Brazilian Top 100 – Girls (2015 Edition)

  1. Agatha
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "good woman"
    • Description:

      Agatha until recently summoned up visions of martyred saints, mauve silk dresses, and high lace collars, but now that some dauntless excavators have begun to resurrect it, we're sure more will follow their lead. Actor Thomas Gibson used it for his daughter in 2004.
  2. Alana
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Alan, Irish; variation of Ilana, Hebrew; Gaelic; Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "handsome, rock; oak tree; child; awakening"
    • Description:

      Alana, in all its various spellings, was at one time reserved for daughters of dads named Alan, but is now much more widespread. It came into prominence via model/actress/celeb spouse Alana Hamilton Stewart.
  3. Alice
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "noble"
    • Description:

      Alice is a classic literary name that's both strong and sweet, ranking in the US Top 100 and popular throughout the western world. Alice is derived from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais that itself came from the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which is composed of the Proto-Germanic elements aþala, meaning "noble," and haidu, "kind, appearance, type."
  4. Amanda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "she must be loved"
    • Description:

      Amanda may no longer be the most popular girls' name in her class, but she is still among the prettiest and has a lovely meaning. Amanda was one of the romantic-sounding girls’ names that rocketed to stardom in the eighties, along with Samantha, Vanessa, et al.
  5. Ana
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Hannah
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Pared-down form loses none of the name's grace or power. Ana is one of the most popular Spanish names for girls in the US.
  6. Antonella
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian feminine variation of Anthony, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from Antium"
    • Description:

      Antonella is a feminine form of Anthony growing in popularity throughout Latin America as well as in the US.
  7. Ayla
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, or Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "oak tree, or halo, moonlight"
    • Description:

      Bright, fresh, and sunny, Ayla is a fashionable choice for girls. Reminiscent of other trending names such as Layla, Isla, and Ava, Ayla has recently found its place in the Top 100.
  8. Alícia
    • Ana Beatriz
      • Ana Carolina
        • Ana Clara
          • Ana Júlia
            • Ana Laura
              • Ana Luiza
                • Ana Lívia
                  • Ana Sophia
                    • Antônia
                      • Beatriz
                        • Origin:

                          Spanish and Portuguese variation of Beatrice
                        • Meaning:

                          "she who brings happiness; blessed"
                        • Description:

                          Attractive translation of Beatrice, popular with Hispanic parents. Beatriz is currently a Top 10 girl name in Portugal.
                      • Bianca
                        • Origin:

                          Italian
                        • Meaning:

                          "white"
                        • Description:

                          Bianca, the livelier Italian and Shakespearean version of Blanche, has been chosen by many American parents since the 1990s, just as Blanca is a favorite in the Spanish-speaking community. Its meaning of white relates to snow, making it one of the prime names for winter babies.
                      • Bruna
                        • Origin:

                          Italian
                        • Meaning:

                          "brown"
                        • Description:

                          Possibility for a dark-haired babe.