American Baby Names
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American Girl Names
Jaylani#471 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly influenced by Arabic 'jala' (clarity, brightness) and '-ani' (a ▶Aniyah#485 in the U.S.Variant of Aniya or Nia, possibly related to Hebrew 'anah' (to answer, to be answered) or to th▶Kailany#581 in the U.S.Creative elaboration blending Hawaiian elements: kai meaning 'sea' or 'ocean' and lani meaning ▶Meilani#591 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Meilana or Meilani, blending Hawaiian mei (possibly related to a term of en▶Avianna#595 in the U.S.Modern creative name combining Latin avis ('bird') with the feminine suffix -anna, or alternati▶Aliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'a▶Mylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; a▶Zariyah#645 in the U.S.An elaborated American spelling variant of Zaria or Zariya, possibly from Arabic zahr meaning f▶Jolene#666 in the U.S.American elaboration of Josephine or a combination of Jo and the popular -lene or -leen suffix;▶Lakelyn#673 in the U.S.Modern American compound of lake (Old Norse lak or Old English lacu meaning body of water) comb▶Wrenleigh#685 in the U.S.Modern American compound of wren (from Old English wrenna meaning the wren bird) and leigh (fro▶Emberly#688 in the U.S.Modern American compound of ember (glowing coal or smoldering fire remains, from Old Norse eimy▶Jaylee#1292 in the U.S.Combination of Jay (jaybird or rejoice) and Lee (meadow)▶Harlem#1298 in the U.S.Home on wooded land; from the Dutch city Haarlem▶Neveah#1301 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards▶Renesmee#1325 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)▶Blessyn#1327 in the U.S.One who is a blessing; a gift and joy▶Delani#1368 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Vayda#1370 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledge▶Stori#1372 in the U.S.A story, a narrative, an account▶Ahlani#1377 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heaven▶Kaycee#1383 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname Casey▶Ehlani#1398 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarity▶Janae#1408 in the U.S.God is gracious▶Amiya#1413 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectar▶Jazzlyn#1426 in the U.S.Jazz music; joyful improvisation plus feminine -lyn▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of God▶Anyla#1450 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)▶Nashly#1452 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compound▶Nayla#1474 in the U.S.Achiever, one who attains (variant of Naila/Nailah)▶Kinsleigh#1494 in the U.S.King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)▶Emmalynn#1504 in the U.S.Modern blend of Emma and the -lynn suffix▶Avaya#1507 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely an elaboration of Ava with an extra syllable; no establish▶Angely#1525 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Angela/Angel, from Greek 'angelos' (messenger, angel).▶Kalayah#1527 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and Mal▶Londynn#1534 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given name▶Alyvia#1537 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboli▶Maven#1544 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur (from the vocabulary word, via Yiddish meyvn)▶Dixie#1565 in the U.S.From the term 'Dixie' for the American South, of debated origin, sometimes tied to French 'dix'▶Hailie#1574 in the U.S.Hay clearing (variant of Hailey/Hayley)▶Janessa#1575 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gra▶Blakeleigh#1594 in the U.S.Dark or pale meadow (decorative respelling of the surname Blakely)▶Jaylin#1635 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of Jayl▶Adalie#1657 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).▶Alahia#1677 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely an elaboration of Alaia/Alaya; sometimes associated with Basque 'j▶Karlee#1696 in the U.S.Free man (feminine form of Charles/Carl)▶Lilyanna#1697 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lily (flower) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'); a variant of Liliana.▶Paityn#1699 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Peyton/Payton, from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's t▶Siara#1709 in the U.S.A modern American spelling variant influenced by Ciara and Sierra; no single established tradit▶Arlett#1724 in the U.S.Army▶Chevelle#1748 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often given▶Litzy#1754 in the U.S.Lake▶Rilynn#1770 in the U.S.Rye land▶Emry#1773 in the U.S.Ruler, king▶Nahomi#1792 in the U.S.Veggies, green▶Cimani#1838 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established lexical source. Sometimes given the folk gloss 'God's ▶Kaliah#1840 in the U.S.Modern elaborated form of Kalia/Kaliyah; linked to Hawaiian Kalia and used as a euphonic coined▶Anylah#1846 in the U.S.Modern invented/respelled name (first appearing in the US around 2001). No single established l▶Kamiya#1866 in the U.S.Modern coined name using the Ka- prefix, likely built on Maya/Mia; no single established lexica▶Khalia#1897 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kalia, used in African American naming; influenced by Arabic khalil 'friend',▶Noreda#1975 in the U.S.Noreda is an early-twentieth-century coinage, most plausibly an extended form of Nora, the shor▶Dalett#1996 in the U.S.Contemporary American coinage combining a Dal- element with the -ett(e) ending; sometimes assoc▶Karely#1997 in the U.S.Man▶Renlee#2021 in the U.S.Contemporary blend name pairing a Ren- element with the popular '-lee' ending (Old English 'lea▶Clione#2036 in the U.S.Clione may extend Clio, the Greek muse of history, from 'kleos' (glory, fame), or be a modern c▶Kailynn#2042 in the U.S.Lake▶Keyli#2043 in the U.S.Clearing▶Caliana#2053 in the U.S.Contemporary blend of Cali/Callie (Greek 'kalos', beautiful) and Ana (Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'), ▶Norrita#2074 in the U.S.Norrita reads as an invented name joining a Nor- opening, as in Nora or Norma, with Rita, the s▶Maelee#2076 in the U.S.Contemporary blend of Mae (linked to May/Maia) with the popular suffix '-lee' (Old English 'lea▶Legaci#2086 in the U.S.Something inherited from a predecessor, heritage▶Rhema#2090 in the U.S.A saying, utterance, word▶Evaluna#2101 in the U.S.To breathe▶Maylani#2124 in the U.S.Modern Hawaiian-style coinage from lani 'heaven, sky, royal', interpreted as 'heavenly'; not a ▶Naveah#2125 in the U.S.Variant of Nevaeh, 'heaven' spelled backwards; a modern American invented name.▶Kaomi#2157 in the U.S.Japanese constructed name, commonly 'fragrant beauty' (ka 'fragrance' + mi 'beauty') depending ▶Aubri#2168 in the U.S.Elf▶Taylin#2183 in the U.S.Modern blend/elaboration of Taylor ('tailor', from Old French tailleur) with the -lin ending.▶Debanhi#2193 in the U.S.Modern Mexican coinage, popularly an acrostic of 'Dios Eterno Bendice A Nuestra Hija'.▶Yarely#2209 in the U.S.Modern Hispanic name in the Yareli/Yaretzi group; etymology not firmly documented, loosely asso▶Zaveah#2211 in the U.S.Modern invented American name with no documented traditional meaning; coined for sound.▶Eulamae#2743 in the U.S.Eulamae joins two vintage pieces: Eula, a clipped form of the Greek Eulalia meaning 'sweet-spea▶Itzae#2800 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Donaldeen#2818 in the U.S.Donaldeen is an early-twentieth-century feminine form of Donald, from the Scottish Gaelic Domhn▶Maycee#2835 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Kaiah#2899 in the U.S.Each of the two▶Kamdyn#2900 in the U.S.Enclosed valley▶Dwala#2909 in the U.S.Dwala reads as a rare mid-century American coinage with no documented root. It has the invented▶Theonita#2917 in the U.S.Theonita is an elaborated girl's name built on the Greek Theona or Theone, from theos, 'god,' w▶Ozelle#2929 in the U.S.Ozelle is best read as a variant of Ozella, an American, largely Southern coinage whose ultimat▶Okie#3091 in the U.S.Okie, as an early-century girl's given name, is best read as a fond, homey coinage or pet name ▶Ader#3156 in the U.S.Ader is a rare name from around the turn of the twentieth century whose origin is unclear. The ▶Milette#3169 in the U.S.Milette is a dainty girl's name using the French diminutive suffix -ette, 'little,' likely buil▶Shurla#3173 in the U.S.Shurla is a coined mid-century girl's name close in sound to Shirley and Sherla. It has no docu▶Dollicia#3213 in the U.S.Dollicia reads as an invented American name, apparently stretching Delicia ('delight,' from Lat▶Arbadella#3224 in the U.S.Arbadella appears to be a decorative early-twentieth-century coinage with no single documented ▶Luverna#3228 in the U.S.Luverna reads as a turn-of-the-century American coinage that fuses the popular Lu- prefix (from▶Janiah#3233 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Jan- of Jane/Janae — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracio▶
American Boy Names
Kayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvement▶Kash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of Cash▶Sonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young man▶Jasai#439 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Josai or a creative blend; no estab▶Jalen#443 in the U.S.Modern American name, widely attributed to a blend of the names Jamal and Allen, or Jay and All▶Kyson#471 in the U.S.Modern American surname-style name combining Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow s▶Kasen#484 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly a variant of Cason/Kason (English, from the Carson family meanin▶Jasiah#498 in the U.S.Modern American variant or blend of Josiah (Hebrew 'Yahweh supports/heals') and Isaiah (Hebrew ▶Jakai#569 in the U.S.A modern American coined name combining the popular Ja- prefix with the Hebrew Kai element, evo▶Kyren#584 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Kieran or Kyran, from Irish Gaelic Ciarán, a diminutive of ciar meaning '▶Kason#597 in the U.S.Modern K-variant of Cason, itself a surname derived from an Old French or Old English personal ▶Krew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as ▶Caiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive of▶Zaiden#609 in the U.S.Variant of Zaid/Zayed, from Arabic zayd meaning 'growth,' 'increase,' or 'abundance'; adapted a▶Kyro#611 in the U.S.Variant of Cyrus, from Greek Kyros which may derive from Persian Kūruš meaning 'sun' or 'like t▶Jaiden#618 in the U.S.Variant of Jayden or Jaden, commonly cited as a form of the Hebrew Jadon meaning 'thankful' or ▶Jaxton#667 in the U.S.Modern American variant of Jaxon or Jackson; ultimately from John (Hebrew Yochanan meaning God ▶Davion#1236 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffix▶Amarion#1292 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduring▶Bronx#1294 in the U.S.Bronck's farm; from the Bronx borough of New York▶Jakobe#1301 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel▶Deon#1309 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/Dionysus▶Dior#1322 in the U.S.Gold, golden; from French d'or meaning of gold▶Kymir#1326 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the sea▶Rylo#1327 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearing▶Malikai#1331 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶Daylen#1341 in the U.S.Bright light of day; day's clearing▶Eyden#1342 in the U.S.Little fire, small flame▶Kamarion#1349 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compound▶Caysen#1367 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variant▶Kysen#1371 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly of the sea▶Khamari#1379 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight▶Malaki#1386 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶Davian#1391 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffix▶Juelz#1395 in the U.S.Jewels, precious gems; creative variant▶Kaladin#1411 in the U.S.Invented literary name with heroic associations▶Jacari#1426 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compound▶Javion#1430 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)▶Deshawn#1442 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compound▶Jahkai#1454 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)▶Jaxtyn#1455 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is gracious▶Rylen#1460 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearing▶Kyair#1471 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and air▶Kyzen#1489 in the U.S.Modern invented name, loosely associated with 'improvement'▶Laken#1490 in the U.S.Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.▶Khyson#1531 in the U.S.modern American invented name in the -son name pattern, related to Kyson and Bryson▶Kymani#1532 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; ▶Zayvion#1552 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like Da▶Bentlee#1589 in the U.S.Meadow with bent-grass (decorative respelling of Bentley)▶Kaisyn#1599 in the U.S.Modern invented name (respelling of Kason)▶Jahmari#1610 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.▶Jaylin#1619 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of Jayl▶Keller#1621 in the U.S.from a German occupational surname meaning "cellar keeper, steward"▶Jessiah#1641 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.▶Kentrell#1642 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etym▶Haze#1653 in the U.S.A modern American given name from the English word 'haze', also used as a short form of Hayes o▶Chevy#1660 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given name▶Jamar#1663 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by Jam▶Kendry#1711 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).▶Mylan#1713 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.▶Vander#1801 in the U.S.From the▶Nazai#1853 in the U.S.Apparent modern coined name with no documented traditional meaning.▶Avion#1875 in the U.S.From the French word 'avion' ('airplane', coined from Latin 'avis' = 'bird'). Used as a modern ▶Evian#1936 in the U.S.Modern name, generally a blend of Evan and Ian (both 'God is gracious', from the John family) a▶Maverik#1942 in the U.S.Independent▶Ayce#1950 in the U.S.Modern invented spelling, phonetically equivalent to 'ace'. No established traditional etymolog▶Jyaire#1971 in the U.S.Modern coined name patterned on Zaire/Ziaire and Jair; no single fixed lexical meaning, sometim▶Fischer#1996 in the U.S.Fisher▶Indy#1998 in the U.S.Diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana Jon▶Nyaire#2019 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymology▶Mazieon#2031 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no documented meaning or etymology▶Ruger#2034 in the U.S.From the surname Ruger (firearms brand), ultimately a German form of Roger: hrod 'fame' + ger '▶Tyce#2036 in the U.S.Variant of Tyson / elaboration of Ty, from Old French tison 'firebrand'▶Zaylin#2069 in the U.S.Modern coined name on the -lin/-lyn pattern (cf. Jaylin, Kaylin); no documented etymology▶Ziaire#2090 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family, likely a respelling of Zaire; no documented historical ▶Zyir#2091 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaning▶Cyaire#2096 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymology▶Haysen#2099 in the U.S.Modern respelling/blend of Hayden/Hayes (Old English haeg 'enclosure', + dun 'hill'); coined as▶Kyzier#2104 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer 'emperor', from German Kaiser, ultimately from Latin Caesar▶Andamo#2120 in the U.S.Andamo is a rare and opaque name whose origin is not documented. It may be a surname or a coina▶Kipp#2141 in the U.S.Male salmon▶Kyzeir#2155 in the U.S.Respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer; emperor, from German Kaiser via Latin Caesar.▶Maceo#2158 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh ▶Khyrie#2176 in the U.S.Lord; respelling of Kyrie, from Greek kyrios (lord), as in Kyrie eleison.▶Zylus#2205 in the U.S.Modern invented American name with no firmly documented meaning; sometimes loosely tied to Gree▶Khylan#2215 in the U.S.Respelling of Kylan; linked to Irish Caolan (slender, narrow) or a modern Kyle-based blend.▶Syre#2224 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established traditional meaning; sometimes loosely tied to sire (l▶Hershel#2755 in the U.S.Deer▶Charleston#2791 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Jansen#2842 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Jayvian#2844 in the U.S.Hope; expectation▶Leobardo#2849 in the U.S.Dear, beloved▶Onis#2862 in the U.S.Onis is a rare early-century name of uncertain origin. The most plausible route is a short form▶Blease#2917 in the U.S.Blease is an English surname pressed into use as a first name; the surname most likely derives ▶Kymari#3121 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Kamari (possibly Swahili 'moonlight▶Xaire#3144 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a creative respelling influenced by Xavier, which derives▶Yaziel#3146 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed to▶Zamarion#3147 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew root zamar (to sing praises) wit▶Abriel#3149 in the U.S.Modern variant of Gabriel or a construction from Hebrew ab (father) with the theophoric -el (Go▶Medgar#3158 in the U.S.Medgar is an uncommon American given name whose etymology is not clearly documented. It is inse▶Elikai#3166 in the U.S.Modern name likely constructed from the Hebrew elements eli (my God) and kai (from Hebrew kum, ▶Ordean#3216 in the U.S.Ordean reads as a Scandinavian-American coinage of the sort that clustered among Norwegian and ▶
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