Struggling with picking the perfect name for your baby girl?
Parents often have a tough time brainstorming for the right names for their baby girls. Choosing a name is never an easy job since a name should match up with your child's preferences and personality.
Naming your child is probably the first major decision you have to take as a parent. It is one of the most special moments in their lives and also determines how their child would be perceived by the people around them. When you realize the importance of choosing the right name for your baby girl, it becomes even more frustrating for you as a parent. What could be a great name which is unique and very meaningful? We crafted a list of some of the popular as well as unique baby names in California that will make your search easier. California is a famous state in the United States of America and is known for its progressive attitudes. Naturally, there are many lovely multicultural names found in California. The names presented in this list are not only from different cultures but are also associated with famous personalities or characters. Select any one from this list and make your girl a popular baby!
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Elizabeth(Hebrew Origin) meaning "God is my Oath" or "Pledged to God". It is a royal name associated with Queen Elizabeth of Britain
Calice(Roman Origin) meaning "Beauty, Beautiful"
Monica(Latin Origin) meaning "Advisor, Truth". Santa Monica is a beach city in California
Rosa (Latin Origin) meaning "Rose". Santa Rosa is a city in California
Delilah (Hebrew Origin) meaning "Delicate"
Melrose(Scottish Origin) meaning "Treeless Hill". This name has been inspired by the Melrose Avenue in Lose Angeles, California
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Penelope (German Origin) meaning "Weaver" Penelope was the name of the wife of Odysseus, the main character in Homer's Odyssey
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin ~ View Detail
Aaliyah (Arabic Origin) meaning "High, Sublime"
Blanca(Spanish Origin) meaning "White, Shining"
Aria(Italian Origin) meaning "A Beautiful Melody", "Of High Value" or "Gold"
Marisol(Spanish Origin) meaning "Sea and Sun"
Emily(English Origin) meaning "to strive" or "to rival". The American poet, Emily Dickinson, carried this name
Lilit(Hebrew Origin) meaning "Of the Night" or "Lily"
Calla(Greek Origin) "Loveliness, Beauty" or "Lily"
Giselle(French Origin) meaning "Pledge" Giselle is also the name of a classic, romantic ballet performance composed by the French Composer, Adolphe Adam
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin
Juniper(Latin Origin) meaning "Youth, Evergreen"
Calissa (Greek Origin) meaning "Most beautiful"
Benicia (Spanish Origin) meaning "Benevolent". It is a waterside city in California
Amelia(Latin Origin) meaning "Work"
Eureka (Greek Origin) meaning "I Have Found It". Eureka also happens to be the state motto of the state of California
Rowan(Irish Origin) meaning "From the Rowan tree"
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin
Hannah(Hebrew Origin) meaning "Grace" or "Favor"
Sarah (Hebrew Origin) meaning "Princess"
Brianna (Irish Origin) meaning "High" or "Noble" or "Strong"
Perla (Spanish Origin) meaning "Pearl"
Sage(Latin Origin) meaning "Prophet" or "Herb". Sage is a playable character in the game, Valorant, notable for her healing power
Shasta(North African Origin) meaning "Precious Water". Mount Shasta is a potential active volcano in California
Evelyn(English Origin) meaning "Desired, Wished for"
Ynez (Spanish Origin) meaning "Pure". Santa Ynez Valley can be located in California and can be one of the cute names for girls
Victoria(Latin Origin) meaning "Conqueror". Famous Victorias include the former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham
Sonoma(American Origin) meaning "Valley of The Moon". It is a historic city in California
Julissa(American Origin) meaning "Youthful"
Carmel (Hebrew Origin) meaning "Vineyard of God". Carmel-by-the-Sea is a beach city in California.
Cambria(Latin Origin) meaning "Wales". Cambria is a lovely seaside village in San Luis Obispo County, California
Calliope(Greek Origin) meaning "Muse" or "The Goddess of Epic Poetry"
Isla(Scottish Origin) meaning "Island"
Azura(Spanish Origin) meaning "Blue Sky"
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Nevaeh (Irish Origin) meaning "Heaven" (spelled backward)
Calia(Italian Origin) meaning "Good, Beautiful"
Ximena(Hebrew Origin) meaning "Harkening"
Chloe(Greek Origin) meaning "Blooming" or "Fertility"
Amaya(Japanese Origin) meaning "Night Rain" or "Heavenly Valley"
Lizbeth(English Origin) meaning "God is My Oath"
Sierra (Spanish Origin) meaning "Mountain". Sierra County is present in California
Calyse (Greek Origin) meaning "Beautiful, Lovely"
Stella(Latin, Italian Origin) meaning "Star"
Jennifer(English Origin) meaning "The Fair One" or "White Wave". Popular Friends actor, Jennifer Aniston, is named father this
Caleigh (Gaelic Origin) meaning "Slender"
Caledonia (Latin Origin) meaning "Hard or Rocky Land" This is the name of the famous Scottish patriotic folk ballad by singer Dougie MacLean in 1977
Marin(Latin Origin) meaning "Of the Sea". Marin County is located in Northern California
Guadalupe(Spanish Origin) meaning "The Valley of the Wolves" or "Riverbed"
Alondra(Spanish Origin) meaning "Lark"
Mia(Spanish Origin) meaning "Mine" or "Guardian of Justice"
Luna (Latin Origin) meaning "Moon" Luna Lovegood is a famous character from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
Madison(English Origin) meaning "Son of Matthew" or "Son of a Warrior"
Claire(French Origin) meaning "Bright, Clear, Enlightened" The name also refers to Claire Underwood, the main character from the popular TV show House of Cards
Jazmin (Arabic Origin) meaning "Jasmine". The name is related to Jasmine, the princess in the animated movie, Aladdin
Calder(Scottish Origin) meaning "from the Wild Water"
Calypso(Greek Origin) meaning "Hidden"
Angeles (Latin Origin) meaning "Angel". Los Angeles is considered as the largest city in California
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
Celeste(Latin Origin) meaning "Celestial, Heavenly"
Calley(Greek Origin) meaning "Lovely"
Arya(Sanskrit Origin) meaning "Noble, Honorable" This name can also be linked to the beloved character of Arya Stark from Game of Thrones
Calen (Greek Origin) meaning "Pure" or "The Sparrow-hawk Bird"
Callidora(Greek Origin) meaning "Gift of Beauty"
Hailey(English Origin) meaning "From the Hay Clearing"
Calan(Greek Origin) meaning "Lily" or "Beauty" or "Lark"
Lucy(English Origin) meaning "Light". This is hione of the top names in California as it is related to Lucy Liu, a famous actress in the United States
Brooklyn(English Origin) meaning "The One Who Lives near a Brook". This popular baby name can be associated with the famous TV series, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Beverly(English Origin) meaning "The Beaver Stream". Beverly Hills is a famous city in California where many Hollywood stars reside
Calista (Greek Origin) meaning "Most Beautiful"
Sequoia(Native American Origin) meaning "Sparrow" This name is based on the Sequoia National Park in the state of California
Emma(Latin Origin) meaning "Whole, Universal". This is a top name among girls due to its popularity and connection with British actress, Emma Watson
Noemi(French Origin) ft "Pleasant, Lovely"
Ramona (Spanish Origin) meaning "Wise Protector". Ramona is an unincorporated community in California
Calandra (Latin Origin) meaning "Singing Bird"
Yesenia (Spanish Origin) meaning "Palm Tree"
Samantha(Hebrew Origin) meaning "Listener"
Zoe(Greek Origin) meaning "Life"
Avalon (Welsh Origin) meaning "Apple Island". It is a city in Los Angeles County
Valentina(Latin Origin) meaning "Strong, Powerful". This name can be linked with Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman ever to go in space
Ashley (English Origin) meaning "Ash Tree Meadow"
Maria(Latin Origin) meaning "Of the Sea". Maria Sharapova, the famous former tennis player carries this name.
Paola(Italian Origin) meaning "Humble or Small"
Aurora (Latin Origin) meaning "Dawn". This is also the name of the popular Disney Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
Lennon(Irish Origin) meaning "Dear One" This name was taken from the surname of the legendary John Lennon from Beatles
Calantha(Greek Origin) meaning "Lovely Blossom"
Maribel(French Origin) meaning "Star of the Sea, Beautiful"
Calico(English Origin) meaning "Multi-colored"
Jasmine(Persian Origin) meaning "Gift from God" or "a flower"
Poppy (Latin Origin) meaning "Red Flower". California Poppy is the state flower of the state of California
Ava(Latin Origin) meaning "Life’, "Bird", "Water" or "Island"
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin
Soledad(Spanish Origin) meaning "solitude" Based on the city of Soledad, CA
Valerie(Latin Origin) meaning "Fierce, Brave"
Esmeralda(Greek Origin) meaning "Emerald". This name is linked to a character from the animated movie, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Ruby(Latin Origin) meaning "Red Precious Gemstone"
Rocio(Latin Origin) meaning "refreshing, youthful" or "Dew"
Calpurnia(Latin Origin) meaning "Chalice, Cup". Calpurnia was a major character in Shakespeare's tragic play, Julius Caesar
Catalina (Spanish Origin) meaning "Pure". Santa Catalina is a channel island in California
Elena(Spanish, Italian, Greek Origin) meaning "Bright, Shining Light" Elena is also the main female protagonist from the series Vampire Diaries
Leticia(Spanish Origin) meaning "Joy, Gladness"
Araceli(Spanish Origin) meaning "Altar of The Sky"
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic
Nora (Irish Origin) meaning "Honor" or "Light"
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin
Calina(Greek Origin) meaning "Beautiful, Moon"
