American English Baby Names
140 American English names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 140 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 tremblJaylen#3127 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of the letter-name Jay with the popular suffix -len or Kaliana#3130 in the U.S.Likely a creative elaboration of Hawaiian Kalani ('the heavens, royalty') with the suffix -ana,Talayah#3157 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Talia, from Hebrew 'tal' (dew) + 'yah' (God), meaning 'dew of God' or 'Zaylani#3162 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly influenced by Zara (Arabic: 'flower/dawn') and Lani (Hawaiian: 'Zyana#3163 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'zayn' or 'ziyan', meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'adornment'; used as a moAlorah#3165 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-r
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 BriciusBraelyn#3044 in the U.S.A modern American coinage blending Brae, a Scottish-Gaelic word for hillside or slope, with theCaisen#3046 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous improCyncere#3050 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic respelling of the English word sincere, meaning genuine, honest, andDaelyn#3051 in the U.S.A modern American coinage combining dale, an Old English word for valley, with the popular suffJasier#3061 in the U.S.Likely a modern American variant of Javier (from Arabic Jabir, meaning comforter or one who heaJayveon#3062 in the U.S.A modern American invented name combining the popular prefix Jay (from Hebrew John/Jehovah is gKaiel#3066 in the U.S.A modern American coined name, possibly a variant of Kael or Cael (slender in Irish Gaelic) or Keyshawn#3068 in the U.S.A modern American compound combining an initial Key- element with Shawn, the Irish anglicizatioKyrell#3069 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lorRahmir#3077 in the U.S.Modern American name likely blending the Arabic prefix Rah- (mercy, spirit) with Amir (prince, Rashawn#3078 in the U.S.American blended name combining the Arabic/African prefix Ra- with Shawn (English form of Sean/Tyaire#3088 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely combining the popular Ty- prefix with the French suffix -aire, Jahmyr#3173 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a phonetic variant of Jamir/Jameer; possibly related to Arabic Jamarcus#3174 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Ja- prefix with Marcus (Latin: 'of Mars, warlike'); carriJj#3178 in the U.S.Initials-as-name; typically abbreviates a repeated J name such as James Junior or John James; nDemondre#12718 in the U.S.Demondre reads as a modern African-American coinage — a De- prefixed, -dre-ending elaboration bDemontez#12719 in the U.S.Demontez reads as a modern African-American coinage — a De- prefix joined to a -montez / -tez eDensley#12720 in the U.S.Densley reads as a modern surname-style given name, likely built from a Dens-/Denny element pluDenvyr#12722 in the U.S.Denvyr reads as a modern -yr respelling of Denver, itself a place name and English surname ('DaDeontrae#12723 in the U.S.Deontrae reads as a modern African-American coinage — a De-/Deon- prefix with a -trae ending, iDerell#12724 in the U.S.Derell reads as a modern respelling of Darrell/Darrel — an English surname from the Norman FrenDerez#12725 in the U.S.Derez reads as a short modern coinage — a De- prefix with a -rez ending that echoes Derek or thDeriam#12726 in the U.S.Deriam reads as a modern Latino coinage — a melodic invented name seen in Spanish-speaking famiDerlin#12728 in the U.S.Derlin reads as a modern name seen in Latino families — likely a coinage blending a Der- elemenDerrius#12729 in the U.S.Derrius reads as a modern respelling of Darius — the Latinized form of Old Persian Darayavaush,Deshone#12730 in the U.S.Deshone reads as a modern African-American coinage in the Deshawn/Deshon family — a De- prefix Deylin#12734 in the U.S.Deylin reads as a modern coinage — a Dey-/Day- opening with a -lin ending, in the Daylin/DeylanDeymar#12735 in the U.S.Deymar reads as a modern Latino coinage — a Dey- opening with a -mar ending (Spanish mar, 'sea'Deyver#12736 in the U.S.Deyver reads as a modern name seen in Latino families — likely a phonetic respelling of David (Dezire#12737 in the U.S.Dezire reads as a phonetic respelling of the English word 'desire' (via French desir, from LatiDierre#12741 in the U.S.Dierre reads as a modern coinage — a stylish respelling that echoes Dior, Deon or Pierre. No siDilmer#12744 in the U.S.Dilmer is a name seen in Latino families, likely a coinage or Latin American reworking with a -Diontae#12747 in the U.S.Diontae reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Di-/Deon- prefix with a -tae ending, in Dmoni#12751 in the U.S.Dmoni reads as a modern coinage — a D'- prefix contracted onto a -moni ending that echoes namesDonivan#12755 in the U.S.Donivan reads as a modern respelling of Donovan, an anglicized Irish surname (O Donnabhain) meaDontez#12757 in the U.S.Dontez reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Don- prefix with a -tez ending that echoeDontre#12758 in the U.S.Dontre reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Don- prefix with a -tre ending, kin to DoDraedyn#12762 in the U.S.Draedyn reads as a modern coinage — a Drae- opening with an -dyn ending, in the sound-family ofDraelyn#12763 in the U.S.Draelyn reads as a modern coinage — a Drae- opening with a -lyn ending, in the sound-family of Dravyn#12765 in the U.S.Dravyn reads as a modern coinage — a Drav- opening with a -yn ending, closely tied to Draven (aDraylin#12766 in the U.S.Draylin reads as a modern coinage — a Dray- opening with a -lin ending, in the sound-family of Dreden#12768 in the U.S.Dreden reads as a modern coinage — a Dre- opening with the -den ending of names like Braden andDrequan#12769 in the U.S.Drequan reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Dre- prefix with a -quan ending, in the Dreshawn#12770 in the U.S.Dreshawn reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Dre- prefix with a -shawn ending, kin tDreshon#12771 in the U.S.Dreshon reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Dre- prefix with a -shon ending, kin to Dsean#12773 in the U.S.Dsean reads as a modern coinage — a contracted D'- prefix onto Sean (the Irish form of John, frDshawn#12774 in the U.S.Dshawn reads as a modern coinage — a contracted D'- prefix onto Shawn (a spelling of Sean, the Dujuan#12776 in the U.S.Dujuan reads as a modern African-American coinage — a Du- prefix blended with Juan (or a -wan/-Edder#12785 in the U.S.Edder reads as a name seen in Latino families — likely a doubled-consonant respelling of Eder (Eddiel#12786 in the U.S.Eddiel reads as a modern Latino coinage — Eddie/Edwin joined to a -iel/-el ending (the Hebrew eEddyson#12787 in the U.S.Eddyson reads as a modern respelling of Edison, an English surname meaning 'son of Edith' (or 'Eidhan#12789 in the U.S.Eidhan reads as a modern respelling of Aidan/Aiden, from Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh ('fEiler#12790 in the U.S.Eiler reads as a surname-style name — there is a Danish/North-German given name Eiler (a form oEilo#12791 in the U.S.Eilo reads as a short name that may relate to Hebrew Eilon ('oak tree,' from elon) as a short fMaverix#13482 in the U.S.Maverix is a modern respelling of Maverick, an American word for an unbranded calf and, by exteMavin#13484 in the U.S.Mavin is a modern coinage that echoes the word maven ('an expert', from Yiddish) and the populaMaycon#13490 in the U.S.Maycon is best known as a Brazilian respelling used for names heard as 'Maicon' or 'Michael', aMayon#13494 in the U.S.Mayon has more than one possible route: it is the name of the famously symmetrical volcano in tMekel#13502 in the U.S.Mekel is most often read as a respelling or short form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is liMesyah#13508 in the U.S.Mesyah is a modern respelling of Messiah, from Hebrew mashiach, 'anointed one'. It is a religioMican#13512 in the U.S.Mican is a modern coinage most often read as a blend of Micah ('who is like God?') with the popMikyng#13520 in the U.S.Mikyng is a rare modern coinage. Read aloud it sounds like 'my king', and it may also draw on MMontrel#13537 in the U.S.Montrel is a modern American coinage, echoing the city name Montreal ('Mount Royal') and standiMox#13541 in the U.S.Mox is a short modern coinage. It echoes the American word moxie — 'nerve; determination; spiriMoxen#13542 in the U.S.Moxen is a modern American coinage, built on the Mox- of moxie ('nerve; spirit') and Moxley, fiMoxley#13543 in the U.S.Moxley is an English surname of place-name type, likely 'Mocca's clearing' from Old English ele
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