Baby Names That Start With I
926 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 oath▶Isla#28 in the U.S.Island; from the Scottish river and island name▶Ivy#39 in the U.S.Ivy plant; the climbing vine; associated with fidelity and eternity▶Iris#61 in the U.S.Rainbow; from Greek iris, the goddess of the rainbow▶Isabelle#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 (my▶Itzel#359 in the U.S.From the Mayan deity Ixchel (Ix Chel), the goddess of the moon, rainbows, and childbirth. Itzel▶Ivory#378 in the U.S.From Old French ivoire and Latin ebur, referring to the creamy white material derived from elep▶Iyla#525 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Isla, from Scottish Gaelic referring to the island of Islay, Scotland; or o▶Izabella#564 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my G▶Ivanna#567 in the U.S.God is gracious; the Slavic feminine form of Ivan, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yochana▶Imani#579 in the U.S.From Swahili imani meaning 'faith,' derived from Arabic iman meaning 'faith' or 'belief,' a cor▶Indie#634 in the U.S.A modern given name evoking independence and individuality, or a diminutive of India (from Sans▶Irene#651 in the U.S.From Greek Eirene meaning peace; Eirene was the goddess of peace in Greek mythology, one of the▶Isabela#664 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Isabel, itself a variant of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba mean▶Ila#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 interpreted▶Indy#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 dee▶Icelynn#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 wa▶Isis#1082 in the U.S.Throne; from Ancient Egyptian Aset (throne, seat of power), rendered in Greek as Isis▶Ivana#1088 in the U.S.God is gracious; Slavic feminine form of Ivan, itself the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yoha▶Ingrid#1092 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, be▶Imogen#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 i▶Isha#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, holy▶Itzayana#1283 in the U.S.Rainbow woman; related to Itzamna, the supreme Mayan deity▶Inara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the hunt▶India#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning river▶Inez#1407 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holy▶Ira#1436 in the U.S.Watchful, attentive, full of observation▶Iqra#1549 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'iqra' meaning 'read' or 'recite', the first word revealed in the Quran▶Irina#1567 in the U.S.The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the Gree▶Isra#1614 in the U.S.Nocturnal journey▶Inayah#1634 in the U.S.Care, concern, protection▶Irie#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 Aphrodite▶Italy#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 land▶Isela#1852 in the U.S.Alone, unique, only▶Iyanna#1881 in the U.S.Beautiful flower▶Isa#1968 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Isa- such as Isabel (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); also▶Iyana#2055 in the U.S.Beautiful flower▶Ilani#2070 in the U.S.Tree▶Iman#2084 in the U.S.Faith▶Izzy#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 Indians▶Issa#2283 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus, God saves▶Illiana#2309 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sun▶Isabell#2310 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oath▶Isobel#2351 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oath▶Inaaya#2366 in the U.S.care, concern, gift from God▶Ileana#2406 in the U.S.sunshine, bright one, of the sun▶Ilyana#2407 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sun▶Ivie#2408 in the U.S.the ivy plant, climbing vine▶Ilana#2463 in the U.S.tree, oak tree▶Imogene#2464 in the U.S.maiden, innocent▶Iylah#2465 in the U.S.oak tree or moonlight▶Ivanka#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, great▶Isley#2610 in the U.S.from an English surname/place, likely 'woodland clearing'▶Ina#2636 in the U.S.Bane, ruin▶Indi#2669 in the U.S.Short form of India; ultimately from the Indus River.▶Izel#2721 in the U.S.unique, only one▶Idabell#2726 in the U.S.Idabell joins Ida, a Germanic name usually traced to a root meaning 'work,' 'labor' or 'industr▶Iona#2777 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Itzae#2800 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Ibbie#2853 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Ishika#2894 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Irha#2932 in the U.S.To make calm, to tranquilize▶Izabel#2933 in the U.S.My God is an oath▶Ilah#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 stre▶Icelyn#3023 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining 'ice' (Old English 'is') with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn,' sugg▶Indira#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 (sea▶Ishani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and nam▶Ixchel#3232 in the U.S.Often glossed 'rainbow lady' or 'lady rainbow'; the Maya goddess of the moon, fertility, midwif▶Ivyanna#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 Span▶Ily#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 — finish▶Ishanvi#3344 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,▶Izabela#3408 in the U.S.Pledged to God; the Polish and Brazilian Portuguese form of Isabella, a medieval development of▶Irelyn#3457 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — named for the goddess Ériu — with the -lyn ending, 'lak▶Imaan#3657 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God; from Arabic iman, a core concept of Islam▶Imelda#3658 in the U.S.From Germanic Irmhild — irmin, 'whole, universal', and hild, 'battle' — borne by a young Italia▶Izzabella#3711 in the U.S.Double-z spelling of Isabella — the Italian form of Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God'▶Ivee#3767 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Ivy — the evergreen climbing plant, an emblem of fidelity and eternal life▶Infinity#3900 in the U.S.From the English word — Latin infinitas, 'boundlessness' — a concept word-name of limitless pro▶Israel#3901 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yisrael, 'he strives with God' — Jacob's wrestling-won name, here for daughters▶Izara#3902 in the U.S.From Basque izar, 'star' (as in Izarra); also read in West African use as 'section of a tree/cl▶Ilaria#3986 in the U.S.Italian form of Hilaria — Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, joyful, merry'▶Itzia#3987 in the U.S.Modern Mexican name in the Itz- family (echoing Itzel, 'rainbow/dew', and Nahuatl itz-, 'obsidi▶Ivonne#4056 in the U.S.Spanish/Latino spelling of Yvonne — from Germanic iv, 'yew (wood for bows)' — feminine of Yves▶Ivori#4057 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ivory — from Latin ebur, the creamy-white material; a color/word-name▶Ilianna#4133 in the U.S.Elaboration of Iliana/Eliana — linked to Greek Helios, 'sun', or Hebrew 'God has answered'; rou▶Islah#4134 in the U.S.From Arabic islah, 'reform, improvement, setting right, reconciliation'▶Inari#4224 in the U.S.From Japanese Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity; also a Finnish lake/place-name; r▶Inessa#4225 in the U.S.Russian form of Ines/Agnes — Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'▶Irena#4226 in the U.S.Slavic form of Irene — Greek eirene, 'peace'▶Indica#4307 in the U.S.From Latin indica, 'of India, Indian' (a botanical/species epithet); also echoes 'indigo'▶Iana#4399 in the U.S.Slavic form of Jana/Iana — a feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also a ▶
Boy Names
Isaac#47 in the U.S.He will laugh; he will rejoice▶Isaiah#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 Yochanan▶Ivan#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 struggle▶Ibrahim#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham, possibly meaning 'father of many' or 'exalted fath▶Iker#390 in the U.S.From Basque iker meaning visitation or visit, connected to the Basque place name Ikerne and use▶Isaias#426 in the U.S.Spanish and Latin form of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation or Yahweh is s▶Izaiah#635 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning 'Yahweh is salv▶Idris#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 meaning▶Ira#822 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ira, meaning 'watchful', 'awake', or 'full-grown'; a biblical name borne by one▶Ignacio#830 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, later associated by folk etymolo▶Izan#884 in the U.S.Of Arabic origin, possibly related to izz meaning honor, glory, or strength; also used in Spain▶Ishaan#895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ishan or Ishana, meaning lord, ruler, or one who bestows; a name for Shiva as the▶Issac#915 in the U.S.Alternate spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzchak meaning he will laugh or he laughs; referring▶Isa#933 in the U.S.From Arabic Isa, the Quranic form of Jesus (from Aramaic Yeshua meaning God is salvation); also▶Imran#969 in the U.S.From Arabic Imran, the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Amram meaning exalted nation or long-live▶Isael#989 in the U.S.Variant of Ismael or a blend of Isaias and Israel, from Hebrew roots; possibly from Yisra'el me▶Ivaan#1062 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-a spelling variant of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yohana▶Isai#1066 in the U.S.God is salvation; or Jesse (the father of King David); Spanish form of Isai (a shortened form o▶Immanuel#1208 in the U.S.God is with us; from Hebrew Immanu-El (immanu: with us + El: God) — the name given to the Messi▶Ismail#1228 in the U.S.God will hear, God listens▶Ilyas#1252 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Isiah#1310 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord saves▶Iverson#1352 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archer▶Ilan#1444 in the U.S.Tree, the tree▶Ishmael#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), g▶Issa#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 fresh▶Indigo#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.Fire▶Iam#1764 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Isidro#1779 in the U.S.Gift of Isis▶Iman#1892 in the U.S.Faith or belief; from the Arabic root amana meaning to believe or to have faith, a core Islamic▶Indy#1998 in the U.S.Diminutive of Indiana ('land of the Indians'), also of India/Indira; popularized by Indiana Jon▶Izhaan#2043 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessing▶Irvin#2077 in the U.S.Green water▶Ishan#2116 in the U.S.Commanding, ruling, owning, possessing▶Itzae#2139 in the U.S.From Maya itz (sacred essence, magic, dew), linked to the Itza people; interpreted as enchanted▶Indiana#2154 in the U.S.Land of the Indians▶Ilias#2190 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh ▶Iver#2191 in the U.S.Yew tree, bow▶Isaak#2399 in the U.S.He will laugh; he laughs; German and Russian spelling of Isaac, from Hebrew Yitzhak (he will la▶Idrees#2504 in the U.S.Name of a prophet (identified with Enoch); traditionally interpreted as 'studious / learned one▶Iroh#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 rejoice▶Ibraheem#2570 in the U.S.father of many / father of multitudes▶Izrael#2571 in the U.S.God contends; one who struggles with God▶Izaac#2678 in the U.S.He will laugh, he will rejoice▶Imani#2838 in the U.S.Faith▶Ibrahima#2884 in the U.S.Father of many▶Ike#2959 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Ishaq#3060 in the U.S.The Arabic form of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzhak meaning he will laugh or laughter; name of th▶Iram#3172 in the U.S.Lofty garden paradise; name of a legendary city of pillars (Iram of the Pillars) mentioned in t▶Ignatz#3219 in the U.S.Ignatz is the German and Yiddish form of Ignatius, a Latin name of uncertain deeper origin that▶Ilian#3347 in the U.S.Bulgarian form (Iliyan) of Elijah via Ilia, 'my God is Yahweh'; also brushing Spanish Ilián and▶Ioannis#3348 in the U.S.Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — the name in its New Testament hom▶Irie#3403 in the U.S.Feeling good, at peace, everything's alright; the Jamaican patois and Rastafarian term of well-▶Ivory#3404 in the U.S.The white tusk-material prized for millennia; from Latin ebur via Old French, used as a given n▶Isidore#3473 in the U.S.From Greek Isidoros — Isis, the Egyptian goddess, plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'▶Islam#3474 in the U.S.Submission, surrender to God; from Arabic islam, related to salaam, 'peace' — the name of the f▶Izaan#3543 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'obedience, compliance' (idhaan) or 'balance, equilibrium' (izaan/mizan▶Ihan#3622 in the U.S.Extremely rare; readable as a variant of Ethan ('firm, strong'), Ayan, or Ihaan; not firmly doc▶Ilya#3623 in the U.S.Russian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is Yahweh' — the great prophet of fire▶Ithan#3624 in the U.S.Latin American spelling of Ethan — Hebrew Eitan, 'firm, strong, enduring, solid'▶Izekiel#3716 in the U.S.Spelling of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yehezkel, 'God strengthens' — the visionary prophet of the exile▶Izzy#3717 in the U.S.Pet form of names like Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is s▶Ihor#3724 in the U.S.Ihor is the Ukrainian form of Igor, from the Old Norse Ingvarr, joining the god-name Ing (Yngvi▶Iwao#3793 in the U.S.Iwao is a Japanese boy's name written in romaji here; it traditionally connotes rock or a large▶Ihsan#3821 in the U.S.From Arabic ihsan, 'excellence, doing beautiful good' — the third pillar of the faith-islam-ihs▶Izmael#3822 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Ishmael/Ismael — Hebrew Yishmael, 'God will hear' — Abraham's firstborn▶Ival#3924 in the U.S.Ival is an opaque early-twentieth-century American name whose source is uncertain. It may be an▶Imari#4006 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mari/-ari sound family; also the Japanese Imari porcelain (a place-name)▶Idan#4107 in the U.S.From Hebrew idan, 'era, epoch, age, time'▶Isac#4108 in the U.S.Spelling of Isaac — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, he laughs'▶Isak#4109 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Isaac — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh'▶Isreal#4110 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Israel — Hebrew Yisra'el, 'one who struggles/wrestles with God'▶Iain#4227 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Izel#4228 in the U.S.From Nahuatl izel, 'unique, the only one' (also used as a Turkish girls' name); here for boys▶Iziah#4229 in the U.S.Modern spelling/short form of Isaiah — Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'; construction in▶Isami#4260 in the U.S.Isami is a traditional Japanese man's name from the verb isamu, 'to be spirited or brave,' givi▶Ilia#4343 in the U.S.Slavic/Georgian form of Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'▶Ivy#4344 in the U.S.From the word ivy — Old English ifig, the climbing evergreen vine (a symbol of fidelity and ete▶Irl#4459 in the U.S.Irl is a genuine but very rare early-twentieth-century American boy's name. The likeliest route▶Ikaika#4461 in the U.S.From Hawaiian ikaika, 'strong, powerful, mighty'▶