Unique Middle Names for Girls
Short, uncommon middle names for girls with a documented meaning: 5 to 49 U.S. births in 2024. 457 names.
Most common origin labels on this list: Muslim (403), Arabic (19), Persian (15).
Most used for girls in 2024: Devi, 49 births.
Names 301–400 of 457 (page 4 of 5)
How names qualify
A name is listed when a girl record in our data has a documented meaning, the name has 5 to 49 births for girls in the SSA 2024 national file and no sex with 50 or more, so it is listed but uncommon, and it is short: 2 syllables or fewer, or 5 letters or fewer, in a single word. A short middle name leaves room for a long first or last name. 269 more girls' names meet the other tests but are longer, and 30 have no documented meaning of their own in our data yet.
SSA counts spellings, not origins: the meaning shown is the one recorded in our data for the same spelling and sex.
Syllables are estimated from spelling with an English-style rule, so they can be off for names pronounced differently from how they are spelled. The row shows the estimate and the letter count that the rule used.
How well a middle name flows depends on the first and last name next to it, so this list does not rate flow. The middle name generator scores a whole name.
445 of the 457 names come from the Muslim-names dataset (Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Turkish, Kurdish and related origins). Names from other traditions appear only where their recorded meaning fits the rule.
Births and ranks are SSA national data: see the source note under the table.
Each row shows the meaning recorded for that name in our data. A name can have other meanings and other origins.
Unique Middle Names for Girls
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender | Length and U.S. births |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasna | Pretty | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Hayaa | Hayaa is an Arabic name for girls that means modesty, chastity, virtue. | Arabic | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Jala | Bringing to light, shining | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Jihan | A river in Iran | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Judi | Name of a mountain mentioned in the Quran | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Junah | The sun | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Lamis | Lamis is an Arabic name for boys that means toucher, one who touches something. | Arabic | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Lamya | Dark-lipped (from inside). | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Maham | Wife of mughal emperor Zahiruddin Baber, mother of Hamayun. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Mahnaz | Pride of the moon, Humble moon (that would disappear on touch). | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Mishal | Torch, light | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Nouf | Highest point on a mountain | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 8 births |
| Saila | Sunshine | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Sarya | Name of a pious woman. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Sireen | Wife of Prophets companion Hassan ibn Thabit, She was the daughter of Ibn Abdullah Ibn Masood and a narrator of Hadith from the Prophet (S.A.W), another narrator of Hadith by the same name was the sister of Mariah al-Qabtiyah, al-Maqooqus of Egyp | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Ula | Uppermost, highest, High rank, prestige, glory. | Muslim | Girl | 3 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Wania | Gift of Allah (SWT) | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 3 syllables; 8 births |
| Ward | Blossoms, flowers | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 8 births |
| Zarrah | She was a narrator of Hadith who reported from the Prophet PBUH and Sayyidah Ayshah RA. | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Zerah | Rising of light | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 8 births |
| Aagya | order, command | Sanskrit | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Akia | Sister | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 3 syllables; 7 births |
| Aleha | A beautiful rose | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 3 syllables; 7 births |
| Arshi | The one living in Allah's place, angel. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Ashwaq | Ashwaq is an indirect Quranic name for boys and girls that means longings, yearnings. It is the plural of Shawq (longing). | Quranic | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Ayna | One who Has wide Beautiful Eyes,Women with Large Eyes. | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Azhar | Famous, More evident, most apparent, most illuminated. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Baran | Baran is a Persian and Kurdish name for girls that means rain. | Persian | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Elika | Elika is a Persian name for girls taken from Sanskrit that means cardamom (a plant with fragrant seeds). | Persian | Girl | 5 letters, about 3 syllables; 7 births |
| Elnaz | Elnaz is a Turkish-Persian name for girls that means love of the people, beloved of the people, pride of the people. It is made up of the Turkish word El (people, tribe) and the Persian naz (love, beauty, etc.). | Turkish | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Faria | Beautiful, kind and loving,Tall, towering, lofty, pretty, slim, slender, fem. of Fari. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 3 syllables; 7 births |
| Farwah | Some companions had this name, for instance Ibn-Musayk and Ibn-Nawfal, and ibn-Amr. | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Hadya | Gift, present, sing. of Hadaya, Variant of Arabic Hadiyya. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Hela | Moonlight, | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Hoor | A virgin maiden of Paradise for its dwellers | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 7 births |
| Insha | Sentence, Writing, Essay, Famous poet: Ibn-e-Insha | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Jalah | Dew | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Kani | Kani is a Persian name for girls that means precious, valuable. | Persian | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Kulsoom | Ibn Al-Husayn al-Ghifari a well-known companion had this name, and quite a few others. | Muslim | Girl | 7 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Laleh | From leila | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Mays | A gait filled with proud (Proud gait) | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 7 births |
| Mazna | Beautiful and Radiant | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Mishel | A Light | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Nairah | Shinning, glittering, bright. | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Neima | Gift from Allah | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 3 syllables; 7 births |
| Raida | Explorer, guide, leader, pioneer, model, example, fem. of Raid. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Rand | Tree of good scent, Bay laurel | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 7 births |
| Randa | Scented, fragrant tree, good for decoration. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Rayhan | Ease, fragrant herb, sweet basil, comfort. | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Rona | Shining light | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Sirah | Happy, Princess, Pure, name of the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) (Same for the name 'Sarah' at top) | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Suad | happiness, good fortune | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Sundus | A fine silk which is used for clothing in heaven, Silk brocade | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Talah | Young palm tree | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Umrah | It's an Arabic name for girls and less commonly for boys that means minor pilgrimage, when Muslims perform the pilgrimage to Mecca during a time of the year other than the Hajj season. Its literal meaning is overhaul, restoration, revival. | Arabic | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Yasma | Persian and Arabic for the jasmine flower. Singular form of Yasm, which itself is the singular form of Yasmin (in Arabic we have singulars of singulars and plurals of plurals). | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Yusrah | Yusrah is an Arabic name for girls that means ease, luxury. | Arabic | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Zirwa | High Status, Exalted, Sublime and Superb | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 7 births |
| Anum | Benefit, Blessings and Profit | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Ashna | Beautiful. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Aveen | Aveen is a Persian name for girls that means pure, crystal clear, transparent. In Kurdish it means love. | Persian | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Baraah | Innocence | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Farha | Gladness, pleasure, happiness, delight, Delight. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Filza | Rose from heaven | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Hawwa | A beautiful girl with a ruddy complexion, Eve, wife of Adam, mother of mankind. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Hayah | Life | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Hessa | Destiny | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Heyam | One of the many levels or degrees of love | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Hind | Old Arabic name, Possibly "group of camels" in Arabic. | Arabic | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 6 births |
| Ifra | Ifra is an indirect Quranic name for girls and boys (more common for girls) t... | Quranic | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Juhi | Fragrant flower. | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Kainaat | Universe, World | Muslim | Girl | 7 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Kalsoom | Name of prophet Muhammad PBUH daughter. | Muslim | Girl | 7 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Kania | Kania is a Persian name for girls that means spring, fountain | Persian | Girl | 5 letters, about 3 syllables; 6 births |
| Khulud | Immortality, eternity. | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Laily | Night, famous beauty in leyla & majnun, | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Lulwa | Pearl | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Matia | High Status, Exalted, Sublime and Superb | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 3 syllables; 6 births |
| Mehwish | Moon, beautiful | Muslim | Girl | 7 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Muskan | Smile, Happy | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Naairah | Bright, Shining | Muslim | Girl | 7 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Naaz | Pride, elegance, Glory,gracefulness, fresh. | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 6 births |
| Najat | Successful, prosperous | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Najla | Large-eyed, wide-eyed. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Nida | Call, Sound, Voice, Call to prayer | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Noon | Noon is an Arabic name for girls that means sword blade. It also means whale. | Arabic | Girl | 4 letters, about 1 syllable; 6 births |
| Rafa | Happiness, prosperity. | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Raima | Happiness, Well-cultured. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Rushda | Knowledge, true path, guidance | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Saara | Princess, Wife of the Prophet Ibrahim and mother of the Prophet Ismail. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Sabah | Morning, Dawn, Handsome | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Sadi | fortunate, lucky in Arabic. | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Sameen | Valuable, Precious, Priceless, invaluable. | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Sawda | Daughter of Aasim bin Khalid bin Dirar al-Qarshiyah, she was a narrator of Hadith. | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Sayah | Shade, shadow | Muslim | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Shari | Shari is an Arabic name for girls that means extremely beautiful. | Arabic | Girl | 5 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Shireen | Sweet, pleasant, gentle, delicate | Muslim | Girl | 7 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Simrah | Jannat (heaven). | Muslim | Girl | 6 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Urwa | Support, handhold. Description of Ayesha by Muhammad. | Muslim | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
| Vina | Vina is a Persian name for girls that means perception, recognition. | Persian | Girl | 4 letters, about 2 syllables; 6 births |
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.