Baby Names That Start With M
881 baby names beginning with the letter M — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with M, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Mayar#2489 in the U.S.Supplier, purveyorMirabella#2490 in the U.S.wonderful, admirableMihira#2514 in the U.S.sunMaela#2542 in the U.S.Prince, chieftain, lord (feminine form).Mulan#2543 in the U.S.MagnoliaMaelie#2569 in the U.S.prince, chief (feminine derivative)Madelin#2586 in the U.S.Of MagdalaMadyson#2616 in the U.S.Son of Matthew Mavery#2617 in the U.S.Modern invented name, likely a blend of Maeve and Avery; no established traditional meaning.Mayeli#2618 in the U.S.modern coinage; no reliable etymology; 'I love you' gloss is unsupportedMiliana#2639 in the U.S.Fijian form of Mariana / EmilianaMeira#2675 in the U.S.giving light, shiningMakiyah#2703 in the U.S.who is like God / who is like Yahweh?Maevyn#2727 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMilliana#2728 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMaira#2756 in the U.S.Sparkle, gleam, flashMarcelina#2757 in the U.S.Bane, ruinMinnie#2758 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMaddy#2783 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMaevis#2784 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMalorie#2805 in the U.S.UnfortunateMedina#2806 in the U.S.The cityMalika#2834 in the U.S.QueenMaycee#2835 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMirella#2836 in the U.S.To admireMabry#2864 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMaysen#2865 in the U.S.StoneworkerMalinda#2905 in the U.S.Black, darkMiyah#2906 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMyka#2907 in the U.S.Who is like Yahweh ?Mahlani#2946 in the U.S.Origin uncertainManha#2947 in the U.S.Gift from AllahMelek#2948 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMonique#2949 in the U.S.To adviseMurphie#2950 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMackenna#2990 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha, meaning son of Cionaodh. Cionaodh means born of fire orMaddyn#2991 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Madden (O'Madden), from Madadhan, a diminutive of madadh meaning dog or Mailani#2992 in the U.S.Hawaiian name combining mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, chief), meaning heavenly gaMaliya#2993 in the U.S.Variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved, wishMar#2994 in the U.S.From the Latin mare and Spanish/Catalan mar, meaning sea or ocean. Used independently or as a sMasa#2995 in the U.S.In Japanese, Masa (雅) means elegant, graceful, or refined; alternate kanji can give meanings inMelodi#3029 in the U.S.Variant of Melody, from Greek 'melodia' (melos = song + aoide = song, ode), meaning a pleasing Miral#3030 in the U.S.From Arabic 'miral,' meaning 'gazelle,' an animal symbolizing beauty, agility, and grace in claMallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive Maricela#3063 in the U.S.A Spanish blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam meaning beloved or bitter) and Celia (from Latin cMelisa#3064 in the U.S.From the Greek melissa meaning honey bee, derived from meli meaning honey; a variant spelling oMaizey#3096 in the U.S.Pearl; a playful spelling variant of Maisie, the Scottish diminutive of Margaret from Greek marMaida#3142 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from ArMaleni#3143 in the U.S.Likely a phonetic variant or blend of Melanie (Greek: 'black, dark') and/or Leilani (Hawaiian: Marcie#3144 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'deMason#3145 in the U.S.Occupational surname from Old French 'masson' and Medieval Latin 'macio,' meaning 'a stonecutteMehlani#3146 in the U.S.Modern creative elaboration, likely a phonetic variant of Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower')Maha#3195 in the U.S.From Arabic maha (مها) meaning 'oryx' or 'large beautiful eyes,' the oryx being admired for itsMahalia#3196 in the U.S.From Hebrew mahalah (מַחֲלָה) meaning 'tenderness,' 'affection,' or possibly 'marrow,' appearinMoana#3197 in the U.S.From Hawaiian and Polynesian moana, meaning 'ocean' or 'wide expanse of water'; used across manMuriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and geMai#3245 in the U.S.Apricot blossom; from Vietnamese mai, the yellow flower of the lunar new yearMaisley#3246 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, 'pearl' — and PaisleyMarely#3247 in the U.S.Modern Latin American coinage blending Mar- — from Maria, of debated Hebrew origin, often linkeMelrose#3248 in the U.S.From the Scottish town of Melrose, from Brythonic words usually read as 'bare moor' or 'bare prMylie#3249 in the U.S.Variant of Miley, popularized by Miley Cyrus, whose childhood nickname Smiley became MileyMaeleigh#3302 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Mae — the vintage May/Mary pet form, evoking the spring month — and thMarilynn#3303 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Marilyn, the early twentieth-century compound of Mary and LynnMayleigh#3304 in the U.S.Modern American blend of May — the spring month and Margaret pet form — with the decorative -leMckinlee#3305 in the U.S.From the Scottish-Irish surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh', a Gaelic name meaning 'fair-haireMonserrath#3306 in the U.S.Serrated mountain, jagged mountain; variant of Montserrat, the Catalan mountain and Marian shriMaloni#3351 in the U.S.Modern American coinage in the melodic Ma- plus -oni/-ani family, echoing Milani, Malia, and MeMecca#3352 in the U.S.From Makkah, the holiest city of Islam, birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad; in English also a wMelona#3353 in the U.S.Rare name of uncertain origin; most plausibly a modern elaboration of Mel- names like Melanie oMetztli#3354 in the U.S.Moon; the Nahuatl word for the moon and the name of the Aztec lunar deityMoon#3355 in the U.S.The celestial body; an English word name for Earth's satellite and its silver lightMailen#3422 in the U.S.From Mapudungun malen, 'young woman, girl', often glossed 'princess'; a popular Indigenous-rootMylani#3423 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Milani — a name evoking both Hawaiian milani, 'gentle caress', and the ItaMyleigh#3424 in the U.S.Decorative -leigh spelling of Miley, the name born from Miley Cyrus's childhood nickname SmileyMagaly#3465 in the U.S.Provençal form of Margaret, 'pearl', via Magali; widely adopted in Latin America with the -y spMahsa#3466 in the U.S.Like the moon, moon-like; from Persian mah, 'moon', with the suffix -sa, 'like'Maila#3467 in the U.S.Finnish name generally treated as a pet form within the Maria family or related to Finnish natuMaris#3468 in the U.S.Of the sea; from Latin maris, drawn from the Marian title Stella Maris, 'star of the sea'Maryanne#3469 in the U.S.Compound of Mary — often linked to 'beloved' — and Anne, 'grace'Max#3470 in the U.S.Greatest; short form of Maxine, Maxima, and the Maximilian family, from Latin maximusMonet#3471 in the U.S.From the French surname of painter Claude Monet, a medieval diminutive of names like Simon and Mahnoor#3540 in the U.S.Light of the moon, moonlight; a compound of Persian mah, 'moon', and Arabic nur, 'light'Mailyn#3541 in the U.S.Modern blend of Mai/Mae with -lyn; also circulates in Latin America near Mailen (Mapuche 'youngMaleia#3542 in the U.S.Variant of Malia/Maleah, the Hawaiian form of Mary (Maria), traditionally linked to 'beloved' oMarlen#3543 in the U.S.Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene; in Latino use a popular short form, and hisMarlena#3544 in the U.S.Latinized form of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene — Magdalene from Magdala, 'tower'Meylin#3545 in the U.S.Popular Central American girls' name, plausibly adapted from Chinese Meilin ('beautiful jade' oMykah#3546 in the U.S.Y-and-h spelling of Micah, Hebrew 'who is like Yahweh?', styled for girlsMaeven#3608 in the U.S.Modern blend of Maeve — Irish 'intoxicating, she who rules' — with the sound of maven, 'expert'Mali#3609 in the U.S.Flower; from Thai mali, the jasmine flower — also the West African country and a short form of Marly#3610 in the U.S.Short form of Marlene or a spelling of Marley — an English place-surname meaning 'pleasant woodMehar#3611 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, beloveMichal#3612 in the U.S.Who is like God?; the daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, who saved his lifeMiri#3613 in the U.S.Short form of Miriam — the prophetess sister of Moses, whose name is linked to 'beloved' or 'seMyrah#3614 in the U.S.Variant of Myra (coined by poet Fulke Greville) and Mira (Sanskrit/Slavic 'wonderful, prosperouMahina#3672 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight; from Hawaiian mahina, also the name of the moon goddessMaribella#3723 in the U.S.Blend of Maria/Mari ('beloved' or 'star of the sea') with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful Mary'Maude#3724 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battMyracle#3725 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Miracle — from Latin miraculum, 'a wonder, marvel' — a modern virtue word-Maily#3782 in the U.S.Readable as Vietnamese Mai-Ly ('plum blossom' + 'lion/reason') or as a spelling of Miley/Mylee;Marcy#3783 in the U.S.Pet form of Marcia — feminine of Marcius/Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike' — a mid-century American faMariangel#3784 in the U.S.Spanish compound of María (Mary) and Ángel — 'Mary of the angels' — a Venezuelan and Latino favMaribelle#3785 in the U.S.Compound of Mari (Mary) and belle, 'beautiful' (French) — 'beautiful Mary'Metzli#3786 in the U.S.From Nahuatl metztli, 'moon' — the Aztec moon deity — a proud indigenous Mexican nameMialani#3787 in the U.S.Modern blend of Mia ('mine/beloved') with Hawaiian -lani, 'heaven, royal' — a melodic coinageMorrigan#3788 in the U.S.From Irish Mór-Ríoghain, 'great queen' or 'phantom queen' — the shape-shifting goddess of war aMeher#3851 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' — also 'the sun' and the old deity MithraMiani#3852 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Mi- opening (echoing Mia, 'mine') to the melodic -ani ending; no singlMacarena#3923 in the U.S.From the Virgen de la Macarena of Seville — the district name, possibly from a Roman landowner Maddilyn#3924 in the U.S.Double-d styling of Madelyn — from Magdalene, 'woman of Magdala (tower)'Manal#3925 in the U.S.From Arabic manal, 'attainment, achievement, that which is reached' — a goal realizedMarah#3926 in the U.S.From Hebrew marah, 'bitter' — the bitter spring of Exodus made sweet, and Naomi's chosen name o
Boy Names
Marlow#2490 in the U.S.remnants of a lake / drained lake landMichelangelo#2535 in the U.S.Who is like God?Miran#2536 in the U.S.peaceMasiah#2580 in the U.S.Anointed one; savior (variant of Messiah).Marty#2608 in the U.S.of Mars; warlike (diminutive of Martin)Miguelangel#2609 in the U.S.Michael (who is like God) + angel/messengerMiklo#2610 in the U.S.Uncertain; popularized as a film character nameMajesty#2647 in the U.S.greatness, dignityMarcell#2687 in the U.S.Bane, ruinMarkel#2688 in the U.S.of/dedicated to MarsManny#2721 in the U.S.God is with usMarwan#2722 in the U.S.Pebbles, flintMavrik#2723 in the U.S.IndependentMosiah#2724 in the U.S.savior, delivererMuhammadyusuf#2725 in the U.S.Praised, commendableMurray#2726 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMarlowe#2768 in the U.S.Remnants of a lakeMustafo#2769 in the U.S.ChosenMasen#2809 in the U.S.StoneworkerMatt#2810 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh Montez#2811 in the U.S.MountainsMyheir#2812 in the U.S.River swallowing riversMykah#2813 in the U.S.Who is like Yahweh ?Mace#2851 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMahzi#2892 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMika#2893 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMunir#2894 in the U.S.Bright, shiningMikhael#2928 in the U.S.Who is like God?Mills#2929 in the U.S.MillMikey#2974 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMurad#2975 in the U.S.Wish, desire, or intended goal; from the Arabic root arada meaning to want or to intendMateus#3019 in the U.S.Gift of GodMattheo#3020 in the U.S.Gift of GodMaynor#3021 in the U.S.Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'Makhari#3070 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through AfrMaxon#3071 in the U.S.English surname turned given name, derived from Mackson or 'son of Mack', ultimately from LatinMercer#3072 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Old French mercier, meaning a dealer in fine cloth or textileMinh#3125 in the U.S.From Sino-Vietnamese minh (明), meaning 'bright,' 'brilliant,' or 'clear'; associated with intelMuad#3126 in the U.S.From Arabic mu'adh or mu'ādh, related to the root 'adha meaning 'to protect' or 'to keep safe,'Muaz#3127 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root 'awdha ('to protect,' 'to seek refuge'), meaning 'one who is protecteMaleek#3185 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Malik, from Arabic malik (مَلِك) meaning 'king, sovereign, master'Maze#3186 in the U.S.From Middle English maze, meaning a labyrinth or state of bewilderment; used as a modern given Miliano#3187 in the U.S.Italian name derived from Milan (from Latin Mediolanum) or from Emiliano, meaning 'rival' or 'eMuhsin#3188 in the U.S.One who does good, who is charitable and benevolent; from Arabic ahsana (to do well, to be goodMacen#3244 in the U.S.Variant of Mason, the occupational surname for a worker in stoneMaddex#3245 in the U.S.Variant of Maddox, from Welsh Madog — a name usually read as 'fortunate, good'Maven#3246 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur; from Yiddish meyvn, from Hebrew mevin, 'one who understands'Mikail#3247 in the U.S.Form of Michael — Hebrew 'who is like God?' — as the archangel Mikail of the Quran, used in TurMadison#3302 in the U.S.Son of Maud (or Madde/Matthew); an English surname carried by President James Madison, historicMarquez#3303 in the U.S.From the Spanish surname Márquez, 'son of Marcos' — Marcus, linked to the war god Mars — adopteMarshal#3304 in the U.S.One-l spelling of Marshall, from a Frankish title meaning 'horse servant' that rose to mean comMikko#3305 in the U.S.Finnish form of Michael, Hebrew for 'who is like God?'Macallan#3355 in the U.S.Scottish surname read as 'son of Allan' (or from a saint's-field place name); globally famous aMiqueas#3356 in the U.S.Spanish form of Micah/Micaiah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?' — the prophet of doing justice Mycah#3357 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Micah, Hebrew for 'who is like Yahweh?'Myers#3358 in the U.S.English and German surname with several sources: mayor (Old French maire), physician (Middle EnMacario#3421 in the U.S.Blessed, happy; Spanish form of Greek Makarios, a desert-saint nameMadhav#3422 in the U.S.Descendant of Madhu — madhu meaning 'honey, sweet' — an epithet of Krishna also linked to sprinMahlon#3423 in the U.S.The first husband of Ruth in the Bible; traditionally glossed 'sickness, weakness', a reading sMaikel#3424 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Michael — 'who is like God?' — used in Spanish-speaking countries (especiaMarshawn#3425 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the Mar- prefix with Shawn — the Irish-route John, 'God is gracious'Maaz#3486 in the U.S.Refuge, shelter, place of safety; from Arabic ma'adh — also borne by a revered Companion of theMivaan#3487 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage, commonly glossed 'unique', 'special', or 'gift of God'; not firmly attesMontrell#3488 in the U.S.Modern American name, plausibly echoing Montreal ('Mount Royal') or blending the French Mont- (Moussa#3489 in the U.S.Arabic and West African form of Musa (Moses) — Hebrew Mosheh, 'drawn out of the water' — a greaMacsen#3560 in the U.S.Welsh form of Maximus — Latin maximus, 'greatest' — borne by Magnus Maximus (Macsen Wledig) of Mathis#3561 in the U.S.French and German form of Matthew — Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh' — also the surname of pMaycol#3562 in the U.S.Latin American phonetic spelling of the English Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Motty#3563 in the U.S.A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Mordechai (linked to the god Marduk; 'warrior') via Mottel; an affMarques#3645 in the U.S.From Portuguese/Spanish marquês, 'marquess, nobleman' (a noble rank); also linked to Marcus, 'oMartez#3646 in the U.S.Modern American name from the Mar- (Martin/Marcus, 'of Mars/warlike') sound with a -tez ending;Marvens#3647 in the U.S.Modern -s elaboration of Marvin — from Welsh, 'sea hill', or a form of Mervyn ('famous friend')Mckay#3648 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname MacKay — 'son of Aodh', Aodh being a fire-god/name meaning 'firMehtab#3649 in the U.S.From Persian mahtab/mehtab, 'moonlight, the moon' — mah, 'moon', plus tab, 'glow, radiance'Menno#3650 in the U.S.A Frisian/Dutch short form linked to names with the element 'man'/'megin' ('strength'); borne bMichel#3651 in the U.S.French (and German) form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — the archangel's namMick#3652 in the U.S.Pet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey; a crisp one-syllable naMorrison#3653 in the U.S.From the surname Morrison, 'son of Maurice/Morris' — Maurice from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned, Myer#3654 in the U.S.From Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines, brings light'; also a Germanic surname Meyer, 'steward, farmMihir#3736 in the U.S.From Sanskrit mihira, 'the sun' — borrowed anciently from Persian Mithra, god of lightMilano#3737 in the U.S.From Milan — Latin Mediolanum, 'in the middle of the plain' — Italy's fashion capital as a nameMiloh#3738 in the U.S.-h styling of Milo — a Germanic name of debated root: 'gracious/mild' or linked to 'soldier' (mMoishe#3739 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Moses — Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out of the water' — the lawgiver's homiest formMylen#3740 in the U.S.Modern blend in the Milan/Myles/Mylo sound family; no single fixed rootMajid#3846 in the U.S.From Arabic majid, 'glorious, noble, exalted' — al-Majid is among the 99 names of GodManasseh#3847 in the U.S.From Hebrew Menashe, 'causing to forget' — Joseph's firstborn, a half-tribe of IsraelMattia#3848 in the U.S.Italian form of Matthias — 'gift of Yahweh' — the apostle chosen by lotMaveric#3849 in the U.S.K-less spelling of Maverick — from rancher Samuel Maverick, whose unbranded calves named indepe