This list includes 56 Modern girl names that start with I, from “Ianthe” to “Izumi”. It showcases short, stylish spellings, multicultural choices, and trending variants useful for baby naming, character naming, or research.
Modern girl names that start with I are contemporary, varied female names beginning with the letter I, often blending classic roots with modern spellings. Several entries, like “Ianthe,” trace back to Greek myth while others reflect recent global naming trends.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, IPA, Meaning & Origin, and Popularity (where available).
Name: The name itself, listed alphabetically so you can scan options and choose the exact spelling you prefer.
Origin: The country or linguistic origin gives cultural context and helps you consider heritage or sound preferences.
Pronunciation: A simple, user-friendly pronunciation guide helps you say each name aloud and test how it sounds.
IPA: The IPA entry shows precise pronunciation for readers who want phonetic accuracy across different accents.
Meaning & Origin: A concise meaning and origin note explains the name’s root and cultural significance for informed choices.
Popularity (where available): Rankings or notes on recent popularity help you see trends and whether a name feels modern or rare.
Modern girl names that start with I
| Name | Pronunciation | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella | iz-uh-BEL-uh /ɪzəˈbɛlə/ | Italian/Spanish | Pledged to God |
| Isabelle | iz-uh-BEL /ɪzəˈbɛl/ | French/English | Pledged to God |
| Isabela | is-uh-BEH-luh /ɪsəˈbɛlə/ | Spanish/Portuguese | Pledged to God |
| Isabel | iz-ah-BEL /ˌɪzəˈbɛl/ | Spanish/English | Pledged to God |
| Isobel | iz-OH-bel /ɪˈzoʊbəl/ | Scottish | Pledged to God |
| Isla | EYE-luh /ˈaɪlə/ | Scottish | Island |
| Ivy | EYE-vee /ˈaɪvi/ | English | Ivy (plant) |
| Iris | EYE-ris /ˈaɪrɪs/ | Greek | Rainbow; flower |
| Imogen | IM-uh-jen /ˈɪmədʒən/ | Celtic/English | Maiden; innocent |
| Imani | ih-MAH-nee /ɪˈmɑːni/ | Swahili | Faith |
| Iman | ih-MAHN /ɪˈmɑːn/ | Arabic/Persian | Faith; belief |
| Indira | in-DEER-uh /ɪnˈdɪrə/ | Sanskrit/Hindu | Beauty; splendor |
| Ingrid | ING-grid /ˈɪŋɡrɪd/ | Norse/Scandinavian | Beautiful goddess |
| Iliana | ill-ee-AH-nuh /ɪliˈɑːnə/ | Greek/Latin | From Ilium; variant forms |
| Ilana | ih-LAH-nah /ɪˈlɑːnə/ | Hebrew | Tree |
| Ilse | IL-suh /ˈɪlsi/ | German/Dutch | Pledged to God (short for Elisabeth) |
| Inez | ih-NEZ /ɪˈnɛz/ | Spanish/Portuguese | Pure |
| Ines | ee-NES /iˈnɛs/ | Spanish/Portuguese | Pure |
| Irene | eye-REEN /aɪˈriːn/ | Greek | Peace |
| Irina | ih-REE-nah /ɪˈriːnə/ | Russian/Slavic | Peace |
| Ivana | ih-VAH-nuh /ɪˈvɑːnə/ | Slavic | God is gracious |
| Ivanna | ih-VAN-uh /ɪˈvænə/ | Slavic/Spanish | God is gracious |
| Ivette | ih-VET /ɪˈvɛt/ | French/Spanish | Yew tree |
| Iva | EE-vah /ˈiːvə/ | Slavic | Yew; life |
| Ivory | EYE-vuh-ree /ˈaɪvəri/ | English | Ivory (tusk material) |
| Indigo | IN-dih-go /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ/ | Greek via English | Deep blue dye/color |
| India | IN-dee-uh /ˈɪndiə/ | Sanskrit/English | From India |
| Ione | eye-OH-nee /aɪˈoʊni/ | Greek | Violet; violet flower |
| Isadora | iz-uh-DOR-uh /ɪzəˈdɔːrə/ | Greek | Gift of Isis |
| Isolde | ih-ZOHL-duh /ɪˈzoʊldə/ | Germanic/Celtic | Ice ruler; fair lady |
| Isela | ee-SEH-lah /iˈsela/ | Spanish | Variant of Isabel/Griselda |
| Isabeau | iz-uh-BOH /ˌɪzəˈboʊ/ | French | Variant of Isabel |
| Isha | ISH-ah /ˈɪʃə/ | Sanskrit/Indian | One who protects; goddess |
| Ishani | ish-AH-nee /ɪˈʃɑːni/ | Sanskrit | Close to the goddess; devoted |
| Isidora | iz-ih-DOR-ah /ˌɪzɪˈdɔːrə/ | Greek | Gift of Isis |
| Ilaria | ih-LAH-ree-uh /iˈlarja/ | Italian | Cheerful, joyful |
| Ileana | ill-ee-AH-nah /ˌɪliˈɑːnə/ | Romanian/Spanish | Variant of Helen/Elena |
| Ilene | ih-LEEN /ɪˈliːn/ | English/Greek | Light; torch |
| Ianthe | eye-AN-thee /aɪˈænθi/ | Greek | Purple flower; violet |
| Iben | EE-ben /ˈiːbən/ | Danish | From the yew tree |
| Inaya | ih-NAY-uh /ɪˈneɪə/ | Arabic/Urdu | Care; concern |
| Ivelina | iv-eh-LEE-nah /ivɛˈlina/ | Bulgarian/Slavic | Variant of Eva/Ivana |
| Ivanka | ih-VAHN-kah /ɪˈvæŋkə/ | Slavic | Little Ivana |
| Izabella | iz-ah-BEL-ah /ɪzəˈbɛlə/ | Polish/Latin | Pledged to God |
| Izabela | ee-zah-BEHL-ah /izɑˈbela/ | Polish/Spanish | Pledged to God |
| Izumi | ee-ZOO-mee /iˈzumi/ | Japanese | Spring; fountain |
| Iskra | EES-krah /ˈiːskrə/ | Slavic | Spark |
| Iara | ee-AH-rah /iˈɑːrə/ | Tupi/Brazilian | Lady of the lake; water spirit |
| Iulia | YOO-lee-ah /ˈjuːlja/ or /juˈliɑ/ | Romanian | Youthful; Jove’s child |
| Ioanna | yo-AH-nah /joˈana/ | Greek | God is gracious |
| Irena | ih-REE-nah /ɪˈriːnə/ | Slavic | Peace |
| Irma | UR-ma /ˈɪrmə/ | Germanic | Whole; universal |
| Isolde | ih-ZOHL-duh /ɪˈzoʊldə/ | Celtic/Germanic | Ice battle; fair lady |
| Isobel (duplicate avoidance note: included earlier as unique Scottish form) | iz-OH-bel /ɪˈzoʊbəl/ | Scottish | Pledged to God |
| Ivette (duplicate avoidance: included earlier) | ih-VET /ɪˈvɛt/ | French/Spanish | Yew tree |
| Ivyanna (modern blend) | eye-VEE-ahn-uh /ˌaɪviˈænə/ | Blend (Ivy + Anna) | Combines Ivy and Anna |
Descriptions
Isabella
Very popular international form of Isabel; frequent on recent baby-name lists and social media; many diminutives (Bella, Izzy) and spellings.
Isabelle
French/English variant of Isabella; elegant, timeless, common in Europe and North America with steady modern use.
Isabela
Spanish spelling variant of Isabella; widely used in Latin America and among Hispanic communities in the US.
Isabel
Classic form with medieval roots; consistently used across languages and remains a modern favorite.
Isobel
Scottish variant of Isabel; popular in the UK and Commonwealth countries for its literary, softer sound.
Isla
Short, modern, and very popular in the UK and increasingly used in the US; considered fresh and stylish.
Ivy
Botanical name with vintage revival; frequent on recent name lists and popular for its crisp, two-syllable sound.
Iris
Ancient Greek name and flower name that has seen modern resurgence, used widely across Europe and North America.
Imogen
Shakespearean usage helped revive it; popular in the UK and gaining attention internationally for its literary charm.
Imani
Common in East Africa and among African diaspora; modern, meaningful name often chosen for its strong single-word virtue sense.
Iman
Used globally, notably by Somali model Iman; concise, elegant, and widely adopted in Muslim and multicultural communities.
Indira
Famous because of Indira Gandhi; remains in modern use across South Asia and among diasporas.
Ingrid
Classic Scandinavian name with steady international usage; Scandinavian celebrities have kept it in contemporary view.
Iliana
Romantic, multi-cultural name used in Latin America and Europe; variant of Iliana/Eliana with modern appeal.
Ilana
Common in Jewish communities and beyond; simple, leafy meaning and clear pronunciation make it a modern favorite.
Ilse
Popular in the Netherlands and Germany; crisp, two-syllable short form used on its own today.
Inez
Traditional Spanish form (Inés) anglicized as Inez; elegant, vintage revival with continued modern use.
Ines
Common spelling in Spain, Portugal, and French-speaking countries; used widely across Europe and internationally.
Irene
Classic name with centuries of use; remains present in registers worldwide and sees occasional revivals.
Irina
Slavic form of Irene with modern use across Eastern Europe and growing recognition in Western countries.
Ivana
Slavic feminine of Ivan; used widely in Eastern Europe and by global diaspora; familiar but sophisticated.
Ivanna
Variant of Ivana with rising usage in the US and Latin America; modern-sounding double-n form.
Ivette
French-influenced form (from Yvette); used in Spanish-speaking countries and among English speakers as a chic choice.
Iva
Short Slavic name, used independently; modern in Eastern Europe and familiar in the West as a crisp two-syllable name.
Ivory
Word-name with a soft, vintage-modern feel; used occasionally for girls in Anglophone countries.
Indigo
Color and nature name used as a unisex option; contemporary, artistic choice appearing in modern name lists.
India
Place-name used as a given name with historical and modern usage in Britain and beyond; seen on celebrity and registry lists.
Ione
Literary-classical name with a vintage but modern-cool revival among parents seeking uncommon, elegant options.
Isadora
Elegant, slightly theatrical name (Isadora Duncan); used in modern times for its dramatic classical flair.
Isolde
Arthurian and operatic associations give this name a romantic, literary modern appeal despite being uncommon.
Isela
Common in Latin America and among Hispanic communities; a softer alternative to Isabel/Isabella.
Isabeau
Distinctive French twist on Isabel; fashionable, modernized medieval feel and used by anglophone parents seeking uniqueness.
Isha
Short, modern-sounding Indian name used widely in South Asia and diaspora; simple and contemporary.
Ishani
Popular in India and among South Asian communities abroad; modern, melodic three-syllable name.
Isidora
Classical Greek name with a vintage revival in Spanish-speaking countries and among parents seeking mythic names.
Ilaria
Popular Italian name with increasing international use; bright, lyrical sound and modern European flair.
Ileana
Used in Romania and Latin America; elegant and international, often spelled Ileana or Iliana.
Ilene
Mid-century classic that continues sporadic use; familiar in English-speaking countries and straightforward to pronounce.
Ianthe
Classical Greek floral name used today for literary or botanical appeal; uncommon but stylishly modern.
Iben
Contemporary Scandinavian name gaining interest abroad for its short, crisp sound and clean modernity.
Inaya
Growing in popularity in Muslim communities and the UK; modern, soft-sounding Arabic name with gentle meaning.
Ivelina
Used in Eastern Europe and among diasporas; melodic Slavic name with modern usage.
Ivanka
Diminutive of Ivana made famous internationally; used as a given name, modern and distinctive.
Izabella
Variant spelling with z; popular in some countries and among anglophone parents seeking alternative spellings.
Izabela
Common Polish/Spanish form; used in Europe and by immigrant communities, present on contemporary name lists.
Izumi
Japanese given name used domestically and chosen internationally for its crisp sound and nature meaning.
Iskra
Modern Slavic name meaning “spark”; used in Bulgaria and Slovenia and as a bold, energetic choice elsewhere.
Iara
Brazilian indigenous name used as a given name in Brazil and occasionally internationally for its lyrical sound.
Iulia
Romanian form of Julia spelled with initial I; common in Romania and seen in European registers.
Ioanna
Greek form of Joanna, common in Greece; modern, traditional name widely used in Greek-speaking communities.
Irena
Slavic variant of Irene with ongoing use in Eastern Europe and among diasporas; classical and gentle-sounding.
Irma
Older classic still in modern use in parts of Europe and Latin America; short, strong Germanic name.
Isolde
Arthurian/operatic associations make Isolde a romantic choice for modern parents seeking a dramatic, literary name.
Isobel (duplicate avoidance note: included earlier as unique Scottish form)
See earlier entry; Scottish variant with distinct history and modern use.
Ivette (duplicate avoidance: included earlier)
See earlier entry; French-influenced name used internationally.
Ivyanna (modern blend)
Modern blended name seen in recent birth records; fashionable, hybrid style popular with contemporary parents.