AHEAD: All of 2024’s best baby names for girls organized by syllable count.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive collection of cool female baby names sorted by their number of syllables, you’re in the right place!
Whether you prefer short and simple one-syllable names or are drawn to the rhythmic flow of multi-syllabic options, these lists will help streamline your decision-making process.
TIP: If you have a specific number of syllables in mind, use the Table of Contents below!
As you’ll see, on each of the lists, I’ve included each name’s meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.
So without further ado, here are hundreds of stunning baby names for girls organized by syllable count.
Table of Contents
One-syllable names for girls
To get you started, I’ve separated out my favorite single-syllable female names and included them all right here.
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Belle
- Name meaning: Beautiful.
- Popularity: #977
Blake
- Name meaning: Bright and shining.
- Popularity: #200
Brooke
- Name meaning: Small stream.
- Popularity: #269
Claire
- Name meaning: Clear or bright.
- Popularity: #66
Elle
- Name meaning: She.
- Popularity: #392
Jade
- Name meaning: Green stone.
- Popularity: #88
Related: Middle Names for Jade
Jules
- Name meaning: Youthful.
- Popularity: This traditionally French boys’ name is not ranking for girls in the U.S.
Lane or Layne
- Name meaning: Pathway.
- Popularity: Layne ranks #921 for girls (and Lane isn’t ranking). For boys, Lane ranks #260 and Layne is #662.
Paige
- Name meaning: Helper.
- Popularity: #316
Quinn
- Name meaning: Descendant of Conn.
- Popularity: #73
Related: Middle Names for Quinn
Reese
- Name meaning: Fiery.
- Popularity: Reese ranks #168 for girls and #642 for boys.
Related: Middle Names for Reese
As I said earlier, there are many more options! Go see them all here:
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Two-syllable names for girls
There are TONS of names in this category and choosing favorites was HARD!
Below, I’ve listed a handful of my favorite two-syllable female names.
Or you can view the complete list here:
Ava
- Name meaning: Life. Bird. Island. Water.
- Popularity: Ava ranks #7 and Avah is #941.
Clara
- Name meaning: Clear and bright.
- Popularity: #110
Cora or Kora
- Name meaning: Maiden.
- Popularity: Cora ranks #75 and Kora is #462.
Emma
- Name meaning: Whole.
- Popularity: #2
Related: Middle Names for Emma
Harper
- Name meaning: Harp player.
- Popularity: #11
Hazel
- Name meaning: Of the Hazelnut tree.
- Popularity: #27
Lana
- Name meaning: Light, gracious, or little rock. In Hawaiian it means ‘calm as still waters’ or ‘afloat’.
- Popularity: #422
Lyla or Lila
- Name meaning: Night or dark.
- Popularity: Lyla ranks #105 and Lila is #221.
Maya or Mya or Maia
- Name meaning: Water.
- Popularity: Maya ranks #51, Mya ranks #302, and Maia ranks #420.
Mia
- Name meaning: Mine. (From biblical name Miriam).
- Popularity: #8
Related: Middle Names for Mia
Mila
- Name meaning: Beloved.
- Popularity: #19
Piper
- Name meaning: Flute player.
- Popularity: #113
Related: Middle Names for Piper
Remi or Remy
- Name meaning: Oarsman.
- Popularity: For girls, Remi ranks #118 and Remy is #601. For boys, Remi ranks #742 and Remy is #356.
River
- Name meaning: Stream of water.
- Popularity: This water name ranks #150 for girls and #105 for boys.
Ruby
- Name meaning: Strong red gemstone.
- Popularity: #62
Scarlett
- Name meaning: Red.
- Popularity: Scarlett ranks #14, Scarlet is #433, and Scarlette is #962.
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Three-syllable names for girls
I’ve separated out just a few of my favorite 3-syllable female names and included them all right here.
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Abigail
- Name meaning: My father’s joy.
- Popularity: Abigail ranks #24 and Abby is #586.
Related: Middle Names for Abigail
Addison
- Name meaning: Daughter of Adam.
- Popularity: #54
Related: Middle Names for Addison
Adeline
- Name meaning: Noble.
- Popularity: Adeline ranks #92 and Adaline is #245.
Avery
- Name meaning: Elf king.
- Popularity: This perfect gender-neutral name ranks #26 for girls and #221 for boys. Averie ranks #517 and Averi is #905.
Related: Middle Names for Avery
Emerson or Emersyn
- Name meaning: Emery’s daughter.
- Popularity: For girls, Emerson ranks #170 and Emersyn ranks #134. Emerson ranks #271 for boys.
Emery or Emory or Emerie
- Name meaning: Brave or industrious.
- Popularity: Emery ranks #82, Emory ranks #466, and Emerie ranks #588.
Juliette or Juliet
- Name meaning: Youthful.
- Popularity: Juliette ranks #163 and Juliet is #293.
Mackenzie
- Name meaning: Daughter of Kenneth.
- Popularity: Mackenzie ranks #141, Mckenzie ranks #355, and Makenzie ranks #511.
Madelyn
- Name meaning: Woman from Israel.
- Popularity: Madelyn ranks #60, Madilyn ranks #330, Madelynn ranks #470, Madilynn ranks #566, and Madalyn ranks #999.
Related: Middle Names for Madelyn
Madison
- Name meaning: Child of Matthew.
- Popularity: Madison ranks #34, Maddison ranks #491, and Madisyn ranks #808.
Related: Middle Names for Madison
Savannah
- Name meaning: Treeless plain.
- Popularity: Savannah ranks #76 and Savanna is #746.
Sophia or Sofia
- Name meaning: Wisdom.
- Popularity: Sophia ranks #5 and Sofia ranks #13.
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Four-syllable names for girls
I’ve separated out just a few of my favorite 4-syllable girls’ names and included them all right here.
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Arabella
- Name meaning: Yielding to prayer.
- Popularity: #231
Ariella
- Name meaning: Lioness.
- Popularity: #183
Eliana
- Name meaning: God has answered.
- Popularity: Eliana ranks #41 and Elliana is #131.
Gabriella
- Name meaning: God is my strength or strong woman.
- Popularity: Gabriella ranks #89 and Gabriela is #339.
Isabella
- Name meaning: Promise.
- Popularity: Isabella ranks #6, Izabella ranks #379, and Isabela ranks #584.
Juliana or Julianna
- Name meaning: Youthful.
- Popularity: Juliana ranks #220 and Julianna is #326.
Liliana
- Name meaning: Carefree.
- Popularity: Liliana is #97, Lilliana is #368, Lilianna is #859, and Lilyana is #914.
Olivia
- Name meaning: Olive tree.
- Popularity: #1
Related: The Ultimate List of Middle Names for Olivia
There are so many more beautiful choices! See them all here:
Final thoughts on choosing a baby girl’s name based on syllables
Paying attention to syllables ensures that your choice of baby name not only looks good in writing but also sounds just right.
Don’t overlook the important step of vocalizing each potential name and making sure that it’s pleasing to the ear.
The cadence of a first, last, and even middle name can make a significant difference in finding the ideal name for your baby girl.
The source for popularity data is SSA.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect baby name for your daughter!
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