Popular American Girl Names & Meanings
American girl names reflect the diverse, multicultural fabric of the United States, drawing from English, French, Spanish, African, Indigenous, and countless other naming traditions. From perennial classics like Emma and Olivia to modern American inventions like Addison and Kinsley, American naming culture is constantly evolving while honoring its varied heritage.
50 names listed
Emma
Whole; universal; complete
Olivia
Olive tree; symbol of peace and fruitfulness
Ava
Life; bird-like; resembling a bird
Sophia
Wisdom; skill; knowledge
Isabella
Devoted to God; God is my oath
Charlotte
Free woman; petite and feminine
Amelia
Work; industrious; striving
Mia
Mine; beloved; a dear one
Harper
Harp player; one who plays the harp
Evelyn
Wished-for child; life; hazelnut
Abigail
Father's joy; gives joy
Emily
Rival; eager; industrious
Elizabeth
God is my oath; consecrated to God
Mila
Gracious; dear; favored
Ella
Beautiful fairy woman; all; completely
Avery
Ruler of the elves; wise counselor
Sofia
Wisdom; skill; clever
Camila
Young ceremonial attendant; noble
Aria
Air; song; melody
Scarlett
Bright red; a vibrant and passionate spirit
Victoria
Victory; triumphant
Madison
Son of Matthew; gift of God
Luna
Moon; goddess of the moon
Grace
God's grace; elegance; divine favor
Chloe
Blooming; young green shoot; verdant
Penelope
Weaver; faithful; devoted wife
Layla
Night; dark beauty; born at night
Riley
Courageous; valiant; rye clearing
Zoey
Life; alive and vibrant
Nora
Honor; bright; shining light
Lily
Pure; innocent; the lily flower
Eleanor
Bright; shining one; light
Hannah
Grace; favor; God has shown favor
Lillian
Lily; pure; innocent
Addison
Son of Adam; child of the earth
Aubrey
Elf ruler; noble and bright
Ellie
Shining light; bright; radiant
Stella
Star; celestial; shining brightly
Natalie
Born on Christmas Day; birthday of the Lord
Zoe
Life; alive; full of energy
Leah
Weary; delicate; cow
Hazel
The hazelnut tree; authority
Violet
Purple flower; modest and gentle
Aurora
Dawn; goddess of the sunrise; new beginnings
Savannah
Treeless plain; open grassland
Audrey
Noble strength; noble and strong
Brooklyn
Water; stream; from the broken land
Bella
Beautiful; lovely; a beauty
Claire
Clear; bright; famous; illustrious
Skylar
Scholar; the sky; eternal life