300 Adorable Rare Names for Girls (Soft, Strong, Cute, Unique)
How about some rare names for girls in today’s names list?
Selecting a rare name for a baby holds the potential to instill a sense of individuality and uniqueness from an early age.
Embracing a name that is not commonly heard can empower a child to stand out in a crowd and cultivate a strong, distinct identity.
Rare names often carry cultural or familial significance, fostering a connection to heritage and providing a meaningful story for the child to carry throughout their life.
Just so you know, I love rare names as well.
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My favorites are vintage names and rare names.
Let’s look at some cute and unique names for your little one.
So, let’s hop into the names, shall we?
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Rare Names for Girls
So how did I find these rare names?
I turned to the trusty social security administration website for baby names!
I set the parameters to the top 1,000 names for 2022, 2015, 2010, and 2000 and looked for cute rare girl names that ranked from 500-1,000.
Let’s get started with these cute be uncommon names from decades gone by.
Rare Girl Names – 2022
Luella
Elsa
Soleil
Maisy
Emmeline
Lakelyn
Winona
Vida
Rowyn
Rosalee
Lottie
Billie
Brylee
Giovanna
Nori
Lenora
Aubriella
Raina
Tinsley
Guinevere
Aubrielle
Veda
Luisa
Georgina
Elowyn
Iliana
Celia
Braelyn
Lilianna
Greta
Vada
Zora
Marigold
Jada
Louisa
Loretta
Novalee
Marianna
Goldie
Baylor
Birdie
Arlette
Mercy
Bridget
Jolie
Joelle
Ashlyn
Carly
Liberty
Ocean
Bria
Pearl
Clover
Love
Alena
Aviana
Violeta
Sky
Henley
Emmie
Jovie
Pennie
Flora
Estelle
Aileen
Fallon
Halle
Miley
Karina
Novah
Theodora
Selene
Elodie
Erin
Vienna
Mavis
Coraline

Rare Girl Names – 2015
Libby
Aubrianna
Rhea
Mollie
Ireland
Giavanna
Frankie
Avalyn
Ophelia
Tinley
Emmalee
Kiana
Lilyanna
Ellis
Ingrid
Elora
Cordelia
Ellison
Dixie
Veda
Yasmin
Faye
Vienna
Landry
Alisha
Arden
Andi
Tara
Aitana
Halle
Zion
Giana
Estella
Zaria
Bonnie
Dana
Adrienne
Remy
Holland
Briar
Adley
Celine
Casey
Clementine
Aurelia
Farrah
Rosie
Nola
Laurel
Noa
Leanna
Lennox
Jolene
Corinne
Collins
Jemma
Leona
Esme
Kiera
Kensley
Irene
Oakley
Margot
Beatrice
Liberty
Winter
Adelina
Charley

Rare Girl Names – 2010
Lilith
Bryleigh
Xiomara
Donna
Zuri
Mae
India
River
Lorena
Kimber
Myra
Shaylee
Willa
Alisa
Marianna
Adelina
Saige
Rayne
Briella
Tania
Micah
Cailyn
Ember
Abbie
Tianna
Matilda
Libby
Rylan
Moriah
Ingrid
Harlow
Felicity
Carley
Giada
Celia
Cheyanne
Cecelia
Raelyn
Ariella
Ali
Deanna
Janae
Paloma
Leighton
Elsie
Cara
Adelynn
Perla
Aspen

Rare Girl Names – 2000
Marlen
Keeley
Antoinette
Kenna
Rhianna
Breonna
Luisa
Blair
Kori
Emerald
Lourdes
Gia
Keira
Scarlett
Lilliana
Martina
Joelle
Hazel
Nadine
Darby
Lori
Shirley
Baby
London
Darlene
Amara
Noelia
Maeve
Ansley
Greta
Mattie
Anissa
Mariela
Gretchen
Violet
Gwendolyn
Brielle
Loren
Estrella
Janessa
Delilah
Lexus
Stella
Kaelyn
Maribel
Daphne
Anika
Calista
Sienna
Brynn
Leanna
Keely
Noemi
Nicolette
Reyna
Aspen
Athena
Piper
Marlene
Nora

Rare Vintage Girl Names – Early 1900s
Jossie
Isadora
Fae
Theda
Marianna
Arlena
Almeta
Pollie
Zadie
Leonore
Ardella
Tilda
Delta
Aurora
Verona
Norine
Thora
Theodora
Zada
Roma
Lorna
Ettie
Novella
Mellie
Elenora
Eleanora
Imogene
Iris
Aurelia
Leora
Polly
Cordelia
Iona
Willa
Fanny
Georgie
Odessa
Nelle
Mina
Dolly
Lona
Louella
Nola
Nona
Lettie

Rare Names for Girls – Wrap Up
Exploring the world of rare girl names unveils a rich tapestry of diversity, history, and uniqueness.
The quest for a distinctive name for a baby girl can lead to fascinating discoveries, from forgotten gems to culturally rich choices.
Embracing a rare name is not just about standing out but also celebrating individuality and the stories behind these uncommon choices.
As parents navigate the vast landscape of naming possibilities, they may find that opting for a rare girl name is a way of bestowing a truly special identity upon their child—one that reflects the beauty of rarity and the joy of uniqueness.
Choosing a rare name becomes a tribute to the extraordinary and a nod to the endless possibilities that come with embracing the uncommon.
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