Top Spanish Baby Girl Names and Their Meanings

Thinking about Spanish names for your baby girl? Whether you want to honor your Hispanic heritage, or would simply love a unique name for your little one, you’ll find a number of fitting options on this list of 50 Spanish names for baby girls. Many are unique, some are cute or beautiful, and others have an old-fashioned flavor and may even have biblical overtones, if that’s what you’re looking for.

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To help you narrow things down, we’ve put together 50 Spanish baby girl names all in one place—making it easier to explore different styles, meanings, and inspirations as you search for the perfect fit.

1. Sofía. The Spanish form of Sophia means “wisdom” in Greek. It makes an ideal option for a little girl who is wise beyond her years.

2. Valentina. This is the feminine form of Valentine, which is derived from the Roman name Valentinus. It can mean “strong,” “vigorous,” or “healthy” — any of which are good name meanings for your baby girl.

3. Isabella. A medieval Occitan form of Elizabeth, this name imparts a sense of prestige and confidence. It means “my God is an oath” in Hebrew. As the version Isabel, it was a common name among Spanish and Portuguese royalty.

4. Camila. This is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the English name Camilla, who was a legendary warrior in Virgil’s Aeneid.

5. Valeria. The female form of Valerius, this name means “strong,” as does the more popular Spanish girl’s name Valentina, which is second on this list. Several early saints bore this name.

6. Mariana. This name has Roman origins as Marianus. Some also believe the name was created by combining the names Maria and Ana. A cute diminutive is Marianita.

7. Gabriela. This feminine form of Gabriel means “God is my strength” in Hebrew. Gabriel is an archangel appearing in both the Old and New Testaments.

8. Sara. This is the Spanish form of Sarah, which means “lady,” “princess,” or “noblewoman” in Hebrew. The biblical Sara’s original name was Sarai until God changed her name. Either spelling could make a unique name for your baby girl.

9. Daniela. In Hebrew, the male version of this name, Daniel, means “God is my judge.” The meaning of this biblical name may be strong, but the name itself sounds pretty and melodic.

10. María José. Compound names are very common in Spanish-speaking countries, and this combination is the most popular one for girls. It combines the names of Jesus’ parents, Mary and Joseph. Don’t think of this as a first name and a middle name, because compound names are read out together.

11. Alejandra. The Spanish form of Alexandra means “defender of mankind” in Greek. In Greek mythology it was another name for the goddess Hera, who was queen of all the gods as well as goddess of childbirth and marriage. This could be a very powerful choice for your baby girl.

12. Amalia. This Spanish female name is a Latinized version of the German name Amala, which could also be a good choice for your baby girl. The word amal means “work.”

13. América. This Spanish female form of the German male name Emmerich means “whole ruler.” The Spanish form is derived from the name of the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, for whom the Americas were named. A popular American actress also bears this name. Why not add your baby girl to this unique list?

14. Antonia. The feminine form of Antonius, this name has Roman origins. It can mean either “priceless” or “flourishing.”

15. Aurelia. This Spanish name comes from the Roman surname Aurelius, borne by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. In Latin, the name means “golden,” the perfect choice for your golden girl.

16. Bárbara. Derived from the Greek word meaning “foreign,” this solid Hispanic baby girl name has stood the test of time.

17. Carmen. The medieval Spanish form of the name Carmel, which means “song,” was made famous by the 19^th century French opera of the same name.

18. Eliana. This is the Spanish version of the name Elaine, which is derived from a name with Greek origins that translates to “sun.” For a baby girl with a sunny disposition, this is a beautiful and meaningful name.

19. Fernanda. This classic name is the Spanish feminine form of Ferdinand. The name can evoke adventure since in German it means “journey” and “brave.” It’s a unique name for a baby girl who will be full of curiosity.

20. Leandra. This Spanish female form of the male name Leander means “lion man” in Greek. So, we might presume this female version means “lion woman.” The name also appears in Greek mythology, which can be a great source for unique name ideas as well. Leandra (pronounced leh-AN-dra) sounds delightful and could be just the right choice for your little lioness.

21. Lucía. The meaning of this name is derived from the Latin word for “light” and it was also the name of a saint. The name is derived from the male Latin name Lucius.

22. Maura. The Latin male form of this Spanish female name is Maurus and means Moorish, referring to the Moors who ruled Spain during the Middle Ages. Although that meaning may not resonate, it’s the beautiful melodic pronunciation of this name that makes it unique.

23. Narcisa. This is the female version of the name Narcissus, which is the name of the youth in Greek mythology who stared at his reflection in a lake for too long and was turned into the narcissus flower. Narcisa could be a unique baby name choice that’s linked to nature.

24. Raquel. This is the Spanish and Portuguese version of the name Rachel, which means “ewe” in Hebrew. It’s a biblical name, and as Raquel it sounds more unusual than Rachel.

25. Renata. In Latin, as the male form Renatus, this Spanish name means “born again.” It could be a unique choice for your baby girl.

26. Xiomara. This is the Spanish form of the male name Guiomar, which derives from the German name Wigmar. The name Guiomar also appears in the King Arthur legend. But part of what makes this name (pronounced syo-MA-ra) unique is that it starts with an X — not many names do that!

27. Yolanda. Meaning “violet,” this flowery name is from the medieval French name Yolande. You’ll find more irresistible flower names for girls here.

28. Abril. This is the Spanish and Catalan form of the name April, which is also the name of a spring month. In Latin it can also mean “to open,” possibly referring to the blooming of spring flowers. It’s the perfect name for a spring baby or a baby girl born in April.

29. Adela. From a German word meaning “noble,” this name is graceful, strong, and very pretty.

30. Alba. This name is the female form of the name Albus, and in Spanish it means “dawn,” making it a very pretty name for a baby girl born just before sunrise.

31. Blanca. Derived from the French name Blanche, this bright name means “white” or “fair.”

32. Ana. This short, cute, and pretty name is the Spanish form of Anna. In the Bible, the name appears as Hannah. The variant names Ann and Anne are also very common in the United States.

33. Estrella. This is the Spanish version of the name Stella, which means “star.” Choose this name for when your little star is born.

34. Evita. This Spanish girl’s name is the diminutive of Eva after Eve of the biblical story in the Old Testament. It was also famously the nickname of Eva Perón, the former first lady of Argentina. You might recognize it from the musical or film based on her life.

35. Francisca. This is the Spanish equivalent of Francis in English. The name comes from the Franks, an ancient Germanic tribe, and the male variant means “Frenchman.”

36. Inés. This is the Spanish version of Agnes, which means “chaste” in Greek. There’s also a saint with this name.

37. Juana. This is the Spanish version of the name Joanna, which derives from the male name John. A famous queen of Castile bore this name in the 16th century. The cute diminutive of this name is Juanita.

38. Julia. This is the Spanish form of the male name Julius, which is likely derived from the Roman god Jupiter. Notable Romans bore this name such as Julia Augusta, wife of Emperor Augustus.

39. Ligia. This Spanish name comes from the Greek word that means “clear-voiced” or “shrill” as it was the name of one of the Sirens in the Odyssey. It might make a cute name for a baby girl who arrives bursting with voice.

40. Luisa. This is the feminine form of the Spanish male name Luis, which has French and Latin origins. A cute diminutive is Luisita.

41. Luz. This short and cute name means “light” in Spanish. It’s also a title used for the Virgin Mary as “our lady of light.”

42. Marcia. This is the Spanish feminine form of the Latin male names Marcus and Marcius, which were most likely derived from the Roman god of war, Mars.

43. Marta. With Aramaic origins, this name means “the lady” or “the mistress.” It’s also a name with biblical ties, as Martha is the sister of Lazarus.

44. Maya. In Hebrew, this name means “water,” but it can also be a reference to the Mayans of Latin America. Check this out if you’re also considering Mexican baby names.

45. Mía. This is the Spanish version of Mia, with the accent mark being the only difference. The name is also a diminutive for the name Maria.

46. Paz. This name means “peace” in Spanish and is also a title for the Virgin Mary. It makes a really cute name for a peaceful baby girl.

47. Rosa. A sweet-sounding name, it means “rose” and is just as classic as the fragrant flower. It originates from the Germanic name Roza.

48. Ángela. This name means “angel” and is derived from the name Angelus, the Greek form of which means “messenger.” Ángelica is a lovely diminutive you could use as well.

49. Carolina. The feminine form of the male name Charles, which is derived from the Latin Carolus. The original German name Carolus means either “man” or “warrior.”

50. Cristina. This name is the feminine form of the male name Christian. Christina was also the name of a saint, and was the name of a Swedish queen who abdicated her throne and converted to Roman Catholicism.

Still Exploring? Discover More Baby Names, Themes, and Inspiration

Still searching for the one? Dive into even more baby name ideas by theme, meaning, origin, style, popularity, and beyond. This is where you’ll discover fresh inspiration from every corner of our baby name lists.

1. Flora. If you want a flower fairy name, here’s Flora, simply meaning “flower” in Latin. Flora is the name of one of the three good fairies in Sleeping Beauty. She has power over nature and beauty.

2. Tara. This name from Sanskrit means “star.” Furthermore, Tara is also linked to Hindu mythology as an astral goddess.

3. Willow. Another adorable country girl name is Willow, which is simply the name of the willow tree. If anything paints the picture of a perfect country day, it’s weeping willow branches swaying in the breeze.

4. Kaipo. It doesn’t get cuter than Kaipo, which means “sweetheart” in Hawaiian. It combines the definite article ka with ipo to form its meaning. You can pronounce it KIE-po.

5. Anika. This Hindi name is the feminine form of Anik, meaning “army,” or “splendor” in Sanskrit. It's a popular Indian girl name not only in the United States but also in Slovenia.

The Bottom Line

There are many great Spanish baby names to consider, and we hope you’ve found just the right one on this list. But choosing names is hard, we know, so if you haven’t yet found the perfect name, don’t lose heart. Take a look at our list of international baby names and our top 1,000 baby girl names for even more great ideas.

Our Baby Name Generator can also help you find a name since you’re able to search thousands of names using filters like first letter and theme to find the perfect name more easily.