39 Popular Baby Girl Names That Start With I & Meaning

Isabella is one of the most popular girl names in the United States. I have selected an additional 39 baby girl names that start with the letter I. I included their meanings as well.

Ildikó

Ildikó is a Hungarian variant of Germanic Hilda, which means ”battle.” Hungarian actress Ildikó Bánsági is a member of the Magyar Művészeti Akadémia.

Ilona

Ilona is another name popular in Hungary. Ilona rocketed in popularity in Hungary as actress Ilona Staller grew in fame in the mid 70s. It is the Hungarian form of the Greek name Helenē (light).

Ifetayo

The name Ifetayo is of Yoruba origin, and is symbolizing “love is enough for joy.”

Igraine

Igraine is a name of Welsh roots, meaning ”maiden.”

Iolanda

With Portuguese origins, the feminine name Iolanda symbolizes “violet flower.” Iolanda is one of my favorite names that starts with the letter I, especially due to its meaning.

How to choose a good name for your baby girl

Research the meanings and origins of the baby girl name.

Make sure that it can’t be shortened into a mean nickname.

Consider if it’s easy to pronounce.

It is always good to have a name that is unique and rare.

Imogen

The name Imogen became popular in the Middle Ages, and it means “innocent girl” or ”daughter.” Imogen Hassall was an English actress who appeared in White Cargo alongside David Jason. Her godfather is said to have been the Welsh composer Ivor Novello.

Ivetta

Ivetta is a feminine name and a form of Yvette, a French girl’s name (“yew tree”).

Indumathi

It is a Sanskrit feminine name meaning ”full moon” or ”crescent moon.” Representing the moon and cycles of life, Indumathi is perfect for your little moon child.

Ishtar

Ishtar is a deity in the Mesopotamian religion, the goddess of love and war. It means “the leading one.”

Ivie

“Climbing evergreen plant.”

Idonea

The name Idonea means ”to love again” or “suitable.” Idonea has Old Norse roots.

Ingrid

Ingrid also has Old Norse roots, meaning “beautiful goddess.”

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Idalia

Idalia symbolizes “behold the sun.”

Irene

Irene has a strong meaning and is from the Greek word for “peace.” Irene of Hungary was the Byzantine empress by marriage to John II Komnenos.

Iliana

“Shining light.”

Unique East Asian Girl Names That Start With I

Ichika

Ichika is a contemporary Japanese girls’ name that is interpreted as ”single, cherished bloom.”

Iseul

The feminine name Iseul has its origins in Korean culture, whcih means “morning dew.”

Ina

In Japanese, Ina means “rice plant.” Ina also has roots in Latin, where it means “mother.”

Ikumi

Ikumi is a late-Showa Japanese girls’ name, and depending on the used kanji, it means “nurturing beauty” or “fragrant fruit.”

Iroha

Iroha is a Japanese name that is interpreted as “alphabet” or “the basics.” Iroha is also the name of a poem written by the founder of Shingon Buddhism, Kūkai.

Izumi

Izumi is a Japanese name usually used by women, and it means “source of water.” Japanese voice actress Izumi Kitta attended Dwango Creative School.

Inori

It means ”wish” in Japanese.

Ikuko

”To raise, grow, or educate.”

Girl Names That Start With I In The Bible

Iscah

Iscah’s name has a special meaning. In the Book of Genesis, Iscah is the niece of Abraham. Meaning ”to see,” the name Iscah is possibly the source of the feminine name “Jessica.” It is mentiond in Genesis 11:29: ”… Milkah; she was the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milkah and Iskah.”

India

In the Bible, India is referred to as Hodu. Esther 1:1 – ”This is what happened during the time of Xerxes, the Xerxes who ruled over 127 provinces stretching from India to Cush.”

Iael

The Hebrew name Iael, whcih means “mountain goat.”

Girl Names That Start With I And End With A

Isabella

The girl’s name Isabella means “devoted to God.” It is derived from the Hebrew Elisheba. Isabella, Duchess of Lorraine was the Queen of Naples by marriage to René of Anjou.

Ivana

Meaning “God is gracious,” Ivana is the feminine form of the name Ivan.

Inga

Inga of Varteig was the mistress of King Haakon III of Norway. I understood that Inga is from the Germanic deity Ing which means “belonging to Ing.”

Irina

This is one of my favorite names that starts with the letter i, especially since it’s the name of my daughter. Irina has its origins in Eirene that is a Greek goddess and the personification of peace. Irina was introduced to Slavic countries through Byzantine cultural influence. Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia was the first grandchild of Tsar Alexander III.

Indira

Indira means ”splendor” or ”beauty.”

Isidora

This name comes from Isídōros (“gift of Isis”). Isis is one of the most important goddesses of ancient Egypt. However, the ancient Egyptians called her Aset. Isis had a brother she loved very much, Osiris.

Imelda

With roots in the German form of Irmhild, the name Imelda is symbolizing “powerful battler.” Australian actress Imelda Corcoran played in the TV miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Ileana

The Romanian feminine name Ileana (this is the name of my mother!) has its origins in the Greek name Helénē (“light”).

Iulia

Iulia is another Romanian girl’s name, whcih means ”youthful.”

Hispanic Girl Names That Start With I

Itzel

With Mayan origins, Itzel represents “rainbow lady.”

Isaura

Isaura is a girl’s name with Greek roots, which symbolizes “from Isaura.”

Inés

Ines is the Spanish form of Agnes, a Greek name that means ”pure.” Argentinian actress Inés Efron starred in The Headless Woman by Lucrecia Martel.

Ixchel

In Mayan culture, Ixchel is the goddess of love and medicine. It means “Lady Rainbow.”