AHEAD: The ultimate list of one-syllable baby names for girls.
On the hunt for a gorgeous one-syllable girl’s name that sounds cool but isn’t over-done?
There are surprisingly few choices for single-syllable names for girls—there are many more one-syllable names for boys.
But not to worry, I’ve got all the good ones right here!
Below, I’ve rounded up every one-syllable name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
(I separated all of the ones I didn’t love at the very end).
I’ve also included each name’s meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.
You’ll also find plenty of inspiration for name combinations, whether you’re using a one-syllable name for your daughter’s first or middle name.
Let’s dive in and check out these gorgeous one syllable girl names!
Popular one syllable girl names
We’re kicking off our list with trendy one syllable girl names that rank in the top 200.
Claire or Clare
- Name meaning: Clear or bright.
- Popularity: The “C” name Claire ranks #57 and Clare ranks #823.
Faith
- Name meaning: Devotion.
- Popularity: #136
Grace
- Name meaning: Goodness.
- Popularity: #28
- Name meaning: Green stone.
- Popularity: #97
June
- Name meaning: Sixth month.
- Popularity: #182
Maeve
- Name meaning: She who intoxicates.
- Popularity: #173
- Name meaning: Descendant of Conn.
- Popularity: #85
- Name meaning: Fiery.
- Popularity: This “R” name ranks #144 for girls and #731 for boys.
Rose
- Name meaning: Flower.
- Popularity: #113
Sloane
- Name meaning: Warrior.
- Popularity: #181
If you like these popular one syllable names for girls you might also like this list of modern names or these rainbow baby names.
Cool one syllable girl names
All of these one syllable names for girls aren’t super popular, but should be!
Beck
- Name meaning: Small stream.
- Popularity: This interesting “B” name is not in the top 1000.
Belle
- Name meaning: Beautiful.
- Popularity: #999
Elle
- Name meaning: She.
- Popularity: #371
Hart
- Name meaning: Brave.
- Popularity: This one syllable “H” name is not in the top 1000.
James
- Name meaning: Supplanter.
- Popularity: Unsurprisingly, James doesn’t rank for girls. It ranks #6 for boys. James is an awesome middle name for a girl!
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 #920 for girls. For boys, Lane ranks #256 and Layne is #668.
Paige or Page
- Name meaning: Helper.
- Popularity: Paige ranks #273 and Page is not ranking.
Rae or Rai
- Name meaning: Female sheep.
- Popularity: This short girls’ name is not ranking in the top 1000.
Sage
- Name meaning: Grayish green herb.
- Popularity: #223
If you like these cool one syllable girl names you might also like these edgy baby names or these twin girl names.
Nature one syllable girl names
All of these organic one syllable girl names are inspired by the earth, the sky, and the sea.
Blair or Blaire
- Name meaning: Field or plain.
- Popularity: The southern name Blair ranks #333 and Blaire ranks #669.
Brie or Bree
- Name meaning: Marshland.
- Popularity: Neither spelling of this 4-letter “B” name is in the top 1000.
Brooke
- Name meaning: Small stream.
- Popularity: #237
Brynn
- Name meaning: Hill.
- Popularity: #332
Eve
- Name meaning: Life.
- Popularity: #471
Jewel
- Name meaning: Precious stone.
- Popularity: This pretty one syllable baby name hasn’t ranked since 2019.
Liv
- Name meaning: Life.
- Popularity: #667
May or Mae
- Name meaning: Bitter or pearl. The 5th month. Another name for Hawthorn, a small thorny tree with white or pink flowers.
- Popularity: The “M” name May is not currently popular but Mae ranks #576.
Pearl
- Name meaning: Gem.
- Popularity: #773
Rayne or Rain
- Name meaning: Precipitation.
- Popularity: Rayne ranks #775 and Rain is not ranking.
Shay or Shea
- Name meaning: A small tropical African tree. Its nuts give us shea butter!
- Popularity: Shay ranks #928 and Shea hasn’t ranked since 2008.
Skye or Sky
- Name meaning: The atmosphere above.
- Popularity: The “S” name Skye ranks #467 and Sky ranks #801.
Wren
- Name meaning: Small bird.
- Popularity: #361
If you like these earthy one syllable baby names, you might also like these tree names or these boho hippie names.
Gender neutral one syllable names
All of these fantastic single-syllable baby names would work perfectly for a boy or a girl!
Blake
- Name meaning: Bright and shining.
- Popularity: #219
Dale
- Name meaning: Valley.
- Popularity: This “D” name is not ranking in the top 1000 for either gender.
Drew
- Name meaning: Strong and manly.
- Popularity: This one syllable name ranks #944 for girls and #530 for boys.
Hayes
- Name meaning: Brushwood.
- Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking for girls but is #245 for boys.
Kai
- Name meaning: Hawaiian for “sea”.
- Popularity: This cool “K” name ranks #794 for girls and #93 boys.
Leigh
- Name meaning: Delicate.
- Popularity: This single-syllable “L” name is not currently ranking.
Reign
- Name meaning: Rule or sovereign.
- Popularity: #356
Rhett
- Name meaning: Advice.
- Popularity: This one syllable baby name ranks #159 for boys but isn’t ranking for girls.
Roux or Rue
- Name meaning: Reddish brown.
- Popularity: This unusual one syllable name isn’t ranking.
Scout
- Name meaning: Explorer.
- Popularity: #874
If you like these gender neutral one syllable names, check out this list of non-binary names.
Unique one syllable girl names
All of these one syllable names for girls are interesting and uncommon without being too far out there.
Bex
- Name meaning: To tie or bind.
- Popularity: This 3-letter girl’s name isn’t ranking.
Birch
- Name meaning: A tree known for its unusual bark that peels like paper.
- Popularity: This badass girls’ name isn’t ranking in the top 1000.
Bloom
- Name meaning: To flower.
- Popularity: This simple nature name is not currently ranking.
Cove
- Name meaning: Coastal inlet.
- Popularity: This unique “C” name isn’t currently popular.
Dove
- Name meaning: A bird symbolizing peace.
- Popularity: This peaceful baby name isn’t in the top 1000.
Dream
- Name meaning: Thoughts and images during sleep. Aspiration and hope.
- Popularity: #407
Elm
- Name meaning: A tall, fast-growing deciduous tree with an impressive shape.
- Popularity: This unique “E” name isn’t ranking in the top 1000.
Fawn
- Name meaning: Young deer.
- Popularity: This one syllable “F” name isn’t currently popular.
Finch
- Name meaning: A colorful bird. Also means to swindle, but let’s focus on the first meaning.
- Popularity: Finch is not currently in the top 1000 baby names in the United States
Fleur
- Name meaning: Flower in French.
- Popularity: This one-syllable French girls’ name is not popular in the U.S.
Gem
- Name meaning: Precious stone.
- Popularity: This one syllable “G” name is not ranking.
Hale
- Name meaning: Hollow dweller.
- Popularity: This uncommon H name isn’t in the top 1000.
Jayce
- Name meaning: The Lord is salvation.
- Popularity: This one syllable “J” name is not ranking for girls but ranks #151 for boys.
Jazz
- Name meaning: Music.
- Popularity: This melodious baby name isn’t popular right now.
Lace
- Name meaning: Fine fabric knit in a pattern.
- Popularity: This sweet and girly name isn’t ranking.
Lake or Layke
- Name meaning: Body of water.
- Popularity: Neither spelling of this one-syllable name is ranking right now.
Lark
- Name meaning: A small songbird.
- Popularity: Lark isn’t in the top 1000.
Oak
- Name meaning: Large trees with long lifespans. Oaks support more life forms than any other tree genus in North America.
- Popularity: This cool “O” name would make a great middle name and is not currently ranking.
Tru
- Name meaning: Accurate or authentic.
- Popularity: This “T” name is not ranking for girls. Surprisingly, it’s ranking #810 for boys!
Vale
- Name meaning: Valley.
- Popularity: This one syllable “V” name isn’t ranking.
If you like these unique single-syllable baby names you might also like these outer space names.
Timeless one syllable girl names
These single-syllable names have been popular in the past, and most continue to be relatively popular today. They don’t tend to evoke any particular decade, making them timeless!
Anne
- Name meaning: Grace.
- Popularity: #625
Dawn
- Name meaning: Daybreak.
- Popularity: This one syllable girls’ name hasn’t ranked since 2000.
Faye
- Name meaning: Fairy.
- Popularity: #687
Gwen
- Name meaning: White ring.
- Popularity: Gwen ranks #819. The longer name Gwendolyn ranks #377.
Hope
- Name meaning: Expectations.
- Popularity: #204
Jane
- Name meaning: Noble or gracious.
- Popularity: #265
Joy
- Name meaning: Happiness.
- Popularity: #396
Kate
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: #411 (For reference, Katherine is #135 and Catherine is #267.)
Ruth
- Name meaning: Friend.
- Popularity: #220
One syllable names that are past their prime
For the sake of a complete list, I decided to include this last bunch of one-syllable names for girls. However, I personally think they’ve seen better days.
Beth
- Name meaning: Pledged to God.
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Fern
- Name meaning: A feathery plant.
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Jean
- Name meaning: God is gracious.
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Jill
- Name meaning: Youthful.
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Joan
- Name meaning: God is gracious.
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Kat
- Name meaning: Pure.
- Popularity: #Not ranking.
Lynn
- Name meaning: Lake
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Sue
- Name meaning: Lily.
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Tess
- Name meaning: To harvest.
- Popularity: Not ranking.
Of course, if you happen to love any of these names, you should choose it for your daughter and forget what I think!
More baby names for girls:
Before we get into middle name ideas, here are some additional baby name lists you might like!
Middle Name Ideas
Finding a middle name to go with a one-syllable first name is shockingly difficult.
SO many of the combinations I tried sounded “backwards”—like their order should be swapped.
Here are a few middle names that actually work well with most single-syllable first names:
- Blakely
- Everleigh or Everly
- Magnolia
- Victoria
- Abigail
- Lavender
On the other hand, if you’re reading this list because you’re looking for a one syllable MIDDLE name, then as you’ve seen, there are many many options.
Here are some name combinations for inspiration:
Jade Arden
Jade Aspen
Jade Embry
Jade Hannah
Jade Taylor
Lacey Jade
Lexi Jade
Maya Jade
Raven Jade
Quinn Blakely
Quinn Charlotte
Quinn Lennox
Quinn Magnolia
Quinn Palmer
Quinn Ryder
Reese Hart
Reese Page
Reese Hadley
Reese Harper
Reese Oakley
Scarlett Rose
Abigail Rose
Annabelle Rose
Aria Rose
Ava Rose
Rose Olivia
Rose Sophia
Rose Victoria
Sloane Emerson
Sloane Morgan
Sloane Remington
Abigail Sloane
Addison Sloane
Rylan Sloane
Sloane Lennox
Sloan Blakely
Belle Camden
Belle Harlow
Belle Kinsley
Belle Magnolia
Belle Meadow
Scarlett Belle
Shiloh Belle
Mila Belle
Blaire Aria
Blaire Addison
Avery Blaire
Emery Blaire
Malia Blair
Blair Madison
Blake Harper
Blake Riley
Blake Ryder
Blake Sutton
Blakely Lennox
Sierra Blake
Demi Blake
Skylar Blake
Brooke Raquel
Brooke Michelle
Brooke Ryder
Brooke Hailey
Brooke Lauren
Hazel Brooke
Indigo Brooke
Brynn Elyse
Brynn Magnolia
Brynn Harper
Bryn Sophia
Olivia Bryn
Brynn Blakely
Eve Scarlett
Eve Sienna
Eve Sutton
Eve Hazel
Evie Delilah
Evie Harriet
Evie Rylan
Evie Palmer
Faye Valli
Faye Sophie
Faye Rowan
Faye Noelle
Faye Natalia
Faye Magnolia
Faye Blakely
Hope Alexandria
Hope Lennox
Hope Meadow
Hope Piper
Hope Scarlett
Jane Oakley
Jane Kinsley
Jane Hadley
Jane Harlow
Jane Leighton
Jane Riley
Kate Isadora
Kate Elizabeth
Kate Emerson
Kate Magnolia
Avery Kate
Aubrey Kate
Layne Teagan
Lane Arden
Layne Aspen
Lane Embry
Laine Hadley
Lane Harriet
Layne Kinsley
Lane Marley
Liv Charlotte
Liv Marley
Liv Mazie
Liv Oakley
Liv Magnolia
Liv Scarlett
Liv Palmer
Paige Rowan
Page Olivia
Paige Madelyn
Hazel Page
Marley Page
Reva Page
Skylar Page
Sage Madison
Sage Madelyn
Sage Magnolia
Teagan Sage
Juliana Sage
Malia Sage
Eden Sage
Harlow Sage
Skye or Sky
Skye Blakely
Skye Bridget
Sky Embry
Skye Harlow
Mazie Sky
Noe Sky
Violet Sky
Bree Victoria
Brie Meadows
Brie Mariah
Emilia Bree
Madelyn Bree
Lila Cove
Aspen Cove
Ayla Cove
Cove Juliana
Cove Alexandra
Cove Blakely
Marley Hale
Mazie Hale
Shiloh Hale
Emma Hale
Hale Willow
Hale Blakely
Hart Blakely
Hart Brinley
Hart Kinsley
Hart Magnolia
Millie Hart
Avery Hart
Hayes Lavender
Hayes Emery
Hayes Leighton
Hayes Palmer
Hayes Porter
Hayes Shiloh
Hayes Terra
Haley James
Reagan James
Remi James
Evie James
Kylie James
Macie James
Mira James
Jem Blakely
Gem Hazel
Jem Indigo
Gem Mazie
Jem Paisley
Gem Palmer
Jem Sutton
Gem Sage
Jewel Blakely
Jewel Harlow
Jewel Indigo
Jewel Hartley
Jewel Arden
Jules Blakely
Jules Marley
Jules Avery
Jules Brinley
Jules Embry
Jules Harlow
Leigh Hadley
Leigh Hartley
Leigh Teagan
Leigh Taylor
Leigh Scarlett
Rai Teagan
Rey Skylar
Rai Marley
Rey Magnolia
Rai Hartley
Rey Embry
Rai Brinley
Roux Brinley
Roux Harper
Roux Kinsley
Roux Madison
Roux Morgan
Roux Paisley
Roux Presley
Final thoughts on single syllable girl names
You really can’t go wrong with any of these one syllable girl names. There are so many beautiful choices that flow nicely with a variety of middle names and last names.
Jot down your shortlist of favorite baby names and then one by one, try to eliminate the names that make you less excited than the others.
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