Baby Names That Start With I
763 baby names beginning with the letter I — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with I, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Isabella#7 in the U.S.Devoted to God; pledged to God; my God is an oathIsla#28 in the U.S.Island; from the Scottish river and island nameIvy#39 in the U.S.Ivy plant; the climbing vine; associated with fidelity and eternityIris#61 in the U.S.Rainbow; from Greek iris, the goddess of the rainbowIsabelle#166 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — French form of Isabel/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God Isabel#177 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Spanish/Portuguese form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (myItzel#359 in the U.S.From the Mayan deity Ixchel (Ix Chel), the goddess of the moon, rainbows, and childbirth. ItzelIvory#378 in the U.S.From Old French ivoire and Latin ebur, referring to the creamy white material derived from elepIyla#525 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Isla, from Scottish Gaelic referring to the island of Islay, Scotland; or oIzabella#564 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my GIvanna#567 in the U.S.God is gracious; the Slavic feminine form of Ivan, which itself derives from the Hebrew YochanaImani#579 in the U.S.From Swahili imani meaning 'faith,' derived from Arabic iman meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' a corIndie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from SansIrene#651 in the U.S.From Greek Eirene meaning peace; Eirene was the goddess of peace in Greek mythology, one of theIsabela#664 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Isabel, itself a variant of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meanIla#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; Iliana#730 in the U.S.Variant of Elena or Ileana, from the Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'torch'; also interpretedIndy#768 in the U.S.Short form of Indiana or Indira, or standing independently as a word name evoking independence Inaya#776 in the U.S.Care, concern, or solicitude; from the Arabic inaya meaning care or solicitude, reflecting the Indigo#854 in the U.S.From the Greek indikon (Indian dye), via Latin indicum and Spanish indigo, referring to the deeIvey#926 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ivy, from Old English ifig meaning the ivy plant (Hedera helix); the ivy waInara#1049 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the huntIra#1086 in the U.S.Watchful, attentive, full of observationIvana#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; Slavic feminine form of Ivan, itself the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew YohaIcelynn#1110 in the U.S.American coinage combining Ice (Old Norse/Old English: ice, purity) with the -lynn suffix; may Ines#1111 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyImogen#1117 in the U.S.Maiden; possibly from Celtic innogen (maiden, girl) or from Latin imago (image, likeness); the Ida#1120 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida iIngrid#1121 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, beIsadora#1265 in the U.S.Gift of Isis; from Greek Isidora (Isis: the Egyptian goddess + doron: gift)Isha#1276 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Inez#1400 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyIsra#1463 in the U.S.Nocturnal journeyIqra#1472 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'iqra' meaning 'read' or 'recite', the first word revealed in the QuranIsis#1625 in the U.S.Throne; from Ancient Egyptian Aset (throne, seat of power), rendered in Greek as IsisIrina#1636 in the U.S.The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the GreeItzayana#1637 in the U.S.Rainbow woman; related to Itzamna, the supreme Mayan deityIsa#1717 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Isa- such as Isabel (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); alsoIndia#1722 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverIva#1740 in the U.S.South Slavic 'willow' (iva), also short form of Ivana.Ivie#1801 in the U.S.the ivy plant, climbing vineInayah#1860 in the U.S.Care, concern, protectionIlani#1890 in the U.S.TreeIzzy#1903 in the U.S.Pet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Isela#1935 in the U.S.Alone, unique, onlyItaly#1936 in the U.S.Given name taken from the country Italy (Latin Italia), often connected to an old term meaning Iyanna#1949 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerIrie#2009 in the U.S.From Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.Ivanka#2028 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Ivana).Iman#2072 in the U.S.FaithIylah#2086 in the U.S.oak tree or moonlightIvette#2110 in the U.S.Variant of Yvette, feminine of Yves/Ivo, from Germanic iv 'yew'.Isabell#2144 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathIdalia#2162 in the U.S.From Idalion, a Cypriot town associated with AphroditeIndiana#2202 in the U.S.land of the IndiansIreland#2224 in the U.S.Abundant landIrha#2285 in the U.S.To make calm, to tranquilizeIsobel#2307 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathIlyana#2342 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunIlliana#2467 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunIlana#2496 in the U.S.tree, oak treeImogene#2521 in the U.S.maiden, innocentIndi#2554 in the U.S.Short form of India; ultimately from the Indus River.Izabelle#2555 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval SpanIshani#2569 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and namIsland#2593 in the U.S.island (land surrounded by water)Italia#2594 in the U.S.ancient name of Italy, possibly from Oscan viteliu (bull-calf land)Ina#2627 in the U.S.Bane, ruinIona#2667 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIsley#2761 in the U.S.from an English surname/place, likely 'woodland clearing'Ilaria#2835 in the U.S.Italian form of Hilaria — Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, joyful, merry'Izel#2836 in the U.S.unique, only oneIssa#2871 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus, God savesIyana#2872 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerIvori#2943 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ivory — from Latin ebur, the creamy-white material; a color/word-nameImara#3008 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streIslah#3009 in the U.S.From Arabic islah, 'reform, improvement, setting right, reconciliation'Icelyn#3045 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining 'ice' (Old English 'is') with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' suggIlah#3046 in the U.S.Variant of Isla, from the Scottish Gaelic name for the island of Islay, meaning island.Itzae#3047 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIleana#3180 in the U.S.sunshine, bright one, of the sunIrma#3181 in the U.S.Whole, greatIly#3311 in the U.S.Modern American name adopted from ILY, the digital-age abbreviation for 'I love you'Isamar#3312 in the U.S.Gift of the sea; blending Hebrew Isa (possibly from Ishmael or Isaiah) with the Hebrew yam (seaIzabel#3313 in the U.S.My God is an oathIdy#3357 in the U.S.Pet form of Ida/Idony — from Germanic id, 'work, labour; industrious', or Old Norse Idunn, 'eveInaaya#3420 in the U.S.care, concern, gift from GodIssabella#3540 in the U.S.Double-s spelling of Isabella — a Latinate form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my Irelynn#3604 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — the country name from Ériu, its patron goddess — finishIsrael#3605 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yisrael, 'he strives with God' — Jacob's wrestling-won name, here for daughtersIndira#3797 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort Ilona#3861 in the U.S.Hungarian form of Helen — from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'Ishanvi#3862 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,Ishika#3863 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIlse#3937 in the U.S.German/Dutch short form of Elisabeth — from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Islani#3938 in the U.S.A modern coined name, with no single fixed root; sometimes echoing Island/Leilani; routes uncerIzabela#3939 in the U.S.Pledged to God; the Polish and Brazilian Portuguese form of Isabella, a medieval development ofIlianna#4018 in the U.S.Elaboration of Iliana/Eliana — linked to Greek Helios, 'sun', or Hebrew 'God has answered'; rouImaan#4019 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God; from Arabic iman, a core concept of IslamIlia#4217 in the U.S.A Georgian/Russian form of Elijah/Elias — from Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'; used for botIridessa#4218 in the U.S.A coined name echoing Iris and iridescent (from Greek iris, 'a rainbow') — the name of a DisneyImelda#4295 in the U.S.From Germanic Irmhild — irmin, 'whole, universal', and hild, 'battle' — borne by a young ItaliaIrelyn#4394 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — named for the goddess Ériu — with the -lyn ending, 'lakIvee#4395 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Ivy — the evergreen climbing plant, an emblem of fidelity and eternal lifeIvorie#4396 in the U.S.A spelling of Ivory — from the word ivory, 'the creamy-white material of tusks' (from Latin ebuIshira#4491 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ishira, 'swift; energetic; vigorous; fresh; refreshing'; routes layeredIvyana#4596 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ivy (the climbing plant, a symbol of faithfulness) to the -ana ending ('Ivyanna#4597 in the U.S.Compound of Ivy, the evergreen climbing plant, and Anna, from Hebrew for 'grace'Illyana#4697 in the U.S.-ll- spelling of Iliana/Ilyana — variously a feminine of Elijah ('the Lord is my God', Hebrew) Infinity#4698 in the U.S.From the English word — Latin infinitas, 'boundlessness' — a concept word-name of limitless proIvyrose#4699 in the U.S.A compound of Ivy ('the ivy plant; faithfulness', English) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)
Boy Names
Isaac#47 in the U.S.He will laugh; he will rejoiceIsaiah#57 in the U.S.God is salvation; Yahweh saves — from Hebrew Yeshayahu (yasha: to save + Yah: God)Ian#83 in the U.S.God is gracious; Scottish Gaelic form of John, from Hebrew YochananIvan#163 in the U.S.God is gracious — Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Ismael#263 in the U.S.God will hear; Spanish/Portuguese form of Ishmael, from Hebrew Yishma'el: shama (to hear) + El Israel#315 in the U.S.He who struggles with God; or God rules, God prevails; from Hebrew Yisra'el: sarah (to struggleIbrahim#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham, possibly meaning 'father of many' or 'exalted fathIker#390 in the U.S.From Basque iker meaning visitation or visit, connected to the Basque place name Ikerne and useIsaias#426 in the U.S.Spanish and Latin form of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation or Yahweh is sIzaiah#635 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning 'Yahweh is salvIdris#694 in the U.S.Ardent lord; studious one; from Arabic Idris meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious'; also a Welsh Izael#767 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Israel or a phonetic blend near Ezekiel; from Hebrew roots meaningIra#822 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ira, meaning 'watchful', 'awake', or 'full-grown'; a biblical name borne by oneIgnacio#830 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, later associated by folk etymoloIzan#884 in the U.S.Of Arabic origin, possibly related to izz meaning honor, glory, or strength; also used in SpainIshaan#895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ishan or Ishana, meaning lord, ruler, or one who bestows; a name for Shiva as theIssac#915 in the U.S.Alternate spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzchak meaning he will laugh or he laughs; referringIsa#933 in the U.S.From Arabic Isa, the Quranic form of Jesus (from Aramaic Yeshua meaning God is salvation); alsoImran#969 in the U.S.From Arabic Imran, the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Amram meaning exalted nation or long-liveIsael#989 in the U.S.Variant of Ismael or a blend of Isaias and Israel, from Hebrew roots; possibly from Yisra'el meIvaan#1030 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-a spelling variant of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew YohanaIsmail#1065 in the U.S.God will hear, God listensIlyas#1075 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodIsai#1139 in the U.S.God is salvation; or Jesse (the father of King David); Spanish form of Isai (a shortened form oImmanuel#1207 in the U.S.God is with us; from Hebrew Immanu-El (immanu: with us + El: God) — the name given to the MessiIvar#1384 in the U.S.From Old Norse Ívarr, generally interpreted as combining 'yr' (yew, bow) and 'arr' (warrior), gIverson#1413 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archerIlan#1445 in the U.S.Tree, the treeIshmael#1469 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yishmael, from shama "to hear" and el "God," meaning "God will hear"; in the Bible Isiah#1480 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord savesIndigo#1531 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the Ignatius#1664 in the U.S.FireIam#1681 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousIssa#1682 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus (Isa), used in the Quran.Irving#1783 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or freshIzayah#1784 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. Iman#1798 in the U.S.Faith or belief; from the Arabic root amana meaning to believe or to have faith, a core IslamicIsidro#1815 in the U.S.Gift of IsisIshan#1877 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingIrvin#1937 in the U.S.Green waterIzhaan#1948 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingIver#2170 in the U.S.Yew tree, bowIlias#2316 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Indiana#2317 in the U.S.Land of the IndiansIndy#2369 in the U.S.Diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana JonIlian#2404 in the U.S.Bulgarian form (Iliyan) of Elijah via Ilia, 'my God is Yahweh'; also brushing Spanish Ilián andIdrees#2429 in the U.S.Name of a prophet (identified with Enoch); traditionally interpreted as 'studious / learned oneIlia#2430 in the U.S.Slavic/Georgian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'Izrael#2431 in the U.S.God contends; one who struggles with GodIke#2460 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIbraheem#2497 in the U.S.father of many / father of multitudesItzae#2621 in the U.S.From Maya itz (sacred essence, magic, dew), linked to the Itza people; interpreted as enchantedIsaak#2693 in the U.S.He will laugh; he laughs; German and Russian spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak (he will laIshaq#2814 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzhak meaning he will laugh or laughter; name of thIbrahima#2855 in the U.S.Father of manyIzaac#2856 in the U.S.He will laugh, he will rejoiceIhsan#2903 in the U.S.From Arabic ihsan, 'excellence, doing beautiful good' — the third pillar of the faith-islam-ihsImani#3014 in the U.S.FaithIthan#3015 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'firm, strong, enduring, solid'Izaak#3016 in the U.S.he will laugh / he will rejoiceIlya#3153 in the U.S.Russian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' — the great prophet of fireIsak#3154 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Isaac — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh'Izaan#3270 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'obedience, compliance' (idhaan) or 'balance, equilibrium' (izaan/mizanIzaias#3401 in the U.S.The Portuguese/Spanish form of Isaiah — from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord (Yahweh) is salvation'Ihan#3471 in the U.S.Extremely rare; readable as a variant of Ethan ('firm, strong'), Ayan, or Ihaan; not firmly docIkaika#3472 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ikaika, 'strong, powerful, mighty'Iroh#3547 in the U.S.Pop-culture name from the character Iroh; no traditional given-name etymology.Isidore#3607 in the U.S.From Greek Isidoros — Isis, the Egyptian goddess, plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'Idan#3692 in the U.S.From Hebrew idan, 'era, epoch, age, time'Ivory#3693 in the U.S.The white tusk-material prized for millennia; from Latin ebur via Old French, used as a given nIzel#3694 in the U.S.From Nahuatl izel, 'unique, the only one' (also used as a Turkish girls' name); here for boysIoannis#3796 in the U.S.Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — the name in its New Testament homIrfan#3797 in the U.S.From Arabic irfan, 'knowledge, wisdom, awareness; deep spiritual insight, gnosis'Ismaeel#3798 in the U.S.Spelling of Ismail/Ishmael — from Hebrew Yishma'el, 'God hears, God will hear' — a revered propIthiel#3799 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ithiel, 'God is with me' (a biblical name)Izekiel#3800 in the U.S.Spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the visionary prophet of the exileIsreal#3882 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Israel — Hebrew Yisra'el, 'one who struggles/wrestles with God'Ilay#3982 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilay/Ilai, 'highest, supreme; elevated' (linked to the root for 'up, toward'); a TaIzmael#3983 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Ishmael/Ismael — Hebrew Yishmael, 'God will hear' — Abraham's firstbornIbrohim#4180 in the U.S.Central Asian (Uzbek/Tajik) form of Ibrahim/Abraham — from Hebrew Avraham, 'father of multitudeIslam#4181 in the U.S.Submission, surrender to God; from Arabic islam, related to salaam, 'peace' — the name of the fIzzy#4182 in the U.S.Pet form of names like Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is sImari#4310 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mari/-ari sound family; also the Japanese Imari porcelain (a place-name)Iyad#4311 in the U.S.From Arabic iyad, 'strength; support; might; a pillar; that which strengthens'Ilai#4448 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilai, 'supreme, exalted, ascended' — one of King David's warriorsIzak#4449 in the U.S.Spelling of Isaac/Izak — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, laughter'Isac#4600 in the U.S.Spelling of Isaac — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, he laughs'Isandro#4601 in the U.S.A form of Lisandro/Alexandro — from Greek, variously 'liberator (of men)' (Lysander) and 'defenItai#4602 in the U.S.From Hebrew Itai/Ittai, 'with me; God is with me' — one of King David's loyal warriors