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Baby Names That Start With S

3817 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

Sidney#1734 in the U.S.Wide meadow, wide island (or from Saint-Denis)▶Solene#1744 in the U.S.Solemn, religious, ceremonious▶Sahana#1782 in the U.S.Patience, endurance, forbearance▶Sianni#1783 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna/Sian; no single fixed lexical meaning▶Sarina#1795 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)▶Shoshana#1796 in the U.S.Lily▶Shayla#1815 in the U.S.Relating to birth, birthday▶Stormy#1835 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulent▶Sabine#1871 in the U.S.A Sabine▶Santana#1872 in the U.S.Holy, saintly▶Shannon#1873 in the U.S.Old, ancient▶Sury#1874 in the U.S.Lady, princess, noblewoman▶Shyla#1888 in the U.S.Daughter of the mountain (epithet of Parvati)▶Sheyla#1903 in the U.S.Blind (variant of Sheila, from Cecilia)▶Star#1904 in the U.S.Star (the celestial body)▶Sonya#1917 in the U.S.Wisdom▶Siobhan#1931 in the U.S.God is gracious (Irish form of Joan/Jane)▶Sullivan#1948 in the U.S.Eye▶Shai#1963 in the U.S.gift▶Sora#1972 in the U.S.Sky▶Samaya#1988 in the U.S.Tranquil, peaceful▶Scottlyn#1989 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speaker▶Sherlyn#1990 in the U.S.Plain▶Stormie#1991 in the U.S.Stormy, wild, turbulent▶Senna#2002 in the U.S.A nature/plant name from the senna shrub (Cassia), popularized in Dutch usage; sometimes connec▶Sianna#2003 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Siân, the Welsh form of Jane/Jehanne, from Hebrew via 'God is gracious'. ▶Saira#2023 in the U.S.Traveller▶Sheila#2024 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Síle, the Gaelic equivalent of Cecilia (from the Roman family name Caeci▶Swayze#2025 in the U.S.From the surname Swayze, an anglicized spelling of German Schweizer/Schweiz meaning 'Swiss'. Po▶Samiya#2047 in the U.S.From Arabic root s-m-w (relating to height/sky), meaning 'elevated, exalted, sublime, high-mind▶Saraya#2048 in the U.S.My princess▶Shanaya#2107 in the U.S.On my way▶Shirleyan#2140 in the U.S.Shirleyan is an early-twentieth-century blend joining Shirley, an English surname and place nam▶Sade#2162 in the U.S.Rule with nobility▶Shae#2163 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.▶Scotland#2181 in the U.S.Land of the Scots▶Samaira#2225 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion in evening conversation▶Sayla#2226 in the U.S.princess, noble one▶Sofiya#2317 in the U.S.wisdom, skill, knowledge▶Shaina#2336 in the U.S.beautiful, pretty▶Shira#2337 in the U.S.song, poem, poetry, hymn▶Susana#2338 in the U.S.lily, rose▶Susie#2339 in the U.S.lily▶Sayori#2373 in the U.S.peaceful, helpful▶Samari#2396 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion▶Sanaa#2397 in the U.S.radiance, brilliance, loftiness▶Samarah#2420 in the U.S.enchanting, entertaining companion▶Shaindy#2421 in the U.S.beautiful, pretty▶Sinai#2422 in the U.S.holy mountain, place of divine revelation▶Syeda#2423 in the U.S.noble lady, mistress, leader▶Sariya#2449 in the U.S.pure, flowing stream▶Sequoia#2450 in the U.S.named for Cherokee linguist Sequoyah▶Seven#2451 in the U.S.the number seven, divine completeness▶Sima#2452 in the U.S.sky, treasure, sign▶Solei#2476 in the U.S.sun▶Sabina#2518 in the U.S.Sabine woman (member of the ancient Sabine people of Italy)▶Skai#2519 in the U.S.Cloud▶Soleia#2520 in the U.S.modern sun-inspired coinage; no established etymology▶Shreya#2545 in the U.S.Superior, better▶Starr#2546 in the U.S.star▶Suzanne#2547 in the U.S.Lily▶Sueko#2553 in the U.S.Sueko is a Japanese given name from the early twentieth century; written in romaji here, its me▶Saniya#2590 in the U.S.radiant, brilliant, exalted▶Shania#2622 in the U.S.On my way▶Shayna#2623 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely.▶Samia#2643 in the U.S.elevated, exalted▶Sanaya#2644 in the U.S.- old, ancient, long lasting, linger▶Sumaya#2645 in the U.S.High, elevated, lofty▶Sunshine#2682 in the U.S.Sunshine (the English word).▶Suttyn#2708 in the U.S.South town▶Sitara#2733 in the U.S.Star▶Susannah#2734 in the U.S.Lily▶Sonny#2761 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Souline#2762 in the U.S.Religious▶Stacey#2763 in the U.S.Resurrection▶Stephany#2764 in the U.S.Crown, wreath▶Scotlynn#2787 in the U.S.Land of the Scots▶Selma#2788 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Suzanna#2839 in the U.S.Lily▶Sakina#2872 in the U.S.Calmness, peace▶Scotti#2873 in the U.S.Gael, Gaelic speaker▶Seoni#2874 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Sevynn#2911 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Simona#2912 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Samirah#2955 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Serayah#2956 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Shaylee#2957 in the U.S.Clearing▶Skylah#2958 in the U.S.Scholar▶Sonja#2959 in the U.S.Wisdom▶Sonora#2960 in the U.S.Resounding; sonorous▶Sakura#3001 in the U.S.Cherry blossom (桜); in Japanese culture a universal symbol of beauty, renewal, and impermanence▶Scarleth#3002 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with p▶Skarlett#3003 in the U.S.Creative respelling of Scarlett, the vivid red color; evokes passion, boldness, and fierce femi▶Shia#3036 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'shai' or 'shia,' meaning 'gift' or 'gift of God'; also related to the Hebrew root ▶Siana#3037 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/▶Safia#3066 in the U.S.From Arabic safi meaning pure, clear, or sincere; also used to mean best friend of the Prophet,▶Saisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) an▶Sena#3105 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and ar▶Skylee#3106 in the U.S.A creative spelling of Skylee or Skylie, combining Sky (from Old Norse ský meaning cloud) with ▶Sahasra#3153 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and lim▶Saori#3154 in the U.S.Written with kanji for 'sa' (sand, thread, early) and 'ori' (weaving), the most common reading ▶Sicily#3155 in the U.S.Taken from Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest Mediterranean island. The ancient Greek name ▶Stefany#3156 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stephanie, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath', a symbol of▶Shurla#3173 in the U.S.Shurla is a coined mid-century girl's name close in sound to Shirley and Sherla. It has no docu▶Sanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; a▶Sayani#3256 in the U.S.Wise, clever, grown-up; from the Hindi and Bengali word sayani/sayaani▶Sandy#3316 in the U.S.Pet form of Sandra and Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of mankind'▶

Boy Names

Syrus#1724 in the U.S.A Syrian▶Shayan#1758 in the U.S.Worthy, deserving, suitable▶Scotty#1769 in the U.S.From Scotland; a Scotsman (pet form of Scott)▶Shiv#1784 in the U.S.The auspicious one (the god Shiva)▶Suleiman#1785 in the U.S.Man of peace (Arabic form of Solomon)▶Savion#1799 in the U.S.The new house▶Savior#1800 in the U.S.One who saves▶Santiel#1810 in the U.S.Saint of God (modern blend of Santi- and -el)▶Sebastien#1842 in the U.S.From Sebastia; venerable, revered (French form of Sebastian)▶Summit#1843 in the U.S.The highest point, peak▶Salomon#1855 in the U.S.Peace▶Shaurya#1856 in the U.S.Valour, heroism, strength, might▶Storm#1870 in the U.S.Storm, tempest▶Sylvan#1911 in the U.S.Wood, forest▶Saleh#1960 in the U.S.Virtuous▶Sheldon#1961 in the U.S.Valley with steep sides▶Sir#1962 in the U.S.Sir▶Suede#1963 in the U.S.Suede leather; literally 'from Sweden'▶Shulem#2022 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Shalom 'peace', from root sh-l-m▶Samarth#2035 in the U.S.Strong, powerful, capable, suitable▶Simcha#2050 in the U.S.Happiness, joy▶Salman#2067 in the U.S.Safe▶Saleem#2085 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intact▶Shaan#2086 in the U.S.Dignity, dignified▶Sloan#2087 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'▶Sameer#2107 in the U.S.Companion in evening conversation; one who keeps company in late-night talk, from Arabic root s▶Sylvester#2108 in the U.S.Wooded, wild▶Sai#2162 in the U.S.Saint▶Symere#2163 in the U.S.Modern African American invented name with no established traditional meaning.▶Siddharth#2201 in the U.S.One who has accomplished a goal▶Syair#2202 in the U.S.Poetry, verse; from Arabic shi'r, used in Malay for a traditional form of poetry.▶Saylor#2223 in the U.S.Acrobat, dancer▶Syre#2224 in the U.S.Modern invented name with no established traditional meaning; sometimes loosely tied to sire (l▶Saad#2251 in the U.S.happiness, good fortune▶Selim#2252 in the U.S.safe, peaceful, sound▶Sahir#2277 in the U.S.sorcerer, wakeful, enchanting▶Skye#2278 in the U.S.sky, Isle of Skye▶Saige#2298 in the U.S.wise one, sage herb▶Samar#2299 in the U.S.evening conversation, enchanting▶Sora#2300 in the U.S.sky▶Stefano#2301 in the U.S.crown, garland▶Santhiago#2328 in the U.S.Saint James; a spelling variant of Santiago (sant: saint + Iago: James, from Hebrew Yohanan/Yaa▶Soul#2329 in the U.S.The soul; spirit; essential being; from Old English sawol (soul, spirit, the animating principl▶Sasha#2355 in the U.S.Defender of men; Russian diminutive of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/an▶Stratton#2356 in the U.S.Settlement on a Roman road; from Old English straet (paved Roman road, from Latin strata via: p▶Sakai#2385 in the U.S.For the benefit of; sake; from Japanese sakai (boundary, border) or a common Japanese surname m▶Shakur#2386 in the U.S.Grateful; thankful; from Arabic shakur (very grateful, most thankful) — Al-Shakur (The Most Gra▶Shriyan#2432 in the U.S.Auspicious; wealthy; glorious; from Sanskrit Shriyan (Sri + yan: relating to Sri/Lakshmi — the ▶Safwan#2462 in the U.S.Smooth rocks; pure; serene; from Arabic safwan (smooth stones, polished rocks — associated with▶Sahil#2463 in the U.S.Shore; riverbank; guide; from Arabic sahil (shore, coast, the bank of a river or sea)▶Selvin#2464 in the U.S.Friend at court; from Germanic Selvin/Sylvain (sel: hall, palace + win: friend) or a variant of▶Symir#2465 in the U.S.modern invented name with a Sy- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Samir ('evening com▶Sandro#2540 in the U.S.Defending men▶Stephon#2541 in the U.S.Crown, wreath▶Shannon#2618 in the U.S.Old, ancient▶Shlok#2619 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).▶Sven#2620 in the U.S.Boy▶Salaar#2653 in the U.S.leader, commander▶Salim#2654 in the U.S.Safe, sound, intact▶Shelby#2655 in the U.S.Willow farm▶Shloimy#2656 in the U.S.peace (diminutive of Solomon)▶Sirius#2657 in the U.S.glowing, scorching▶Steel#2658 in the U.S.steel (the metal); strength, durability▶Sylus#2659 in the U.S.Holy, saintly▶Surya#2696 in the U.S.Sun▶Sailor#2731 in the U.S.Acrobat, dancer▶Saviour#2732 in the U.S.One who saves▶Sholom#2733 in the U.S.Peace▶Sorin#2734 in the U.S.Sun▶Subhan#2818 in the U.S.Glory, praise▶Sufyan#2819 in the U.S.Nimble, fast, light▶Samael#2898 in the U.S.Venom of God▶Shmiel#2899 in the U.S.Name of God▶Stoney#2900 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Stevie#2982 in the U.S.Crown or wreath; a diminutive of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or g▶Saeed#3030 in the U.S.Happy, fortunate, blessed▶Sharvil#3031 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'auspicious' or 'excellent'; exact meaning varies by source▶Sakari#3080 in the U.S.Finnish form of Zacharias/Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyah meaning God has remembered or remember▶Saxon#3081 in the U.S.From Old English and Latin Saxo, referring to a member of the Saxon people; the tribal name pos▶Shlome#3082 in the U.S.Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish form of Shlomo (Solomon), from Hebrew shalom meaning peace▶Silvio#3083 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Silvius, from Latin silva meaning forest or woodland, suggesting on▶Sriyan#3084 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sri, meaning radiance, prosperity, and auspiciousness, as an attribute of the god▶Stockton#3085 in the U.S.English place-name and surname from Old English stocc (tree stump, post) and tun (settlement, e▶Stryker#3086 in the U.S.English occupational surname from Dutch or Low German striker, meaning one who strikes or a smo▶Shraga#3197 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings light▶Susumu#3203 in the U.S.Susumu is a Japanese boy's name taken from the verb susumu, 'to advance', 'to move forward' or ▶Sadao#3232 in the U.S.Sadao is a Japanese masculine name ending in -o, common in men's names. The element sada is oft▶Santo#3254 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and Spanish▶Stuart#3255 in the U.S.Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became Scot▶Styles#3256 in the U.S.English surname for someone living by a stile — the steps over a field wall — now chosen for it▶Sylis#3257 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'a▶Sekai#3311 in the U.S.World; the Japanese word sekai used as a given name▶Shamar#3312 in the U.S.Modern American name, sibling of Shemar, whose sound matches Hebrew shamar, 'to guard, to keep ▶

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