One-Syllable Baby Girl Names
4022 names with meanings and origins.
4,022 girl names with 1 syllable. Short names are easy to say in any language and pair well with a long surname.
Popular picks: Grace, Leah, Zoe, Maya, Blake.
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Top picks
- Grace — “Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name.”
- Leah — “Leah comes from the Hebrew Le'ah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Leah is Jacob's first wife in the Bible.”
- Zoe — “Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve.”
- Maya — “Maya has several roots: in Sanskrit it means 'illusion' or 'divine creative power'; in Greek myth Maia is a mother goddess; in Hebrew it is linked to 'water'.”
- Blake — “Blake comes from an English surname from the Old English blaec 'black' or blac 'pale', describing hair or complexion.”
- Quinn — “Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn'. Conn may mean 'chief' or 'wisdom'.”
- Kai — “Kai has several roots: in Hawaiian it means 'sea'; in Scandinavian it is a short form of names like Nikolai; in Welsh legend Cai is a knight of King Arthur.”
- Rose — “Rose comes from the flower, from the Latin rosa. It may also come from the Germanic hros, 'horse'.”
- June — “June comes from the month, named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and women.”
- Ruth — “Ruth comes from the Hebrew, possibly meaning 'friend' or 'companion'. Ruth is the loyal daughter-in-law of Naomi.”
Girl · International · “Of the ancestors”
Unisex · Indian · “Means life or living; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
- Aakshअक्ष
Unisex · Indian · “A shortened form of Akshat or Akshara, relating to the eye or 'indestructible' in Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “A respectful prefix or term of address. Sometimes used as a unique, concise name reflecting social awareness.”
- Aaushआयुष
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of 'Ayush', from Sanskrit meaning long life or longevity.”
- Aayudhआयुध
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ayudha', meaning a weapon or divine implement.”
- Aayusआयुष
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ayus', meaning life, longevity, or vitality.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A truncated form of a longer name like Adna, often of Hebrew origin meaning pleasure.”
Girl · Baltic · “A form of the Estonian name Aet, which is a variant of the name Aethel, meaning noble.”
- Aeyushआयुष
Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Sanskrit name Ayush, meaning long life or longevity.”
Girl · Baltic · “A form of Agnes, meaning pure or holy.”
Girl · Arabic · “Derived from ahd, pledge knowledge; pledge, knowledge; pledge; knowledge”
Girl · Japanese · “Love.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew male name that can refer to a vulture or raven. It also appears in poetic contexts as an isle.”
Girl · Indonesian · “Life or living one”
- Aijthअजित
Unisex · Indian · “A phonetic variant of the South Indian name Ajith, from Sanskrit 'Ajita' meaning unconquered.”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex name meaning to 'direct toward a target.' It signifies purpose, ambition, and a clear sense of direction in life.”
Unisex · English · “An English and Arabic name meaning eye. It figuratively implies someone who is as precious as sight.”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from 'Indra', the king of gods. It means powerful or king-like; used to signify leadership and strength.”
Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a beautiful flower in bloom. This is a Taiwanese indigenous name.”
Girl · Baltic · “Derived from the word for someone who is loved or darling.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning bird, also referring to miracles or verses within the Quran.”
Unisex · Indian · “A title for a Tamil Brahmin, originally from 'Ayya' meaning respected person or father.”
- Aiying爱英
Girl · International · “Means "bright flower"; a name commonly found in various East Asian cultural contexts.”
Girl · German · “Means "a small island"; a German-influenced name referencing natural imagery.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means intellect or wisdom; a name of Arabic origin used in Indian contexts.”
Unisex · Indian · “Akrm is a shortened spelling of Akram, an Arabic name meaning "most generous" or "most noble."”
Girl · Chinese · “Peace”
Girl · Vietnamese · “A Vietnamese name meaning grace or favor.”
Girl · Vietnamese · “Peace, safety, or bright”
Unisex · Vietnamese · “Refers to light, a ray of light, or a glow.”
Unisex · Indian · “A short form of the Sanskrit-origin name Anka, meaning "grace" or "mark".”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Merciful; name of a king; priceless; gracious; variant of hannah: favour or grace. god has favoured me. prayer”
Girl · Irish · “This Irish name refers to the mythical otherworld or the realm of the spirits in ancient folklore.”
Girl · Irish · “A variation of the Irish name for the mythical otherworld, representing a supernatural realm beyond our own.”
Unisex · Japanese · “hollyhock; blue”
Girl · Irish · “Beautiful, radiant”
Unisex · Indian · “Offering or respectful gift”
Unisex · English · “From the ash tree; diminutive of asher: happy. in the old testament, asher was one of jacobs sons”
Unisex · Indian · “Origin, root, or essence”
Girl · Scandinavian · “Wealthy; diminutive of audrey: originally a diminutive of etheidreda from the 16th century. famous bearer: famous 20th century actress audrey hepburn”
Unisex · Indian · “Fierce or intense”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “From the sacred Sanskrit syllable representing the primordial sound of the universe. A spiritually significant name for any gender.”
Girl · Arabic · “To help, assist.”
Unisex · German · “Source of life.”
Unisex · Arabic · “A popular Arabic name that translates to a gift from God or a blessing.”
Girl · Arabic · “Many signs & proofs, verses in the quran”
- Ayaeあやえ
Girl · Japanese · “Combines Japanese kanji for color and blessing. A poetic, modern name often chosen to represent a bright and fortunate life path.”
Girl · Arabic · “Miracle; a verse from quran or a sign from god”
- Ayanअयान
Unisex · Indian · “This unisex name of Indian origin signifies a road, way, or path. It is also associated with luck and a spiritual journey in various cultures.”
Unisex · African · “Sign revelation; verses (pl. of aya), signs, lessons, proofs”
Girl · Arabic · “Means "sign" or "miracle"; an Arabic name of Quranic origin.”
- Ayehஆயே
Girl · Tamil · “A soft name often associated with signs or verses, though more common in Persian-influenced contexts than pure Tamil.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning eye or a spring of water.”
Unisex · African · “A popular Nigerian name of African origin that simply and beautifully means happiness.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means "invincible" or "unconquerable"; a name of Sanskrit origin.”
Girl · International · “Ayoe is an older Indonesian spelling of Ayu, which means "beautiful" in Javanese.”
Girl · Indonesian · “Beautiful”
Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a traditional female identifier found in indigenous Taiwanese cultures. It reflects local naming practices.”
Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'ayudha', meaning a weapon or divine implement.”
Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a feminine name in indigenous Taiwanese culture. It is a traditional choice for a girl.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means "life" or "long-lived"; a simplified Sanskrit-derived name.”
Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a traditional female name in indigenous Taiwanese culture. It carries local heritage and meaning.”
Unisex · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a traditional unisex name in indigenous Taiwanese culture. It is used to identify individuals in the community.”
- AyyaАйя
Girl · Slavic · “From the Slavic term for 'mother'. It is used as a term of endearment or a name signifying a nurturing and caring figure.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means "a person" or "human"; a traditional name of Tamil origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of the deity Ayyanar. Refers to a protective guardian deity in regional traditions.”
Unisex · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a traditional name for a person in indigenous Taiwanese culture. It reflects communal heritage.”
Unisex · Indian · “Persian-derived word for falcon or hawk. Used to denote sharpness, vision, and swiftness. A short, powerful, and bold name.”
Girl · Arabic · “From the gateway; diminutive of barbara: from the greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning”
Girl · English · “Unusual foreign.”
Girl · Korean · “Inspiration.”
Girl · African · “Means "crying or weeping"; a name of West African origin often given to girls in some cultures.”
Unisex · Indian · “Of the arms or many”
Girl · Spanish · “A bay or inlet”
Girl · African · “A name of African origin meaning "the one who is loved" or "blessing."”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African and Persian roots meaning luck or fortune. it refers to one's lot, fate, or portion in life.”
Unisex · Indian · “Bond or connection”
Unisex · Chinese · “Treasure; precious”
Girl · Vietnamese · “A Vietnamese name meaning storm.”
Unisex · English · “Lawyer; variant of baird: bard; travelling musician/singer; just, pious”
Girl · German · “Royal or kingly”
Unisex · Indian · “From an English root variant of bask; means to shine or revel in warmth. Used as a modern, short name to suggest radiance.”
Unisex · English · “Born on a saturday; variant of bayard auburn-haired”
Girl · International · “A modern American name, possibly a variation of the Arabic name Baya, meaning queen.”
- Bayanبيان
Girl · Arabic · “Clear, eloquent”
Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Born during a time of joy”
Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “A traditional indigenous Taiwanese name, typically meaning bright or clear in various Formosan languages.”
Unisex · Indian · “A Persian loanword used in Indian contexts meaning 'falcon'; associated with speed, vision, and hunting prowess.”
Girl · French · “A short form of Béatrice, originating from Latin meaning she who brings happiness.”
Unisex · English · “Small legume plant”
Unisex · Indian · “Means something pleasing; an English origin name derived from the word beauty or attractive.”
Girl · International · “A name derived from the Dutch word for brook or stream, often used as a surname or given name.”
Girl · Punjabi · “A Punjabi term meaning a creation of God. It is used to affirm that every child is a divine and intentional work of the creator.”
Girl · Indian · “Sacred wood apple tree, Time, Creeper”
Girl · Slavic · “A Slavic name meaning white, fair, or bright.”
Unisex · French · “Beautiful; diminutive of belinda: from the old german betlindis, which is derived from the word for snake; diminutive of isabel: devoted to god. a spanish variant of elizabeth; diminutive of bellamy: good-looking companion”
Girl · Dutch · “Short for Elisabeth, God is my oath”
Unisex · English · “Bright light; bright; diminutive of bertrand: intelligent; glorious raven. french form of the german bertram, meaning bright-raven. philosopher and mathematician bertrand russell. some scholars believe the second syllable of bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”
Girl · English · “An English name of Welsh association, noted as the legendary son of Cadwy in traditional British lore.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “From the name elizabeth; diminutive of elisabeth: from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is satisfaction; diminutive of elizabeth, meaning my god is bountiful, or god of plenty, used since the 16th century. sometimes used as an independent name”
Girl · Slavic · “A traditional, short version of the name Alzbeta.”
Girl · English · “Derives from elizabeth”
Girl · Slavic · “A common and friendly diminutive version of the name Alzbeta.”
Girl · English · “A short form of beverly”
Girl · Spanish · “A name of Spanish origin meaning look or behold.”
Girl · African · “A name of African origin, often meaning "a home" or "a resting place."”
Unisex · Indian · “Fortune or destiny”
Unisex · Indian · “Emotion or feeling”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a fragment of light; an Indian name derived from the Sanskrit root bha, signifying radiance.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means a variation related to the name Bhishma; an Indian name often honoring the character from the Mahabharata.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means "nourisher" or "protector" in Sanskrit. An Indian name representing strength and the act of sustainment.”
Unisex · Indian · “From the root 'Bhru' (to maintain); means cherished or sustained. A short, meaningful name often used for sons.”
Unisex · Indian · “Maintained; cherished”
Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit roots for scholar or learned person. Traditionally used as a title or surname for academics.”
Unisex · Indian · “Brother or affectionate term for a man”
Unisex · Indian · “Feeling or emotion”
Unisex · Indian · “Destroyer of fear”
Unisex · Indian · “From the Sanskrit root 'Bhi' (to fear). It denotes someone formidable or powerful, often linked to epic strength. A classic name.”
Unisex · Indian · “A drum or musical instrument”
Unisex · Indian · “Medicine or healing”
Unisex · Indian · “Refers to a member of a tribal group in central India; a name of Sanskrit origin.”
Unisex · Indian · “Fearful or afraid”
Unisex · Indian · “One who eats or experiences”
Unisex · Indian · “The earth or soil”
Unisex · Indian · “King or lord of the earth”
Unisex · Indian · “Confusion or wandering”
Unisex · Indian · “Wandering or confused”
Unisex · Indian · “Brotherly or related”
Unisex · Indian · “From the region of Braj, associated with Lord Krishna's childhood. It is used as a devotional name in North India.”
Unisex · Indian · “Maintained or supported”
Unisex · Indian · “Wise or intelligent”
Unisex · Indian · “Enjoyed or experienced”
Unisex · Indian · “Earth; the world”
Unisex · Indian · “Lord of the earth”
Girl · Portuguese · “Life”
Girl · Vietnamese · “A Vietnamese name meaning jade or precious gem.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means knowledge or insight; an Indian name derived from Sanskrit.”
Unisex · Indian · “Means to understand or perceive; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”
Girl · African · “Derived from African origins, this name is often associated with beauty and grace within specific cultural dialects.”
Unisex · African · “Second born son”
Unisex · Vietnamese · “Refers to peace, calm, and stability.”
Unisex · International · “Short form for Elizabeth or business-related slang”
Girl · Scottish · “Field or plain”
Unisex · English · “Blake comes from an English surname from the Old English blaec 'black' or blac 'pale', describing hair or complexion.”
Unisex · German · “A name of German origin meaning firebrand or one who stutters. It is often recognized as the Spanish form of the name Blaise.”
Girl · English · “A spelling variant of the English name Blair, which means flatland or field. It refers to one who dwells on a plain or battlefield.”
Girl · International · “Happiness or joy”
Unisex · English · “Color blue”
Unisex · Indian · “Blind is an English word meaning "unable to see," inherited from Old English blind. It is not a traditional Indian given name.”
Girl · English · “Literally, happy or joyful”
Girl · French · “A variant of the French term blond, referring to fair hair.”
Unisex · Indian · “To flourish or thrive”
Girl · English · “An English female name meaning to be a tall child or simply tall. It is a descriptive name relating to stature and physical growth.”
Girl · English · “Merry.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A feminine form derived from the Hebrew word for "my children" or "my sons."”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Precious; strong and fast; nickname made popular by actress bo derek; diminutive of boaz: quick; diminutive of beauregard: respected; regarded highly (literal translation is beautiful/handsome gaze). also a variant of beau: handsome”
Girl · Irish · “A modern spelling variant of the name Bowie, of Gaelic origin meaning fair-haired. It serves as a gender-neutral or feminine choice.”
Unisex · Vietnamese · “Refers to running, traveling, or moving swiftly.”
Unisex · Indian · “A drop of water”
Unisex · Indian · “Box is an English surname derived from the box tree, through Old English box from Latin buxus.”
Girl · Irish · “A modern spelling of Bria, from the Irish name Brianna, meaning noble or high.”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex name of Irish origin meaning raven. It is a variant of the name Bram and symbolizes the dark, intelligent bird found in Celtic lore.”
Unisex · Spanish · “This Spanish name refers to one who stammers, originating from a descriptive nickname.”
Girl · Irish · “This Irish female name signifies beauty beyond sight. It is often considered a shortened form of Brianna or a variation of the word for hill.”
Unisex · Irish · “A variant of Breanne, an Irish name meaning hill.”
Girl · Irish · “A creative spelling of Breanna, a name of Irish origin meaning noble or high.”
Girl · Irish · “Means high, noble, or exalted; a modern spelling variation derived from the Irish name Bree or Brianna.”
Unisex · Irish · “Fairy palace; fairy palace. also variant of brianna and sabrina”
Unisex · English · “A shortened form of names like Sabrina or a variation of the English word for a breeze.”
Girl · Irish · “A variation of Bria, from the Irish name meaning noble or high.”
Girl · Irish · “A shortened or variant form of the name Breanna, of Irish origin meaning noble or strong.”
Unisex · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Brian, meaning 'noble' or 'strong'.”
Unisex · German · “Flame.”
Girl · Irish · “Little raven.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name meaning prince, used as a variant of the name Brendan.”
Unisex · Irish · “A breton; native of brittany; a native of brittany: (france) or britain: (england). derived from the surname breton or briton, brett and bret became popular first names after 19th-century us writer bret harte. brett became very popular in australia in the mid-20th century”
Unisex · Irish · “A breton; briton; a native of brittany: (france) or britain: (england). derived from the surname breton or briton, brett and bret became popular first names after 19th-century us writer bret harte. brett became very popular in australia in the mid-20th century; brit. a native of england: (britain) or france: (brittany)”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish female name meaning pure and spirited. It suggests a personality that is both untainted in character and full of lively energy.”
Girl · Irish · “A modern spelling of the Irish name Brea, meaning noble.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A variant of Brielle, derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning God is my strength.”
Girl · Welsh · “A variant of Bryn, a Welsh name meaning hill or mound.”
Girl · Greek · “A unique spelling variant of the name Rhea, which in Greek mythology is the name of a Titaness.”
Girl · English · “High or noble”
Unisex · Irish · “Strong one; in use in england since the middle ages. possibly connected with the irish word for hill thus he ascends.. also some texts define it as strong. 10th century brian boru was a high king and great national hero of ireland; legendary son of turenn. strong; brought to england by the breton companions of william ”
Girl · Irish · “She ascends; she ascends. feminine of brian; strong. she ascends. feminine of brian”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name referring to a shrub or a small thorny tree. It evokes natural imagery of a wild, prickly plant or a thicket.”
Girl · Irish · “A name meaning an exalted one or a high goddess.”
Girl · French · “A charming name meaning 'from no region of France,' giving your child a unique and unconstrained identity.”
Unisex · English · “Heather.”
Girl · Irish · “A variant of Briana, an Irish name meaning high or noble.”
Girl · Celtic · “A Celtic name often associated with the word for hill or mound.”
Unisex · Irish · “Strong or from britain; from the name brittania”
Girl · Dutch · “Strength; exalted one”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A modern name that may be a variation of the Hebrew Briah, meaning strength or creation.”
Girl · Irish · “A variant of Brianna, an Irish name meaning 'noble' or 'virtuous'.”
Girl · Spanish · “A creative spelling variant of the Spanish name Brigitte, meaning "exalted one."”
Unisex · African · “The source; diminutive of bronson: son of a dark man”
Unisex · English · “Running stream.”
Girl · Irish · “She ascends; strong. she ascends. feminine of brian; she ascends. feminine of brian”
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