AHEAD: Hundreds of baby names for girls organized by syllable count.
Searching for a gorgeous baby name?
Below you’ll find a comprehensive collection of girls’ names sorted by their number of syllables.
Whether you prefer short and simple one-syllable names or are drawn to the rhythmic flow of multi-syllabic options, they’re all right here.
TIP: If you have a specific number of syllables in mind, use the Table of Contents below!
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One-syllable names for girls
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: This name isn’t ranking.
Blake
- Name meaning: Bright and shining.
- Popularity: #221
Brooke
- Name meaning: Small stream.
- Popularity: #298
Claire
- Name meaning: Clear or bright.
- Popularity: #67
Elle
- Name meaning: She.
- Popularity: #441
Jade
- Name meaning: Green stone.
- Popularity: #81
Related: Middle Names for Jade
Jules
- Name meaning: Youthful.
- Popularity: This traditionally French boys’ name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Lane or Layne
- Name meaning: Pathway.
- Popularity: Layne ranks #648 for girls (and Lane isn’t ranking). For boys, Lane ranks #254 and Layne is #649.
Paige
- Name meaning: Helper.
- Popularity: #354
Quinn
- Name meaning: Descendant of Conn.
- Popularity: #85
Related: Middle Names for Quinn
Reese
- Name meaning: Fiery.
- Popularity: Reese ranks #174 for girls and #630 for boys.
Related: Middle Names for Reese
As I said earlier, there are many more options! Go see them all here:
Continuing with our compilation of girl names organized by syllable count…
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.
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Ava
- Name meaning: Life. Bird. Island. Water.
- Popularity: Ava ranks #8 and Avah isn’t ranking.
Clara
- Name meaning: Clear and bright.
- Popularity: #99
Cora or Kora
- Name meaning: Maiden.
- Popularity: Cora ranks #93 and Kora is #533.
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: #19
Lana
- Name meaning: Light, gracious, or little rock. In Hawaiian it means ‘calm as still waters’ or ‘afloat’.
- Popularity: #416
Lyla or Lila
- Name meaning: Night or dark.
- Popularity: Lyla ranks #98 and Lila is #213.
Maya or Mya or Maia
- Name meaning: Water.
- Popularity: Maya ranks #50, Mya ranks #340, and Maia ranks #459.
Mia
- Name meaning: Mine. (From biblical name Miriam).
- Popularity: #6
Related: Middle Names for Mia
Mila
- Name meaning: Beloved.
- Popularity: #28
Piper
- Name meaning: Flute player.
- Popularity: #133
Related: Middle Names for Piper
Remi or Remy
- Name meaning: Oarsman.
- Popularity: For girls, Remi ranks #127 and Remy isn’t ranking. For boys, Remi ranks #822 and Remy is #390.
River
- Name meaning: Stream of water.
- Popularity: This water name ranks #193 for girls and #116 for boys.
Ruby
- Name meaning: Strong red gemstone.
- Popularity: #66
Scarlett
- Name meaning: Red.
- Popularity: Scarlett ranks #17, Scarlet is #465, and Scarlette isn’t ranking.
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Continuing with this compilation of girl names organized by their number of syllables…
Three-syllable names for girls
I’ve separated out just a few of my favorite 3-syllable female names below.
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Abigail
- Name meaning: My father’s joy.
- Popularity: Abigail ranks #31 and Abby isn’t ranking.
Related: Middle Names for Abigail
Addison
- Name meaning: Daughter of Adam.
- Popularity: #62
Related: Middle Names for Addison
Adeline
- Name meaning: Noble.
- Popularity: Adeline ranks #71 and Adaline is #192.
Avery
- Name meaning: Elf king.
- Popularity: This perfect gender-neutral name ranks #29 for girls and #241 for boys.
Related: Middle Names for Avery
Emerson or Emersyn
- Name meaning: Emery’s daughter.
- Popularity: For girls, Emerson ranks #161 and Emersyn ranks #146. Emerson ranks #268 for boys.
Emery or Emory or Emerie
- Name meaning: Brave or industrious.
- Popularity: Emery ranks #70, Emory ranks #366, and Emerie ranks #557.
Juliette or Juliet
- Name meaning: Youthful.
- Popularity: Juliette ranks #160 and Juliet is #292.
Mackenzie
- Name meaning: Daughter of Kenneth.
- Popularity: Mackenzie ranks #165, Mckenzie ranks #436, and Makenzie ranks #537.
Madelyn
- Name meaning: Woman from Israel.
- Popularity: Madelyn ranks #58, Madilyn ranks #360, Madelynn ranks #491, Madilynn ranks #727, and Madalyn ranks #904.
Related: Middle Names for Madelyn
Madison
- Name meaning: Child of Matthew.
- Popularity: Madison ranks #36, Maddison ranks #482, and Madisyn isn’t ranking.
Related: Middle Names for Madison
Savannah
- Name meaning: Treeless plain.
- Popularity: Savannah ranks #92 and Savanna isn’t ranking.
Sophia or Sofia
- Name meaning: Wisdom.
- Popularity: Sophia ranks #5 and Sofia ranks #12.
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Four-syllable names for girls
Here are a few of my favorite 4-syllable girls’ names.
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Arabella
- Name meaning: Yielding to prayer.
- Popularity: #227
Ariella
- Name meaning: Lioness.
- Popularity: #185
Eliana
- Name meaning: God has answered.
- Popularity: Eliana ranks #34 and Elliana is #115.
Gabriella
- Name meaning: God is my strength or strong woman.
- Popularity: Gabriella ranks #89 and Gabriela is #297.
Isabella
- Name meaning: Promise.
- Popularity: Isabella ranks #7, Izabella ranks #483, and Isabela ranks #655.
Juliana or Julianna
- Name meaning: Youthful.
- Popularity: Juliana ranks #248 and Julianna is #330.
Liliana
- Name meaning: Carefree.
- Popularity: Liliana is #88, Lilliana is #376, and Lilyana is #899. Lilianna isn’t ranking.
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.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect baby name for your daughter!
The source for popularity data is SSN.
This article was originally published on Jan 4, 2024 and was updated on Mar 19, 2025.
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