This list includes 54 Modern girl names that start with E, from “Ebony” to “Evita”. They mix contemporary coinages, global favorites, and simple spellings parents prefer.
Modern girl names that start with E are given names beginning with the letter E that feel current and fresh. Names like Evita carry cultural weight, while Ebony reflects English word-name trends.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning & Origin, and Popularity.
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Popularity: Lists current popularity or ranking when available, so you can judge trendiness and name ubiquity.
Modern girl names that start with E
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emma | EM-uh (/ˈɛmə/) | Germanic | Whole or universal | Timeless favorite worldwide with modern popularity peaks. Simple and stylish for parents wanting a classic with strong current use. |
| Emily | EM-il-ee (/ˈɛməli/) | Latin/English | Industrious one | Longstanding popular choice known for warmth and versatility. Familiar nicknames include Em and Emmy. |
| Ella | EL-uh (/ˈɛlə/) | English/Germanic | Fairy maiden or all | Soft and singable short name. Frequently used as independent name or nickname for longer Elizabeth variants. |
| Evelyn | EV-uh-lin (/ˈɛvəlɪn/) | English/French | Desired or life | Vintage revival widely used for its elegant sound. Many spelling and nickname options like Evie. |
| Elizabeth | ih-LIZ-uh-beth (/ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/) | Hebrew | My God is abundance | Classic with many nicknames such as Liz, Beth, Eliza. Enduring formal choice with broad cultural use. |
| Eleanor | EL-uh-nor (/ˈɛlənɔr/) | Greek/Old French | Light or compassion | Elegant historical name enjoying steady modern revival. Literary and royal associations. |
| Elena | eh-LAY-nuh (/ɛˈleɪnə/) | Spanish/Greek | Bright shining light | International favorite pronounced variably. Soft yet sophisticated for bilingual families. |
| Ellie | EL-ee (/ˈɛli/) | English diminutive | Light or noble | Popular as a standalone name and as a sweet nickname for Elena or Eleanor. |
| Eva | EE-vuh or EH-vuh (/ˈiːvə/) | Hebrew/Latin | Life | Short, classical, and globally recognized. Feels modern due to crisp sound. |
| Eve | EEV (/iːv/) | Hebrew | Life or living | Minimalist biblical name with chic modern use and literary associations. |
| Elise | eh-LEEZ (/əˈliːz/) | French | Pledged to God | Elegant two-syllable name favored for its melodic French feel. |
| Eliza | eh-LIE-zuh (/ɪˈlaɪzə/) | Hebrew/English | My God is abundance | Energetic, literary form of Elizabeth that feels fresh and spunky. |
| Eliana | el-ee-AH-nuh (/ˌɛliˈænə/) | Hebrew/Latin | My God has answered | Rising name with lyrical sound popular in diverse communities. |
| Elodie | eh-LOH-dee (/ˈɛlɔdi/) | French | Foreign riches or foreign prosperity | Stylish French name trending in English speakers for its melodic tone. |
| Eloise | eh-LOH-ees or EL-oh-ees (/ɛˈlɔɪz/) | French | Healthy or wide used | Vintage charm with literary flair and growing modern popularity. |
| Elsie | EL-see (/ˈɛlsi/) | English diminutive | Pledged to God | Cute vintage revival often used independently from Elizabeth. |
| Esme | EZ-may (/ɛzˈmeɪ/) | French/Persian | Esteemed or beloved | Short chic name with literary and romantic vibes. |
| Esther | ESS-ter (/ˈɛstər/) | Persian/Hebrew | Star | Classic biblical name with steady modern use and strong vintage appeal. |
| Etta | ET-uh (/ˈɛtə/) | English diminutive | Little one | Retro short name with a soulful vintage comeback. |
| Eden | EE-den (/ˈiːdən/) | Hebrew | Delight or paradise | Nature and place inspired name with modern usage across cultures. |
| Ember | EM-ber (/ˈɛmbər/) | English word name | Spark or burning coal | Contemporary nature/word name with warm imagery and trendy vibe. |
| Emmeline | EM-uh-leen (/ˈɛmələn/) | French/Germanic | Industrious or work | Romantic vintage increasingly chosen for its lyrical sound. |
| Emilia | eh-MEE-lee-uh (/əˈmiːliə/) | Latin/Italian | Rival or industrious | Elegant and international; popular variant of Amelia with artistic associations. |
| Emerson | EM-er-sun (/ˈɛmərsən/) | English surname | Son of Emery originally | Surname-turned-given name used for girls and boys. Modern unisex trend name. |
| Emery | EM-uh-ree (/ˈɛməri/) | Germanic | Brave work | Unisex name trending for girls as a softer alternative to Emerson. |
| Everly | EV-er-lee (/ˈɛvərli/) | English | Boar meadow or from surname | Trendy modern name with melodic two-syllable rhythm and celebrity use. |
| Evangeline | ee-van-JEEL-in or ee-VAN-jee-leen (/ˌiːvænˈdʒiːliːn/) | Greek | Good news | Grand and lyrical name with literary and religious roots gaining modern affection. |
| Evie | EE-vee (/ˈiːvi/) | English diminutive | Life | Playful short form used independently; often a nickname for Evelyn or Eva. |
| Elaina | eh-LAY-nuh (/əˈleɪnə/) | Greek/Latin | Bright shining light | Soft variant of Elena with a modern melodic twist. |
| Elaine | eh-LAYN (/əˈleɪn/) | French/Greek | Light | Classic literary name with Arthurian associations and steady contemporary use. |
| Elowen | eh-LOH-wen (/ɛˈloʊwɛn/) | Cornish | Elm tree | Modern Cornish revival name appreciated for its nature feel and unique sound. |
| Elora | eh-LOR-uh (/ɪˈlɔːrə/) | Possibly Hebrew/Invented | God gives light or variant | Short melodic name that feels both modern and mythic. |
| Elin | EH-lin (/ˈɛlɪn/) | Scandinavian/Welsh | Light or shining | Simple international form popular in Nordic and English-speaking countries. |
| Elina | eh-LEE-nah (/ɛˈliːnə/) | Greek/Scandinavian | Torch or bright | Elegant and multicultural with a gentle sound and modern use. |
| Elissa | eh-LISS-uh (/əˈlɪsə/) | Phoenician/Greek | Joyful or variant of Alissa | Romantic variant with historical roots and contemporary appeal. |
| Elspeth | EL-speth (/ˈɛlspɛθ/) | Scottish | Consecrated to God | Distinctive Scottish form of Elizabeth experiencing modern literary and vintage appeal. |
| Eileen | eye-LEEN (/aɪˈliːn/) | Irish | Bright shining one | Traditional Irish name still used for its classic feminine tone. |
| Erika | AIR-ih-kah (/ˈɛrɪkə/) | Old Norse/German | Eternal ruler | Popular late 20th century name still found steadily in modern registries. |
| Erin | EH-rin (/ˈɛrɪn/) | Irish | Ireland | Fresh and simple Celtic name used widely in English-speaking countries. |
| Esmeralda | ez-mer-AHL-dah (/ˌɛzməˈrɑːldə/) | Spanish | Emerald | Romantic Spanish name with vivid gemstone imagery and literary fame. |
| Esperanza | ess-peh-RAN-zah (/ˌɛspəˈrænzə/) | Spanish | Hope | Strong Hispanic name used widely in Spanish-speaking communities and beyond. |
| Estelle | ess-TELL (/ɛˈstɛl/) | French | Star | Elegant French name with vintage glamour and modern boutique charm. |
| Estella | ess-TELL-uh (/ɛˈstɛlə/) | Latin | Star | Literary and feminine variant of Estelle rising in contemporary use. |
| Evita | eh-VEE-tah (/ɛˈviːtə/) | Spanish diminutive | Little Eva | Distinctive name associated with the famous Argentine figure; bold modern choice. |
| Evelina | eh-veh-LEE-nah (/ˌɛvəˈliːnə/) | Latin/Italian | Desired or life | Romantic alternative to Evelyn with a vintage continental flair. |
| Elysia | eh-LIH-see-uh (/əˈlɪzjə/) | Greek | Blissful or heavenly | Soft lyrical name with mythic-sounding yet modern usage. |
| Emerald | EM-uh-ruld (/ˈɛmərəld/) | English word | Precious green gemstone | Bold nature/gemstone name used occasionally for a luxe modern feel. |
| Ebony | EE-buh-nee (/ˈiːbəni/) | English word | Dark wood or black | Word name popular in late 20th century still used in some communities. |
| Emanuela | eh-man-WEH-lah (/ˌɛmænˈwɛlə/) | Hebrew/Italian | God is with us | Feminine Italian form of Emmanuel used in Romance-language communities. |
| Emmanuelle | eh-mah-noo-EL or eh-MAN-yoo-elle (/ˌɛmənˈwɛl/) | French | God is with us | French feminine form often chosen for its elegant continental sound. |
| Elana | eh-LAH-nah (/ɪˈlɑːnə/) | Hebrew/Spanish | Oak tree or bright | Simple modern name used across languages with soft vowel sounds. |
| Elayna | eh-LAY-nah (/əˈleɪnə/) | Variant of Elaine | Bright shining light | Contemporary phonetic variant popular for its fluid spelling and sound. |
| Elvina | el-VEE-nah (/ɛlˈviːnə/) | Old English/Scandinavian | Friend of elves or fair | Vintage-meets-fantasy name with gentle modern usage. |
| Elyse | eh-LEES (/əˈliːs/) | French variant | Pledged to God | Modern spelling variant of Elise frequently chosen for visual simplicity. |
Descriptions
Emma
Emily
Ella
Evelyn
Elizabeth
Eleanor
Elena
Ellie
Eva
Eve
Elise
Eliza
Eliana
Elodie
Eloise
Elsie
Esme
Esther
Etta
Eden
Ember
Emmeline
Emilia
Emerson
Emery
Everly
Evangeline
Evie
Elaina
Elaine
Elowen
Elora
Elin
Elina
Elissa
Elspeth
Eileen
Erika
Erin
Esmeralda
Esperanza
Estelle
Estella
Evita
Evelina
Elysia
Emerald
Ebony
Emanuela
Emmanuelle
Elana
Elayna
Elvina
Elyse