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Baby Girl Names That Start With S
There are so many things we love about the letter S—like its ability to turn the singular into the plural, or the fact that you can pair it with almost any other consonant. It’s an alphabetical superpower, but the excitement doesn’t stop at grammar!
Girl names that start with S are the pinnacle of soft, sweet and silky smooth. And it’s all because of those lovely “Ss” and “Sh” sounds the letter S creates. When repeated in a word, phrase or baby name, they evoke a sense of stillness—like a gentle breeze or a soft whisper. And you couldn’t really ask for more when deciding the right name for a new baby.
Community members on The Bump love S-girl names too: “My name is Somer (pronounced ‘Summer’), and I absolutely love it,” says Soms12, “I don’t think I can top it!”
So when the girl-name going gets tough, there’s no need to buckle under the pressure. Find all the inspiration you need in our selection of S girl names.
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Fun Facts About Girl Names That Start With S
Sarah—the S-name of the century: According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), Sarah has been given to approximately 1 million baby girls since the 1900s, making it one of the top 10 feminine names in the US over the last century.
A “super” return to the SSA’s top 10: Thanks to the rise of Sofia in 2024, “S” has finally re-entered the SSA’s top 10 names for girls. The last S-name to appear within the SSA’s highest-ranking feminine names was Sarah in 8th place in 2002.
Nature is the inspiration: Popularity stats on The Bump show a growing interest in nature-inspired girl names starting with S, as Stella, Summer and Skye rapidly ascend the charts.
A name that’s newer than you think: Samantha, the girl variation of Samuel, didn’t exist until the 18th century. It remained uncommon until 1964, when it was popularized by the TV show Bewitched.
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Popular Girl Names That Start With S
Unique Girl Names That Start With S
You’ve seen all the classics, but why not take your girl-name search up a notch with something a little more state-of-the-art? From modern spins on well-known monikers to Studio Ghibli-inspired choices, read on to see some of our most unique girl names that start with S.
Cute Girl Names That Start With S
Love names that feel bright and bubbly? You’re in luck—girl names starting with S are soft, airy and the very definition of “adorable”—and we’ve got a whole selection to win you over. Keep scrolling to find girl S-names that are cute to the core.
Cool Girl Names That Start With S
Some girl names with S as the starting letter are so cool, they just hit different. From word-inspired monikers to futuristic picks, get ready for these super-stylish female S-names to level up your search.
Short Girl Names That Start With S
Need a moniker that makes you go, “aww” in two syllables or less? Check out our comprehensive list of short and sugary-sweet baby girl names that start with S.
Long Girl Names That Start With S
The longer the name, the more exciting it gets—and the letter S is absolutely stacked with choices that provide plenty of playful options. From Serendipity to Shannondoah, read on to find our full breadth of long S-female names, prepped and primed for your own personal list.
More Girl Names That Start With S
Still haven’t found the one? Scroll on for even more female names that start with S to add to your favorites.
