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 thKailany#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 enAvianna#595 in the U.S.Modern creative name combining Latin avis ('bird') with the feminine suffix -anna, or alternatiAliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'aMylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; aZariyah#645 in the U.S.An elaborated American spelling variant of Zaria or Zariya, possibly from Arabic zahr meaning fJolene#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) combWrenleigh#685 in the U.S.Modern American compound of wren (from Old English wrenna meaning the wren bird) and leigh (froEmberly#688 in the U.S.Modern American compound of ember (glowing coal or smoldering fire remains, from Old Norse eimyNayla#1078 in the U.S.Achiever, one who attains (variant of Naila/Nailah)Arlett#1085 in the U.S.ArmyXamira#1182 in the U.S.X-styled spelling of Samira ('companion of evening talk') or Zamira ('singing reed, flute melodYaneli#1206 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of GodEhlani#1231 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarityJaylee#1302 in the U.S.Combination of Jay (jaybird or rejoice) and Lee (meadow)Kaycee#1303 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname CaseyAvaya#1359 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely an elaboration of Ava with an extra syllable; no establishEmry#1423 in the U.S.Ruler, kingNeveah#1440 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwardsVayda#1457 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledgeHarlem#1462 in the U.S.Home on wooded land; from the Dutch city HaarlemDelani#1469 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerSaroya#1497 in the U.S.Variant of Soraya — from Persian Sorayya, the Pleiades star cluster — via Arabic ThurayyaNashly#1508 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compoundBlessyn#1526 in the U.S.One who is a blessing; a gift and joyEmmalynn#1530 in the U.S.Modern blend of Emma and the -lynn suffixRenesmee#1538 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)Jesly#1550 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, most often read alongside Jessa/Jessalyn/Jesenia with the fashionablStori#1558 in the U.S.A story, a narrative, an accountAylany#1582 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leadeMaven#1584 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur (from the vocabulary word, via Yiddish meyvn)Kinsleigh#1587 in the U.S.King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)Anyla#1594 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)Dixie#1605 in the U.S.From the term 'Dixie' for the American South, of debated origin, sometimes tied to French 'dix'Kalayah#1617 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and MalLilyanna#1647 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lily (flower) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'); a variant of Liliana.Rilynn#1649 in the U.S.Rye landHailie#1658 in the U.S.Hay clearing (variant of Hailey/Hayley)Janae#1687 in the U.S.God is graciousEvaluna#1716 in the U.S.To breatheKaliah#1723 in the U.S.Modern elaborated form of Kalia/Kaliyah; linked to Hawaiian Kalia and used as a euphonic coinedJanessa#1741 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is graJaylin#1742 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylAhlani#1747 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heavenRhema#1766 in the U.S.A saying, utterance, wordYarely#1768 in the U.S.Modern Hispanic name in the Yareli/Yaretzi group; etymology not firmly documented, loosely assoAdalie#1769 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).Cimani#1770 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established lexical source. Sometimes given the folk gloss 'God's Alahia#1778 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely an elaboration of Alaia/Alaya; sometimes associated with Basque 'jLondynn#1789 in the U.S.From the place name London, used as a modern given nameDailany#1799 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Delaney and the -any ending; no single fixed rootAmiya#1809 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectarJaisley#1822 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Paisley (the swirling pattern, from a Scottish town) with a Jay-/-sley sAlyvia#1833 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboliRenlee#1843 in the U.S.Contemporary blend name pairing a Ren- element with the popular '-lee' ending (Old English 'leaJazlin#1861 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jaz- sound (echoing Jasmine, 'jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lin enPaityn#1863 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Peyton/Payton, from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's tKhalia#1869 in the U.S.Modern variant of Kalia, used in African American naming; influenced by Arabic khalil 'friend',Karlee#1898 in the U.S.Free man (feminine form of Charles/Carl)Chevelle#1912 in the U.S.Chiefly a modern American coinage made famous by the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile. Often givenJazzlyn#1918 in the U.S.Jazz music; joyful improvisation plus feminine -lynKamiya#1950 in the U.S.Modern coined name using the Ka- prefix, likely built on Maya/Mia; no single established lexicaNahomi#1954 in the U.S.Veggies, greenJhream#1968 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the word 'dream' with a Jh- styling; no traditional rootMaylani#2000 in the U.S.Modern Hawaiian-style coinage from lani 'heaven, sky, royal', interpreted as 'heavenly'; not a Angely#2077 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Angela/Angel, from Greek 'angelos' (messenger, angel).Blakeleigh#2079 in the U.S.Dark or pale meadow (decorative respelling of the surname Blakely)Milaya#2091 in the U.S.From Russian milaya, 'darling, dear, sweet' — the endearment behind Mila — also a modern Mila +Anari#2100 in the U.S.Modern American coinage in the -ari family (echoing Amari/Anaya); no fixed root; loosely linkedAnylah#2119 in the U.S.Modern invented/respelled name (first appearing in the US around 2001). No single established lNaveah#2146 in the U.S.Variant of Nevaeh, 'heaven' spelled backwards; a modern American invented name.Legaci#2165 in the U.S.Something inherited from a predecessor, heritageKaimani#2206 in the U.S.A modern name joining Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian) with -mani (echoing 'mana', power, or Amani, 'pLyana#2229 in the U.S.Variant of Liana, from French liane, the tropical climbing vine, also serving as a short form oZalani#2275 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the bold Z- opening with -lani, the Hawaiian word for 'sky, heaAvaia#2279 in the U.S.Avaia reads as a modern elaboration of Ava (linked to 'life' via Eve, or 'bird' via Latin avis)Annaleia#2300 in the U.S.Modern compound of Anna — 'grace', from Hebrew Channah — with Leia/Leah, the matriarch name traMaelee#2316 in the U.S.Contemporary blend of Mae (linked to May/Maia) with the popular suffix '-lee' (Old English 'leaKailynn#2343 in the U.S.LakeZyrielle#2367 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Zyr- opening with the -ielle ending (echoing the angelic -iel names,Jaziyah#2373 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the Jaz- of Jasmine and jazz with the melodic -iyah endingWeslynn#2386 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Wes — from Wesley, 'west meadow' — with -lynn, 'lake'Mayleigh#2400 in the U.S.Modern American blend of May — the spring month and Margaret pet form — with the decorative -leSiara#2406 in the U.S.A modern American spelling variant influenced by Ciara and Sierra; no single established traditAilanys#2411 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Ailani (Hawaiian 'chief, sky') with a -ys ending; no single fixedKarely#2420 in the U.S.ManKayari#2421 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kai (variously 'the sea') with the -ari ending (echoing Amari); nNirvi#2429 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'bliss, joy' — brushing Sanskrit nirvrti, 'bliss, contentment'; nWestlynn#2435 in the U.S.A modern name joining West (echoing Wesley/Weston, 'the west') with the -lynn ending ('a lake')Keyli#2472 in the U.S.ClearingYanely#2483 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage joining Yan-/Yanet to a -ely ending; construction informalElowynn#2494 in the U.S.Modern spelling blending Cornish Elowen, 'elm tree', with the Welsh -wynn, 'fair, blessed'Saveah#2509 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Savea and Savannah; no single fixed root; routes uncertainSolani#2512 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Sol ('sun', Latin) to a -ani ending (echoing Solana and -lani names); noEzlynn#2518 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the fashionable Ez- (of Ezra, Esme) to the -lynn ending, 'lake'Mylani#2528 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Milani — a name evoking both Hawaiian milani, 'gentle caress', and the ItaAlaysha#2542 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound poAzylah#2546 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Aziza ('precious, beloved', Arabic) and 'asylum' (a refuge); no single f
American Boy Names
Kayson#264 in the U.S.Son of Kay; possibly related to kaizen meaning improvementKash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of CashSonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young manJasai#439 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Josai or a creative blend; no estabJalen#443 in the U.S.Modern American name, widely attributed to a blend of the names Jamal and Allen, or Jay and AllKyson#471 in the U.S.Modern American surname-style name combining Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow sKasen#484 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly a variant of Cason/Kason (English, from the Carson family meaninJasiah#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, evoKyren#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 ofZaiden#609 in the U.S.Variant of Zaid/Zayed, from Arabic zayd meaning 'growth,' 'increase,' or 'abundance'; adapted aKyro#611 in the U.S.Variant of Cyrus, from Greek Kyros which may derive from Persian Kūruš meaning 'sun' or 'like tJaiden#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 Rylo#1120 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearingBronx#1133 in the U.S.Bronck's farm; from the Bronx borough of New YorkEyden#1205 in the U.S.Little fire, small flameJahkai#1215 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)Malaki#1258 in the U.S.My messenger, my angelAmarion#1291 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduringCaysen#1339 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variantZaiel#1346 in the U.S.A modern -iel name with a Za- opening — echoing the angelic -iel names (Zariel, Uziel), from HeDavion#1353 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffixVander#1357 in the U.S.From theDavian#1363 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffixDeon#1383 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/DionysusKymir#1385 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the seaMalikai#1416 in the U.S.My messenger, my angelHaze#1429 in the U.S.A modern American given name from the English word 'haze', also used as a short form of Hayes oKhamari#1446 in the U.S.Moon, moonlightJakobe#1461 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelKamarion#1481 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compoundLaken#1482 in the U.S.Modern American name, an elaboration of the word 'lake' with the suffix '-en'.Kaladin#1489 in the U.S.Invented literary name with heroic associationsKyair#1497 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and airJahmari#1515 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.Daylen#1530 in the U.S.Bright light of day; day's clearingChevy#1547 in the U.S.From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given nameJaylin#1548 in the U.S.Modern invented American name, a 'Jay-' prefix combined with a '-lin' suffix; a variant of JaylRuger#1551 in the U.S.From the surname Ruger (firearms brand), ultimately a German form of Roger: hrod 'fame' + ger 'Kysen#1557 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly of the seaRylen#1560 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearingZayvion#1563 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like DaDelijah#1589 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a De- prefix with Elijah (Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord isDior#1590 in the U.S.Gold, golden; from French d'or meaning of goldJuelz#1592 in the U.S.Jewels, precious gems; creative variantJyaire#1640 in the U.S.Modern coined name patterned on Zaire/Ziaire and Jair; no single fixed lexical meaning, sometimDeshawn#1663 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compoundJacari#1665 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compoundKyce#1683 in the U.S.Modern one-beat coinage beside Kase and Qais/Kais ('firm'); routes layeredKentrell#1717 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Ken- with the -trell suffix, without an established older etymBentlee#1730 in the U.S.Meadow with bent-grass (decorative respelling of Bentley)Nyaire#1749 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymologyDrayce#1756 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Drake ('dragon') and Drace/Bryce; no single fixed root; routes unKyzen#1774 in the U.S.Modern invented name, loosely associated with 'improvement'Javion#1786 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)Kymani#1802 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; Romari#1806 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Roman ('from Rome') and the melodic -mari/Amari sound; no single fixed rArsiah#1809 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Arsenio/Arsi or the -iah ending of Isaiah;Jessiah#1817 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.Mylan#1832 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Milan, from the Slavic element 'mil' meaning 'gracious, dear'.Kaisyn#1927 in the U.S.Modern invented name (respelling of Kason)Maverik#1955 in the U.S.IndependentCyaire#1961 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family (Cy- + -aire); no documented historical etymologyJaxtyn#1966 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is graciousRexton#1971 in the U.S.Modern build joining Rex — Latin 'king' — to the -ton settlement; king's town by assemblyKeller#2000 in the U.S.from a German occupational surname meaning "cellar keeper, steward"Jasani#2027 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -sani ending (echoing Sani/Jasani); no single fixed rootJamar#2066 in the U.S.A modern African American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by JamAsai#2081 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', anZiaire#2107 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family, likely a respelling of Zaire; no documented historical Khyrie#2119 in the U.S.Lord; respelling of Kyrie, from Greek kyrios (lord), as in Kyrie eleison.Ayce#2128 in the U.S.Modern invented spelling, phonetically equivalent to 'ace'. No established traditional etymologKhamazi#2132 in the U.S.A modern invented name (a Kha- opening with a -mazi ending, echoing Amazi/Kamari); no traditionKipp#2173 in the U.S.Male salmonMaceo#2200 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh Nekhi#2203 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Mekhi (of uncertain meaning) and Nehemiah; no single fiFischer#2215 in the U.S.FisherZaylin#2229 in the U.S.Modern coined name on the -lin/-lyn pattern (cf. Jaylin, Kaylin); no documented etymologySylis#2253 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'aTyce#2255 in the U.S.Variant of Tyson / elaboration of Ty, from Old French tison 'firebrand'Rakai#2279 in the U.S.Of mixed attestation: a Māori name element (rākai, 'to adorn; adornment') borne in ancestral naAvion#2306 in the U.S.From the French word 'avion' ('airplane', coined from Latin 'avis' = 'bird'). Used as a modern Khyren#2321 in the U.S.Kh-styled Kyren — Kyrie ('lord') and Kieran ('dark-haired') in echo; no single fixed rootIndy#2369 in the U.S.Diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana JonKhyson#2371 in the U.S.modern American invented name in the -son name pattern, related to Kyson and BrysonKymari#2372 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Kamari (possibly Swahili 'moonlightYaziel#2387 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed toNivaan#2412 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'holy, sacred' or 'new dawn'; not firmly attested classicallyRhyatt#2443 in the U.S.Modern Rh- styling blending Wyatt ('brave in war') with the Ryatt/Riot sound; no single fixed rKyzier#2465 in the U.S.Modern respelling of Kaiser/Kyzer 'emperor', from German Kaiser, ultimately from Latin CaesarMarvens#2468 in the U.S.Modern -s elaboration of Marvin — from Welsh, 'sea hill', or a form of Mervyn ('famous friend')Zyir#2479 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaningEziel#2494 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') ending; rouSylo#2512 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Silas ('wood, forest') and Shiloh ('tranquil') with a Sy-/-lo styling; nSael#2532 in the U.S.Rare modern name — readable as an -el ('God') coinage or Saul/Sahel echo; not firmly documented
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