"My maiden name was a three-syllable mouthful, so my parents gave me (and my brothers) simpler first names to pair with our longer last name. If this is true for you, tooâor if your baby will have a hyphenated last nameâyou might also want a short and sweet name to lead. Or maybe youâre looking for a one-syllable name to pair with another name to create a âdouble-barrelâ first name (like Mary-Grace, Mae-Lynn, or Cora-Lee). Or maybe youâre on the hunt for one-syllable middle names for your new baby girl.
Short and sweet baby names are certainly appealing for many parents-to-be. So it makes sense searches for one-syllable names for new baby girls are up in 2025. And if youâve started the hunt for the perfect name, you might want to consider one of these punchy and charming one-syllable baby names. Here, youâll find 88 options for one-syllable names with meanings that are sweet, strong, and everything in between.
Most popular one-syllable girl names
The following one-syllable names all fall on this yearâs list of the top 200 most popular girl names, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
Grace
The most popular one-syllable girlsâ name last year (coming in at #41) for good reason. Grace is a timeless name of Latin origin meaning âblessingâ or âfavor.â
Claire
A â90s middle name favorite, Claire (or Clare) is a popular one-syllable first name today, coming in at #67 on the SSAâs top baby name list. With the meaning âbright,â itâs no wonder this name is climbing the charts for baby girls.
Jade
Meaning âprecious stone,â Jade didnât become a popular pick until the 1990s. Itâs a solid choice for a strong little girl as she grows.
Quinn
A pretty gender-neutral name, Quinn has a thoughtful meaningââwise.â This popular pick for girls (just within the top 100 last year, according to the SSA) gets its roots from a Northern Irish surname, Ă Cuinn, according to Nameberry.Â
Rose
Flower baby names are always a pretty pick for girls, and Rose has a timeless quality. â90s kids might think of Kate Winsletâs character in Titanic. While others might think of Bridesmaids actress Rose Byrne (who is also the voice of Blueyâs Aunt Brandy!).
Sage
A pretty nature-inspired name for a baby girl, the one-syllable Sage (or Saige) can mean âwisdom,â and itâs also connected to the healing herb of the same name.
June
Expecting a summer baby? Or just love the welcoming warmth of June? Consider this pretty vintage name, associated with the Roman goddess Juno.
Sloane
Undoubtedly a cool girl name, Sloane is also a strong pick. Of Irish origin, the name means âraiderâ or âwarrior.â
Ruth
100 years ago, this old-fashioned girlsâ name was near the top of the list of the most popular baby names. Today, the name just makes it into the top 200, but Ruth could be poised for a comebackâespecially with the cute nickname Ruthie.
Reese
Itâs hard not to think of the beloved actress and film producer Reese Witherspoon when hearing this unisex one-syllable name, but this pick also has a strong meaning for a little girl. Of Welsh origin, Reese means âfiery,â so you might be manifesting a main character in your family, too.
Vintage one-syllable girl names
Choosing an âold-fashionedâ girlsâ name is 100 percent back in fashion, with vintage names as one of the yearâs top naming trends. Whether honoring an elder female relative or looking for a name that will grow with your baby, vintage one-syllable names like May, Bette, or Maude could be a timeless pick for a new little girl. Any of these names would also be adorable middle names as well.
- Anne or Ann
- Bea
- Beth
- Bette
- Blanche
- Blythe
- Dee
- Dot
- Faith
- Faye or Fay
- Gail
- Jane
- Jean
- Jill
- Jo
- Joan
- Joy
- Joyce
- Kate
- Kay
- Lou
- Lynn
- Mae or May
- Maeve
- Maude
- Meg
- Nell
- Pam
- Pearl
- Sue
- Tess
Unique one-syllable girl names
When looking for rare one-syllable names, consider earthy girl names like Fern, Brooke, or Dawn. Or perhaps youâre drawn to virtue names like Love and Hope. None of these names were in the top 200 most popular girl names last year, so if youâre looking for a unique pick for a first or middle name, consider these one-syllable girl names.Â
- Belle
- Bree
- Brooke
- Brynn
- Dawn
- Dove
- Elle
- Eve
- Fawn
- Fern
- Fleur
- Gwen
- Hope
- Jules
- Kit
- Lake
- Love
- Luz
- Paige
- Neve
- Noor
- Rue
- Shiv
- Wren
Gender-neutral one-syllable names for girls
Another naming trend for 2025? Choosing a unisex baby name for girls and boys. This list of one-syllable names includes sweet nature-inspired picks like Skye and Rain as well as strong monikers like Pierce and Drew (the latter literally means âstrongâ and âcourageousâ). Plus rare gender-neutral names like Val, which only made the list of 1000 most popular girlsâ names onceâin 1958.
- Blake
- Blair
- Brett
- Dream
- Drew
- Greer
- Jude
- Kai
- Lane
- Lee or Leigh
- Peace
- Pierce
- Rain
- Ray or Rae
- Reign
- Rhett
- Rhodes
- Ryan
- Scout
- Shea or Shay
- Skye or Sky
- Smith
- Val
Kathy Sisson, Senior Editor
Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more. As an editor at The Everymom, she has produced hundreds of articles on a range of parenting topics, reviewed dozens of family-focused products, interviewed leading experts in the children and parenting world, and created viral parenting social media content. A mom of two, she is committed to sharing the honest, helpful, and often humorous stories of motherhood.