American English Baby Names
68 American English names with authentic meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 68 American English baby names below. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it said correctly. Names are listed most-popular first.
American English Girl Names
Alora#195 in the U.S.My dream; from the Bantu/Lesotho name Alora, reportedly meaning 'my dream'Kaylee#255 in the U.S.Slender, fair — modern variant of Kayla or Caley, possibly from Irish Gaelic caol (slender, narAnaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superMiley#338 in the U.S.A modern American name, originally a nickname derived from 'smiley' — Miley Cyrus's birth name Briella#362 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength'. BKayla#364 in the U.S.A modern name possibly derived from Hebrew Kayla (crown of laurels, from kelil) or from Arabic Ariyah#367 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Ariya or Aria, possibly from Hebrew Ariyah (lioness of God, from ari = liMalani#374 in the U.S.A Hawaiian-inspired modern name, possibly from 'malani' (heavenly, from the sky) or a creative Kaliyah#392 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of Ka- prefix with Aaliyah (Arabic for sublime, exaltedRaelyn#502 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Rae (a short form of Rachel, from Hebrew meaning 'ewe,' or a variant mAnaleia#514 in the U.S.Modern American blend combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Leia (fJream#518 in the U.S.Modern American creative name, a phonetic respelling of the word 'dream,' using the letter J toJovie#521 in the U.S.Modern feminine name derived from or inspired by the Latin Jovius (of or belonging to Jove/JupiJayla#530 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, possibly a feminine elaboration of Jay or a blend drawing on AraJazlyn#537 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Jasmine (from Persian yasmin meaning 'jasmine flower') and the popularDaleyza#538 in the U.S.Modern invented feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly a creative blend drawing on SpanMarilyn#761 in the U.S.Star of the sea or beloved; a 20th-century blend of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) and the suffix -lIndy#768 in the U.S.Short form of Indiana or Indira, or standing independently as a word name evoking independence Janiyah#783 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern American elaboration of Janiya or Jana, ultimately connected to the HAlaiya#792 in the U.S.Highness or exalted; a modern American variant of Aaliyah, from the Arabic aliyya meaning high,Keyla#821 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Kayla, which blends the Hebrew name Michaela (who is like God) andNola#822 in the U.S.Most commonly a short form of the Irish Gaelic name Finola or Fionnuala, meaning 'fair-shoulderZaniyah#835 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly derived from the Arabic Zana or Zanya meaning 'gift of God' orBraelynn#837 in the U.S.American compound name combining the Scottish Gaelic brae (hillside, slope) with the Welsh elemJaliyah#838 in the U.S.A modern American name combining the Arabic root jali or jaliya (exalted, clear, glorious) withAmayah#841 in the U.S.A variant of Amaya (Japanese: night rain; Basque: the end) combined with a Hebrew-style -yah suEnsley#845 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely derived from an English place name or surname meaning 'EanMadilynn#860 in the U.S.A creative American spelling of Madeline or Madelynn, ultimately from Magdalene (woman of MagdaArisbeth#862 in the U.S.A compound of Aris (variant of the Greek Aris, noble, or Hebrew root meaning good) and Beth (frAyleen#863 in the U.S.A modern variant of Aileen or Eileen, itself an Irish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlin (a form oAspyn#869 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Aspen, from the Old English aespe (aspen tree), a tree whose leaves trembl
American English Boy Names
Maverick#49 in the U.S.An independent-minded, nonconformist individual; originally an unbranded calfStetson#136 in the U.S.Son of Stephen or Stephen's town — from English surname Stetson, itself from the personal name Jayce#167 in the U.S.Healer — modern phonetic variant of Jason or Jace, from Greek Iasōn (to heal)Zayden#214 in the U.S.Modern invented name; possibly a blend or variant of Zaid (Arabic: 'growth, increase') and the Kaiden#237 in the U.S.Companion or battle — modern variant of Caden/Caidhan, possibly from Irish Gaelic cadán (battleZyaire#317 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by Zaire, the former name of the Democratic ReZane#324 in the U.S.Generally considered an anglicized form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracDariel#327 in the U.S.A modern name blending elements of Dario (gift) or Daniel (God is my judge) with the angelic suKaden#328 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'qadin' (companion) or an American spelling variant of Caden, which may reJax#342 in the U.S.Short form of Jackson or Jaxon, themselves forms of John (from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God has been gJaylen#361 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, possibly a blend of Jay (from Latin Gaius or the bird) and theKyaire#367 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of names like Kyaire, Zyaire, or KylKayce#375 in the U.S.A creative spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'aKashton#400 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Cash- sound with the Old English suffix -ton meaning settlKylo#402 in the U.S.Modern invented name, coined for the Star Wars villain Kylo Ren; possibly combining Kyle (from Kyler#404 in the U.S.Possibly from Dutch Kuyler meaning archer or bowman; also interpreted as a modern blend of KyleCayden#414 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Caden or Kaden; possibly from Arabic qadin meaning battle companion or frieKaysen#415 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Kaison or Cason; possibly from Arabic qaisan meaning rejoicing, or aJaden#421 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew Jadon meaning thankful or God has heard; also widely used as a modern AmChozen#523 in the U.S.Modern American creative spelling of the English word 'chosen,' meaning 'one who has been selecKaison#540 in the U.S.Modern American variant spelling of Kason or Cason, itself a respelling of Jason, ultimately frSevyn#697 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Seven; from Old English seofon, the number 7, long consideredZyair#759 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by the African nation Zaire (now Democratic ReKyree#782 in the U.S.Lord or master; a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, as inCrue#797 in the U.S.Crew or a company of people; a modern American phonetic spelling of the word crew, from Old FreKaisen#800 in the U.S.Continuous improvement or change for the better; an Americanized given name inspired by the JapRaylan#802 in the U.S.A modern compound name blending Ray (from Raymond meaning counsel protector) and the suffix -laJrue#817 in the U.S.A unique modern American invention or creative respelling of Drew (from Andrew, meaning 'manly'Jettson#824 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, likely a creative spelling of Jetson, evoking the surname-style son Rayden#833 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Raiden or Rayden, combining the English ray (beam of light) with thCayson#835 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Cason or Jason combined with Casey, where Casey derives from the IriCasen#842 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cason or a form of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach meaning 'watchfulColeson#844 in the U.S.A modern variant of Colson, meaning 'son of Cole', where Cole derives from the Old English col Cason#846 in the U.S.American surname-turned-given-name, most plausibly derived from Casey (Irish Gaelic Cathasach, Braylon#848 in the U.S.Modern American name combining Bray (from Old French and Old English brai/bray, meaning 'marshlWaylen#849 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Waylon or Waylan, from the Old English Wayland, the legendary divine blacksBrycen#868 in the U.S.A modern variant of Bryson, meaning 'son of Bryce', where Bryce derives from the Celtic Bricius
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Popular American English baby names include Maverick, Stetson, Jayce, Alora, Zayden, Kaiden. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 68 American English baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.