Girl Names That Start With S, Popular and Rare Picks
Currently popular S names for girls
- Sophia (Greek, meaning wisdom)
- Sofia (Greek, the same root as Sophia in a different spelling)
- Scarlett (English, from an occupational surname tied to scarlet cloth)
- Sadie (English, a traditional diminutive of Sarah, meaning princess)
- Stella (Latin, meaning star)
- Savannah (English, from the geographic term for a grassy plain)
- Skylar (Dutch-linked surname origin, used as a first name)
- Sienna (Italian, tied to the city of Siena and the reddish brown color)
Rare and less common S names for girls
- Seraphina (Hebrew, linked to seraphim, commonly read as meaning fiery or ardent)
- Sorrel (French/English, from the herb and the reddish color)
- Saoirse (Irish, meaning freedom)
- Selah (Hebrew, a word used in the Book of Psalms, often interpreted as meaning pause or reflect)
Quick facts
| Common origins | Greek, Latin, English, Hebrew |
| Common meaning themes | wisdom, star, freedom |
| Common nickname pattern | shortened to Sophie, Sadie, Stell, Sia |
Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular girl’s name starting with S?
Sophia has been one of the top girls’ names in the US for more than a decade according to Social Security Administration data, alongside Sofia as a common alternate spelling.
Is Skylar more common for girls or boys?
Usage is genuinely mixed and shifts by year and country, which is why it also appears on our gender neutral names list.
Related reading
Boy equivalent: boy names starting with S. Broader unique-names list: unique girl names. Mixed overview: baby names starting with S.