AHEAD: The cutest baby names for girls that end with the letter Y.
If you’re looking for adorable girl names ending in Y, you’re in the right place!
Below, you’ll find 136 Y-ending names for girls, their meanings, and current popularities.
I’ve also included a giant list of bonus names that sound like they end in Y—but actually end in i, ie, ee, and eigh.

Trending in 2025
These girl names that end in y are climbing the charts right now, each making notable gains since last year.
Ailany
- Name meaning: Beautiful or noble.
- Popularity: #591 (↑199)
Arely
- Name meaning: Angel or messenger.
- Popularity: #838 (↑333)
Emory or Emery
- Name meaning: Brave or industrious.
- Popularity: Emory ranks #366 (↑102), Emery ranks #70 (↑12), and Emerie ranks #557 (↑32).
Indy 🔥
- Name meaning: Independent or free-spirited.
- Popularity: #919 (↑118)
Lainey 🔥
- Name meaning: Bright or shining light.
- Popularity: #54 (↑120)
Mallory
- Name meaning: Unlucky.
- Popularity: #429 (↑104)
Miley 🔥
- Name meaning: Invented name.
- Popularity: #452 (↑251)
Murphy
- Name meaning: Sea warrior.
- Popularity: This 6-letter name ranks #519 (↑148) for girls and #896 for boys.
Navy 🔥
- Name meaning: Dark blue. Branch of the military.
- Popularity: #363 (↑120)
Poppy 🔥
- Name meaning: Red flower.
- Popularity: #289 (↑50)
Quincy
- Name meaning: Estate of the fifth child.
- Popularity: This city name ranks #977 (↑170) for girls and #676 for boys.
Rory
- Name meaning: Red king.
- Popularity: #305 (↑30) for girls and #242 for boys.
Rosemary
- Name meaning: Dew of the sea.
- Popularity: #311 (↑54)
Sunny
- Name meaning: Sunshine. Cheerful temperament.
- Popularity: This name meaning sun ranks #406 (↑147) for girls. (Sonny with an O ranks #536 for boys).
Wrenley
- Name meaning: Little bird or dweller by the wren meadow.
- Popularity: Wrenley ranks #175 (↑109) and Wrenlee ranks #584.
Girl Names Ending in Y: Top 100
The primary spellings of these names ending in y are ranked in the top 100.
Audrey
- Name meaning: Noble strength.
- Popularity: #74
Avery
- Name meaning: Elf king.
- Popularity: This A name ranks #29 for girls and #241 for boys. Averie ranks #426 and Averi is #768.
Related: Middle Names for Avery
Emily or Emely
- Name meaning: Rival or to excel.
- Popularity: Emily ranks #18 and Emely is #423.
Everly
- Name meaning: Brave.
- Popularity: Everly ranks #69 and Everleigh ranks #149.
Hailey or Haley or Hayley
- Name meaning: Hay meadow.
- Popularity: Hailey ranks #90, Haley ranks #687, and Hayley ranks #673.
Related: Middle Names for Hailey
Ivy or Ivey
- Name meaning: An evergreen climbing plant.
- Popularity: Ivy ranks #38 and Ivey #851.
Kennedy
- Name meaning: Helmeted chief.
- Popularity: #72
Kinsley
- Name meaning: King’s meadow.
- Popularity: #68
Lily or Lilly
- Name meaning: Flower.
- Popularity: Lily ranks #20 and Lilly is #257.
Lucy
- Name meaning: Light.
- Popularity: #40
Related: Middle Names for Lucy
Paisley
- Name meaning: A cute curved pattern.
- Popularity: #56
Related: Middle Names for Paisley
Riley
- Name meaning: Wood clearing.
- Popularity: Riley ranks #43, Rylee is #117, Ryleigh is #260, and Rylie is #554. For boys, Riley ranks #224.
Ruby
- Name meaning: Strong red gemstone.
- Popularity: #66
Zoey
- Name meaning: Life.
- Popularity: Zoey ranks #51 and Zoe is #37.
Girl Names Ending in Y: Top 500
These girl names ending in y rank in the top 500.
Aubrey
- Name meaning: Magical being.
- Popularity: Aubrey ranks #101 and Aubree ranks #296.
Related: Middle Names for Aubrey
Bailey
- Name meaning: Law enforcer.
- Popularity: #172
Blakely
- Name meaning: Dark wood.
- Popularity: #155
Brinley
- Name meaning: Burnt meadow.
- Popularity: #490
Daisy
- Name meaning: Flower.
- Popularity: #110
Finley
- Name meaning: Blonde warrior.
- Popularity: #282
Hadley
- Name meaning: Heather clearing.
- Popularity: #119
Related: Middle Names for Hadley
Haisley
- Name meaning: Hazel woods.
- Popularity: #498
Harley
- Name meaning: Hare meadow.
- Popularity: Harley ranks #346 and Harlee ranks #912.
Marley
- Name meaning: Pleasant wood.
- Popularity: Marley ranks #283, Marlee ranks #501, and Marleigh ranks #924.
Melody
- Name meaning: Song.
- Popularity: #103
Molly
- Name meaning: Rebellious.
- Popularity: #208
Oakley
- Name meaning: Oak meadow.
- Popularity: #153
Presley
- Name meaning: Priest.
- Popularity: #197
Sydney
- Name meaning: Wide meadow. One of Australia’s largest cities.
- Popularity: #306
Girl Names Ending in Y: Top 1000
Some may consider these names that end in y to be in the “sweet spot”, popular but not too popular.
Adley
- Name meaning: God is fair.
- Popularity: #765
Ainsley
- Name meaning: One’s own meadow.
- Popularity: #598
Charley
- Name meaning: Free man.
- Popularity: #729
Emberly
- Name meaning: Spark.
- Popularity: #497
Ensley
- Name meaning: Her own meadow.
- Popularity: #878
Ivory
- Name meaning: White color.
- Popularity: #520
Keily
- Name meaning: Beautiful.
- Popularity: #907
Kensley
- Name meaning: King’s meadow.
- Popularity: #755
Kinley
- Name meaning: Warrior.
- Popularity: #597
Lacey
- Name meaning: From Lassy.
- Popularity: #759
Laney
- Name meaning: Torch or light.
- Popularity: #663
Leilany
- Name meaning: Heavenly flower.
- Popularity: #760
Maisy
- Name meaning: Pearl.
- Popularity: #791
Mckinley
- Name meaning: Child of the fair hero.
- Popularity: #634
Nataly
- Name meaning: Born at Christmas.
- Popularity: #931
Penny
- Name meaning: Weaver.
- Popularity: #676
Waverly
- Name meaning: Meadow of quivering aspens.
- Popularity: #880
Still ahead in names ending in y…
Short Girl Names Ending in Y
These short names ending in y are just 3 or 4 letters!
Abby
- Name meaning: My father’s joy.
- Popularity: #508
Emmy
- Name meaning: Whole or universal.
- Popularity: Emmy ranks #505 and Emmie is #102.
Macy
- Name meaning: Hill.
- Popularity: Maci ranks #690, Macie ranks #473, and Macy ranks #458.
Orly
- Name meaning: A suburb of Paris.
- Popularity: This O name isn’t ranking.
Posy
- Name meaning: A small flower bouquet.
- Popularity: This P name isn’t ranking.
Remy
- Name meaning: Oarsman.
- Popularity: For girls, Remi ranks #127 and Remy is #641. For boys, Remi ranks #390 and Remy is #820.
Romy
- Name meaning: Dew of the sea.
- Popularity: Neither Romy nor Romi is ranking.
Roxy
- Name meaning: Dawn.
- Popularity: This Victorian name isn’t ranking.
Shay
- Name meaning: A small tropical African tree. Its nuts give us shea butter! Gift in Hebrew.
- Popularity: Shay ranks #997 and Shea isn’t ranking.
Sky
- Name meaning: The atmosphere above us.
- Popularity: #783
If you like these short girl names that end in y you’ll also like this list of 3-letter names and these 4-letter names.
Gender-Neutral Names Ending in Y
These names ending in y would work for a girl or a boy.
Bellamy
- Name meaning: Beautiful friend.
- Popularity: This B name ranks #868 girls and #749 for boys.
Berkley
- Name meaning: Birch tree meadow.
- Popularity: This tree-inspired name isn’t ranking.
Chesney
- Name meaning: Oak grove.
- Popularity: This southern name isn’t ranking for girls or boys.
Colby
- Name meaning: From the coal village.
- Popularity: This C name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #604 for boys.
Farley
- Name meaning: Fern clearing.
- Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Henley
- Name meaning: High meadow.
- Popularity: #787
Huxley
- Name meaning: Inhospitable place.
- Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking for girls but ranks #617 for boys.
Pacey
- Name meaning: Unknown meaning.
- Popularity: This Dawson’s Creek-reminiscent 5-letter name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Teddy
- Name meaning: Gift of God.
- Popularity: Neither Teddi, Teddie, or Teddy is ranking.
Whitney
- Name meaning: White island.
- Popularity: #981
Unique Girl Names Ending in Y
These names that end in Y are a little different, but wearable nonetheless!
Bexley
- Name meaning: Boxtree clearing.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Dalary
- Name meaning: Of the air.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Embry
- Name meaning: Flat-topped hill.
- Popularity: This E name isn’t ranking.
Hartley
- Name meaning: Deer meadow.
- Popularity: This modern name isn’t ranking.
Hensley
- Name meaning: Invented name.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Letty
- Name meaning: Diminutive of Letitia, meaning joy.
- Popularity: This Greek-inspired name isn’t ranking.
Milly
- Name meaning: Having strength or being industrious.
- Popularity: The German name Millie ranks #102 and Milly isn’t ranking.
Neely
- Name meaning: Horn. Sapphire blue.
- Popularity: This N name isn’t ranking.
Ripley
- Name meaning: Clearing in the woods.
- Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.
Tenley or Tinley
- Name meaning: Town clearing.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Tierney
- Name meaning: Lord.
- Popularity: This Irish name isn’t ranking.
Tinsley
- Name meaning: Tynni’s meadow.
- Popularity: This T name isn’t ranking.
Truly
- Name meaning: Accurate.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Tully
- Name meaning: Leaping water. Short for Tallulah.
- Popularity: This water name isn’t ranking.
Wakely
- Name meaning: Invented name.
- Popularity: This great mermaid name isn’t ranking.
Wellsley
- Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
- Popularity: This W name isn’t ranking.
Wimberly
- Name meaning: Meaning unknown.
- Popularity: This 3-syllable girls’ name isn’t ranking.
Ziggy
- Name meaning: Victory.
- Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Familiar Girl Names Ending in Y
These girls’ names ending in the letter “y” are a cross between timeless and past their prime. (That’s for you to decide!)
Amy
- Name meaning: Beloved.
- Popularity: #200
Ashley
- Name meaning: Dweller near the ash tree meadow.
- Popularity: #126
Bethany
- Name meaning: House of figs.
- Popularity: #719
Brandy
- Name meaning: Fiery or warm and comforting.
- Popularity: Neither Brandi nor Brandy is ranking.
Brittany
- Name meaning: From Brittany or Great Britain.
- Popularity: #858
Carly
- Name meaning: Freewoman.
- Popularity: #784
Casey or Kasey
- Name meaning: Vigilant.
- Popularity: Casey hasn’t ranked for girls since 2019 but ranks #316 for boys. Kasey and Kacie aren’t ranking.
Cassidy or Kassidy
- Name meaning: Curly-haired.
- Popularity: Cassidy ranks #496 and Kassidy ranks #652.
Courtney
- Name meaning: Short.
- Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.
Delaney
- Name meaning: Challenger’s descendant.
- Popularity: #234
Destiny
- Name meaning: Fate or predetermined course of events.
- Popularity: #439
Dorothy
- Name meaning: Gift of God.
- Popularity: #467
Felicity
- Name meaning: Happiness
- Popularity: #454
Harmony
- Name meaning: Unity or combination of chords.
- Popularity: #231
Holly
- Name meaning: Holly bushes are known for their red berries and spiny evergreen leaves.
- Popularity: #450
Journey
- Name meaning: Travel or experience.
- Popularity: Journee ranks #210 and Journey is #334.
Joy
- Name meaning: Happiness.
- Popularity: #455
Katy
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: Katy isn’t ranking. Katie ranks #529 and Kate ranks #478.
Kelly
- Name meaning: Warrior or bright-headed.
- Popularity: #773
Kelsey
- Name meaning: Ship’s victory or Cenel’s Island.
- Popularity: #662
Kimberly
- Name meaning: From the royal meadow.
- Popularity: #222
Liberty
- Name meaning: Freedom.
- Popularity: #891
Lindsay or Lindsey
- Name meaning: Lake or place of linden trees.
- Popularity: Neither spelling of this L name is ranking.
Legacy
- Name meaning: Something handed down from the past.
- Popularity: #829
Mary
- Name meaning: Bitter or beloved.
- Popularity: #135
Melany
- Name meaning: Dark or black.
- Popularity: #632
Mercy
- Name meaning: Compassion.
- Popularity: #833
Nancy
- Name meaning: Grace or favor.
- Popularity: #942
Nicky or Nicky
- Name meaning: Winner or champion.
- Popularity: Neither of these girl names ending in y is ranking.
Royalty
- Name meaning: Regal status or noble birth.
- Popularity: #562
Serenity
- Name meaning: Peace and tranquility.
- Popularity: #105
Shelby
- Name meaning: Estate on the ledge.
- Popularity: #661
Tiffany
- Name meaning: Appearance of God or divine revelation.
- Popularity: #896
Trinity
- Name meaning: Triad.
- Popularity: #349
Valery
- Name meaning: Strength.
- Popularity: Valerie ranks #144 and Valery ranks #822.
BONUS: More names ending with the “ee” sound
These girls’ names have the same sound as names ending in y.
They end in “i”, “ie”, “eigh”, and “ee”.
Names ending in ‘ie’
- Allie #503
- Amelie #893
- Andie #883
- Angie #737
- Annie #202
- Averie #549
- Billie #865
- Birdie #701
- Bonnie #502
- Callie #179
- Charlie #125
- Elodie #738
- Ellie #27
- Elsie #163
- Emerie #557
- Emmie #771
- Evie #265
- Frankie #538
- Goldie #685
- Gracie #249
- Hallie #194
- Hattie #383
- Indie #579
- Jamie #782
- Jessie #799
- Jolie #906
- Josie #108
- Jovie #588
- Julie #707
- Kallie #861
- Katie #529
- Kenzie #564
- Kylie #207
- Leslie #670
- Lillie #699
- Lottie #775
- Macie #474
- Mackenzie #165
- Maddie #839
- Maggie #318
- Maisie #293
- Makenzie #537
- Marie #649
- Mazie #958
- Mckenzie #436
- Melanie #130
- Millie #102
- Natalie #63
- Nellie #611
- Rosalie #182
- Rosie #392
- Ruthie #920
- Rylie #554
- Sadie #59
- Scottie #617
- Sophie #60
- Stephanie #468
- Stevie #244
- Sylvie #425
- Valerie #144
- Winnie #612
Names ending in ‘i’
- Ailani #593
- Alani #178
- Amani #619
- Amari #307
- Amiri #848
- Anahi #462
- Andi #723
- Araceli #803
- Ari #463
- Armani #460
- Avani #840
- Aylani #1000
- Azari #695
- Cali #447
- Capri #572
- Charli #435
- Dani #779
- Demi #394
- Harmoni #895
- Heidi #351
- Imani #476
- Jaylani #599
- Journi #591
- Kaeli #678
- Kahlani #975
- Kai #940
- Kailani #225
- Kairi #984
- Kali #290
- Kalani #378
- Kamari #810
- Kaylani #246
- Kehlani #156
- Keilani #636
- Kennedi #630
- Khaleesi #709
- Khalani #867
- Kori #808
- Laylani #923
- Leilani #61
- Lexi #522
- Lorelai #472
- Lorelei #485
- Maci #696
- Malani #350
- Meilani #845
- Milani #270
- Nalani #590
- Naomi #44
- Nayeli #331
- Noemi #574
- Nori #900
- Nyomi #811
- Remi #127
- Saanvi #965
- Sarai #407
- Sarahi #945
- Stormi #872
- Yaretzi #551
- Yareli #721
- Zhuri #869
- Zuri #203
Names ending in ‘ee’
- Adalee #722
- Aubree #296
- Bailee #935
- Baylee #887
- Brynlee #254
- Charlee #358
- Everlee #398
- Hadlee #894
- Harlee #912
- Jaycee #882
- Journee #210
- Kaylee #180
- Kinslee #785
- Kylee #774
- Marlee #501
- Novalee #766
- Oaklee #445
- Paislee #545
- Rylee #117
- Wrenlee #584
- Zaylee #831
Names ending in ‘eigh’
- Brynleigh #754
- Charleigh #606
- Everleigh #149
- Kayleigh #631
- Marleigh #924
- Oakleigh #508
- Ryleigh #260

Girl Names Ending in Y: Trend Analysis
Girl names ending in y continue to dominate the naming landscape in 2025, with 97 such names ranking in the top 1000.
This sound pattern spans multiple style categories and origins, creating diverse options for parents.
The highest-ranked girl names ending in y include Emily (#18), Lily (#20), and Avery (#29), demonstrating enduring appeal across generations.
What makes these baby names particularly attractive is their inherent versatility.
They work equally well for infants and adults, transitioning seamlessly through all life stages.
The data reveals several distinct categories within this trend.
- Nature-inspired endings thrive with Lily (#20), Ivy (#38), Poppy (#289), and Daisy (#110)
- Surname-turned-firstnames remain popular with Avery (#29), Riley (#43), and Kennedy (#72)
- Virtue concepts show surprising resilience with Serenity (#105), Harmony (#231), and Liberty (#891)
Many girl names ending in y showcase remarkable movement in the rankings.
Indy jumped 118 positions to #918, while Miley climbed an astonishing 251 spots to #452.
The -ley/-ly compound ending dominates contemporary choices with Paisley (#56), Kinsley (#68), and Everly (#69) all ranking exceptionally high.
These double-syllable patterns have proven remarkably durable over the past decade.
Southern influence is particularly evident in girl names ending in y, with choices like Bailey (#172), Hadley (#119), and Presley (#197) showing strong regional heritage.
Gender-neutral options ending in y continue gaining momentum.
Henley (#787), Bellamy (#828), and Riley (#43) function effectively across gender lines while maintaining the appealing -y conclusion.
Several “outdated” girl names ending in y tell interesting stories in the rankings.
Ashley (#126), Kimberly (#222), and Brittany (#858) are gradually declining from previous peaks.
Meanwhile, vintage choices like Ruby (#66), Lucy (#40), and Dorothy (#467) demonstrate how girl names ending in y can successfully cycle through fashion periods.
Beyond the rankings, numerous unique girl names ending in y remain undiscovered.
Options like Bexley, Embry, and Ripley follow successful phonetic patterns while offering distinctiveness.
Predictions for 2025 suggest continued strength for girl names ending in y:
The fastest-rising names (Indy, Miley, Navy) will likely continue their upward trajectory.
Vintage revivals will accelerate with names like Betty and Trudy potentially entering the rankings.
The gender-neutral trend will expand, with more traditionally masculine names adopting the -y ending for girls.
If you’re considering a girl name ending in y for your daughter, you’re selecting from a sound pattern that offers both timeless appeal and contemporary style – a perfect balance that will serve her well throughout life.

The source for popularity data is SSN.
This article was originally published on Feb 21, 2022 and was updated on Feb 25, 2025.