Baby Girl Names That Start With S
22 carefully curated baby girl names beginning with the letter S — with meanings, origins, and style categories.
All Baby Girl Names Starting With S
Every name includes its meaning, cultural origin, and style category — from classic to rare.
Sabrina
🌟 PopularMeaning: River Severn; the boundary
Origin: Celtic/Latin
Samantha
🌟 PopularMeaning: God has heard; listener
Origin: Hebrew
Sara
🌟 PopularMeaning: Princess; lady
Origin: Hebrew
Sarah
🌟 PopularMeaning: Princess; noblewoman
Origin: Hebrew
Savannah
🌟 PopularMeaning: Flat tropical grassland
Origin: Spanish
Scarlett
🌟 PopularMeaning: Bright red color
Origin: English
Selena
🌟 PopularMeaning: Moon goddess
Origin: Greek
Serena
🌟 PopularMeaning: Tranquil; serene
Origin: Latin
Siena
✨ ModernMeaning: From Siena, Italy; reddish-brown
Origin: Italian
Sienna
🌟 PopularMeaning: Orange-red; from Siena
Origin: Italian/English
Sierra
🌟 PopularMeaning: Mountain range; saw-toothed
Origin: Spanish
Simone
🌍 InternationalMeaning: Listening; heard
Origin: French/Hebrew
Skylar
✨ ModernMeaning: Eternal life; scholar
Origin: Dutch
Sloane
✨ ModernMeaning: Warrior; raider
Origin: Irish
Sofia
🌟 PopularMeaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek (Spanish/Italian form)
Sophia
🌟 PopularMeaning: Wisdom; skill
Origin: Greek
Stella
🌟 PopularMeaning: Star
Origin: Latin
Summer
✨ ModernMeaning: The summer season; warmth
Origin: English
Susan
🕰️ VintageMeaning: Lily; lotus
Origin: Hebrew/Persian
Susanna
🕰️ VintageMeaning: Lily; graceful lily
Origin: Hebrew
Sydney
🌟 PopularMeaning: Wide island; Saint Denis
Origin: English/French
Sylvia
🕰️ VintageMeaning: Forest; from the woods
Origin: Latin
🌟 Popular Baby Girl Names Starting With S
These names are consistently ranked in the U.S. top baby girl name lists and are beloved for good reason.
Sabrina
🌟 PopularMeaning: River Severn; the boundary
Origin: Celtic/Latin
Samantha
🌟 PopularMeaning: God has heard; listener
Origin: Hebrew
Sara
🌟 PopularMeaning: Princess; lady
Origin: Hebrew
Sarah
🌟 PopularMeaning: Princess; noblewoman
Origin: Hebrew
Savannah
🌟 PopularMeaning: Flat tropical grassland
Origin: Spanish
Scarlett
🌟 PopularMeaning: Bright red color
Origin: English
Selena
🌟 PopularMeaning: Moon goddess
Origin: Greek
Serena
🌟 PopularMeaning: Tranquil; serene
Origin: Latin
Sienna
🌟 PopularMeaning: Orange-red; from Siena
Origin: Italian/English
Sierra
🌟 PopularMeaning: Mountain range; saw-toothed
Origin: Spanish
Sofia
🌟 PopularMeaning: Wisdom
Origin: Greek (Spanish/Italian form)
Sophia
🌟 PopularMeaning: Wisdom; skill
Origin: Greek
Stella
🌟 PopularMeaning: Star
Origin: Latin
Sydney
🌟 PopularMeaning: Wide island; Saint Denis
Origin: English/French
✨ Modern Baby Girl Names Starting With S
Contemporary names trending right now — fresh, stylish, and popular with millennial and Gen Z parents.
Siena
✨ ModernMeaning: From Siena, Italy; reddish-brown
Origin: Italian
Skylar
✨ ModernMeaning: Eternal life; scholar
Origin: Dutch
Sloane
✨ ModernMeaning: Warrior; raider
Origin: Irish
Summer
✨ ModernMeaning: The summer season; warmth
Origin: English
🕰️ Vintage Baby Girl Names Starting With S
Classic names that are experiencing a beautiful revival. Old-fashioned names feel fresh, elegant, and timeless in 2026 and 2027.
Susan
🕰️ VintageMeaning: Lily; lotus
Origin: Hebrew/Persian
Susanna
🕰️ VintageMeaning: Lily; graceful lily
Origin: Hebrew
Sylvia
🕰️ VintageMeaning: Forest; from the woods
Origin: Latin
🌍 International Baby Girl Names Starting With S
Names from around the world that bring cultural richness and global flair — all starting with S.
Simone
🌍 InternationalMeaning: Listening; heard
Origin: French/Hebrew
Quick Reference: S Names at a Glance
| Name | Style |
|---|---|
| Sabrina | 🌟 Popular |
| Samantha | 🌟 Popular |
| Sara | 🌟 Popular |
| Sarah | 🌟 Popular |
| Savannah | 🌟 Popular |
| Scarlett | 🌟 Popular |
| Selena | 🌟 Popular |
| Serena | 🌟 Popular |
| Siena | ✨ Modern |
| Sienna | 🌟 Popular |
| Sierra | 🌟 Popular |
| Simone | 🌍 International |
| Skylar | ✨ Modern |
| Sloane | ✨ Modern |
| Sofia | 🌟 Popular |
| Sophia | 🌟 Popular |
| Stella | 🌟 Popular |
| Summer | ✨ Modern |
| Susan | 🕰️ Vintage |
| Susanna | 🕰️ Vintage |
| Sydney | 🌟 Popular |
| Sylvia | 🕰️ Vintage |
📊 Name Style Distribution — Letter S
FAQs: Baby Girl Names Starting With S
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most popular and well-loved baby girl names starting with S include: Sabrina, Samantha, Sara, Sarah, Savannah. These names consistently rank high in U.S. baby name data and are beloved for their beautiful sounds and meanings.
Timeless names experiencing a modern revival include: Susan, Susanna, Sylvia. These names carry old-world elegance while feeling fresh again in 2026 and 2027.
Beautiful names from around the world that start with S: Simone. International names add cultural richness and global flair to your baby's identity.
Short, easy-to-remember names starting with S include: Sara. Short names pair beautifully with long middle or last names and are easy for children to learn to spell and write.
Start with meaning and origin — a name's story matters. Say the full name aloud with your surname. Check the latest SSA popularity data. Consider how it will sound as a nickname. Most importantly, choose a name that makes you smile every time you say it.
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