P baby girl names carry grace — Priya, Pari, and Padma feel rooted in Indian culture, while Penelope and Piper keep options open for global families.
Tip: Priya is short and clear; longer forms like Priyanka add formality if needed.
beloved
fairy, angelic
lotus
beloved / God's gift
first raindrop sound / peep
eyelid; affectionate
weaver
pipe player
small
bright, radiant
pearl
assistant
poppy flower
small / of the sea
fairy-like
Pleiades / star cluster
night-flowering jasmine
sacred syllable Om (feminine)
inspiration
new leaves; first growth
worship, prayer
complete, full
pious, devoted
first rose
offering
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Popular P baby girl names vary by culture. This page lists 25+ options with meanings so you can shortlist classics, modern picks, and rarer gems that start with P.
Say the full name with your surname, check a nickname you will actually use, confirm spelling with both families, and pick a meaning you believe in. Sibling initial matching is optional — clarity matters more.
Yes. Many P names on this list have Sanskrit, Arabic, Punjabi, or multicultural roots commonly used in India, alongside global classics that travel well on passports and school forms.