The 100 Best Girl Baby Names You'll Love
Is there anything more fun (or overwhelming!) than hunting for the perfect name for your baby girl? With thousands and thousands of options out there, and each prettier than the last, we bet your list is pretty long. But fear not, because there is a list out there that is definitely much longer than yours, and we’ve got it right here.
The baby girl names other parents are picking are so much fun to browse. There are lots of flower and nature names (like Daisy and Violet) on here, with elegant and vintage favourites scattered up and down the list.
The top 100 girl names include modern and gender-neutral picks, but the top 25 (detailed below with meanings) are trending uber-feminine and pretty. French and other European names having a major moment (Sophia, Isabella) as are nature names (Willow, Lily, Hazel). If you’re starting from scratch, you’ll find lots of inspiration for both rare names and baby girl name trends.
Whether you’re looking to set your girl apart from the crowd in a big way or use something more recognisable, here are the top 100 baby girl names with special mention and details on Australia’s best of the best. Where do your favourite girl names fall?
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1–10 Best Baby Girl Names & Meanings
- Isla: Calling all jetsetters and water-lovers: Give your beachy babe a name that comes from the word "island."
- Amelia: With a soft sound and the strong meaning “work,” we love seeing her in the top 10!
- Charlotte: Sweet Char, Charlie, or Lottie will love her name that has pretty much always been popular since the naming charts began. The French name meaning “free man” remained well within the top 300, even during its lowest ranking years.
- Olivia: With its equivalent (Oliver) at the top of the best boy name list, It probably comes as no surprise to most that this pretty pick is in the top five here, too. The Latin name meaning “olive tree” is just lovely.
- Mia: Meaning “mine” in Italian, it’s a gorgeous name bursting with love and pride for your little girl.
- Ava: Ava has mixed origins (Hebrew, Latin, and Germanic) and an assortment of meanings so you can ascribe to it the one that feels like the best fit: “life; bird; or water/island.”
- Matilda: It’s no surprise that Australian parents choose to waltz with this name that has not only national significance, but also a strong meaning (“battle-mighty”) and melodic sound.
- Harper: You’re not alone if you feel like you woke up one day and this one was everywhere. English for “harp player,” the moniker was first known for feminine use by the novelist Harper Lee (for whom it was originally a surname).
- Lily: This floral baby name has been inching its way up in recent years, finally making its way into the top 10 this year!
- Hazel: This colour name that means "the hazelnut tree" evokes both a vintage vibe and an earthy quality. A baby name on the rise, Hazel is up four spots!
List of 11–25 Best Baby Names for Girls
- Grace: A gorgeous and timeless name with a meaning anyone would be thrilled for their little girl to embody.
- Ella: With mixed English and German roots meaning “fairy maiden” or “completely,” it’s a short and sweet name idea for a little girl.
- Ivy: This nature baby name has a Greek link—it signifies faithfulness.
- Evelyn: More vintage vibes for our top girl name list, this one means “desired” from the French and shares a German root with Ava for the alternate meaning “water/island.”
- Willow: A beautiful tribute to the elegant Willow tree, this cute girl name hails from Old English.
- Isabella: More romantic vibes for our top names, featuring a four-syllable stunner that has Spanish/Italian origins (as a version of Elizabeth, “pledged to God”) and global appeal.
- Sophie: Barely edging out Sophia, Sophie is up three spots!
- Sophia: From the Greek, meaning “wisdom,” it’s a flowing yet understated name that’s been on the rise globally over the past two decades.
- Chloe: This classic French-sounding name has been a staple among top girl names.
- Mila: The pretty girls’ name of Slavic/Russian roots means “gracious” or “dear.”
- Sienna: Sienna is both a place name (Siena, Italy) and a colour name (referring to the chic orange-red). With that it evokes a rich warmth—making it easy to see why it’s a favourite among Aussie parents.
- Ruby: Yet another colour name! This gem would be the perfect fit for a July baby, as it’s also July’s birthstone.
- Daisy: A bright and perky flower name for your little sprout.
- Violet: This girl's name is anything but shrinking! In 2024 it bloomed two spots to enter the top 25!
- Evie: The diminutive of Evelyn, this nickname clearly has pull on its own!
List of 26–50 Best Girl Names
- Aria
- Zoe
- Ellie
- Lucy
- Florence
- Sofia
- Millie
- Layla
- Audrey
- Billie
- Elsie
- Freya
- Georgia
- Penelope
- Remi
- Luna
- Ayla
- Maeve
- Aurora
- Eleanor
- Poppy
- Sadie
- Scarlett
- Zara
- Isabelle
List of 51–100 Best Baby Girl Names
- Frankie
- Mackenzie
- Emily
- Emilia
- Hannah
- Maya
- Alice
- Abigail
- Olive
- Bonnie
- Emma
- Summer
- Harriet
- Delilah
- Lola
- Eloise
- Stella
- Margot
- Nora
- Phoebe
- Maisie
- Pippa
- Savannah
- Hallie
- Eden
- Bella
- Adeline
- Imogen
- Eva
- Elizabeth
- Addison
- Elena
- Harlow
- Aaliyah
- Rose
- Rosie
- Lottie
- Eliana
- Quinn
- Piper
- Cleo
- Maggie
- Kaia
- Ariana
- Thea
- Heidi
- Riley
- Peyton
- Athena
- Lara
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