These elegant names have 7 to 10 letters—and the cutest nicknames!

If you’re looking for beautiful long girl names you’re in the right place!

The 330+ names on this list are as lengthy and melodic as they come — and they have adorable nicknames which I’ve included as well.

Popular long girl names

These top 100 names have 7, 8, or 9 letters; and most are 3-syllables.

Aaliyah

Meaning: Highborn, Exalted • Popularity: Aaliyah #86 and Aliyah #220 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ali, Lia, Leah

Abigail

Meaning: My father’s joy • Popularity: #31 • 3 syllables • Middle Names for Abigail
Nicknames: Abby, Abbie, Abi, Abbey, Abs

Adeline or Adaline

Meaning: Noble • Popularity: Adeline ranks #71 and Adaline ranks #192 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Addie, Adie, Addy, Dell

Addison

Meaning: Daughter of Adam • Popularity: #62 • 3 syllables • Middle Names for Addison
Nicknames: Addie, Addy, Sunny/Sonny

Allison

Meaning: Noble • Popularity: Allison ranks #100, Alison #471, and Allyson #979 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Allie, Ali, Ally, Al, Sunny/Sonny

Ariana

Meaning: Most holy • Popularity: Ariana ranks #96 and Arianna #188 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ari, Arie, Ria, Ana

Caroline

Meaning: Free woman or strong • Popularity: #83 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Carrie, Caro, Coco

Charlotte

Meaning: Free woman • Popularity: #3 • 2 syllables • Middle Names for Charlotte
Nicknames: Charlie, Char, Lottie, Charley

Delilah

Meaning: Delicate • Popularity: #52 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Del, Lila, Lilah, Delly, Della

Eleanor

Meaning: Shining light • Popularity: #14 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ellie, Ella, Nori, Elle, Nell, Nellie, Len

Eliana or Elliana

Meaning: God has answered • Popularity: Eliana #34, Elliana #115, Elianna #291, Ellianna #622 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ellie, Eli, Elle, Ana

Elizabeth

Meaning: Oath • Popularity: #15 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Liz, Beth, Lizzy, Betty, Eliza, Libby, Betsy, Liza, Elle, Lilibet

Gabriella

Meaning: God is my strength or strong woman • Popularity: #89 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Gabby, Gabi, Ella, Brie

Genesis or Jenesis

Meaning: Origin. The first book of the Bible • Popularity: Genesis #57 and Jenesis #653 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Gen, Genny, Nessie, Sissy

Isabella

Meaning: Promise • Popularity: #7 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Bella, Izzy, Iz, Belle, Isa, Issy, Ella

Josephine

Meaning: Jehovah increases • Popularity: #64 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jo, Josie, Jojo, Sephy

Kennedy

Meaning: Helmeted chief • Popularity: #72 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny, Eddie

Liliana or Lilliana

Meaning: Carefree • Popularity: Liliana ranks #88 and Lilliana #376 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Lily, Lilly, Lili, Anna, Lil

Lillian or Lilian

Meaning: Lily flower • Popularity: Lillian ranks #55 and Lilian #558 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lily, Lilly, Lili, Lil

Madeline or Madeleine

Meaning: Woman from Israel • Popularity: Madeline #94 and Madeleine #444 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Maddie, Mad, Mads, Lynn

Madison or Maddison

Meaning: Child of Matthew • Popularity: Madison #36 and Maddison #482 • 3 syllables • Middle Names for Madison
Nicknames: Maddie, Mads, Maddy, Madi, Sunny/Sonny

Madelyn or Madalyn

Meaning: Woman from Israel • Popularity: Madelyn #58 and Madalyn #904 • 3 syllables • Middle Names for Madelyn
Nicknames: Maddie, Mads, Madi, Lynn, Lynnie

Natalia

Meaning: Christmas day • Popularity: #95 • 3 or 4 syllables
Nicknames: Nat, Talia, Tali, Lia, Natty

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Natalie

Meaning: Birthday • Popularity: #63 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Nat, Nattie, Lee, Leigh

Paisley

Meaning: A cute curved pattern • Popularity: #56 • 2 syllables • Middle Names for Paisley
Nicknames: Pais, Lee, Leigh

Penelope

Meaning: Weaver • Popularity: #23 • 4 syllables • Middle Names for Penelope
Nicknames: Penny, Nel, Nellie, Poppy

Savannah

Meaning: Treeless plain • Popularity: Savannah ranks #92 and Savanna #794 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Sav, Savy, Savvie

Scarlett

Meaning: Red • Popularity: Scarlett #17 and Scarlet #465 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Scar, Lettie, Scout

Valentina

Meaning: Strength • Popularity: #49 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Val, Vallie, Teenie

Victoria

Meaning: Victory • Popularity: #45 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Vic, Tori, Vicky, Tory, Ria

If you like these popular long girl names you’ll also like these elegant names.

*Hundreds* of additional ideas to follow…

The longest girl names

These long girl names are as lengthy as they come; they have 10 letters!

Alessandra

Meaning: Defender • Popularity: #387 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Allie, Aly, Sandra, Essa, Sasha

Alexandria

Meaning: Defender • Popularity: Alexandria #404 and Alexandra #204 • 5 syllables
Nicknames: Alex, Alexa, Lexi, Dria, Sandy, Xandra, Ally, Sasha, Ria, Lexie, Drina, Addie

Antoinette

Meaning: Priceless one • Popularity: This classic name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Toni, Annie, Netty

Carrington

Meaning: A place in the UK • Popularity: This city name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Carrie, Cari

Clementine

Meaning: Mild and merciful; or citrus fruit • Popularity: #543 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Clem, Tiny, Minnie, Cleo, Emmy

Evangeline

Meaning: Bearer of good news • Popularity: #212 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Evie, Angie, Eva, Angel, Geli, Ange, Evvy

Jacqueline

Meaning: Supplanter, one who supercedes another • Popularity: #539 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jackie, Jack, Jac, Jacks, Quinn, Queenie, Jaquie

Kensington

Meaning: Part of London, England • Popularity: This K name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Kensie, Ken, Kenny, Kenz

Persephone

Meaning: Greek mythology name. Bringer of death and destruction. Goddess of spring growth • Popularity: #745 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Percy, Sephie, Effie, Persie

If you like these super long girl names you’ll like these 4-syllable names.

9-Letter Girl Names

These long names each contain nine letters.

Alejandra

Meaning: Defender • Popularity: #546 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Allie, Ali, Aly

Alexandra

Meaning: Defender • Popularity: #204 • 4 syllables • Middle Names for Alex
Nicknames: Alex, Alexa, Lexi, Xandra, Ally, Lexie

Anastasia

Meaning: Resurrection • Popularity: #167 • 4 or 5 syllables
Nicknames: Ana, Stassi, Sia

Angelique

Meaning: Angel-like • Popularity: #998 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Angel, Angie, Gelly, Elle

Annabelle

Meaning: Graceful and beautiful • Popularity: #341 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Anna, Annie, Belle, Bella

Antonella 🔥

Meaning: Firstborn • Popularity: #287 • 4 syllables • 2025 prediction
Nicknames: Toni, Nella, Ella, Nelly, Tonia, Ant

Aubrielle

Meaning: Combo of Aubrey (elf ruler) and Elle (girl) • Popularity: This A name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Aubrie, Brie, Bri, Elle

Brooklynn

Meaning: Water or stream • Popularity: Brooklyn #84 and Brooklynn #373 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Brook, Brooke, Lynn, Brookie

Brynleigh or Brynlee

Meaning: Hill by the water • Popularity: Brynleigh #754 and Brynlee #254 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Bryn, Leigh, Lee, Bree

Cassandra

Meaning: Shining person • Popularity: #639 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Cass, Cassie, Sandra, Sandy

Charleigh

Meaning: Free woman • Popularity: Charlie #125, Charlee #358, Charli #435, Charleigh #606, and Charley #729 • Charlie #175 for boys • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Char, Charles, Lee, Leigh

Christina

Meaning: Follower of Christ • Popularity: #703 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Chris, Chrissy, Tina, Chrissie

Cleopatra

Meaning: Glory of the father • Popularity: This royal name isn’t ranking but Cleo is #608 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Cleo, Pat, Leo

Constance

Meaning: Steadfast or constant • Popularity: This Victorian name isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Coco, Connie

Emberlynn 🔥

Meaning: Combination of Ember (spark) and Lynn (lake) • Popularity: #798 • 3 syllables • 2025 prediction
Nicknames: Ember, Emmy, Lynn, Embie

Esmeralda

Meaning: Emerald • Popularity: #342 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Esme, Emie, Essy, Meri

Esperanza

Meaning: Hope • Popularity: #989 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Espie, Espy, Peri, Hope

Everleigh

Meaning: From the boar meadow • Popularity: Everly ranks #69, Everleigh ranks #149, and Everlee ranks #398 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ev, Eve, Leigh, Lee, Evie

Francesca

Meaning: Free one • Popularity: #374 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Fran, Frankie

Gabrielle

Meaning: God is my strength • Popularity: #552 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Gabi, Gabby, Elle, Brie, Ellie

Genevieve

Meaning: Tribal woman • Popularity: #166 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Gen, Genny, Vieve, Eve, Evie

Georgiana

Meaning: Farmer or earth-worker • Popularity: This southern name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Georgia, Georgie, Ana, Giana

Gracelynn

Meaning: Combination of Grace (blessing) and Lynn (lake) • Popularity: Gracelynn ranks #377 and Gracelyn ranks #487 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Grace, Gracie, Lynn, Gray

Gwendolyn

Meaning: White ring or blessed ring • Popularity: #380 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Gwen, Gwenie, Wendy, Lynn

Henrietta

Meaning: Estate ruler • Popularity: This name ending in a isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Henri, Etta, Hattie

Katherine

Meaning: Pure • Popularity: Katherine #169 and Catherine #332 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Kate, Katie, Kat, Kit, Katy

Mackenzie

Meaning: Son of Kenneth • Popularity: Mackenzie #165 and Makenzie #537 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mack, Kenzie, Mac, Mackie, Kenny

Madeleine

Meaning: Woman from Magdala • Popularity: Madeline #94 and Madeleine #444 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Maddie, Maddy

Magdalena

Meaning: From Magdala, Israel • Popularity: #908 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Magda, Lena, Maggie, Maggs

Marceline

Meaning: Little warrior • Popularity: #592 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Marcy, Marcie, Celine

Mirabella

Meaning: Wonderful and beautiful • Popularity: This M name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Mira, Bella, Belle

Nikoletta

Meaning: Victory of the people • Popularity: This N name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Niko, Nikki, Letta, Etta

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Priscilla

Meaning: Ancient or venerable • Popularity: #656 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Prissy, Prisco

Remington

Meaning: Place on the riverbank • Popularity: This bird name ranks #419 for girls and #283 for boys • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Remi, Rem, Remy, Minnie

Seraphina

Meaning: Fiery ones (angels) • Popularity: #974 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Sera, Ser, Finn

Stephanie

Meaning: Crown or garland • Popularity: #468 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Steph, Stevie, Steffie

Winnifred

Meaning: Blessed peace • Popularity: This winter name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Winnie, Fred, Freddie, Win

Note that these 9-letter favorites were already included in popular long girl names: Charlotte, Elizabeth, Gabriella, Josephine, and Valentina.

8-letter long girl names

Each of these long girl names contains eight letters.

Adelaide

Meaning: Noble kind • Popularity: #284 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Addie, Lady, Della

Angelica

Meaning: Angelic • Popularity: #635 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Angel, Angie, Geli

Angelina

Meaning: Angel • Popularity: #314 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Angel, Angie, Lina, Geli

Annalise

Meaning: Grace or devoted to God • Popularity: #427 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Anna, Annie

Arabella

Meaning: Beautiful altar • Popularity: #227 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ara, Bella, Belle

Beatrice

Meaning: Bringer of joy • Popularity: #587 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Bea, Betty

Blessing

Meaning: Divine gift • Popularity: #953 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Lessie, Bliss

Braelynn

Meaning: Strong, virtuous, and honorable • Popularity: #665 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Brae, Lynn, Lynnie

Brittany

Meaning: From Britain • Popularity: #858 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Brit, Britt

Calliope 🔥

Meaning: Beautiful voice • Popularity: #492 • 4 syllables • 2025 prediction
Nicknames: Callie, Cal, Poppy, Opie

Carolina

Meaning: Free woman • Popularity: #424 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Caro, Carol, Linney

Catalina

Meaning: Pure • Popularity: #147 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Cat, Lina

Caterina

Meaning: Pure • Popularity: This C name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Cat, Rina, Trina

Cordelia

Meaning: Daughter of the sea • Popularity: This mermaid name isn’t ranking • 3 or 4 syllables
Nicknames: Cora, Cordie, Delia, Della

Coraline

Meaning: Diminutive of coral • Popularity: #724 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Cora, Cori

Danielle

Meaning: God is judge • Popularity: #495 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Dani, Elle, Ellie

Felicity

Meaning: Happiness • Popularity: #454 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Fefe, Lissy

Jennifer

Meaning: White wave • Popularity: #517 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jen, Jenny, Jenna

Juliette

Meaning: Youthful • Popularity: #160 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Julie, Jules, Jul, Jewel

Lavender

Meaning: A lovely purple • Popularity: This nature name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lav, Lavie

Leighton

Meaning: Meadow town • Popularity: #965 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Leigh, Lei, Toni

Magnolia 🔥

Meaning: A tree with large glossy leaves and blossoms • Popularity: #145 • 4 syllables • 2025 prediction
Nicknames: Maggie, Mags, Nollie

Marianna

Meaning: Drop of the sea, Beloved • Popularity: #885 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Mari, Anna, Mary

Mariella

Meaning: Drop of the sea, Beloved • Popularity: This long name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Mari, Ella, Mary

Marietta

Meaning: Drop of the sea, Beloved • Popularity: This water name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Mari, Etta, Mary

Michelle

Meaning: Like God • Popularity: #401 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Mich, Shelly, Elle

Nannette

Meaning: Grace • Popularity: This graceful name isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Nan, Nanny, Etta, Nettie

Prudence

Meaning: Careful • Popularity: This vintage name isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Pru, Dancy

Rhiannon

Meaning: Divine queen • Popularity: This R name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Rhi, Ree, Rhia

Veronica

Meaning: She who brings victory • Popularity: #410 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ronnie, Roni, Vera

Virginia

Meaning: Pure • Popularity: #560 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ginny, Ginger, Virgie

Vivienne 🔥

Meaning: Life • Popularity: #235 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Viv, Vivi

Note that these 8-letter favorites were already included in popular long girl names: Caroline, Isabella, Madeline, Penelope, Savannah, Scarlett, and Victoria.

7-letter long girl names (A-D)

These long girl names have 7 letters and 3+ syllables, making them strong yet sophisticated choices.

Adalynn or Addilyn

Meaning: Noble • Popularity: Adalynn ranks #129, Addilyn #746, and Adelynn #385 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ada, Addie, Lynn, Lynnie

Adelina

Meaning: Noble • Popularity: #386 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Addie, Lina, Del

Adriana

Meaning: From Hadria (northern Italy) • Popularity: #309 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Addie, Adri, Ana, Ria

Alessia

Meaning: Defender of mankind • Popularity: #301 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Allie, Lessy, Sia

Alianna

Meaning: Noble, ascending • Popularity: #943 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ali, Ally, Anna

Alitzel

Meaning: Bird goddess • Popularity: #871 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ali, Allie, Zellie, Zelly

Alondra

Meaning: Defender of mankind • Popularity: #524 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Allie, Lonnie

Araceli

Meaning: Altar of heaven • Popularity: #803 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ara, Celi, Ari

Arianna

Meaning: Most holy • Popularity: Arianna #188 and Ariana #96 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ari, Anna, Ria

Ariella

Meaning: Lion of God • Popularity: #185 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ari, Ella, Arie

Arielle

Meaning: Lion of God • Popularity: #418 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ari, Elle, Ellie, Arie

Artemis

Meaning: Goddess of the hunt • Popularity: #856 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Artie, Art, Missy

Aurelia 🔥

Meaning: The golden one • Popularity: #371 • 3 or 4 syllables • 2025 prediction
Nicknames: Aurie, Aura, Lia

Avianna

Meaning: Bird-like, bearer of good news • Popularity: Avianna ranks #561 and Aviana #758 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Avi, Anna, Vivi

Azariah

Meaning: Helped by God • Popularity: #570 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Azzy, Zari, Riah, Aza

Bellamy

Meaning: Beautiful friend • Popularity: #828 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Bell, Bella, Belle, Amy

Bethany

Meaning: House of figs • Popularity: #719 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Beth, Betty, Annie

Brianna

Meaning: Strong, virtuous, and honorable • Popularity: #152 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Bri, Bria, Anna

Briella

Meaning: God is my strength • Popularity: #403 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Brie, Ella, Bri

Cameron

Meaning: Crooked nose • Popularity: This name ranks #480 for girls and #58 for boys • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Cam, Cammy, Ronnie

Camilla

Meaning: Young ceremonial attendant • Popularity: Camilla ranks #336 and Camila #13 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Cam, Cami, Milla, Millie

Cassidy or Kassidy

Meaning: Curly-headed • Popularity: Cassidy ranks #496 and Kassidy #962 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Cass, Cassie, Cassy

Cecilia or Cecelia

Meaning: Blind, pure • Popularity: Cecilia ranks #137 and Cecelia #497 • 3 or 4 syllables
Nicknames: Cece, Celia, Cissy

Cynthia

Meaning: Moon goddess • Popularity: #873 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Cindy, Cyn, Cynth

Daleyza

Meaning: Valley of the meadow • Popularity: #448 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Daly, Leya, Daze

Daniela

Meaning: God is my judge • Popularity: Daniela ranks #252 and Daniella #431 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Dani, Ella, Nella, Dany

Deborah

Meaning: Bee • Popularity: #971 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Deb, Debbie, Deby

Delaney

Meaning: From the alder grove • Popularity: #234 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Del, Laney, Lane

Destiny

Meaning: Fate, fortune • Popularity: #438 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Des, Tiny, Dessi

Dorothy

Meaning: Gift of God • Popularity: #467 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Dot, Dottie, Dolly, Dodie

Note that these 7-letter favorites were already included in popular long girl names: Aaliyah, Abigail, Adeline, Addison, Allison, and Delilah.

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7-letter long girl names (E-L)

Here comes the next batch of long names for girls!

Elliott

Meaning: The Lord is my God • Popularity: Elliott ranks #667 (girls), Elliot #898 (girls), and Elliott #167 (boys) • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ellie, Elle, Leo, Lottie

Elouise

Meaning: Famous warrior • Popularity: Eloise ranks #80 and Elouise #954 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Elle, Lou, Ellie

Emberly

Meaning: Burning ember • Popularity: #657 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Emmy, Ember, Em

Emerald

Meaning: Green precious stone • Popularity: #744 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Emmy, Emma, Emie, Meri

Emerson or Emersyn

Meaning: Brave, powerful • Popularity: Emerson ranks #161 (girs), Emersyn #146 (girls), and Emerson #268 (boys) • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Emmy, Em, Emmie, Sunny

Estella

Meaning: Star • Popularity: #610 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Stella, Ella, Stel

Evelynn

Meaning: Life, living one • Popularity: Evelyn ranks #9 and Evelynn #320 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Eve, Evie, Lynn

Evianna

Meaning: Life, living one • Popularity: This rainbow baby name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Evi, Eva, Vivi, Anna

Galilea

Meaning: From Galilee • Popularity: #650 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Gali, Gal, Lea, Leah

Harmony or Harmoni

Meaning: Agreement • Popularity: Harmony #231 and Harmoni #895 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Har, Money, Honey

Jaliyah

Meaning: Ascending • Popularity: #652 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jal, Jali, Liyah, Jay

Janiyah

Meaning: God is gracious • Popularity: #860 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jani, Niyah, Jana

Jaylani 🔥

Meaning: Thank you (in Somali) • Popularity: #599 • 3 syllables • 2025 prediction
Nicknames: Jay, Lani

Jessica

Meaning: God beholds • Popularity: #553 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jess, Jessie, Jessa

Jocelyn

Meaning: Member of the Gauts tribe • Popularity: #347 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jos, Josie, Joy, Lynn

Johanna

Meaning: God is gracious • Popularity: #750 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jo, Jojo, Anna, Hanna

Juliana

Meaning: Youthful • Popularity: #248 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Jul, Jules, Ana, Julie

Julieta

Meaning: Youthful • Popularity: #391 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Jul, Julie, Eta, Jules

Julissa

Meaning: Soft-haired • Popularity: #939 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Jules, Julie, Lissa, Juju

Juniper

Meaning: Evergreen shrub • Popularity: #113 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: June, Junie

Kehlani or Kailani

Meaning: Sea and sky • Popularity: Kehlani #156, Kailani #225, Kaylani #246, Keilani #636, Khalani #867, and Kahlani #975 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lani, Kay, Kali

Kaliyah

Meaning: Beloved • Popularity: #507 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Kali, Kay, Kaya

Kamiyah

Meaning: Divine power • Popularity: #917 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Kami, Kam, Mia, Kay

Liberty

Meaning: Freedom • Popularity: #891 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Libby, Birdie, Betty, Bertie

Lorelai or Lorelei

Meaning: Alluring enchantress • Popularity: Lorelai #472 and Lorelei #485 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lori, Rory, Rori, Elle

Loretta

Meaning: Little laurel tree • Popularity: #764 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lori, Etta, Lettie

Luciana

Meaning: Light • Popularity: #329 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Lucy, Luna, Ana, Lucie

These 7-letter favorites were already included in popular long girl names: Eleanor, Genesis, Kennedy, Liliana, and Lillian.

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7-letter long girl names (M-Z)

Here are more long girl’s names with seven letters…

Makayla or Mikayla

Meaning: Who is like God • Popularity: Makayla ranks #457, Mikayla #614, and Mikaela #819 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Kay, Kayla, Mac, Mickey

Malayah

Meaning: Blessed by God • Popularity: #969 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Maya, Laya, Mali

Maliyah

Meaning: Queen or chieftain • Popularity: #532 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mali, Liyah, Lia

Mallory

Meaning: Unfortunate • Popularity: #709 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mal, Molly, Lory, Ry

Mariana

Meaning: Star of the sea • Popularity: #245 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Mari, Ana, Mary, Ria

Marilyn

Meaning: Combination of Mary and Lynn • Popularity: #742 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mary, Lynn, Mari, Lyn

Marisol

Meaning: Mary of Solitude • Popularity: #786 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mari, Sol, Mary, Sole

Matilda

Meaning: Battle-mighty • Popularity: #437 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mattie, Tilly, Tilda, Millie

Mckenna or Makenna

Meaning: Son of Kenneth • Popularity: Mckenna #326 and Makenna #475 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mac, Kenna, Ken, Mickey, Kenny

Meilani

Meaning: Heavenly flowers • Popularity: #845 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mei, Lani, Mila, Ani

Melanie

Meaning: Dark-skinned • Popularity: #130 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mel, Melly, Lanie, Mel

Melissa

Meaning: Honey bee • Popularity: #409 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mel, Melly, Missy, Lissa

Miracle

Meaning: Wonder, marvel • Popularity: #438 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mira, Miri

Miranda

Meaning: Admirable, wonderful • Popularity: #576 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mira, Miri, Randi, Andy

Natasha

Meaning: Born on Christmas Day • Popularity: #986 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Nat, Tasha

Novalee

Meaning: New meadow • Popularity: #766 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Nova, Lee, Novie

Octavia

Meaning: Eighth • Popularity: #279 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Octie, Tavi

Ophelia

Meaning: Help or aid • Popularity: #267 • 3 or 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ophie, Lia, Fifi

Rebecca

Meaning: To tie or bind • Popularity: #317 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Becky, Becca, Beck, Reba

Reverie

Meaning: Daydream or dream-like state • Popularity: This hippie name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Rev, Revi, Revie

Rosalia

Meaning: Rose • Popularity: #578 • 3 or 4 syllables
Nicknames: Rosa, Lia, Rose, Rosie

Rosalie

Meaning: Rose • Popularity: #182 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Lee, Rosa

Royalty

Meaning: Of royal status • Popularity: #562 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Roy, Royal

Sabrina

Meaning: From the river Severn • Popularity: #396 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Bri, Brina, Sab, Rina

Sariyah 🔥

Meaning: Princess • Popularity: #577 • 3 syllables • 2025 prediction
Nicknames: Sari, Riyah, Raya

Tatiana

Meaning: Fairy queen • Popularity: This T name isn’t ranking • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Tati, Tiana, Ana, Tana

Tiffany

Meaning: Manifestation of God • Popularity: #896 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Tiff, Tiffy, Tiffie

Trinity

Meaning: Triad, group of three • Popularity: #349 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Trin, Trini, Tri

Valeria

Meaning: Strong, healthy • Popularity: #154 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Val, Ria, Vale

Valerie

Meaning: Strong, healthy • Popularity: #144 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Val, Vale, ReRe

Vanessa

Meaning: Of Venus, butterfly • Popularity: #304 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Nessa, Ness

Violeta

Meaning: Purple • Popularity: #651 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Vi, Vita, Leta, Violet

Viviana

Meaning: Alive, full of life • Popularity: #360 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Vivi, Viv, Ana, Via

Waverly

Meaning: Meadow of quivering aspens • Popularity: #880 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Wave, Waves, Lee, Leigh

Xiomara

Meaning: Famous in battle • Popularity: #402 • 4 syllables
Nicknames: Xio, Mara, Xi

Yaretzi

Meaning: You will always be loved • Popularity: #551 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Yari, Etzi, Yar

Zaniyah

Meaning: God is gracious • Popularity: #735 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Zan, Zani, Zanie, Niyah, Z

Zariyah

Meaning: Princess • Popularity: #638 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Zari, Zarie, Riyah, Zara, Z

Zendaya

Meaning: To give thanks • Popularity: #834 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Zen, Daya, Z

These 7-letter favorites were already included in popular long girl names: Madison, Madelyn, Natalia, Natalie, and Paisley.

Three-syllable names for girls

These girl’s names sound long but contain only five or six letters.

Adina

Meaning: Gentle, delicate • Popularity: This Hebrew name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Addie, Adi, Dina

Adora

Meaning: Beloved • Popularity: This love name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Dora, Ada, Addie

Aitana 🔥

Meaning: Glory • Popularity: #217 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ana, Tana

Alegra

Meaning: Happy, joyful • Popularity: This exotic name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ally, Allie

Alina

Meaning: Noble • Popularity: #150 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ali, Lina

Alvara

Meaning: Guardian or elf warrior • Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Alva, Vara, Al

Alvina

Meaning: Noble friend • Popularity: This long baby name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Alvi, Vina, Al

Amalia

Meaning: Work of God • Popularity: #528 • 3 or 4 syllables
Nicknames: Ami, Lia, Malia, Amie

Amara

Meaning: Eternal • Popularity: #123 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mara, Amy, Ara, Amie

Amaya

Meaning: Night rain • Popularity: #162 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Maya, Amy, Aya, Amie

Amelie

Meaning: Work • Popularity: #893 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Amy, Mel, Mellie

Amina

Meaning: Trustworthy • Popularity: #322 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mina, Amy, Ami, Ammie

Andrea

Meaning: Courageous • Popularity: #173 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Andy, Drea, Andi, Andie

Angela

Meaning: Messenger • Popularity: #256 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Angel, Angie, Geli

Anita

Meaning: Grace • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ana, Nita, Annie

Celina

Meaning: Heavenly • Popularity: #300 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Celi, Lina, Cel

Damara

Meaning: Gentle • Popularity: This D name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mara, Dami

Daria

Meaning: Wealthy • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Dar, Dari, Ria

Delora

Meaning: Sorrowful • Popularity: This long name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Della, Lora, Del

Diana

Meaning: Divine • Popularity: #228 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Di, Ana

Domina

Meaning: Lady • Popularity: This long name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Domi, Mina

Elena

Meaning: Bright light • Popularity: #47 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lena, Elle, Ellie

Eliza

Meaning: God is satisfaction • Popularity: #116 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ellie, Liz, Eli

Emery

Meaning: Industrious • Popularity: #70 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Em, Emmy, Ry

Evora

Meaning: Yew tree • Popularity: This tree name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Eve, Eva, Evvie, Evie

Fatima

Meaning: One who abstains • Popularity: #344 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Fafa, Tima

Fiona

Meaning: Fair • Popularity: #400 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Fi, Fifi

Honora

Meaning: Honor • Popularity: This Irish name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Honor, Nora

Imogen

Meaning: Maiden • Popularity: This I name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Immy, Genie

Indira

Meaning: Beauty • Popularity: This name meaning beautiful isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Indi, Dira, Indie

Ivana

Meaning: God is gracious • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ivy, Ana

Ivory

Meaning: White, pure • Popularity: #520 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Ivy, Ry

Kezia or Keziah

Meaning: Cassia tree • Popularity: Neither spelling of this edgy name is ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Kez, Kezi, Zia

Kiara

Meaning: Clear, bright • Popularity: #230 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Kiki, Ki, Ara

Lupita

Meaning: River of the wolf • Popularity: This L name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lupe, Pita, Lulu

Lydia

Meaning: From Lydia • Popularity: #97 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Liddy, Lyd

Malina

Meaning: Gentle • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mali, Lina

Marina

Meaning: From the sea • Popularity: #573 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mari, Rina, Mar

Marion

Meaning: Star of the sea • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mari, Ronnie

Merida

Meaning: One who has achieved glory • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Meri, Ida, Mer

Moriah

Meaning: Chosen by God • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Mori, Riah, Morie

Odessa

Meaning: Long journey • Popularity: This O name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Odie, Desi, Dess, Essa

Regina

Meaning: Queen • Popularity: #328 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Gina, Reg, Regi, Reggie

Rosita

Meaning: Little rose • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Rosie, Rose, Ro

Sabina

Meaning: From the Sabine people • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Sabi, Sab, Sabie

Sienna

Meaning: Reddish-brown • Popularity: #140 • 2 or 3 syllables
Nicknames: Sie, Sia, Cece

Tazara

Meaning: Help, assistance • Popularity: This elegant name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Taz, Zara, Tara

Zinnia

Meaning: Flower name • Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Zin, Zinni

If you liked this batch of long girl names you’ll like this big list of 3-syllable names.

Long girl names with two syllables

These beautiful names don’t sound long but are long (7+ letters).

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Ainsley

Meaning: One’s own meadow • Popularity: #598 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Ains, Lee, Leigh

Arlette

Meaning: Eagle • Popularity: Arlette #731 and Arlet #604 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Ari, Arlie, Lettie

Ashlynn

Meaning: From the ash tree meadow • Popularity: Ashlynn #921 and Ashlyn #832 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Ash, Lynn, Ashie

Berkeley

Meaning: Birch tree meadow • Popularity: This name ending in y isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Berk, Lee, Leigh

Blakely

Meaning: Dark wood clearing • Popularity: #155 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Blake, Blakey, Lee, Leigh

Braelyn

Meaning: Strength or virtue • Popularity: #916 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Brae, Lynn, Lyn

Bridget

Meaning: Strength or exalted one • Popularity: #748 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Brie, Bridge

Brinley

Meaning: Burnt meadow • Popularity: Brinley #490 and Brynleigh #754 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Brin, Lee, Leigh, Bree

Bristol

Meaning: Meeting place by the bridge • Popularity: #527 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Bris, Britt, Tollie

Cadence

Meaning: Rhythm, flow • Popularity: #951 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Cade, Cadie, Cady

Camille

Meaning: Perfect, unblemished • Popularity: #268 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Cam, Cami, Millie

Celeste

Meaning: Heavenly • Popularity: #275 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Cel, Cella, Cece

Chelsea

Meaning: Chalk landing place • Popularity: #710 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Chels, Elsie

Chesney

Meaning: Fortress town • Popularity: This unisex name isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Ches, Chessie

Collins

Meaning: Son of Colin • Popularity: #237 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Collie, Linny

Colette

Meaning: Victory of the people • Popularity: #442 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Coco, Lettie, Cole

Estelle

Meaning: Star • Popularity: #711 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Stella, Elle

Frances

Meaning: From France, free one • Popularity: #405 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Fran, Frannie, Frankie

Frankie

Meaning: Free one • Popularity: #538 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Frank, Fran, Kiki

Georgia

Meaning: Farmer • Popularity: #128 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Georgie, Gia, Gigi

Giselle

Meaning: Pledge • Popularity: This G name isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Gigi, Elle

Haisley

Meaning: Hazelwood • Popularity: #498 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Hais, Leigh, Haisy, Hazy

Hartley

Meaning: Deer meadow • Popularity: This H name isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Hart, Lee

Holland

Meaning: From the wooded land • Popularity: #568 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Holly, Hollie

Janelle

Meaning: God is gracious • Popularity: #692 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Jan, Nell, Nellie, Elle

Jasmine or Jazmine

Meaning: Persian flower • Popularity: Jasmine #190 and Jazmine #922 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Jazz, Jazzy, Jas, Minnie

Journey or Journee

Meaning: A passage or travel • Popularity: Journey #334 and Journee #210 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Joy, Jojo

Kaitlyn or Katelyn

Meaning: Pure • Popularity: Kaitlyn #621 and Katelyn #852 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Kate, Katie, Kait

Kendall

Meaning: Valley of the River Kent • Popularity: #316 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny

Kensley

Meaning: Royal meadow • Popularity: #755 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Kens, Ken, Kenny

Kinslee

Meaning: Chief’s meadow • Popularity: #785 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Kins, Kinsy, Kinny

Lakelyn

Meaning: From the lake • Popularity: #929 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Lake, Lynn, Lakey

Lucille

Meaning: Light • Popularity: #285 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Lucy, Luce, Lucie

Marlowe

Meaning: Driftwood • Popularity: #836 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Mar, Marley

Oaklynn

Meaning: From the oak tree land • Popularity: #580 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Oak, Oakley, Oakie

Phoenix

Meaning: Dark red • Popularity: #348 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Nix, Fefe

Presley

Meaning: Priest’s meadow • Popularity: #197 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Pressie, Lee, Pres

Promise

Meaning: A declaration of assurance • Popularity: #716 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Missy, Prommie

Raelynn

Meaning: Beam of light • Popularity: #111 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Rae, Ray, Lynn, Raelie

Roselyn

Meaning: Beautiful rose • Popularity: #926 • 3 syllables
Nicknames: Rose, Rosie, Rosey, Lynn

Ryleigh

Meaning: Courageous • Popularity: #260 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Ry, Lee

Saoirse

Meaning: Freedom • Popularity: #959 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Seer, Sea, Sorcha

Scottie

Meaning: From Scotland • Popularity: #617 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Scott, Dot

Tinsley

Meaning: Victory field • Popularity: This modern-sounding name isn’t ranking • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Tins, Tin, Lee

Whitley

Meaning: White meadow • Popularity: #733 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Whit, Lee, Whitty

Whitney

Meaning: White island • Popularity: #981 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Whit, Whitt

Wrenlee or Wrenley

Meaning: Small bird meadow • Popularity: Wrenlee #584 and Wrenley #175 • 2 syllables
Nicknames: Wren, Lee, Ren

If you liked this batch of long girl names you’ll like this full list of 2-syllable names.

8 Long Girl Names Poised to Go Viral in 2025

These long girl names show the most potential for explosive growth in 2025.

They are ranked by their likelihood of going viral.

Vivienne

Current rank: #235

After entering the U.S. top 1000 in 2009 at #531, Vivienne has climbed steadily, but its recent momentum is unprecedented. The name jumped 69 spots in 2023 – its largest single-year improvement ever.

Even more telling, all three variations hit historic peaks simultaneously in 2023: Vivian reached #87 (its highest rank in 90 years), Vivienne hit #235, and Viviana climbed to #359. This synchronized success across variations is extremely rare and often predicts accelerated growth.

International strength reinforces the trend. While ranking #235 in the U.S., Vivienne has climbed to #449 in England/Wales (up from #1364 in 1996) and reached #194 in Switzerland.

Celebrity influence has played a key role. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s choice for their twin in 2008 catapulted the name to wider recognition. The name also benefits from the legacy of designer Vivienne Westwood.

Not to mention, French-influenced names are having a moment (Charlotte #3, Eleanor #14), and Vivienne offers the increasingly popular -enne ending with appealing nickname options like Vivi. In 2023, it matched its highest-ever percentage of U.S. births at 0.073%.

The current position at #235 puts this long girl’s name in the sweet spot where names often see exponential growth. It’s high enough to be familiar but not ubiquitous.

Antonella

Current rank #287

After entering the US top 1000 in 2016 at #768, Antonella has surged to #287 in 2023 – a remarkable climb of 481 positions in just 7 years.

The name’s acceleration is striking. Its 149-spot improvement in 2023 represents its largest single-year jump ever, suggesting momentum is building rather than slowing.

Raw numbers tell the story – 1,092 babies were named Antonella in 2023, representing its highest usage in US history.

While the traditional variant Antonia has fallen out of the top 1000, Antonella’s elaborate -ella ending captures modern parents’ attention, following successful names like Isabella (#7) and Gabriella (#89).

The international standing adds weight to this long girl name’s potential. Currently ranking #9 in both Brazil and Chile, and #125 in Mexico, Antonella shows strong cross-cultural appeal.

Antonella’s organic growth, achieved without major celebrity influence, suggests deeper, more sustainable appeal.

Aurelia

Current rank: #371

Aurelia has rocketed up the charts, with its biggest jump ever in 2023 (+117 spots). After barely making the top 1000 in 2012 (#1000), this celestial beauty has shown unstoppable momentum.

Its gains are accelerating – jumping from #530 in 2020 to #371 in 2023, with each year’s improvement bigger than the last.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s choice of Aurelia for their daughter in March 2023 has given the long girl’s name major cultural momentum.

The name combines two major trends: heavenly meanings (like top-10 Luna) and elegant “lia” endings (like #4 Amelia).

Currently at its highest U.S. rank since the 1930s (#616 in 1932), Aurelia’s three-syllable pattern mirrors other fast-rising names like Aurora (#22) and Ophelia (#267).

Calliope

Current rank: #492

After entering the U.S. top 1000 at #941 in 2016, Calliope has climbed a remarkable 449 spots, with its largest single-year jump (94 spots) coming in 2023.

The acceleration is key – each year’s improvement has been larger than the last, culminating in 618 births in 2023 (0.035% of all female births). This marks Calliope’s most popular year on record.

International data strengthens the case. The name is seeing parallel growth in England & Wales, climbing from virtually unused in 1996 to #982 in 2022.

Built-in nickname Callie (ranked #179) provides accessibility, while its Greek mythology connection taps into the same trend-driving names like Ophelia (#267) and Penelope (#23).

That 94-spot jump in 2023 suggests an inflection point. Calliope has reached the ranking range (#400-500) where names often see their fastest growth.

Sariyah

Current rank #577

Sariyah emerged as one of the fastest-rising names of 2023, jumping an impressive 156 spots. This dramatic acceleration represents a 21.3% improvement in ranking in just one year.

Related variants Zariah (#412) and Zariyah (#638) are also climbing steadily, with the name family collectively representing ~2,000 births in 2023.

Sariyah shows the strongest recent momentum of all variants, with its 156-spot jump being the largest single-year improvement in the family.

The data shows Sariyah emerging as the preferred spelling, significantly outperforming the traditional Sariah (#996). This spelling consolidation pattern often precedes explosive growth.

Rising social media influencer Sariyah Yaya Panton is increasing this long girl name’s visibility, combining organic popularity growth with influencer exposure.

Jaylani

Current rank: #599

Since debuting in the top 1000 just three years ago at #799, Jaylani has shown explosive acceleration. After a modest 33-spot improvement in its first year, the name suddenly surged 167 positions in 2023.

In 2023, 496 baby girls were named Jaylani – remarkable for a name that wasn’t even in the top 1000 four years ago.

Related names like Kaylani (#246) and Kailani (#225) show enduring appeal for the -lani sound pattern, while Jaylani’s recent momentum suggests it could be the next breakout star.

This acceleration pattern – especially so soon after entering the charts – often signals a name about to go mainstream.

Jaylani’s 2023 jump was one of the largest gains by any girls’ name that year.

Magnolia

Current rank: #145

Since entering the U.S. top 1000 in 2013 at #972, Magnolia has demonstrated remarkable upward mobility, climbing to #145 in 2023 – an 85% improvement in just a decade.

The climb tells the story:
2013: Debuted at #972
2015: Jumped to #635
2017: Reached #384
2019: Climbed to #237
2021: Hit peak ranking at #140
2023: Holding strong at #145

While the ranking slightly declined from 2021 to 2023, the actual percentage of babies named Magnolia increased – from 0.110% to 0.111% of total births.

The name surged when HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines launched their Magnolia brand empire in 2015, jumping from #635 to #384 in just two years.

Emberlynn

Current rank: #798

Emberlynn first entered the top 1000 in 2021 at #959. In just two years, it has rocketed to #798, showing accelerating momentum with each jump – first improving 51 spots, then more than doubling to a 110-spot gain in 2023.

The name’s rise builds on a strong foundation. Its root name Ember ranks at #170, while the bridge variant Emberly holds steady at #657.

This “family success” pattern often predicts sustainable growth. When a base name is well-established and a middle variant proves viable, its elaborate version often sees rapid adoption.

Similar elaborate nature-inspired names like Everleigh have successfully made this journey, rising from #756 in 2015 to #149 in 2023.

What do you think?!

These eight long girl names share compelling patterns: dramatic recent acceleration, strong international presence, and alignment with current trends toward longer, more elaborate choices.

While Vivienne and Antonella show the strongest potential for explosive growth, each name on this list demonstrates unique indicators suggesting significant upward momentum through 2025.

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The source for popularity data is SSN.

This article was originally published on Aug 22, 2021 and was updated on Dec 3, 2024.

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