If you’re looking for girl names that start with I, narrowing your search to one letter can make the process feel more manageable. You’ll find familiar choices such as Isabella and Ivy alongside less expected names like Ianthe and Isolde.

Each name below includes a meaning or origin to give you more context as you compare your favorites. You may find that the right name stands out for its sound, its story, or the way it pairs with your last name.

Girl Names That Start With I

The names are grouped by style so you can go straight to the sections that interest you most.

10 Popular Girl Names That Start With I

According to the Social Security Administration, these I girl names ranked among the top 1,000 names for girls in the United States in 2025.¹ The names are listed alphabetically.

1. Ila — A French name meaning “from the island.”

2. Imani — A Swahili name meaning “faith.”

3. Irene — This name means “peace” in Greek.

4. Iris — A Greek name meaning “rainbow.” It is also a type of flower.

5. Isabel — This name means “pledged to God” in Spanish.

6. Isabella — This name means “pledged to God” in Spanish and Italian.

7. Isla — Scottish and Spanish for “island.”

8. Ivanna — This name means “God is gracious” in Russian.

9. Ivory – The English word for the white material from elephant tusks.

10. Ivy – An English word for the climbing plant with yellow flowers.

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1. Ibbie — English for “God is my oath.”

2. Idalene — A Danish name meaning “work” or “labor.”

3. Idelisa — This Welsh name means “bountiful.”

4. Idgie — This name means “maiden” in English.

5. Idunn — Old Norse for “ever young.”

6. Ifeoma — An African name meaning “good thing” in Igbo.

7. Ifetayo — This name means “love means happiness” in Yoruba.

8. Ilesha — A Hindi name meaning “earth lord.”

9. Ilse — German and Dutch for “God is my oath.”

10. Immy — Celtic for “maiden.”

11. Imogene — This Celtic name also means “maiden.”

12. Imri — This name means “to say” or “my statement” in Hebrew.

13. Inda — English for “of India.”

14. Indie — This American name is a nickname short for “independence” in English.

15. Indira — Sanskrit for “beauty.”

16. Inga — This Norse name means “guarded by Ing.”

17. Insha — An Arabic name meaning “construction” or “creation.”

18. Io — This name means “flower” in Greek.

19. Irelee — Latin for “golden.”

20. Iriana — A Greek name meaning “peace.”

21. Irie — This Jamaican name means “positive and powerful.”

22. Irine — Georgian for “peace.”

23. Irsa — This name means “rainbow” in Arabic.

24. Isa — This name means “strong-willed” in German.

25. Isadora — A Greek name meaning “gift of Isis.”

26. Isaline — French for “island.”

27. Island — An English name for a piece of land surrounded by water smaller than a continent.

28. Issie — English for “gift of Isis.”

29. Ivee – A cute alternate spelling for “ivy.”

30. Ivyanne — Old English and Hebrew for “ivy plant” and “grace.”

31. Izzy — Hebrew for “God’s promise.”

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1. Ianthia — Greek for “violet flower.”

2. Idalie — This French and Swedish name means “behold the sun.”

3. Idalina — This name means “hardworking” in Greek.

4. Idolina — A Spanish and Latin name meaning “idol.”

5. Idony — A Norse name meaning “love again.”

6. Ignacia — Spanish for “ardent” or “burning.”

7. Ignatia — This name means “ardent” or “burning” in Latin.

8. Ihanelma — Finnish for “lovely” or “sweet.”

9. Ilaria — This name means “cheerful” in Latin.

10. Illyria — An Albanian name meaning “of the stars.”

11. Ilona — Hungarian for “torch” or “shining light.”

12. Ina — This Latin name means “lover of horses.”

13. Indiana — One of the states in the United States. It means “land of the Indians” in English.

14. Indra — A Sanskrit name meaning “possessing drops of rain.”

15. Ines — Italian and Portuguese for “pure” or “virginal.”

16. Inesita — This name means “pure” in Spanish.

17. Iolani — A Hawaiian name meaning “hawk of royalty.”

18. Ira — Hebrew for “watchful one” and Greek for “peace.”

19. Irati — This name means “fern field” in Basque.

20. Ireland — An Old Irish name meaning “abundant land.”

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21. Irina — Russian for “peace.”

22. Isabetta — This Italian name means “pledged to God.”

23. Isela — Spanish for “alone” or “unique.”

24. Isley — This is an English occupational name for a blacksmith.

25. Iulia — Slavic for “youthful.”

26. Ivanya — Hebrew for “God is gracious.”

27. Ivara — A German name meaning “yew tree” or “archer.”

28. Ivette — This name means “yew tree” in French.

29. Ivie — This is a pretty spelling for “Ivy,” an English plant name.

30. Ixchel — This name means “lady rainbow” in Mayan.

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1. Iliana — This Greek name means “from Ilium or Troy.”

2. Inaya — An Arabic name meaning “care” or “concern.”

3. India – A place name derived from the Indus River.

4. Indigo — Greek for “Indian dye.”

5. Isabela — Spanish and Portuguese for “pledged to God.”

6. Itzayana — This name means “rainbow lady” in Spanish.

7. Iyla — A Hindi name meaning “moonlight.”

8. Izabella — This name means “pledged to God” in Hungarian and Polish.

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1. Idette — A French name meaning “work” or “labor.”

2. Idina — English for “delicate.”

3. Illiana — This name means “from Ilium or Troy” in Greek.

4. Ilyssa — A French name meaning “noble.”

5. Ilythia — Greek for “the readycomer.”

6. Imara — This name means “strong” or “firm” in Swahili.

7. Imelda — Italian and Spanish for “all-consuming fight.”

8. Imogenia — This Celtic name means “maiden.”

9. Imperia — In Latin, this name means “command” or “power.”

10. Inara — This name means “ray of light” in Portuguese.

11. Inessa — Russian for “pure” or “chaste.”

12. Ingrid — An Old Norse name meaning “Ing is beautiful.”

13. Iolanda — Italian and Portuguese for “violet.”

14. Iona — This name means “island” in Scottish.

15. Inayat — An Arabic name meaning “care” or “concern.”

16. Iphigenia — A Greek name meaning “of royal birth.”

17. Ipo — Hawaiian for “sweetheart.”

18. Irayna — This name means “peace” in Greek.

19. Iridianna — A Greek name meaning “rainbow.”

20. Irvetta — This English name means “friend of the sea.”

21. Isabeau — This name means “pledged to God” in French.

22. Isabelita — Spanish for “God is my oath.”

23. Isaura — This name means “from Isauria” in Latin. Isauria is a region in Asia Minor.

24. Isha — A Sanskrit name meaning “one who protects.”

25. Ismene — Greek for “knowledgeable.”

26. Isobel — Scottish for “pledged to God.”

27. Isolde – This name means “ice ruler” in German and Welsh.

28. Italia — This name means “Italy” in Italian.

29. Ivanka — A Russian name meaning “God is gracious.”

30. Izana — Arabic for “powerful woman.”

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1. Ilana — A Hebrew name meaning “tree.”

2. Ioanna — Greek for “God is gracious.”

3. Irit — This name means “asphodel” in Hebrew. It is a type of flower.

4. Isabelle — French for “pledged to God.”

5. Isannah — This name is derived from “Hannah.” It means “grace” or “favor” in Hebrew.

6. Iscah — This name means “to behold” in Hebrew.

7. Isra — Arabic for “nocturnal journey.”

8. Israella — A Hebrew name meaning “God contends.”

9. Ivah — This Hebrew name is the name of one of the districts of Babylon in the Old Testament. It means “overturning.”

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1. Ida — This name means “industrious one” in German.

2. Ilene — A Greek name meaning “torch” or “shining light.”

3. Imogen — This Celtic name means “maiden.”

4. Inez — Spanish for “pure” or “virginal.”

5. Iolanthe — This name means “violet flower” in Greek.

6. Ione — This is also a Greek name meaning “violet flower.”

7. Iva — This name means “God is gracious” in Russian.

8. Ilyse — This name means “from Elysium” in Latin.

9. Irma — German for “universal” or “complete.”

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1. Iana — Latin and Slavic for “God is gracious.”

2. Ianthe — This name means “purple flower” in Greek.

3. Ibha — This name means “hope” in Hindi.

4. Ibiza — A Latin name meaning “land.”

5. Idalia — This name means “behold the sun” in Greek.

6. Idanelly — An English name meaning “pioneer.”

7. Idelle — German for “industrious one.”

8. Idona — This Norse name means “love again” or “renewal.”

9. Idonia — This name also means “love again” or “renewal” in Norse.

10. Iesha — Arabic and Swahili for “living” or “prosperous.”

11. Ife — This African name means “love” in Yoruba.

12. Ige — This name means “born feet first” in Yoruba.

13. Ihab — Arabic for “gift.”

14. Ilda — Italian for “battle woman.”

15. Ileane — This name means “from Ilium or Troy” in Greek.

16. Ilia — This Greek name also means “from Ilium or Troy.”

17. Iljana — Hebrew for “my God has answered me.”

18. Ilma — A Finnish name meaning “air” or “starlight.”

19. Iluminada — Spanish for “illuminated.”

20. Immacolata – An Italian name meaning “immaculate.”

21. Immaculate – This name is inspired by the English word that means “perfect.”

22. Imogine — The meaning of this name is “maiden” in Celtic.

23. Inah — Greek for “pure.”

24. Indeera — A Sanskrit name meaning “beauty.”

25. Indica — This name means “of India” in Latin.

26. Indya — Sanskrit for “body of trembling water.”

27. Inna — This name means “strong water” in Slavic.

28. Invicta — A Latin name meaning “invincible.”

29. Invidia — Latin for “envy.”

30. Iole — Greek for “violet” and Welsh for “beautiful lady.”

31. Ionia — This name means “land of the Ionians” in Greek.

32. Iqra — Arabic for “read.”

33. Ireene — A Greek name meaning “peace.”

34. Irem — This Turkish name means “garden in heaven.”

35. Irlene — An English name meaning “noblewoman.”

36. Irmack — A Turkish name meaning “river.”

37. Irmina — Polish for “great.”

38. Irvina — Old English for “green or fresh water.”

39. Irys — A Greek name meaning “rainbow.”

40. Ishana — Hindi for “desire.”

41. Isidora — This name means “gift of Isis” in Spanish and Portuguese.

42. Issa — German for “strong-willed.”

43. Isle — This name means “small island” in English.

44. Isleen — An Irish name meaning “dream.”

45. Isobelle — This name means “pledged to God” in Spanish.

46. Ita — Irish for “thirst.”

47. Ivalo — This name means “sinew” in Greenlandic. Sinew is a tendon, and it is often used to represent strength or resilience.

48. Ivania — Slavic for “God is gracious.”

49. Ivanie — This name also means “God is gracious” in Slavic.

50. Ivelisse — A French name meaning “life.”

51. Iverna — Latin for “from Ireland.”

52. Ivoreen — Latin for “creamy white color.” It is derived from “Ivory.”

53. Ivye — A unique spelling of “Ivy.”

54. Ixia — This name means “pine thistle” in Greek.

55. Izara — Arabic for “shawl” and Basque for “star.”

56. Izzie — This name means “pledged to God” in Spanish.

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1. Ianna — An Arabic name meaning “large eyes.”

2. Iantha — Greek for “purple flower.”

3. Iaso — This name means “cure” or “remedy” in Greek.

4. Ibadat — Arabic for “prayer.”

5. Ibeeria — The meaning of this name is “from the Iberian Peninsula” in Spanish and Portuguese.

6. Iben — German and Scandinavian for “yew wood.”

7. Ibtihaj — Arabic for “joy.”

8. Ibolya — This name means “violet” in Hungarian.

9. Icelyn — An English name inspired by Iceland.

10. Idaa — German for “industrious” or “hardworking.”

11. Idai — This name means “love them” in Shona.

12. Idania — German for “industrious one.”

13. Idell — An English name meaning “work” or “labor.”

14. Idowu — This African name means “born after twins” in Yoruba.

15. Ieasha — Arabic and Swahili for “living” or “prosperous.”

16. Iemanja — A Portuguese name meaning “mother of fish children.”

17. Ifama — This African name means “all is well” in Igbo.

18. Ihsan — Arabic for “charity.”

19. Ildiko — This name means “battle” or “warrior” in Hungarian.

20. Ilean — Greek for “torch.”

21. Iley — This is an English occupational name for a blacksmith.

22. Ilham — Arabic for “inspiration.”

23. Illene — This is a Greek name meaning “torch.”

24. Ilta — Finnish for “evening.”

25. Iluka — An Australian Aboriginal name meaning “by the sea.”

26. Imagery — This name comes from the English word meaning to use words or pictures to create mental images.

27. Imagine – This American name means “to think or believe” in English.

28. Imojean — A Celtic name meaning “maiden.”

29. Intiaz — This Arabic name means “distinction.”

30. Inbal — This name means “tongue of a bell” in Hebrew.

31. Indee — An English name meaning “India.”

32. Indrani — This name means “the wife of Indra” in Sanskrit.

33. Indu — Sanskrit for “bright drop.”

34. Infinity — English for “endlessness” or “boundlessness.”

35. Injibjorg — An Icelandic name meaning “the help of Ing.”

36. Integrity — This name means “soundness” in English.

37. Ionna — This Ukrainian name means “God’s gift.”

38. Iram — An Arabic name meaning “to toss or throw off.”

39. Ireen — Dutch for “peace.”

40. Irenka — This name is Polish and Czech for “peace.”

41. Irita — Greek for “rainbow.”

42. Irja — Finnish for “peace.”

43. Irmelin — This name means “universal complete” in German.

44. Irmgard — A German name meaning “great enclosure.”

45. Irwina — English and Scottish for “boar friend.”

46. Iselda — This name means “ice battle” in Italian.

47. Iselin — A Norwegian name meaning “iron.”

48. Ishani – This name means “ruling” or “possessing” in Sanskrit.

49. Ishbel — Scottish for “God is my oath.”

50. Islay — This is the name of an island off the west coast of Scotland.

51. Ismenia — A Portuguese name meaning “knowledge.”

52. Ismeria — In European folklore, “Ismeria” is also known as “The Black Madonna.” It is of medieval English origin.

53. Isola — Italian for “island.”

54. Issabella — An English name meaning “God is my oath.”

55. Ithaca — A Greek place name associated with the island home of Odysseus.

56. Itidal — Arabic for “moderation.”

57. Itzel — This name means “resin” or “nectar” in Mayan.

58. Ivey — An alternate Old English spelling for the ivy plant.

59. Ivrit — This Hebrew name is the word for “Hebrew language.”

60. Ivonette — A Portuguese name meaning “yew tree.”

61. Iyabo — An African name meaning “mother has returned” in Yoruba.

62. Izola — An English name for “island.”

63. Izusa — This Native American name means “white stone.”

Once you have a few favorite I names, give yourself time to see which ones you continue coming back to. Saying each name aloud with your last name and checking the initials can also help you narrow the list.

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