Baby Names That Start With S
2360 baby names beginning with the letter S — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with S, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Sarina#1745 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Samaya#1756 in the U.S.Tranquil, peacefulSenna#1757 in the U.S.A nature/plant name from the senna shrub (Cassia), popularized in Dutch usage; sometimes connecSaphira#1775 in the U.S.From Greek 'sappheiros' (sapphire), via the biblical name Sapphira.Shayla#1793 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthdaySaraya#1830 in the U.S.My princessStory#1831 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'story', meaning a tale or narrative, ultimately from Latin 'hiStormie#1865 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentSolei#1871 in the U.S.sunSidney#1878 in the U.S.Wide meadow, wide island (or from Saint-Denis)Samaria#1895 in the U.S.A biblical place name, the capital of the ancient northern Kingdom of Israel, from Hebrew 'ShomSahana#1921 in the U.S.Patience, endurance, forbearanceSusie#1922 in the U.S.lilySonya#1939 in the U.S.WisdomSuri#1940 in the U.S.a Yiddish pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew meaning 'princess, noblewoman'Sora#1959 in the U.S.SkySunni#1960 in the U.S.variant of Sunny, from the English word for bright, cheerful weatherSahara#1978 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'sahra' meaning 'desert', the name of the world's largest hot desertStormy#1979 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulentSequoia#1987 in the U.S.named for Cherokee linguist SequoyahShanaya#1988 in the U.S.On my waySwayze#2049 in the U.S.From the surname Swayze, an anglicized spelling of German Schweizer/Schweiz meaning 'Swiss'. PoSade#2058 in the U.S.Rule with nobilitySamaira#2059 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversationSantana#2060 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyShae#2061 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.Star#2062 in the U.S.Star (the celestial body)Scotland#2093 in the U.S.Land of the ScotsScotlynn#2094 in the U.S.Land of the ScotsShaindy#2095 in the U.S.beautiful, prettySiobhan#2096 in the U.S.God is gracious (Irish form of Joan/Jane)Sanaa#2116 in the U.S.radiance, brilliance, loftinessSabine#2151 in the U.S.A SabineSianna#2152 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Siân, the Welsh form of Jane/Jehanne, from Hebrew via 'God is gracious'. Samiya#2212 in the U.S.From Arabic root s-m-w (relating to height/sky), meaning 'elevated, exalted, sublime, high-mindSury#2236 in the U.S.Lady, princess, noblewomanSusana#2254 in the U.S.lily, roseSayla#2296 in the U.S.princess, noble oneSaira#2320 in the U.S.TravellerShira#2321 in the U.S.song, poem, poetry, hymnShyla#2322 in the U.S.Daughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)Skylah#2323 in the U.S.ScholarSavani#2348 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, linked to Shravan/Savan — the monsoon month — read 'of the rainy season'; routesShai#2349 in the U.S.giftSheyla#2350 in the U.S.Blind (variant of Sheila, from Cecilia)Sitara#2351 in the U.S.StarSayuri#2380 in the U.S.From Japanese sa, 'small', plus yuri, 'lily' — 'small lily'Sinai#2381 in the U.S.holy mountain, place of divine revelationSolenne#2382 in the U.S.From French Solenne/Solange — Latin sollemnis, 'solemn, ceremonial, dignified'Sumaya#2383 in the U.S.High, elevated, loftySafia#2403 in the U.S.From Arabic safi meaning pure, clear, or sincere; also used to mean best friend of the Prophet,Shaina#2404 in the U.S.beautiful, prettyShannon#2405 in the U.S.Old, ancientSiara#2406 in the U.S.A modern American spelling variant influenced by Ciara and Sierra; no single established traditSuzanne#2407 in the U.S.LilySanvi#2431 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; aSullivan#2432 in the U.S.EyeSaniya#2453 in the U.S.radiant, brilliant, exaltedSouline#2454 in the U.S.ReligiousSamia#2478 in the U.S.elevated, exaltedShayna#2479 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely.Sherlyn#2480 in the U.S.PlainSariya#2508 in the U.S.pure, flowing streamSaveah#2509 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Savea and Savannah; no single fixed root; routes uncertainSerayah#2510 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSolani#2512 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Sol ('sun', Latin) to a -ani ending (echoing Solana and -lani names); noSahari#2534 in the U.S.From Arabic sahar/sahari, 'the time just before dawn; the pre-dawn hour' (also linked to 'enchaShania#2535 in the U.S.On my waySusannah#2536 in the U.S.LilySyeda#2537 in the U.S.noble lady, mistress, leaderSamirah#2562 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSabina#2579 in the U.S.Sabine woman (member of the ancient Sabine people of Italy)Shifra#2580 in the U.S.Beauty, loveliness (from a root meaning to improve, to make beautiful); one of the two midwivesSahasra#2641 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limSkai#2642 in the U.S.CloudSadiya#2683 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'diya, 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy' (feminine of Sa'd)Scarleth#2684 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with pScotti#2685 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speakerSheila#2686 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name CaeciSima#2687 in the U.S.sky, treasure, signSable#2717 in the U.S.From the word sable — a small marten prized for its dark, lustrous fur; hence 'deep black' (in Starr#2747 in the U.S.starShreya#2772 in the U.S.Superior, betterSoliana#2773 in the U.S.Modern name popular in Eritrean and Ethiopian (Tigrinya- and Amharic-speaking) communities; widSelma#2810 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSkarlett#2811 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Scarlett, the vivid red color; evokes passion, boldness, and fierce femiStorie#2812 in the U.S.Variant of Story, the narrative word name — from Latin historia via Old French — with the -ie eSuzanna#2813 in the U.S.LilySeven#2857 in the U.S.the number seven, divine completenessSakina#2889 in the U.S.Calmness, peaceSanaya#2890 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, lingerSaya#2891 in the U.S.Japanese girls' name written with varying kanji — commonly sa, 'sand' or 'silk', plus ya, 'nighSakura#2925 in the U.S.Cherry blossom (桜); in Japanese culture a universal symbol of beauty, renewal, and impermanenceSanova#2926 in the U.S.Extremely rare; plausibly a modern coinage blending a San- prefix with -nova ('new', Latin) or Stephany#2927 in the U.S.Crown, wreathSunshine#2952 in the U.S.Sunshine (the English word).Samarah#2991 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companionScottlynn#2992 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Scott — 'a Scotsman, from Scotland' — to the -lynn suffix; for girlsSeraphine#2993 in the U.S.French form of Seraphina — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones', the highest angelsSaisha#3019 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) anSandy#3020 in the U.S.Pet form of Sandra and Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind'Seline#3021 in the U.S.Spelling blending Selene — Greek 'moon' goddess — with Celine, French form of Celestine, 'heaveSonny#3022 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSonora#3023 in the U.S.Resounding; sonorousStefany#3024 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stephanie, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath', a symbol ofSuttyn#3065 in the U.S.South townSahily#3095 in the U.S.A modern Latin American (especially Cuban) coinage, loosely associated with the Arabic 'sahil' Stacey#3096 in the U.S.ResurrectionSuki#3127 in the U.S.From Japanese suki, 'beloved, liked, fondness' — also an English pet form of Susanna ('lily')
Boy Names
Savion#1724 in the U.S.The new houseShalom#1725 in the U.S."peace, completeness, well-being," from Hebrew shalomSimcha#1741 in the U.S.Happiness, joySalomon#1765 in the U.S.PeaceShiv#1766 in the U.S.The auspicious one (the god Shiva)Suleiman#1777 in the U.S.Man of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)Syrus#1820 in the U.S.A SyrianStephan#1850 in the U.S.A variant of Stephen, from Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.Symere#1851 in the U.S.Modern African American invented name with no established traditional meaning.Sai#1863 in the U.S.SaintSammy#1864 in the U.S.God has heard (diminutive of Samuel)Savior#1901 in the U.S.One who savesShaun#1956 in the U.S.an anglicized phonetic spelling of the Irish Seán, a form of John, from Hebrew meaning 'God is Shulem#1957 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-mShay#1989 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Séaghdha, meaning 'admirable, fine, hawk-like'.Swayde#2054 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Suede — French gants de Suede, 'gloves from Sweden' — the soft leather; a modern Safwan#2075 in the U.S.Smooth rocks; pure; serene; from Arabic safwan (smooth stones, polished rocks — associated withStratton#2090 in the U.S.Settlement on a Roman road; from Old English straet (paved Roman road, from Latin strata via: pSanthiago#2104 in the U.S.Saint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/YaaStiles#2105 in the U.S.From an English surname meaning 'dweller by the stile' (a set of steps over a fence or wall), fSameer#2123 in the U.S.Companion in evening conversation; one who keeps company in late-night talk, from Arabic root sStorm#2124 in the U.S.Storm, tempestShayan#2163 in the U.S.Worthy, deserving, suitableSir#2179 in the U.S.SirSylus#2180 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyShaan#2223 in the U.S.Dignity, dignifiedSylvester#2224 in the U.S.Wooded, wildShmiel#2249 in the U.S.Name of GodSora#2250 in the U.S.skySubhan#2251 in the U.S.Glory, praiseSufyan#2252 in the U.S.Nimble, fast, lightSylis#2253 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'aSahil#2281 in the U.S.Shore; riverbank; guide; from Arabic sahil (shore, coast, the bank of a river or sea)Sloan#2282 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'Sulayman#2300 in the U.S.The Quranic form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — the prophet-king who spoke Salim#2328 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactSamar#2329 in the U.S.evening conversation, enchantingSymir#2330 in the U.S.modern invented name with a Sy- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Samir ('evening comSaad#2353 in the U.S.happiness, good fortuneSaige#2354 in the U.S.wise one, sage herbSamarth#2355 in the U.S.Strong, powerful, capable, suitableSiddharth#2356 in the U.S.One who has accomplished a goalSkye#2357 in the U.S.sky, Isle of SkyeSoul#2358 in the U.S.The soul; spirit; essential being; from Old English sawol (soul, spirit, the animating principlSaylor#2415 in the U.S.Acrobat, dancerSorin#2416 in the U.S.SunSekai#2444 in the U.S.World; the Japanese word sekai used as a given nameShloimy#2445 in the U.S.peace (diminutive of Solomon)Saleh#2472 in the U.S.VirtuousSebastien#2473 in the U.S.From Sebastia; venerable, revered (French form of Sebastian)Salman#2511 in the U.S.SafeSylo#2512 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Silas ('wood, forest') and Shiloh ('tranquil') with a Sy-/-lo styling; nSael#2532 in the U.S.Rare modern name — readable as an -el ('God') coinage or Saul/Sahel echo; not firmly documentedSaleem#2533 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intactStuart#2534 in the U.S.Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became ScotStefano#2565 in the U.S.crown, garlandSandro#2596 in the U.S.Defending menStryker#2597 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Dutch or Low German striker, meaning one who strikes or a smoSelim#2638 in the U.S.safe, peaceful, soundStevie#2674 in the U.S.Crown or wreath; a diminutive of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or gSaeed#2711 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessedSlate#2712 in the U.S.The layered gray stone of roofs and chalkboards; from Old French esclate, carrying the idiom 'cSasha#2748 in the U.S.Defender of men; Russian diminutive of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/anSholom#2749 in the U.S.PeaceSurya#2750 in the U.S.SunSheldon#2788 in the U.S.Valley with steep sidesShlok#2789 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).Stephon#2790 in the U.S.Crown, wreathSudais#2791 in the U.S.Given in honor of Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, imam of Mecca's Grand Mosque; the family name Silvio#2830 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Silvius, from Latin silva meaning forest or woodland, suggesting onSelvin#2872 in the U.S.Friend at court; from Germanic Selvin/Sylvain (sel: hall, palace + win: friend) or a variant ofShriyan#2873 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the Sahir#2925 in the U.S.sorcerer, wakeful, enchantingSamay#2926 in the U.S.Time, occasion, the right moment; from Sanskrit samaya, used as a given name in India and NepalShaquille#2927 in the U.S.From Arabic shakil, 'handsome, well-developed' — O'Neal-immortalizedShivaay#2928 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva, with an -aayShlome#2929 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peaceSonder#2930 in the U.S.From the coined word 'sonder' — the realization that each passerby has a life as vivid as your Syreese#2931 in the U.S.A modern African American name, echoing Cyrus ('lord/sun', Persian) and Tyrese; no single fixedSabir#2979 in the U.S.From Arabic sabir, 'patient, steadfast' — sabr is the Quran's prized enduranceSahib#2980 in the U.S.Companion, friend; later 'master, lord' — Arabic by origin, exalted in Sikh usage where Sahib hSion#2981 in the U.S.Welsh form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also a spelling of Zion, 'highest poinSander#3030 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander — Greek 'defender of the people' — popular in Scandinavia and the Low CShannon#3031 in the U.S.Old, ancientShelby#3032 in the U.S.Willow farmSailor#3080 in the U.S.Acrobat, dancerSheppard#3081 in the U.S.Occupational surname for a shepherd — Old English sceaphierde, 'sheep herder' — in its double-pStatler#3082 in the U.S.From a German occupational surname — linked to 'a stable/stall keeper' or 'a place/settled one'Syre#3083 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established traditional meaning; sometimes loosely tied to sire (lSalaar#3118 in the U.S.leader, commanderSaxon#3119 in the U.S.From Old English and Latin Saxo, referring to a member of the Saxon people; the tribal name pos