This list includes 57 Modern girl names that start with H, from “Hadassah” to “Hye”. It features cross-cultural favorites, trendy variants, and concise modern spellings useful for parents and creators.
Modern girl names that start with H are contemporary feminine names beginning with H. Many blend classic roots with fresh spellings, like Hadassah and the minimalist Hye.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation (IPA), Meaning, and Popularity.
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Popularity: Notes recent rank or trend where available, letting you gauge how common or unique a name is.
Modern girl names that start with H
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah | Hebrew | HAN-ə (/ˈhænə/) | Grace |
| Harper | English | HAR-per (/ˈhɑːrpər/) | Harp player |
| Hazel | English | HAY-zəl (/ˈheɪzəl/) | Hazel tree, brown-green color |
| Hailey | English | HAY-lee (/ˈheɪli/) | Hay meadow |
| Hallie | English | HAL-ee (/ˈhæli/) | Hall dweller (short for Harriet) |
| Haley | English | HAY-lee (/ˈheɪli/) | Hay meadow |
| Hayley | English | HAY-lee (/ˈheɪli/) | Hay meadow |
| Hadley | English | HAD-lee (/ˈhædli/) | Heath field |
| Harlow | English | HAR-loh (/ˈhɑːrloʊ/) | Rocky hill or army hill |
| Haven | English | HAY-vən (/ˈheɪvən/) | Safe harbor |
| Heidi | German | HY-dee (/ˈhaɪdi/) | Noble one (short for Adelheid) |
| Holly | English | HOL-ee (/ˈhɒli/) | Holly tree |
| Hope | English | HOHP (/hoʊp/) | Hope |
| Helena | Greek/Latin | he-LEE-nə or heh-LAY-nə (/həˈliːnə/) | Torch, shining one |
| Hattie | English | HAT-ee (/ˈhæti/) | Home ruler (diminutive of Harriet) |
| Henley | English | HEN-lee (/ˈhɛnli/) | High meadow |
| Huda | Arabic | HOO-dah (/ˈhuːdə/) | Right guidance |
| Haniya | Arabic/Urdu | ha-NEE-yah (/həˈniːjə/) | Happy, delighted |
| Hana | Multiple (Japanese/Arabic/Czech) | HAH-nah (/ˈhɑːnə/) | Flower (Japanese), happiness (Arabic) |
| Haruka | Japanese | ha-ROO-kah (/haˈɾuka/) | Spring, fragrance, distant (varies by kanji) |
| Hikari | Japanese | hee-KAH-ree (/çiˈkaɾi/) | Light |
| Hina | Japanese/Arabic/South Asian | HEE-nah (/ˈhiːnə/) | Sun, henna, bliss |
| Harini | Sanskrit/Hindi | ha-REE-nee (/həˈriːni/) | Doe; deer |
| Himani | Sanskrit/Hindi | hi-MAH-nee (/hɪˈmɑːni/) | Snowy; of the Himalaya |
| Hira | Arabic/Urdu/Sanskrit | HEE-rah (/ˈhiːrə/) | Diamond; cave of Hira |
| Hafsa | Arabic | HAF-sah (/ˈhæfsə/) | Gathering; young lion cub |
| Haya | Arabic/Hebrew | HAH-yah (/ˈhæjə/) | Life; modesty |
| Hajar | Arabic | ha-JAR (/haˈd͡ʒɑːr/) | Rock (Arabic form of Hagar) |
| Hila | Hebrew | HEE-lah (/ˈhiːlə/) | Halo, brilliance |
| Hadassah | Hebrew | ha-DAS-ah (/həˈdæsə/) | Myrtle |
| Hollis | English | HAH-lis (/ˈhɒlɪs/) | Holly trees |
| Hedy | German | HEH-dee (/ˈhɛdi/) | Noble battle (from Hedwig) |
| Henna | Finnish/Arabic/South Asian | HEN-nah (/ˈhɛnə/) | Henna plant; dye |
| Helle | Scandinavian | HEL-eh (/ˈhɛlə/) | Sunray (variant of Helen) |
| Honor | English | ON-or (/ˈɒnər/) | Honor |
| Hania | Polish/Arabic | HAH-nyah (/ˈhanja/) | Graceful or “from Hanna” (Polish diminutive) |
| Huma | Persian/Urdu | HOO-mah (/ˈhuːmə/) | Mythical bird, good fortune |
| Hasna | Arabic | HAS-nah (/ˈhæsna/) | Beautiful |
| Harleen | Punjabi/English | har-LEEN (/hɑːrˈliːn/) | Noble/modern compound (Har + -leen) |
| Harley | English | HAR-lee (/ˈhɑːrli/) | Hare’s meadow |
| Halle | Scandinavian/English | HAL-ee (/ˈhæli/) | From the hall (variant of Hallie) |
| Harshita | Sanskrit/Hindi | har-SHEE-tah (/hərˈʃiːtɑː/) | Full of happiness |
| Heaven | English | HEV-ən (/ˈhɛvən/) | Heaven |
| Hoshi | Japanese | HO-shee (/hoˈɕi/) | Star |
| Hadeel | Arabic | ha-DEEL (/hæˈdiːl/) | Cooing of a dove |
| Heba | Arabic | HEH-bah (/ˈhɛbə/) | Gift |
| Halima | Arabic | ha-LEE-mah (/haˈliːmə/) | Gentle, patient |
| Hend | Arabic | HEND (/hɛnd/) | Seize; a feminine Arabic name |
| Hind | Arabic | HIND (/hɪnd/) | Group of camels; old Arabic feminine name |
| Haeun | Korean | HAH-oon (/hɛːn/ or /haɪˈʌn/ approximate) | Grace and mercy (ha + eun) |
| Hiba | Arabic | HEE-bah (/ˈhiːbə/) | Gift, present |
| Hessa | Arabic | HESS-ah (/ˈhɛsə/) | Dignified; often royal in Gulf usage |
| Huong | Vietnamese | HWUONG or HOO-ong (/hɨəŋ/ approximate) | Fragrance |
| Hasina | Arabic/Bengali | ha-SEE-nah (/həˈsiːnə/) | Beautiful |
| Hoor | Arabic | HOOR (/huːr/) | Fair-eyed nymph |
| Hui | Chinese | HWEE or HWAY (/xuːi/ approximate) | Intelligent, kind (varies by character) |
| Hye | Korean | HYE (/hje/) | Gracious, intelligent (element) |
Descriptions
Hannah
Biblical classic with steady modern use worldwide; highly familiar, cross-cultural and easy to pronounce.
Harper
Surname-turned-firstname, very trendy for girls in English-speaking countries; stylish and gender-familiar.
Hazel
Vintage revival name, nature-inspired and popular with a warm, retro vibe.
Hailey
Contemporary spelling variant widely used in the US, youthful and easygoing.
Hallie
Cute diminutive turned independent name, popular for its vintage charm.
Haley
Variant spelling common in the UK and US, familiar and modern-sounding.
Hayley
UK-popular variant; feels youthful and celebrity-friendly.
Hadley
Surname-firstname trend, modern and slightly preppy; common for girls in English-speaking regions.
Harlow
Edgy, fashion-forward surname name used widely for girls in recent years.
Haven
Soft, modern virtue/place name gaining use for its calm, protective imagery.
Heidi
Classic German diminutive with international familiarity, lively and sweet.
Holly
Bright, seasonal nature name with steady modern use and vintage appeal.
Hope
Timeless virtue name, simple and positive, used consistently in modern naming.
Helena
Classic, elegant name with multiple pronunciations across cultures, fashionable internationally.
Hattie
Vintage nickname re-emerging as an independent choice with playful charm.
Henley
Surname-to-firstname trend, modern and crisp, often chosen for its British flair.
Huda
Arabic name popular in Muslim communities, simple and meaningful.
Haniya
Modern Muslim feminine name with soft sound and positive meaning.
Hana
Internationally versatile, short and elegant, used widely across cultures.
Haruka
Bright, modern Japanese name with melodic sound.
Hikari
Contemporary Japanese name, airy and luminous, increasingly adopted outside Japan.
Hina
Short, cross-cultural name used in Japan and South Asia with diverse meanings.
Harini
Used in India, sounds lyrical and feminine; modern while rooted in Sanskrit.
Himani
Indian feminine name with poetic nature imagery, contemporary use.
Hira
Popular in South Asia and Arabic-speaking countries, short and elegant.
Hafsa
Historic Islamic name with steady modern use, familiar across Muslim communities.
Haya
Short, melodic, used in both Arabic and Hebrew contexts; increasingly popular internationally.
Hajar
Used in Arab-speaking regions, biblical resonance and contemporary usage.
Hila
Modern Israeli favorite, simple and luminous.
Hadassah
Biblical name with revival in Jewish communities, elegant and somewhat uncommon.
Hollis
Surname-firstname that reads modern and unisex, chosen for style and nature link.
Hedy
Retro-cool name associated with actress Hedy Lamarr; short and distinctive.
Henna
Used both in Finland and South Asia, floral/ornamental imagery and modern feel.
Helle
Contemporary in Denmark/Norway, crisp and Nordic.
Honor
Virtue name favored for its strong, modern simplicity; used in English-speaking countries.
Hania
Polish diminutive of Hanna and Arabic usage, cross-cultural and approachable.
Huma
Popular in South Asia and the Middle East, poetic and auspicious.
Hasna
Arabic feminine name common in North Africa and the Middle East, elegant and concise.
Harleen
Contemporary Punjabi and Western-influenced name, heard increasingly in India and diaspora communities.
Harley
Originally a surname, now a trendy unisex name with strong pop-culture recognition.
Halle
Popularized by celebrities, stylish and simple.
Harshita
Modern Indian name, upbeat and common among younger generations.
Heaven
Contemporary word-name with spiritual, aspirational connotations; used in the US.
Hoshi
Modern Japanese name with a cute, celestial feel; short and internationally appealing.
Hadeel
Contemporary Arabic feminine name, poetic and gentle.
Heba
Common in Arabic-speaking countries, short and sweet with positive meaning.
Halima
Traditional but still current in Muslim communities; soft and classic.
Hend
Used mainly in Egypt and Arab countries, modern and concise.
Hind
Traditional Arabic name still used in Gulf countries and North Africa.
Haeun
Very popular modern Korean feminine name, increasingly seen in international contexts.
Hiba
Modern Arabic name, simple and widely used in Arab communities.
Hessa
Used in the Gulf countries, elegant short name with regional prominence.
Huong
Common Vietnamese feminine name, aromatic imagery, modern in Vietnam.
Hasina
Used in South Asia and Muslim communities, friendly and elegant.
Hoor
Classical Arabic name used in some Muslim communities, poetic and traditional.
Hui
Short Chinese feminine name (in Mandarin romanization), common across Chinese communities.
Hye
Used as a stand-alone in Korea or as part of compound names; modern and concise.