American Baby Names
7394 American names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 7394 American 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 Girl Names
Xitali#17482 in the U.S.A Nahuatl-styled name echoing elements like citlali ('star'); as spelled its exact source is unTani#17494 in the U.S.A short form of Tania/Tanya (ultimately from Tatiana), and separately a Japanese word tani ('vaYaniyah#17497 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Aniyah/Janiyah sound-family, with the popular -iyah ending. As spelled Taven#17502 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling echoing Tavin and Raven, of crisp two-beat sound. No documented Zuraya#17507 in the U.S.An Arabic-styled name whose sound echoes Thurayya (Surayya), the Arabic name for the Pleiades sXaylani#17516 in the U.S.A modern American coinage on the popular -lani sound (as in Leilani, Kailani, Kehlani), with a Xeniyah#17518 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with the fashionable -iyah ending. It echoes the Greek Xenia, from xeXiamora#17519 in the U.S.A modern coinage that blends the sounds of Xiomara (a Spanish name of Germanic descent) and ZamYanyla#17537 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Yanela and the -nyla/-nila sound. As spelled it carries sound over a fYariela#17542 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the -iela sound of Mariela and Gabriela, opening with the popular Yari- eleZaraiah#17548 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Zara- opening to the biblical-sounding -iah ending. It echoes names Yazlynn#17549 in the U.S.Yazlynn is a contemporary American coinage. It joins a bright Yaz- opening — possibly borrowed Valeryn#17562 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Valerie and Valentina (from the Latin valere, 'to be strong; healthy')Yurianna#17579 in the U.S.A modern coinage that pairs a Yuri- opening with the familiar -anna ending. Yuri is itself a naZoemi#17583 in the U.S.A modern coinage built on Zoe (Greek, 'life') with a soft -mi ending. As spelled here routes arZahmira#17588 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Zamira/Samira - the feminine of Samir, 'evening companion; one who keepsZuleimy#17589 in the U.S.A modern Latin-American coinage that echoes the sounds of Zulema and Zuleyka; it has no single Zakyra#17590 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Zakira (Arabic route, 'one who remembers/praises') and Kyra. As spelleZamina#17593 in the U.S.A modern name that echoes the Arabic Amina ('trustworthy; secure') and the Persian zamin ('eartZamyla#17595 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the Arabic Jamila ('beautiful') and Mila, on a soft Za-/-yla soundZanayla#17596 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Za- opening to Nayla (of Arabic route, 'winner; achiever'). As spellZanovah#17600 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes Zanovia and the -nova sound ('new'). As spelled here it reads as aZaylei#17606 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Zaylee, on the popular -lee sound (Kaylee, Baylee). No single fixed meaninZaylen#17607 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Zay- opening to the -len ending, in the Kaylen/Jaylen mold. As spellZeila#17614 in the U.S.A modern name that echoes Sheila and Zela, and also matches Zeila, a historic port town on the Xaira#17619 in the U.S.An X- spelling (sounded as Z) that echoes Zaira and Zara, of Arabic route ('blooming; radiant; Zemi#17619 in the U.S.A short modern coinage, echoing sounds like Zemira and Naomi without a single documented sourceZenara#17622 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes Zena/Xena (often linked to 'guest; hospitable' from Greek) and theZenai#17626 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Zanai and Zena, with a bright -ai ending. As spelled it carries sound Zianni#17633 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Gianni ('God is gracious,' Italian) and Ziana, with a Zi- opening. As Ziraili#17637 in the U.S.Ziraili is a newly emerging coinage. The Zi- opening links it in sound to Zara, Zuri and Zaria,Zoriyah#17650 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the Slavic Zorya ('dawn; morning star') and Zariyah, on the -iyah Nakylah#17660 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering Nakia and Makayla sounds with a -kylah ending. No single fixed sourceZyrie#17661 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, sharing the crisp Zy-/-rie sound of Zuri, Zaria and Kyrie; it has noZyona#17664 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that echoes Zion and Ziona (a biblical place name, 'raised up; a citaZaelee#17692 in the U.S.A modern American coinage on the popular -lee sound, close to Zaylee and Kaylee, with the brighZakayla#17699 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the popular Za- prefix with Kayla (itself often linked to 'puDenari#17708 in the U.S.A modern coinage. It sounds like denari, an Italian plural of denaro ('money'), from the Latin Nessiah#17710 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the word 'Messiah,' also readable as Nessa (from Agnes/Vanessa) plThailyn#17734 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Thai-/Tay- sound with the popular -lyn ending (as in Jaylyn and BrayJyrah#17863 in the U.S.A very new American coinage, built from a Jy- opening and the -rah ending heard in Kyrah and ZyYeslie#17910 in the U.S.A modern respelling used in Latin American families, in the Yesly/Leslie family. Leslie traces Rinleigh#17924 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Rin- start with the fashionable -leigh ending, in the Brinley/FinleyMoxxi#18019 in the U.S.A double-x coinage on moxie ('spirit; nerve; determination'), also the name of a character (MadMailany#18122 in the U.S.Mailany is a newly emerging coinage, one of several spellings circulating alongside Milani and Khamaria#18269 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Kha- opening to -maria, faintly echoing the Arabic qamar ('moon') anZelene#18402 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the Greek Selene ('moon') and Zelda, on a soft Ze-/-lene sound. AsJasai#18495 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing Jasiah and the -sai/-sae sound. No single fixed meaning; rouLeilia#18664 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Leila (Arabic/Persian, 'night') and the Latin Lelia. As spelled it reSoleigh#18761 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining sol ('sun,' Latin/Spanish) with the fashionable -leigh ending. The sunZyaria#18873 in the U.S.A modern coinage near Zaria (an Arabic-style name tied to 'radiance; flower'), stretched with aYlianna#19023 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Iliana and Eliana (of Hebrew route, 'my God has answered'). As spelleKeina#19027 in the U.S.A short modern coinage; also appears as a name in a few languages (with differing senses), so aSeya#19105 in the U.S.A short modern coinage of soft, open sound; it also brushes names like Maya and Saya. No documeLaella#19181 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining a La- prefix to Ella ('light; fairy maiden' by that route). Mailene#19374 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering a May- sound with the -lene ending of Marlene/Arlene. No single fixedZailie#19523 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Zaylee/Bailey sound-family, with a bright -ailie ending. As spelled it Syrae#19525 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining an Sy- sound with the -rae ending seen in Marae and Zarae. No single fAasaniA modern coinage with a soft, flowing sound; the ending echoes fashionable -ani names, but it hAbianaA modern coinage joining an Abi- opening with the -ana ending of Ana/Bianca; no single fixed roAdahiaA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Adah, a Hebrew name meaning 'adornmentAdailyAdaily is a very new American coinage with no documented source. It reads as a variant of AdaleAdaleyahA modern American elaboration of the Adalyn and Adeline family, which descends from the GermaniAenaraAenara is a newly emerging coinage. The ae- opening gives it a classical or fantasy look, and tAhauniA very new American coinage with no documented etymology. It follows the popular pattern of an AhkariA modern name echoing the Japanese Akari ('light; brightness') and the popular Amari; no singleAhnaleiaA modern American blend joining Ana — a form of Hannah, Hebrew for 'grace' — with Leia or Leah.AhyaA short modern coinage echoing Aya (Arabic/Japanese) and Ahyana; a soft, simple sound-name withAhylaniA modern coinage joining an Ahy- opening with the fashionable -lani ending; it has no single doAidaraA West African surname (Aidara/Aidara), used in Senegal, Mali, and Mandinka communities and adoAilaniiA modern coinage echoing Alani and Leilani, styled with a doubled-i ending; it has no single fiAilannieA modern name echoing the Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flower; royal cAilannysA modern coinage in the Dominican and Puerto Rican style, joining an Ailan-/Alan- opening to thAilianiA modern coinage echoing Aliani and Liani, a flowing four-beat sound-name with no single fixed AiliannyA modern Dominican and Puerto Rican style coinage joining an Aili-/Ali- opening to the -anny enAiradessaA modern coinage blending Aira with the -dessa ending (as in Odessa); a flowing, elegant sound-AiralaniAiralani is a newly emerging coinage that pairs an Aira-/Ara- opening with the -lani ending borAiranaA modern name echoing Ariana (Italian, 'most holy') and Aria ('air; melody'); no single fixed rAiranyA modern coinage, seen in Latin-American use, with an airy -any/-ani sound; it has no single doAirrisA modern respelling echoing Iris (Greek, 'rainbow'; the flower and the rainbow goddess) or a soAkoaA modern coinage whose sound echoes the Hawaiian 'koa', 'warrior; brave; fearless' (also a natiAlenysAlenys is a very new coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as an elaboration of Alena AletseyA modern coinage with no documented etymology; it echoes names like Alexi and Betsy in sound. RAliniA modern name echoing Alina and Aline (variously 'noble; bright; light') with an -i ending; no AloraaA modern coinage echoing Alora (a modern name, variously read 'my dream; light') and the word aAlytzelA modern Latin-American coinage with the -tzel ending seen in Maritzel and Aritzel (echoing NahAmarleeA modern blend of Amara ('grace; eternal') with the popular -lee ending; no single fixed sourceAmelisA modern name echoing Amelia and Amelie (from Amal, 'work; industrious; striving'); no single fAmereiA modern coinage that echoes Amara, Marie, and Emery in sound; no documented root. Routes uncerAmiralynA modern blend of Amira (Arabic, 'princess; leader') with the popular -lyn ending; no single fiAmirasA modern name echoing Amira (Arabic, 'princess; leader') with an -s ending; no single fixed souAmiryA modern name echoing Amari and Amir (Arabic, 'prince; commander; leader') with a -y ending; noAmrynnA modern coinage pairing an Am- opening (as in Amara/Amber) with the fashionable -rynn/-wynn enAnahizA modern name that echoes Anahita, the ancient Persian goddess of water and fertility; as a givAnayaroseA compound joining Anaya (a modern name, variously read 'caring; look up to God') and Rose (theAnlanA short, balanced name that reads as Chinese-styled (an, 'peace; calm') to some, and as a moderAnnaleiahA modern blend of Anna ('grace; favor') with Leia or Aaliyah; no single fixed source beyond thaAraeliaA modern coinage that echoes Aurelia ('golden') and Araceli in sound; it reads as an elegant flAralinaA modern American coinage, blending the Ara-/-lina sounds of names like Aralyn and Adalina. No AraniyahA modern coinage echoing Araya and Aaliyah; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no single docArisabellaA modern coinage blending an Aris-/Arya- sound with Isabella ('beautiful; pledged to God'). RouAriylaA modern coinage echoing Arya and Ayla; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no single documenArlayaA modern coinage echoing Alaya and Amaya; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no single documArtoriaA feminine coinage built on Arthur (and the Roman family name Artorius), popularized as ArtoriaArylahA modern coinage echoing Arya and Ayla; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no single documenAsmoA very new coinage with no documented etymology. It is short and unusual, and any resemblance tAtoneA modern name that reads as the English word atone ('to make amends; reconcile'), and to some aAurlaniA modern coinage joining an Aur- opening with the Hawaiian element lani ('heaven; sky; royal; hAvaraA modern coinage in the Ava/Amara family, soft and flowing. No single documented root; routes uAvitriA name that echoes the Sanskrit Savitri - a devoted wife of Hindu legend and a name of the sun AyanaraA modern coinage weaving Ayana ('beautiful flower; eyes' by various routes) with the -nara/AnarAylaneeA modern coinage echoing the -lani sound of Leilani ('heavenly flowers') and Alani ('orange treAylaraA modern coinage blending Ayla ('halo; moonlight') and Lara ('protection; cheerful'), with a soAylizA short modern coinage echoing Ayla and Aylin, with a -liz ending akin to Liz. No single fixed AzaelahA modern coinage echoing the flower name Azalea and the Hebrew Azariah ('the Lord helps'). As sAzanaiAzanai is a newly emerging coinage. It pairs the Az- element (Azaria, Azalea) with the rising -AzarriA modern coinage echoing Azari and the Hebrew-rooted Azaria ('God has helped'). As spelled hereAzayleiA modern coinage echoing the flower Azalea and the trendy Zaylee, with a bright -aylei ending. AzielaA modern coinage echoing Aziel (a Hebrew El- name, 'God is my strength') and the flowing -ela oAzleenA modern coinage echoing Azlin and the Persian/Urdu Azeen ('adornment; the greatest'). As spellAzrianaA modern coinage echoing the Hebrew Azriel/Azaria, 'God is my help,' with a flowing -ana endingAzuriyahA modern coinage echoing 'azure' (sky-blue) and the Hebrew Azariah ('the Lord helps'), with a fAzyriA modern coinage echoing the Swahili Zuri ('beautiful') and Azuri, with a crisp Az- opening. NoBellamereA modern coinage built from the French belle mere ('beautiful mother'; also 'mother-in-law; steBraylaniA modern coinage pairing a Bray- opening (as in Braylee) with the Hawaiian element -lani ('heavBrisethA modern Latina coinage echoing Briseida and Lisbeth (Elizabeth). As spelled here it has no sinCaomiA modern coinage echoing Naomi ('pleasantness') and the Irish Caoimhe ('gentle; beautiful'). AsCarlaniA modern coinage joining a Car- opening with the -lani sound (Hawaiian 'sky; heaven; royal'). ICelysA short modern coinage echoing Celia ('heavenly') and Elyse, with a crisp -ys ending. No singleCemaniA modern name echoing 'cemani' (Indonesian/Javanese, linked to 'wholly black,' as in the Ayam CChainaAs spelled here Chaina reads as a respelling of China (used as a given name); it may also echo CoaA very short modern coinage read in two soft beats; it has no single fixed source and may echo ColsynA modern coinage echoing the surname Colson ('son of Cole' or 'son of Nicholas'), respelled witCrisleyA modern American coinage, echoing surnames-turned-first-names like Presley and Chrisley with tDailannyA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a blend of the Day-/Dai- opening witDailanysA modern coinage in the Spanish-language naming style that favors -ys and -is endings (as in DaDailoniA modern American coinage, with the fashionable -oni ending; no single fixed meaning. Routes unDaylanisA modern coinage with the -anis ending seen in Yarianis and Aldanis, popular in Latino familiesDazhaniA modern American coinage with a soft zh- sound and the -ani ending seen in Amani and Milani; nDeaubriA modern coinage joining a De- prefix with an -aubri sound that echoes Aubrey ('elf ruler' by tDezariA modern coinage echoing Desiree, from the French desiree, 'desired; longed for,' restyled withDmariA modern coinage in the Amari/Damari family, compressed to Dmari; no single fixed meaning of itEilyaA modern spelling near Eliya/Ilya (linked to Elijah, 'the Lord is my God'); as spelled and usedEkishaA modern coinage with the -isha ending seen in names like Alisha and Tanisha; no single fixed mElailaA modern coinage that echoes Layla ('night') and Elaina, soft and flowing. No single documentedElanithElanith is a newly emerging coinage. It reads as an elaboration of the El- family (Elana, ElenaElianeeA modern spelling echoing Eliana, from the Hebrew for 'my God has answered'; as spelled it readElyanethElyaneth is a new coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as Eliana (Hebrew-rooted, ofteErayaEraya is a newly emerging coinage of the vowel-rich modern type, close in sound to Aria, Amaya EvanyaA modern coinage. It stands near Eva and near Vanya, a Slavic short form of Ivan (from the HebrEzlinA modern coinage: an Ez- opening (as in Ezra and Ezme) joined to the busy -lin ending. No documEzlyneA short modern coinage, joining an Ez- opening (as in Ezra/Ezlynn) with the -lyne/-lyn ending. HailanyA modern coinage with no documented etymology, joining the Hai- opening of Hailey to the -lani HaylaniA modern blend of Hailey with the Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower; royal child of heaven'). HeevaA soft name echoing Eva ('life') and the Kurdish/Persian Hiva ('hope; the crescent moon'). As sImoryA modern coinage echoing Emory/Amory (from an Old Germanic root, 'brave; powerful; industrious'IrisbethIrisbeth is a modern compound joining Iris — the flower, and the Greek goddess of the rainbow —IsbethA short modern name that reads as a clipped Isabeth or Elizabeth ('my God is an oath; God is abItzellaA modern name extending Itzel (a Maya name linked to 'rainbow lady' / the moon goddess) with thIzbethIzbeth is a short modern name that reads as a clipped form of Isabeth or Elizabeth — Elizabeth
American Boy Names
AilanyAilany is a newly emerging coinage built on the -lani/-lany ending widely used in girls' names AkaniA name found in Tsonga (Southern African) use, often glossed 'to build; build up,' and also reaAkoahA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its shape recalls several unrelated words and naAkyrisAkyris is a newly emerging coinage. Its -yris ending gives it a classical, Greek-flavoured ringAlanisBest known as a girl's name via singer Alanis Morissette (said to be a feminine form of Alan), AlezzA modern coinage that echoes Alex and Alec, short forms of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defenAmazenA modern coinage that plays on the English 'amaze/amazing' and the sound of Amari and Mazen; itAmiriusA modern coinage joining Amir ('prince; commander; leader,' Arabic) with a Latin-style -ius endArenzoA modern coinage echoing Renzo and Lorenzo — Italian names from Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; laAzhaniAzhani is a newly emerging coinage. The zh- spelling is a modern American flourish, and the -anAzienAzien is a newly emerging coinage built on the Az- element common to Azael, Azariah and Azion. BowdeeA modern American coinage in the Bowie/Brody family; it carries no fixed traditional meaning. RCaivenA modern coinage blending the sounds of Caden and Gavin; no single fixed root. Routes uncertainCaizynA modern American coinage echoing the Caiden/Kayson family, with a stylish -zyn spelling; no fiCayceonA modern American coinage extending the Cason/Kayce sound with an -eon ending; no fixed traditiChosynnA modern -ynn respelling of Chosen, the English word — 'selected; picked out; set apart.' A meaChozinA modern coinage that echoes the English word 'chosen'; no single fixed root, and the link is aCyireA modern coinage that echoes Cyrus and the word 'sire'; no single fixed root, and the links areDabensA modern coinage with no documented etymology; it reads as a surname-style invented name. RouteDahariDahari is a newly emerging coinage with the rolling -ari ending common to Amari, Kamari and ZahDakhaiA modern American coinage echoing Makai and Kai; no fixed traditional meaning. Routes uncertainDakhylinA modern coinage joining a Dakhy- opening with the -lin ending of Kaylin and Braylin. No singleDeisonA modern coinage popular in Latin American families, in the family of Deyson and Jeison. No sinDeysonA modern respelling on the Dayson/Jayson pattern; the -son ending suggests 'son of.' As a coineDezekiahA modern coinage formed on the Hezekiah/Ezekiah pattern (Hebrew, 'God strengthens; the Lord is EiranA modern name that echoes the Hebrew Eran ('watchful; awake') and the Irish Kieran; as spelled ElianelElianel is a newly emerging coinage. It extends Elian with the -el ending common to Hebrew-deriEliethA modern coinage echoing Elias and Eliseo (both from Hebrew El-, 'God'-rooted names); seen in LEmaziA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its shape recalls names like Amari and Imani, buEresA modern coinage echoing the Greek Eros ('love') and Ares ('the war god'); as spelled here it rEryanA modern spelling echoing Ryan (Irish, 'little king; descendant of the king') with an E- prefixEydamA modern coinage, echoing Adam ('man; earth') and the sound of Aidan without descending from eiEzaiaEzaia is a newly emerging coinage that sits between Ezra and Isaiah in sound. It does not inherEzaielA modern Hebrew-styled formation, echoing Ezekiel and the -el element ('God') seen in many HebrEzakaiA modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and the Hebrew Zakai ('pure; innocent'); aFranyerA modern coinage, likely built from a Fran- element (Francisco/Franco) with a -yer ending, in tGesiahA modern coinage, echoing Josiah ('the Lord heals') and the sound of Messiah, without descendinHanzellA modern coinage or respelling, echoing Hansel and Hans (pet forms of Johannes, 'God is graciouHeithanA modern coinage echoing Ethan ('firm; enduring,' Hebrew) and the Arabic Haithem/Haitham ('younIshvikIshvik is a newly emerging name shaped like an Indic coinage. The Ish- opening appears in Sansk
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Popular American baby names include Xitali, Tani, Yaniyah, Taven, Zuraya, Xaylani. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 7394 American baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.