Baby Names That Start With N
Popular baby names beginning with the letter N — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with N, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via HonoriaNova#46 in the U.S.New; a nova — a star that suddenly flares in brightnessNaomi#47 in the U.S.Pleasantness; sweetnessNatalie#89 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; born on Christmas Day — from Latin Natalia (natalis: of birth, natal)Natalia#144 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; Christmas Day — from Latin natale domini (birth of the Lord)Nevaeh#165 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards — a modern American invented name, 'heaven' reversedNoelle#202 in the U.S.Christmas; born on Christmas Day; from French Noël, from Latin natalis (birth)Noa#226 in the U.S.Motion, movementNyla#236 in the U.S.Winner; achiever of purpose; possibly from Arabic nayl (attaining a goal, success) or an anglicNorah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or EleanorNayeli#271 in the U.S.I love youNina#324 in the U.S.In Spanish, Nina means 'little girl' or 'granddaughter'. As a Slavic diminutive of names like ANavy#327 in the U.S.From Old French 'navie' (fleet of ships), itself from Latin 'navis' (ship). Used as a color namNicole#383 in the U.S.French feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos meaning victory of the people, combining Nalani#414 in the U.S.From Hawaiian na (the plural article) and lani (sky, heaven, heavenly), meaning the heavens or Nylah#504 in the U.S.Variant of Nyla, derived from Arabic Nā'ila meaning 'one who attains' or 'one who is successfulNellie#533 in the U.S.Pet form of Eleanor, Helen, or Ellen; Eleanor derives from Old French Alienor (of uncertain oriNadia#565 in the U.S.Hope; a Slavic short form of Nadezhda meaning hope, also independently used in Arabic meaning 'Noemi#583 in the U.S.Italian, Spanish, and French form of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my deNoah#624 in the U.S.Rest, repose, or comfort; from Hebrew NoachNoor#659 in the U.S.From Arabic nur meaning light; in Islamic tradition Nur al-Din means light of religion and the Nia#702 in the U.S.In Swahili, Nia means 'purpose' and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; in Welsh it is aNeriah#762 in the U.S.Lamp of God or light of the Lord; from the Hebrew Neriyah, combining ner meaning lamp or light Naya#813 in the U.S.New or fresh; from Arabic naya meaning new or recently arrived, or from the Hebrew root naah meNola#822 in the U.S.Most commonly a short form of the Irish Gaelic name Finola or Fionnuala, meaning 'fair-shoulderNyomi#825 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my deliNala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the SaNovah#891 in the U.S.New; creative variant of Nova, from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus)Naylani#897 in the U.S.Variant of Hawaiian Nailani, composed of na (the, of) and lani (heaven, sky, royalty, divine chNataly#907 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Natalie, from Latin natalis meaning of birth, of the birthday; specificallyNatasha#933 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Russian diminutive of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, spNancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from HebrNovalee#977 in the U.S.A blended name combining Nova from Latin nova meaning new or star with the suffix -lee from OldNori#1013 in the U.S.Law or rule (Japanese: nori/noru); also edible seaweed in Japanese culinary tradition; or a shoNathaly#1144 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, spNaiari#1213 in the U.S.A Basque feminine name derived from the place name Naiara (Spanish: Najera), a historic town inNathalia#1219 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Spanish/Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birtNyra#1228 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of the Sanskrit-derived name Nira (nira meaning 'water'), commonly giNathalie#1244 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specificaNeveah#1301 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwardsNelly#1358 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of HelenNashly#1452 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compoundNaila#1459 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desiresNell#1460 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenNoelia#1466 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the LordNayla#1474 in the U.S.Achiever, one who attains (variant of Naila/Nailah)Navi#1485 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'navi' meaning 'prophet'.Noel#1490 in the U.S.From the French 'Noël', meaning 'Christmas', derived from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth, iNami#1496 in the U.S."wave" (波), among other meanings depending on the kanjiNairobi#1535 in the U.S.Place name used as a given name, from Maasai 'Enkare Nyrobi' meaning 'cool/cold water'.Nechama#1571 in the U.S.Comfort, consolationNadine#1582 in the U.S.French diminutive of Nadia, ultimately from Russian Nadezhda meaning 'hope'.Nariah#1626 in the U.S.modern American coinage, likely influenced by Mariah and NiaNasya#1655 in the U.S.A modern feminine name; occasionally connected to a Hebrew sense "miracle/work of God," but larNoelani#1656 in the U.S.Heavenly mistNila#1675 in the U.S.From Sanskrit nila (नील) meaning "dark blue, indigo, sapphire"; in Tamil the word also means "mNailea#1777 in the U.S.AttainerNariyah#1778 in the U.S.Lamp of Yahweh Nahomi#1792 in the U.S.Veggies, greenNovaleigh#1793 in the U.S.NewNailah#1812 in the U.S.AttainerNaia#1855 in the U.S.Wave, sea foamNour#1856 in the U.S.LightNaliyah#1884 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeNavya#1885 in the U.S.To be praised, laudableNoella#1886 in the U.S.Christmas; born at Christmas (feminine form of Noel)Novalynn#1887 in the U.S.NewNatalya#1913 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdayNovalie#1914 in the U.S.NewNyari#1961 in the U.S.Summer; of summerNazareth#2019 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationNicolette#2020 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people):Nahomy#2033 in the U.S.Modern Spanish respelling of the biblical Naomi (Hebrew Na'omi), meaning 'pleasant, sweet, deliNya#2077 in the U.S.Often a short form of Nyala or a phonetic variant of names like Nia/Mya. In Swahili contexts itNoura#2089 in the U.S.LightNaveah#2125 in the U.S.Variant of Nevaeh, 'heaven' spelled backwards; a modern American invented name.Naima#2203 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at easeNirvana#2204 in the U.S.Blown out, extinguishedNyah#2205 in the U.S.Variant of Nia, Swahili 'purpose, intention'; also linked to Irish Niamh 'bright'.Nylani#2242 in the U.S.heavenly, sky, royalNatalee#2255 in the U.S.born on Christmas Day, birthday of the LordNavie#2417 in the U.S.new, fresh, recentNiya#2418 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolveNiyah#2419 in the U.S.purpose, intention, resolveNara#2491 in the U.S.Polygenetic name with no single verified meaning; the 'Sotho / pomegranate flower' attribution
Boy Names
Noah#2 in the U.S.Rest; comfort; reposeNathan#63 in the U.S.He gave; gift of God — from Hebrew Natan (to give)Nolan#65 in the U.S.Descendant of Nuallán; noble, chariot fighter — from Irish Ó NualláinNicholas#112 in the U.S.Victory of the people — from Greek Nikolaos, from nike (victory) + laos (people)Nathaniel#140 in the U.S.God has given — from Hebrew Netan'el, a compound of natan (he gave) and El (God)Nico#174 in the U.S.Victory of the people; short form of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos: nike + laos)Nicolas#177 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ashNiko#325 in the U.S.Short form of Nikolaos or Nikola, from the Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people), meaning Nehemiah#429 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nechemyah, combining nacham meaning to comfort and Yah (Yahweh, God), meaning God hNoel#478 in the U.S.From Old French 'Noël,' derived from Latin 'natalis' (birth) or 'natalis dies Domini' (birthdayNasir#487 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nasara' meaning to help, to give victory, or to protect; Nasir means 'helper,' 'onNikolai#605 in the U.S.Russian form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, composed of nike ('victory') and laos ('people')Nathanael#632 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning 'God has given,' from natan ('to give') + El ('GodNikolas#719 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Nicholas, from the Greek Nikolaos (Νικόλαος), a compound of nike (victory) Neithan#723 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Nathan, from the Hebrew Natan (נָתָן) meaning 'he gave' or 'God has given';Noe#755 in the U.S.Rest or comfort; the Spanish form of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach meaning rest or reposeNelson#825 in the U.S.English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Neil', where Neil derives from the Old Irish Niall, Neil#851 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Niall, whose meaning is debated; most likely from an Old IrNixon#873 in the U.S.Son of Nicholas; from the medieval English short form Nick (of Nicholas: victory of the people)Nael#905 in the U.S.From Arabic nail or nael meaning one who achieves or obtains; also used as a variant of Neil (fNeythan#926 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Nathan or Nathaniel, from Hebrew Natan meaning he gave or God has Nazir#945 in the U.S.Devoted; pure; from Arabic nazir (observer, supervisor) or Hebrew nazir (one who is devoted to Neo#969 in the U.S.New; from Greek neos (new, fresh, young); also a Tswana (South African) name meaning 'gift'Noa#985 in the U.S.Motion; rest; the biblical feminine name Noa (daughter of Zelophehad) meaning motion, distinct Nova#1177 in the U.S.New; from Latin nova (new, feminine of novus); in astronomy, a star that undergoes a sudden briNiklaus#1232 in the U.S.Victory of the people, people's triumphNoble#1233 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguishedNatanael#1275 in the U.S.God has given, gift of GodNikko#1289 in the U.S.Victory of the people; sun and lightNorman#1313 in the U.S.Man of the North, NorthmanNick#1418 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNiam#1439 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beautyNoam#1447 in the U.S.Pleasantness, charm, delightNakoa#1537 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'na' ('the', plural) and 'koa' ('warrior, courage'), meaning 'the warriors' or 'tNickolas#1549 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleNate#1570 in the U.S.Short form of Nathan/Nathaniel, from Hebrew 'natan' (he gave) and 'Netan'el' (God has given).Naim#1581 in the U.S."tranquil, contented, at ease, blissful"Niall#1582 in the U.S.An Old Irish name of debated origin, commonly interpreted as 'champion' or 'passionate'; borne Nikola#1594 in the U.S.a Slavic and South Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos', combining 'nike' ('victory')Nehemias#1645 in the U.S.the Latinate/Spanish and Portuguese form of Nehemiah, from Hebrew 'Nechemya' meaning 'Yahweh coNavy#1714 in the U.S.from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimNestor#1715 in the U.S.from the Greek 'Nestor', associated with 'nostos' ('homecoming, return'); in Greek myth, the wiNamari#1841 in the U.S.BeautyNazai#1853 in the U.S.Apparent modern coined name with no documented traditional meaning.Neel#1854 in the U.S.RiverNile#1943 in the U.S.Fury, passionNeizan#1975 in the U.S.He gaveNeal#2002 in the U.S.Fury, passionNyaire#2019 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymologyNamir#2032 in the U.S.LeopardNirvaan#2033 in the U.S.A Soul that has reached the final goal of being free from the cycle of birth & deathNaftali#2066 in the U.S.My struggle, my strifeNaeem#2119 in the U.S.Tranquil, happy, at easeNeev#2120 in the U.S.Foundation, base; symbolizing stability and a firm beginning.Nayel#2199 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, winner; from Arabic root n-y-l (to attain, acquire).Nigel#2200 in the U.S.BlackNahum#2269 in the U.S.comforter, consolationNeymar#2295 in the U.S.a Brazilian given name made famous by footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., who was named afteNymir#2323 in the U.S.modern invented name with an Ny- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Namir (leopard) byNavi#2352 in the U.S.Guide; navigator; from Sanskrit navi (ship, boat, navigator) or Hebrew navi (prophet, one who sNolen#2353 in the U.S.Champion; noble; from Irish Gaelic Nuallain (descendant of Nuall: famous, noble, champion)Nyzir#2456 in the U.S.modern invented name with an Ny- opening and -zir ending, in the same rhyming group as Kyzir anNatan#2491 in the U.S.he gaveNaveen#2492 in the U.S.New, fresh