Baby Girl Names That Start With S
S is among the largest letter groups, spanning soft sibilants (Sophia, Silas) and firm classics (Samuel, Sarah). Hebrew and Greek origins dominate — the Sophia family alone has been a fixture of modern top-tens — so expect both depth and variety here. This page narrows the letter to 199 girl names, where American, English and Korean origins run strongest. Sophia (No. 5) and Sofia (No. 9) are the most popular S girl names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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Baby Girl Names That Start With S List
199 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Sofia
Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek
#2
Sophia
Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek
#3
Sienna
Meaning: Orange-red earth pigment
Origin: Italian place name
#4
Sophie
Meaning: Wisdom
Origin: French
#5
Scarlett
Meaning: Scarlet red
Origin: English
#6
Sara
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
#7
Summer
Meaning: Summer
Origin: English
#8
Sarah
Meaning: Princess or noblewoman
Origin: Hebrew
#9
Sadie
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
#10
Safa
Meaning: Purity or clarity
Origin: Arabic
#11
Syeda
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#12
Skye
Meaning: Cloud or Isle of Skye name
Origin: Scottish
#13
Savannah
Meaning: Open plain
Origin: Spanish
#14
Sylvie
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: French
#15
Skylar
Meaning: Scholar or sky association
Origin: English
#16
Seren
Meaning: Star
Origin: Welsh
#17
Stevie
Meaning: Crown or garland
Origin: English / Greek
#18
Serena
Meaning: Calm, serene
Origin: Latin
#19
Stella
Meaning: Star
Origin: Latin
#20
Selena
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Greek
#21
Skyla
Meaning: Scholar, shelter, or sky-associated modern form depending on root
Origin: Dutch / English modern usage
#22
Sydney
Meaning: Wide island or Saint-Denis place name
Origin: English / French place name
#23
Saoirse
Meaning: Freedom
Origin: Irish
#24
Sidra
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#25
Safiyyah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#26
Sabrina
Meaning: Name of the River Severn
Origin: Celtic / Latin
#27
Siya
Meaning: Expansion, light, or black colour depending on language
Origin: Sanskrit / Zulu / Arabic
#28
Safiya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#29
Sumayyah
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#30
Shiloh
Meaning: Tranquil
Origin: Hebrew
#31
Sage
Meaning: Wise or sage herb
Origin: Latin / English
#32
Sapphire
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#33
Safaa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#34
Sia
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#35
Saanvi
Meaning: Name associated with the goddess Lakshmi; exact meaning varies by source
Origin: Sanskrit / modern Indian usage
#36
Sylvia
Meaning: Forest, woodland
Origin: Latin
#37
Sloane
Meaning: Raider or warrior
Origin: Irish
#38
Samantha
Meaning: Listener or told by God
Origin: Hebrew / Aramaic
#39
Saskia
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#40
Sana
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#41
Selina
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#42
Shanaya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#43
Soraya
Meaning: The Pleiades star cluster
Origin: Persian / Arabic
#44
Stefania
Meaning: Crown or wreath
Origin: Italian
#45
Shelby
Meaning: Willow farm or ledge estate
Origin: English surname / place name
#46
Siara
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#47
Salma
Meaning: Safe, peaceful, or whole
Origin: Arabic
#48
Sama
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Siena
Meaning: From Siena, the Italian city; also linked with sienna colour
Origin: Italian place name / colour name
#50
Sasha
Meaning: Defender of mankind
Origin: Russian / Greek
#51
Stephanie
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Greek / French / English
#52
Shannon
Meaning: Old river
Origin: Irish / English
#53
Sierra
Meaning: Mountain range
Origin: Spanish
#54
Sandra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#55
Stacy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#56
Serenity
Meaning: Peacefulness, calm
Origin: English virtue word
#57
Susan
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Stacey
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Sharon
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Savanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#61
Shayla
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#62
Sonia
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#63
Stefanie
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#64
Shawna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Skyler
Meaning: Scholar
Origin: Dutch
#66
Sheena
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Suzanne
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#68
Sidney
Meaning: Wide island
Origin: English
#69
Sheila
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Simone
Meaning: He has heard
Origin: French / Hebrew
#71
Sarai
Meaning: Princess
Origin: Hebrew
#72
Shana
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Sandy
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Sonya
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#75
Shanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#76
Shania
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#77
Sally
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Shayna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#79
Scottie
Meaning: Diminutive of Scott; Scottish person
Origin: Scottish / English
#80
Sawyer
Meaning: Woodcutter, one who saws wood
Origin: English occupational surname
#81
Solana
Meaning: Sunny place or sunshine
Origin: Spanish
#82
Sevyn
Meaning: Modern Seven variant; the number seven
Origin: Modern English word-name variant
#83
Stormi
Meaning: Storm; modern spelling variant
Origin: English nature word name
#84
Sunday
Meaning: Day of the sun
Origin: English day name
#85
Sanaa
Meaning: Radiance, brilliance, or work of art
Origin: Arabic / Swahili
#86
Saniyah
Meaning: Radiant, splendid, or elevated
Origin: Arabic
#87
Samara
Meaning: Protected by God or evening conversation
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic
#88
Seo-a
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus graceful or beautiful A, depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#89
Seo-yun
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus shine, allow, or govern Yoon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#90
Si-a
Meaning: beginning, poetry, or vision Si plus graceful A depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#91
Su-a
Meaning: excellent, graceful, or long-lived Su plus beautiful A depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#92
Seo-yeon
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus beautiful, lotus, or connection Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#93
Seo-u
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus house, universe, or help Woo depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#94
Seo-ha
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus great, summer, or river Ha depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#95
Su-jin
Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus precious, truthful, or treasure Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#96
Su-min
Meaning: excellent or long-lived Su plus clever, gentle, or people-minded Min depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#97
Su-bin
Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus bright, guest, or elegant Bin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#98
So-yeon
Meaning: clear, small, or elegant So plus lotus, connection, or beauty Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#99
Sa-rang
Meaning: love in Korean
Origin: Korean
#100
Seul-gi
Meaning: wisdom or cleverness in native Korean
Origin: Korean
#101
Sol
Meaning: pine tree in Korean
Origin: Korean
#102
Seo-hyun
Meaning: auspicious, orderly, or refined Seo plus wise or worthy Hyun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#103
Seon-young
Meaning: goodness or virtue Seon plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#104
So-young
Meaning: clear, small, or elegant So plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#105
Seung-hee
Meaning: victory or rising Seung plus joy or brightness Hee depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#106
Su-ji
Meaning: excellent or refined Su plus wisdom or purpose Ji depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#107
So-hee
Meaning: clear or elegant So plus joy or brightness Hee depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#108
Seo-jin
Meaning: auspicious or refined Seo plus precious or truthful Jin depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#109
Sun-mi
Meaning: goodness or virtue Seon plus beauty Mi depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#110
Seung-yeon
Meaning: victory or rising Seung plus lotus, beauty, or connection Yeon depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#111
Sukanya
Meaning: good girl or virtuous young woman
Origin: Thai
#112
Siriporn
Meaning: glory and blessing
Origin: Thai
#113
Somporn
Meaning: worthy blessing
Origin: Thai
#114
Somjit
Meaning: worthy heart or fitting mind
Origin: Thai
#115
Somchit
Meaning: worthy heart or fitting mind
Origin: Thai
#116
Sunan
Meaning: pleasing or delightful
Origin: Thai
#117
Sukhon
Meaning: fragrance or pleasant scent
Origin: Thai
#118
Sudarat
Meaning: fine or excellent jewel
Origin: Thai
#119
Sasithorn
Meaning: moon
Origin: Thai
#120
Sunisa
Meaning: good woman
Origin: Thai
#121
Saowalak
Meaning: beautiful qualities
Origin: Thai
#122
Supaporn
Meaning: gentle blessing
Origin: Thai
#123
Supatra
Meaning: good or noble woman
Origin: Thai
#124
Sirilak
Meaning: glorious qualities
Origin: Thai
#125
Sirirat
Meaning: glorious jewel
Origin: Thai
#126
Sakura
Meaning: Cherry blossom
Origin: Japanese
#127
Scarlet
Meaning: Scarlet red
Origin: English colour name
#128
Saylor
Meaning: Sailor, boat worker
Origin: English occupational surname
#129
Selah
Meaning: Pause, reflection, or musical rest
Origin: Hebrew
#130
Sloan
Meaning: Raider or warrior
Origin: Irish surname
#131
Saige
Meaning: Sage herb or wise one
Origin: English word name / Latin
#132
Sutton
Meaning: Southern settlement
Origin: English
#133
Scarlette
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Sky
Meaning: Sky
Origin: English
#135
Sariah
Meaning: Princess of Yahweh, or traveller by Arabic root
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic-influenced modern English
#136
Sariyah
Meaning: Modern Sariah variant; princess or traveller imagery by root
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic-influenced modern English
#137
Samiyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#138
Spencer
Meaning: Steward or dispenser
Origin: English / French
#139
Sailor
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#140
Samira
Meaning: Companion in evening conversation
Origin: Arabic
#141
Shea
Meaning: Hawk-like or stately
Origin: Irish
#142
Sarahi
Meaning: Princess; Sarah elaboration
Origin: Hebrew / Spanish usage
#143
Scout
Meaning: One who listens or explores
Origin: English
#144
Sherlyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Sunny
Meaning: Sunny, cheerful
Origin: English word name
#146
Seraphina
Meaning: Fiery ones
Origin: Hebrew / Latin
#147
Selene
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Greek mythology
#148
Susanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Saniya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Sofie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#151
Salem
Meaning: Peace, or from Salem place names
Origin: Hebrew / Arabic / English place name
#152
Skylah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#153
Skylynn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#154
Shay
Meaning: Hawk-like or gift
Origin: Irish / Hebrew
#155
Silvia
Meaning: Forest or woods
Origin: Spanish
#156
Shirley
Meaning: Bright clearing
Origin: English
#157
Sanai
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#158
Shreya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#159
Samiya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#160
Soleil
Meaning: Sun
Origin: French
#161
Symphony
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#162
Sanaya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#163
Sterling
Meaning: Excellent or little star
Origin: English
#164
Suri
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#165
Sarina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#166
Samia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#167
Shaylee
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#168
Stormy
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#169
Samaya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#170
Salome
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#171
Serafina
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#172
Savanah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#173
Sahana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#174
Sabah
Meaning: Morning
Origin: Arabic
#175
Sabine
Meaning: Sabine woman
Origin: French
#176
Sandrine
Meaning: Defender of the people
Origin: French
#177
Solange
Meaning: Religious or solemn
Origin: French
#178
Sotiria
Meaning: Salvation
Origin: Greek
#179
Shira
Meaning: Song
Origin: Hebrew
#180
Sinead
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Irish
#181
Siofra
Meaning: Elf or changeling
Origin: Irish
#182
Sorcha
Meaning: Bright or radiant
Origin: Irish
#183
Sian
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Welsh
#184
Siwan
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Welsh
#185
Sabina
Meaning: Sabine woman
Origin: Latin
#186
Salvia
Meaning: Safe
Origin: Latin
#187
Secunda
Meaning: Second
Origin: Latin
#188
Septima
Meaning: Seventh
Origin: Latin
#189
Sergia
Meaning: Servant or guardian
Origin: Latin
#190
Servia
Meaning: To preserve
Origin: Latin
#191
Severa
Meaning: Stern
Origin: Latin
#192
Severina
Meaning: Stern
Origin: Latin
#193
Silvana
Meaning: Of the forest
Origin: Latin
#194
Signe
Meaning: New victory
Origin: Scandinavian
#195
Sigrid
Meaning: Beautiful victory
Origin: Scandinavian
#196
Solveig
Meaning: Sun strength or hall strength
Origin: Scandinavian
#197
Seona
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Scottish
#198
Shona
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Scottish
#199
Simona
Meaning: He has heard
Origin: Italian
How To Use This S Baby Names List
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Gender Mix
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Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
19
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Sara, Safa, Skye, Siya, Sage, Sia.
Medium names
156
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Sofia, Sophia, Sienna, Sophie, Summer, Sarah.
Long names
24
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Scarlett, Savannah, Safiyyah, Sumayyah, Sapphire, Samantha.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
83
Examples: Sofia, Sophia, Sienna, Sara, Safa, Syeda.
Ends in E
26
Examples: Sophie, Sadie, Skye, Sylvie, Stevie, Saoirse.
Ends in N
26
Examples: Seren, Shannon, Susan, Sharon, Sevyn, Seo-yun.
Ends in Y
15
Examples: Sydney, Shelby, Stacy, Serenity, Stacey, Sidney.
Popular S Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count S names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
- Sophia rank #5 - 12,561 births
- Sofia rank #9 - 8,252 births
- Scarlett rank #32 - 5,644 births
- Sadie rank #50 - 4,168 births
- Stella rank #52 - 4,136 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Sofia, Sophia, Sienna, Sophie, Scarlett, Sara, Summer, Sarah.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Sofia, Sophia, Sophie, Scarlett, Sara, Sarah, Sadie, Sylvie.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Summer, Skye, Savannah, Skylar, Stevie, Skyla, Sydney, Siya.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Sienna, Summer, Skye, Savannah, Sylvie, Seren, Stella, Selena.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Sophia, Sophie, Sara, Safa, Serena, Shiloh, Sage, Saanvi.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Sevyn, Scarlet, Saylor, Selah, Sloan, Saige, Sutton, Scarlette.
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