Finding the perfect name for your little girl can take a lot of time and effort, especially when you have a handful of options in the name-bank. That’s why some parents choose to select the first initial of their kid’s name before selecting the name itself, as it helps them to limit their options.
According to numerology, people whose names start with I are kind, dependable, and pure of heart. They also tend to be deep thinkers with magnetic personalities. If you think your unborn daughter resonates with these character traits, an I-name should suit her just fine.
On our list of girl names starting with I, you’ll find popular options like Isabelle, Isla, Ivanna, and Ivy. All of these names made it into the US top 1,000, based on data from the Social Security Administration.
The French name Isabelle and its Spanish variation, Isabella, were popular picks amongst Millennial parents. These names mean “pledge to God” and can be shortened to Isa, Belle, or Bella.
One of the fastest climbing I-names of 2020 was Isla, a Spanish and Scottish name meaning “island.” Riding on Isla’s coattails was Ivy, a botanical name that represents the ivy plant. If you’d like to give your daughter a name that has Ivy as a nickname, Ivanna is a great choice, too. This Russian name is the feminine version of Ivan, which derives from the English name John.
Isabelle/Isabella
Meaning: Devoted to God
Origin: Hebrew
Isla
Meaning: Devoted to God
Origin: Spanish
Ivanna
Meaning: Gift of the gods
Origin: Greek
Ivy
Meaning: Faithfulness
Origin: English
Iaera
Meaning: A nymph
Origin: Latin
Iamar
Meaning: Moon
Origin: Arabic
Ianthina
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Greek
Iasius
Meaning: Mother of Atalanta
Origin: Greek
Ibbie
Meaning: Beautiful
Origin: Spanish
Ibernia
Meaning: From Ireland
Origin: Irish
Ibtesam
Meaning: Smile
Origin: Muslim
Ica
Meaning: Light
Origin: Greek
Ida
Meaning: Labour
Origin: German
Idelisa
Meaning: Bountiful
Origin: Celtic
Idetta
Meaning: Hard working
Origin: German
Idola
Meaning: A vision
Origin: Greek
Iduna
Meaning: Active in love
Origin: Norse
Ife
Meaning: Love
Origin: Egyptian
Igantia
Meaning: Fiery
Origin: Latin
Ikerne
Meaning: Visitation
Origin: Spanish
Ikram
Meaning: Honor
Origin: Muslim
Ila
Meaning: From the island
Origin: French
Ilonka
Meaning: Light
Origin: Greek
Iluminada
Meaning: Illuminated
Origin: Spanish
Im-Tit-Haal
Meaning: Polite obedience
Origin: Muslim
Imogen
Meaning: Innocent
Origin: English
In’am
Meaning: Act of kindness
Origin: Muslim
Indiana
Meaning: The country India
Origin: English
Inessa
Meaning: Chaste
Origin: Russian
Ingemar
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Norse
Ingunna
Meaning: Hero’s daughter
Origin: Scandinavian
Iniga
Meaning: Fiery
Origin: Italian
Inkeri
Meaning: Hero’s daughter
Origin: Finnish
Ino
Meaning: Daughter of Cadmus
Origin: Greek
Intisar
Meaning: Triumphant
Origin: Arabic
Iolanthe
Meaning: Violet flower
Origin: Greek
Iphegenia
Meaning: Daughter sacrificed by Agamemnon
Origin: Greek
Iphinome
Meaning: Amazon
Origin: Latin
Iram
Meaning: Heaven
Origin: Muslim
Irena
Meaning: Peace
Origin: Russian
Iris
Meaning: Flower
Origin: Hebrew
Irvetta
Meaning: Friend of the sea
Origin: English
Isana
Meaning: Strong willed
Origin: German
Isi
Meaning: Deer
Origin: Native American
Isleen
Meaning: Vision
Origin: Irish
Isold
Meaning: The fair
Origin: Celtic
Ita
Meaning: Thirsty
Origin: Gaelic
Itsaso
Meaning: Sea
Origin: Spanish
Iulia
Meaning: Young
Origin: Latin
Ivory
Meaning: White
Origin: English
