Popular Spanish Girl Names
When it comes to choosing names for girls, there are so many to choose from, and this can make it very difficult to decide. One of the best ways to start is by narrowing down your search by selecting certain criteria. One such criteria that some people might prefer is to choose a name that originates from a certain part of the world.
Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages on the planet and Spanish culture has spread far and wide. As such, it would make sense that a lot of people would rather give their child a Spanish name. We have selected some of the most popular to help make your search easier.
1. Sierra
Sierra is a fairly common surname in Spain, while it is also a fairly common Christian name for girls in the country. It originates from Northern Spain’s Asturias and Galicia regions, and has the meaning of “saw” or “mountain.” The name likely originated from the wooded, mountainous regions of Spain that had a higher than usual population of Lumberjacks, a trade in which saws are a commonly used tool. The name achieved peak usage in the US in 1990 with around 1089 babies in one million being given the name. Notable people with the name include actresses Sierra Capri and Sierra McCormick.
2. Savannah
Savannah is a wonderful-sounding name that means a large, treeless plain just like the ones you see in Africa. In some cases, it is derived from the city of Savannah in Georgia. It is also a name that can have a number of appealing nicknames, such as Savvy, Sav, or Vannah.
Savannah is unsurprisingly a fairly popular name in the United States, with around 2,200 babies expected to be given the name for every 1 million in 2019. The name saw a peak in 1996, with just over 4,400 babies being given the name per every million in 1996.
3. Ramona
The name Ramona has somewhat of a typical Spanish ring to it and is the female version of Ramon. The name has the meaning “decision and protector” or “protecting hands.” The name Ramona is currently given to around 130 babies in the US for every 1 million.
The name peaked in popularity in the US in 1928, with around 1,940 babies being given the name for every 1 million. Famous people with the name include the actresses Ramona Marquez and Ramona Milano. There was also a set of humorous books for children titled Ramona, which were written by Beverly Cleary in the 1950s.
4. Sofia
Sofia is perhaps one of the most popular of all Spanish girl’s names and it is popular in many different parts of the world. The name actually means “wisdom” and it has been given to Spanish Queens as well as Queens and Princesses of other European and Russian countries.
The name Sofia is currently ranked as the 22nd most popular in the United States. It saw a rise in popularity in the mid-90s and saw a peak in popularity in 2015 with nearly 5,500 babies being given the name in the US. That figure currently stands at approximately 4,500 babies per million.
5. Marisol
The name Marisol is a shortened version of the Virgin Mary’s title, which was: Mari Mar de la Soledad. In English this means “Mary of the Solitude.” A popular name in Spain, it is also popular in some other Spanish speaking countries and in other parts of the world. It is sometimes mistakenly believed the name comes from the Spanish word for sunflower, which is actually girasol.
There are currently around 86 girls expected to be given the name per 1 million in the US in 2019. This is after a decline in popularity of the name that started in the early 2000s. At its peak in 1996, almost 700 babies were being given the name per 1 million in the US.
6. Mariah
The popular Spanish name Mariah is actually of Hebrew origin and has the meaning of “teacher.” The name is derived from a hill on which Isaac was offered up as a sacrifice by his father, Abraham. Other possible meanings include: “the lord is my teacher,” or “Star of the sea,” or “beloved.”
Mariah is currently at number 288 in the United States and there are currently approximately 600 babies per million being given the name. It used to be rare in the United States until 1989 where the name saw a surge in popularity thanks to the success of the singer Mariah Carey.
7. Magdalena
Magdalena is a wonderful, flowery name that is also not overly extravagant. The name is of Greek origin and refers to Magdala, which is the town from which Jesus Christ’s consort, Mary Magdalene, came from in the bible. The name will often be shortened to Maggy or Mags.
Magdalena is a widespread name that is used in many Spanish speaking countries and further afield. Currently, there are approximately 115 babies expected to be given the name per million in 2019. The name was at its most popular in the United States in 1882, when around 306 babies were begin given the name in every million.
8. Isabella
Isabella is a Spanish variety of the English name Elizabeth and it has the meaning “pledged to god,” or similar. The name has also been associated with various Royal European and Russian households over the years. The name can encourage some popular nicknames such as Izzy or Bella.
In the United States, Isabella is ranked as the 5th most popular of all names. In 2018, there were more than 8,500 babies given the name in the US for every 1 million. The name saw a peak in popularity in the United States in 2010, with almost 13,000 babies being given the name in every 1 million.
9. Lola
Lola is a shortened version of the Spanish name Dolores, which means “lady of sorrows.” Dolores itself is shortened from Nuestra Senora de Los Dolores, which was one of the titles of the Virgin Mary. Lolita is another version of the same name. In 2019, there are expected to be nearly 700 babies with the name Lola in the United States per million.
The name saw its peak popularity in the United States at 2,266 in 1904. In 1970, a transvestite by the name of Lola was the subject of a hit song by The Kinks.
10. Ximena
Ximena, often spelt Jimena, is a Spanish name of Hebrew origins. It is a derivate of the male name Simon which means “listener,” or “hearkener.” The equivalent in the English language is Simone. It is currently ranked number 172 in the United States, moving up 27 positions from the previous year.
The name Ximena is currently as popular as it ever has been, with more the 1,500 babies in the United States expected to be given the name for every million. It has not been a popular name historically, and it was barely used at all until the year 2000 when the name saw a sudden rise in popularity.
