| Wafa | Faithfulness, fidelity | Muslim | #7565 |
| Wajiha | High, eminent, distinguished,Beautiful, Respectable, honoured, well-esteemed, illustrious, fem. of Wajih. | Muslim | #7565 |
| Waniya | Gift of Allah (swt), Pearl. | Muslim | #8922 |
| Wania | Gift of Allah (SWT) | Muslim | #11069 |
| Ward | Blossoms, flowers | Muslim | #11069 |
| Wajeeha | Eminent, Distinguished | Muslim | #13427 |
| Warda | Guardian, Protector,Rose. | Muslim | #15243 |
| Waabisah | Name of a distinguished Sahabi (RA). | Muslim | |
| Waafiyah | Waafiyah is an Arabic name for girls that means loyal, faithful. It also means whole, complete, perfect. | Arabic | |
| Waahibah | Giver, generous. | Muslim | |
| Waahida | One, Alone, Unique | Muslim | |
| Waahidah | One, unique. | Muslim | |
| Waajida | One whose wants are satisfied, wealthy, a lover or beloved. | Muslim | |
| Waajidah | One who acheives her goals in life, loved, beloved | Muslim | |
| Waaliyah | The female Governor, she who directs, manages, conducts, governs, measures. | Muslim | |
| Waarithah | (Waarisah) An heir, a master, a lord, an owner, a successor. | Muslim | |
| Waasey | Without a doubt | Muslim | |
| Waasifah | Describing | Muslim | |
| Waasilah | Joining, connecting. | Muslim | |
| Wabisa | Something Bright | Muslim | |
| Wabisah | Bin Ma bad RA had this name. | Muslim | |
| Wadaaat | Mildness, Gentleness, Peace | Muslim | |
| Wadaana | Prosperous. | Muslim | |
| Wadad | Love, friendship. | Muslim | |
| Waddaa | Waddaa is an Arabic name for girls that means love, affection. It is a variant of Waddah. | Arabic | |
| Waddah | Bright, brilliant | Muslim | |
| Waddia | Amicable, friendly. | Muslim | |
| Waddood | Without a doubt | Muslim | |
| Wadeedah | Lover, Friend, Beloved, Devoted | Muslim | |
| Wadha | Bright. | Muslim | |
| Wadhaa | Pretty, Bright | Muslim | |
| Wadi | Calm, peaceful | Muslim | |
| Wadiah | Calm, peaceable | Muslim | |
| Wadida | Attached, devoted, friendly, fond. | Muslim | |
| Wadiyah | Wadiyah is an Arabic name for girls that means valley. | Arabic | |
| Waelah | Waelah is an Arabic name for girls that means clan, tribe. It also means one who takes refuge. | Arabic | |
| Wafaa | Faithfulness, The faithful, loyal | Muslim | |
| Wafeeqa | Successful, fem. of Wafiq. | Muslim | |
| Wafeeqah | Successful | Muslim | |
| Wafia | Complete, Just | Muslim | |
| Wafiqa | Successful. | Muslim | |
| Wafiqah | Successful | Muslim | |
| Wafiya | True, trustworthy, reliable, loyal, faithful, perfect, complete fem. of Wafi. | Muslim | |
| Wafiyah | Loyal, faithful | Muslim | |
| Wafiyya | Loyal | Muslim | |
| Wafiyyah | Loyal, faithful | Muslim | |
| Wafiza | Fresh air | Muslim | |
| Wafqah | Wafqah is an Arabic name for girls that means accord, harmony, agreement. | Arabic | |
| Wagma | Morning breeze, dew | Muslim | |
| Wahabah | This was the name of a poetess | Muslim | |
| Wahbah | Wahbah is an Arabic name for girls that means gift, bestowal, something given freely. | Arabic | |
| Wahbiyah | Giving | Muslim | |
| Wahbiyyah | Wahbiyyah is an Arabic name for girls that means gift, bestowal. | Arabic | |
| Wahdah | Wahdah is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means unity, alliance. It is derived from the W-H6-D root which is used in many places in the Quran. Wahdat is a variant of this name that can be used for boys as well. | Quranic | |
| Wahdat | Unity, oneness, state of being one. | Muslim | |
| Waheebah | One who gives. | Muslim | |
| Waheeda | True, trustworthy, reliable, loyal, faithful, perfect, complete, One who is unique, fem. of Wafi, Variant transcription of WAHIDA. | Muslim | |
| Waheedah | Unique, singular, unparalleled, alone. | Muslim | |
| Wahiba | Giver. | Muslim | |
| Wahibah | Giver, donor | Muslim | |
| Wahida | One of its kind, unique,one,single,unit, Feminine form of WAHID. | Muslim | |
| Wahidah | Exclusive, unique | Muslim | |
| Wahuj | First light of day, Dawn, New Beginning | Muslim | |
| Waiya | Guardian, watch-guard, protector. | Muslim | |
| Wajahah | Wajahah is an Arabic name for girls that means prestige, distinction, glory, honor. | Arabic | |
| Wajahat | Commanding, Comely, dignity, elevated position. | Muslim | |
| Wajee | Happy, jolly, pleasant. | Muslim | |
| Wajeeda | One who is noble. | Muslim | |
| Wajeedaa | Wajeedaa is an Arabic name for girls that means loving, affectionate. It is a variant of Wajidah. | Arabic | |
| Wajeedah | Wajeedah is an Arabic name for girls that means loving, affectionate. | Arabic | |
| Wajeeh | Commanding Personality, Noble | Muslim | |
| Wajeehah | Wajeehah is an Arabic name for girls that means prestigious, noble, honorable, glorious. | Arabic | |
| Wajeezah | Wajeezah is an Arabic name for girls that means one who speaks briefly but eloquently. | Arabic | |
| Wajia | Melody. | Muslim | |
| Wajibah | Wajibah is an Arabic name for girls that means essential, imperative, indispensable, obligatory. | Arabic | |
| Wajida | Achiever, Discoverer, Possessor, excited, finder, lover, fem. of Wajid. | Muslim | |
| Wajidah | One who acheives her goals in life, loved, beloved. | Muslim | |
| Wajihah | Eminent, distinguished, notable, Of a good appearance, handsome, respectable. | Muslim | |
| Wajna | Happy, jolly, pleasant. | Muslim | |
| Wakeela | Agent, Friendly. | Muslim | |
| Wakeelah | (Wakilah) The Trustee, the agent. | Muslim | |
| Wala | Loyalty | Muslim | |
| Walaa | Loyalty | Muslim | |
| Waleedah | Waleedah is an Arabic name for girls that means infant, newborn, new, daughter. | Arabic | |
| Waleeya | Arabic for supporter, caretaker, companion, intimate friend, patron, custodian. | Muslim | |
| Walia | Friendly. | Muslim | |
| Walidah | Newborn | Muslim | |
| Walihah | Name of a poetess of the past. | Muslim | |
| Waliyah | Princess,Friend. | Muslim | |
| Wallada | Prolific, fertile, fruitful. | Muslim | |
| Walladah | Frequently producing, prolific | Muslim | |
| Wanawsha | Wanawsha is the Kurdish variant of the Persian girl name Banafsheh, which means violet (a type of flower). | Muslim | |
| Waqeea | Respected. | Muslim | |
| Waqia | Lofty, Wise, Forceful, Respectable | Muslim | |
| Waqida | Arabic for brilliant, kindled. | Muslim | |
| Waqqaa | Waqqaa is an Arabic name for boys and girls that means protector, shield, guardian. | Arabic | |
| Waraqa | Rich, paper-made. | Muslim |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Popular Baby Names (national data, 1880-2024). Counts are Social Security card applications for births in the United States; names with fewer than 5 births in a year are not listed, and spelling variants are counted separately. Baby Name Wizard is not affiliated with or endorsed by the SSA.