Baby Girl Names That Start With I

“I” is one of the most important letters in the alphabet—and not just for grammatical reasons, infinite math equations or the expression of our very sense of self! It’s also the starting letter for many important and irresistible girl names. From Isabelle to Irene, girl names that start with I always inspire.

Just ask members of The Bump community; they’re intrigued with I-girl names too. “I’m so in love with Iris,” says forum member COMomma81. “It’s absolutely fantastic. It’s incredibly feminine—not to mention a breath of fresh air from more traditional floral monikers.”

If you’ve got a new addition on the way and a name to nail down, all it takes is a few starter ideas to get the ball rolling. Ready to iterate? Check out our list!

Fun Facts About Girl Names That Start With I

• How Isabella re-vamped the girl-name game: After the release of Twilight in 2008, Isabella became the most popular girl name in the US, according to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It remained in position No. 1 from 2009 to 2010.

• A vowel that “flips”: I is the only vowel that “flips” between two completely different sounds, depending on the word or phrase it’s used in. In names like Inez or Ivana, for example, it’s pronounced as a soft “-ee,” but in names like Ila and Ivy it possess a bright “-eye” sound.

• This I name is cooler than cool: For the first time ever, Icelynn has cracked the SSA top 1,000 names, ranking in 922nd position for girls in 2024.

• Imani holds steadfast in the top 500: For more than 25 years, Imani, meaning “faith” in Arabic and Swahili, has held a spot in the top 500 names, according to SSA data, making it one of the most stable I-girl names in history.