Baby Names That Start With I
Popular 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 deeIcelynn#922 in the U.S.American coinage combining Ice (Old Norse/Old English: ice, purity) with the -lynn suffix; may Ivey#926 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ivy, from Old English ifig meaning the ivy plant (Hedera helix); the ivy waIsis#1082 in the U.S.Throne; from Ancient Egyptian Aset (throne, seat of power), rendered in Greek as IsisIvana#1088 in the U.S.God is gracious; Slavic feminine form of Ivan, itself the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew YohaIngrid#1092 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, beImogen#1126 in the U.S.Maiden; possibly from Celtic innogen (maiden, girl) or from Latin imago (image, likeness); the Ida#1143 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida iIsha#1202 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Isadora#1223 in the U.S.Gift of Isis; from Greek Isidora (Isis: the Egyptian goddess + doron: gift)Ines#1282 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyItzayana#1283 in the U.S.Rainbow woman; related to Itzamna, the supreme Mayan deityInara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the huntIndia#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverInez#1407 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyIra#1436 in the U.S.Watchful, attentive, full of observationIqra#1549 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'iqra' meaning 'read' or 'recite', the first word revealed in the QuranIrina#1567 in the U.S.The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the GreeIsra#1614 in the U.S.Nocturnal journeyInayah#1634 in the U.S.Care, concern, protectionIrie#1646 in the U.S.From Jamaican Patois 'irie', meaning good, fine, or a positive harmonious feeling.Idalia#1716 in the U.S.From Idalion, a Cypriot town associated with AphroditeItaly#1730 in the U.S.Given name taken from the country Italy (Latin Italia), often connected to an old term meaning Ireland#1851 in the U.S.Abundant landIsela#1852 in the U.S.Alone, unique, onlyIyanna#1881 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerIsa#1968 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Isa- such as Isabel (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); alsoIyana#2055 in the U.S.Beautiful flowerIlani#2070 in the U.S.TreeIman#2084 in the U.S.FaithIzzy#2103 in the U.S.Pet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Iva#2170 in the U.S.South Slavic 'willow' (iva), also short form of Ivana.Ivette#2197 in the U.S.Variant of Yvette, feminine of Yves/Ivo, from Germanic iv 'yew'.Italia#2237 in the U.S.ancient name of Italy, possibly from Oscan viteliu (bull-calf land)Indiana#2249 in the U.S.land of the IndiansIssa#2283 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus, God savesIlliana#2309 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunIsabell#2310 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathIsobel#2351 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathInaaya#2366 in the U.S.care, concern, gift from GodIleana#2406 in the U.S.sunshine, bright one, of the sunIlyana#2407 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunIvie#2408 in the U.S.the ivy plant, climbing vineIlana#2463 in the U.S.tree, oak treeImogene#2464 in the U.S.maiden, innocentIylah#2465 in the U.S.oak tree or moonlightIvanka#2512 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Ivana).Island#2579 in the U.S.island (land surrounded by water)Irma#2609 in the U.S.Whole, greatIsley#2610 in the U.S.from an English surname/place, likely 'woodland clearing'Ina#2636 in the U.S.Bane, ruinIndi#2669 in the U.S.Short form of India; ultimately from the Indus River.Izel#2721 in the U.S.unique, only oneIona#2777 in the U.S.Origin uncertainItzae#2800 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIbbie#2853 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIshika#2894 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIrha#2932 in the U.S.To make calm, to tranquilizeIzabel#2933 in the U.S.My God is an oathIlah#2978 in the U.S.Variant of Isla, from the Scottish Gaelic name for the island of Islay, meaning island.Imara#2979 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streIcelyn#3023 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining 'ice' (Old English 'is') with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' suggIndira#3055 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort Isamar#3087 in the U.S.Gift of the sea; blending Hebrew Isa (possibly from Ishmael or Isaiah) with the Hebrew yam (seaIshani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and namIxchel#3232 in the U.S.Often glossed 'rainbow lady' or 'lady rainbow'; the Maya goddess of the moon, fertility, midwifIvyanna#3291 in the U.S.Compound of Ivy, the evergreen climbing plant, and Anna, from Hebrew for 'grace'Izabelle#3292 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval SpanIly#3342 in the U.S.Modern American name adopted from ILY, the digital-age abbreviation for 'I love you'Irelynn#3343 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — the country name from Ériu, its patron goddess — finishIshanvi#3344 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,
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#1062 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-a spelling variant of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew YohanaIsai#1066 in the U.S.God is salvation; or Jesse (the father of King David); Spanish form of Isai (a shortened form oImmanuel#1208 in the U.S.God is with us; from Hebrew Immanu-El (immanu: with us + El: God) — the name given to the MessiIsmail#1228 in the U.S.God will hear, God listensIlyas#1252 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodIsiah#1310 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord savesIverson#1352 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archerIlan#1444 in the U.S.Tree, the treeIshmael#1498 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yishmael, from shama "to hear" and el "God," meaning "God will hear"; in the Bible Ivar#1522 in the U.S.From Old Norse Ívarr, generally interpreted as combining 'yr' (yew, bow) and 'arr' (warrior), gIssa#1530 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus (Isa), used in the Quran.Irving#1617 in the U.S.From the Scottish place name Irvine/Irving, from a Brythonic river name meaning 'green or freshIndigo#1629 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the Izayah#1676 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. Ignatius#1734 in the U.S.FireIam#1764 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousIsidro#1779 in the U.S.Gift of IsisIman#1892 in the U.S.Faith or belief; from the Arabic root amana meaning to believe or to have faith, a core IslamicIndy#1998 in the U.S.Diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana JonIzhaan#2043 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingIrvin#2077 in the U.S.Green waterIshan#2116 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessingItzae#2139 in the U.S.From Maya itz (sacred essence, magic, dew), linked to the Itza people; interpreted as enchantedIndiana#2154 in the U.S.Land of the IndiansIlias#2190 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Iver#2191 in the U.S.Yew tree, bowIsaak#2399 in the U.S.He will laugh; he laughs; German and Russian spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak (he will laIdrees#2504 in the U.S.Name of a prophet (identified with Enoch); traditionally interpreted as 'studious / learned oneIroh#2505 in the U.S.Pop-culture name from the character Iroh; no traditional given-name etymology.Izaak#2506 in the U.S.he will laugh / he will rejoiceIbraheem#2570 in the U.S.father of many / father of multitudesIzrael#2571 in the U.S.God contends; one who struggles with GodIzaac#2678 in the U.S.He will laugh, he will rejoiceImani#2838 in the U.S.FaithIbrahima#2884 in the U.S.Father of manyIke#2959 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIshaq#3060 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzhak meaning he will laugh or laughter; name of thIram#3172 in the U.S.Lofty garden paradise; name of a legendary city of pillars (Iram of the Pillars) mentioned in tIlian#3347 in the U.S.Bulgarian form (Iliyan) of Elijah via Ilia, 'my God is Yahweh'; also brushing Spanish Ilián andIoannis#3348 in the U.S.Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — the name in its New Testament hom