Top 10 Baby Girl Names 2014 India

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Aadhya/ आध्या

Aadhya, which is a name of Goddess Durga, has claimed the top spot this year in the list of most popular baby girl names of 2014. It climbed two spots from third position in 2013.

No doubt religion is a huge inspiration when parents pick a name, and who doesn't want their little girl to be inspired by the qualities of strength and courage Goddess Durga embodies!

See more baby names inspired by Goddess Durga.

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Ananya/ अनन्या

Ananya means 'incomparable' and is a much sought after name, probably because it celebrates the uniqueness of every little girl.

After holding the top spot in lists of most popular baby girl names in 2010 and 2011, this name dropped to fifth position for the following two years. It has now bounced back up to third place in 2014.

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Saanvi/ सानवी

Saanvi, is popularly believed to be a name of Goddess Lakshmi. It's a perfect name for those who want a modern name inspired by religion for their daughter. It symbolises feminine qualities such as beauty, generosity, grace and wealth.

A favourite name for baby girls for the last two years, it slides from the number one position but still keeps its place in the top three.

See other baby names inspired by Goddess Lakshmi.

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Aaradhya/ आराध्या

Aaradhya, means 'one worth worshiping'. This name made it to the charts at number four in 2013 and holds on to the same position in 2014.

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan chose this name for their little girl, which brought it back into style. It probably helped inspire a trend of the return of traditional names for little girls.

Read more about names inspired by faith, religion and spirituality.

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Anaya/ अनाया

Anaya means 'God answers' and has grown tremendously in popularity.

It has climbed an amazing 15 places since 2013 to reach the position of fifth most popular baby girl name in 2014.

See which modern names are inspiring the parents of today.

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Aanya/ आन्या

Anya means 'grace', a much loved feminine quality that parents feel is appropriate for their daughter.

Even though it has slipped four places to number six in 2014 from second position in 2013, it has kept its place in the top 10.

Starting with the favoured letter 'A', having a short and sweet sound and a feminine meaning, Anya has what it takes to keep in the reckoning.

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Anika/ अनिका

Anika is a Scandinavian form of Anna, from the Hebrew hanna, meaning "grace".

Anika is also said to be inspired by the Sanskrit word 'Anik' meaning 'soldier' and 'combat' and popularly believed to be associated with Goddess Durga.

Small wonder this name stays firm at number seven in 2014, its position in 2013 as well.

Take a look at other popular Indian baby names over the years.

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Pari/ परी

Pari means 'fairy' and works well as a formal name, a term of endearment and a pet name too!

Ethereal beings have captured the imagination of many a parent in India. Although the name Angel took a tumbling in the list of top names of the year, Pari has held firm in the top 10.

Read more about the top naming trends of 2014.

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Myra/ मायरा

Myra is an English name, possibly originating from the Latin myrra, meaning 'myrrh'. Some also say it's a variation of Miranda, that means 'admirable' and 'extraordinary'.

A sure sign that modern and global names are soon becoming favourites with Indian parents, Myra has moved up three places in 2014, up from number 12 in 2013.

Find out which modern names are popular with Indian parents!

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Shanaya/ शानाया

Shanaya, widely believed to mean 'the first ray of the sun' and has stormed into the top 10, up 13 places from its 23rd position in 2013.

An alternate spelling of this name, 'Shania' has Hebrew roots and means "god is gracious'.

This name is also a favourite screen name for actresses and features in many TV shows and movies. It has even inspired a Bollywood hit song!

Read about the top naming trends of 2014!

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Diya/ दीया

Diya means a 'lamp' and no doubt, little girls brighten their parents' world!

While it has slipped one position in 2014 and dropped out of the top 10, it still remains a much loved, timeless name for many new parents.

Read more on top naming trends of 2014!

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Riya/ रीया

Riya is popularly believed to mean 'a singer' and this name has definitely sung its way into parents' hearts year on year.

It currently rests at number 12, up 6 places in 2014 from number 18 in 2013.

See other baby names inspired by music and ragas!

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Aarna/ आरना

Aarna is another name widely believed to be associated with Goddess Lakshmi.

Many parents choose this name for their baby girl as they believe it will bring wealth, fortune, prosperity and beauty -- all that the Goddess symbolises!

It's no surprise this name has made a grand entry at number 13.

Find out which other names are inspired by Goddess Lakshmi.

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Aditi/ अदिति

Aditi means 'free' and 'unbounded'. It's a name for the 'Mother of the Gods' and signifies inexhaustible abundance and perfection.

This multi-faceted name has made a comeback in 2014 as a new entry at number 14 after lying low since 2012.

Read more about popular traditional and modern baby names.

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Kiara/ कियारा

Kiara, originally an Irish name, means 'dark haired'.

There's no denying that western names are fast gaining popularity in India. Kiara is a new entry to our top baby names of the year list at 15th position.

Read more on top naming trends of 2014!

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Aahana/ अहाना

Ahaana means 'dawn' or the 'first rays of the sun'.

Nature is a powerful source of inspiration for modern Indian names and nothing promises more than the dawn. It holds the hopes of the future as does a little newborn as she enters a family and steals the heart of her parents.

This name has slipped by one position to number 16 in 2014, down from 15 in 2013.

See more nature inspired baby names!

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Kyra/ कायरा

Kyra means the 'sun' and has its roots in Persian and Greek.

It's moved up seven places in 2014 and sits at number 17, up from number 24 in 2013.

Kyra is a global name that works well in India and abroad. It's another example of western names that are not inspired by religion making an entry into the homes of Indian families.

Read more on top naming trends of 2014!

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Aalia/ आलिया

Aalia is a popular Arabic name that means 'high' and 'to ascend'.

Aalia is a new entrant in the top 25 baby girl names at number 18. It is definitely catching the attention of new parents, especially fans of Aalia Bhatt who is Bollywood's current sweetheart!

See other popular Arabic baby names!

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Aarohi/ आरोही

Aarohi means the 'ascending order of musical notes' and there's no denying music is an inspiration for many parents.

Aarohi stays firm at number 19, the same position as 2013.

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Prisha/ प्रिषा

Prisha means 'spotted or speckled' and some say it also means 'God's gift'.

It has dropped three places from number 17 in 2013 to number 20 in 2014.

Read more on top naming trends of 2014!

Top 10 Baby Girl Names 2014 India

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