Three-Syllable Baby Names
11557 baby names with three syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
Baby names that have three syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.
Girl Names
Irelynn#3604 in the U.S.Modern American blend evoking Ireland — the country name from Ériu, its patron goddess — finishIsrael#3605 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yisrael, 'he strives with God' — Jacob's wrestling-won name, here for daughtersLyanni#3606 in the U.S.Modern American coinage echoing Liana (the climbing vine) and the -ani melodic family of LeilanJaylanie#3607 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to a -lanie ending (echoing Leilani/-lani, 'heaven'); no single fixKamoni#3611 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Ka- prefix to the -oni/-ani melodic ending of Milani and ImKitana#3615 in the U.S.Fox.Leandra#3620 in the U.S.Feminine of Leander — Greek leon, 'lion', plus aner/andros, 'man/people' — 'lion of the people'Lilyanne#3622 in the U.S.Fused compound of Lily — the flower, Latin lilium — and Anne, 'grace', from Hebrew ChannahMayumi#3628 in the U.S.From Japanese ma, 'true', plus yumi, 'reason/beauty' (or 'longbow'); meaning depends on kanjiRadhika#3631 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Radhika, 'successful, prosperous' — a name of Radha, the beloved consort of KrishRosita#3634 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Rosa — from Latin rosa, 'rose' — 'little rose'Tahani#3637 in the U.S.Congratulations, felicitations, good wishes; from Arabic tahani, the plural of tahniahTalitha#3638 in the U.S.Little girl; from the Aramaic phrase talitha koum, 'little girl, arise', spoken by Jesus in theXylia#3641 in the U.S.Modern name from Greek xylon, 'wood, forest' — 'woodland dweller, of the forest'Zahari#3642 in the U.S.From Arabic zahra, 'a flower, a blossom; radiant, shining' (a Zahra-rooted name); also a modernAdrian#3645 in the U.S.From HadriaAlaiia#3646 in the U.S.Triple-i spelling of Alaia — Basque 'joyful, happy', also overlapping Aaliyah ('exalted'); routAlaura#3647 in the U.S.LaurelAlysson#3648 in the U.S.Variant of Allison, a medieval Norman French diminutive of Alice — from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nAmarii#3649 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amari — variously 'strength' (Yoruba), 'eternal' (an Amara echo), or 'moonAvaleigh#3650 in the U.S.ClearingAvelyn#3651 in the U.S.Modern revival of Norman Aveline — often read 'desired, wished-for' — restyled with the -lyn fiAziya#3652 in the U.S.Modern name reading as a variant of Asia — the continent name — or a streamlined Aziza, Arabic Bellami#3654 in the U.S.From the surname Bellamy, French bel ami, 'beautiful friend' or 'fine friend' — with the feminiCarlota#3657 in the U.S.ManElenor#3660 in the U.S.-or spelling of Eleanor — possibly from Provençal Alienor, linked to 'light, bright'; the origiEleyna#3661 in the U.S.Spelling of Elena/Elaina — a form of Helen, from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'Elizah#3663 in the U.S.God is my oath; variant of Eliza, the short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishevaEllarose#3664 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ella — Germanic 'all, other', or a short form of Eleanor — and Rose, the flowEverette#3667 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, harHavilah#3668 in the U.S.From Hebrew Havilah — a biblical land 'where there is gold', read 'circle' or 'stretch of sand'Humaira#3669 in the U.S.From Arabic humayra, 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectioJaniah#3671 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Jan- of Jane/Janae — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracioKyari#3680 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiara/Chiara ('bright, clear', Italian) and the -ari names; here for girLakota#3681 in the U.S.From the Lakota (Sioux), 'friend, ally; those who are allied' (the name of the Lakota people); Leilanie#3683 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Leilani — Hawaiian lei, 'flowers, garland', plus lani, 'heaven, royal' — 'heaveMarilynn#3685 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Marilyn, the early twentieth-century compound of Mary and LynnMaryanne#3686 in the U.S.Compound of Mary — often linked to 'beloved' — and Anne, 'grace'Mckinlee#3689 in the U.S.From the Scottish-Irish surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh', a Gaelic name meaning 'fair-haireNahiara#3690 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage echoing Naiara — a Basque town (and a Marian devotion, Our Lady of NaiaraNaomie#3692 in the U.S.Pleasantness or sweetness; a French-influenced spelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew name Na'omi mRayana#3696 in the U.S.Modern blend of Raya — 'friend' in Hebrew — with the -ana ending; also read as a feminine of ArRumaysa#3698 in the U.S.From Arabic Rumaysa — a star (in Canis Minor); borne by Umm Sulaym, a revered early Muslim womaZahira#3709 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir/zahira — 'radiant, shining, blossoming' (also read 'helper, supporter')Zamiyah#3711 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Zam- opening to the melodic -iyah ending of Aaliyah's generAahana#3712 in the U.S.Inner light, the first rays of the morning sun; from Sanskrit, a modern luminous nameAariyah#3713 in the U.S.Double-a spelling in the Aaliyah/Ariah family — linked to Arabic aliyah, 'exalted', or Hebrew AAdilyn#3714 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of Ameliah#3717 in the U.S.-iah spelling of Amelia — from Germanic amal, 'work, industriousness'Anaiza#3719 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage (echoing Anais/Anaisa, a form of Anna, 'grace', and Aniza); no single fAnnora#3721 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular formAvina#3723 in the U.S.Linked to Sanskrit roots for 'strength' (and a goddess epithet), or a soft Latin -ina name; rouCamelia#3729 in the U.S.The camellia flower; single-l spelling used in Spanish and Romanian, from the genus Linnaeus naDivisha#3731 in the U.S.Origin uncertainEllerie#3733 in the U.S.alder tree islandGalilee#3735 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Galil meaning district or circuit; Galilee was the northern region of ancient IGermani#3736 in the U.S.From Latin germanus, 'a brother; akin, of the same stock' (as in Germaine); also evokes GermanyJinora#3740 in the U.S.Fictional name coined for the animated series The Legend of Korra (2012); likely inspired by SaKamyla#3743 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Kamila/Camila — from Latin Camillus, the noble youth serving at sacred ritMaloni#3748 in the U.S.Modern American coinage in the melodic Ma- plus -oni/-ani family, echoing Milani, Malia, and MeNayelli#3753 in the U.S.From Nahuatl Nayeli/Nayelli, often glossed 'I love you; loving, one who loves'; gloss variesOctober#3758 in the U.S.The tenth month; from Latin octo, 'eight', as the eighth month of the old Roman calendarOhana#3759 in the U.S.Family, kin group; the Hawaiian word for extended family, popularized as a name by Lilo & StitcVerena#3771 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin verus, 'true', or veneranda, 'to be revered' — borne by an early Swiss sainXalia#3772 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a bold X- opening and -alia ending (echoing Rosalia, Thalia, and Azalea); nXylani#3774 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining a stylish X- opening to -lani, the Hawaiian element for 'heavenZakiyah#3777 in the U.S.Pure, righteous, virtuous; feminine of Zaki, from Arabic zakiy, 'pure'Zolani#3778 in the U.S.From Xhosa/Zulu, 'be calm; be at peace; be tranquil' (linked to xola, 'to be at peace'); used fAbbigail#3780 in the U.S.Double-b spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — with the nickname Abby buiAnalee#3783 in the U.S.Favour, graceAnaleigh#3784 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Ana — 'grace', from Hebrew Channah — with -leigh, 'meadow clearing'Annia#3785 in the U.S.Derived from the Latin gens name Annia (a Roman clan name) or as a variant of Anna, from HebrewDaliyah#3790 in the U.S.-iyah spelling of Dalia — Hebrew 'branch, hanging tendril', and Arabic for the dahlia flowerEllena#3792 in the U.S.TorchHannia#3796 in the U.S.Elaboration of Hannah ('grace, favor') and Arabic Hania ('happiness, contentment'); routes layeIndira#3797 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort Jakayla#3799 in the U.S.Modern blend joining the Ja- prefix to Kayla (itself linked to Katherine's 'pure' or Hebrew 'crJamia#3800 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to Mia, echoing Jamila/jamil, 'beautiful'; no single fixed rootJazara#3802 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Jaz-/-ara family (echoing Zahra, 'blooming', and Jasmine); no single fixeKacelyn#3804 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kacey/Casey with the fashionable -lyn ending; no single fixed rooKhamari#3806 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -mari family (echoing Kamari/Amari; Swahili 'moonlight/beauty' lines); noKimberlyn#3807 in the U.S.Modern extension of Kimberly — from Kimberley, an English place name meaning 'Cyneburg's cleariLilliann#3811 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Lillian — the lily flower (Latin lilium) blended with Ann ('grace'), or Marygrace#3814 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Grace ('grace, favor'), given as one nNaleia#3818 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Nalei ('the leis/the beloved', Hawaiian) and Leia/Aaliyah; no single fixNevada#3819 in the U.S.From Spanish nevada, 'snow-covered, snowy' — the U.S. state and the Sierra NevadaNiara#3820 in the U.S.Often given as 'one of high purpose', from Swahili/East African usage (linked to nia, 'purpose,Odalys#3821 in the U.S.From Germanic odal, 'wealth, heritage, homeland'; a Spanish feminine name (related to Odalric/OTziporah#3827 in the U.S.Bird; from Hebrew tzippor — the Midianite wife of Moses who saved his lifeValorie#3828 in the U.S.-orie spelling of Valerie — from Latin Valeria, 'strong, vigorous, healthy' (from valere, 'to bZamirah#3830 in the U.S.-h elaboration of Zamira — read as Arabic 'songbird/melody' or Albanian 'good heart/voice'Adelynne#3832 in the U.S.-ynne spelling of Adelyn/Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Alanny#3833 in the U.S.Modern Latina coinage joining Alan-/Alana ('harmony') to a -nny ending; construction informalAnagha#3835 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'Augustine#3839 in the U.S.From Latin Augustinus — diminutive of augustus, 'great, venerable' — the towering saint-philosoAurielle#3840 in the U.S.Golden; French-styled elaboration of Auriel and Aurelia, from Latin aureus, 'golden'Beautiful#3841 in the U.S.From the English word — Latin bellus via Old French beauté — 'full of beauty'; a declaration woBrianny#3843 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name BrianDayani#3846 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daya, 'compassion, mercy', elaborated to Dayani — also used as a melodic modern nEllisyn#3850 in the U.S.Modern respelling styling Ellis — a surname from Elijah or Welsh Elisedd, 'benevolent' — with tEmira#3852 in the U.S.princess, commanderFarida#3855 in the U.S.From Arabic farida, 'unique, precious pearl, peerless one' — the singular gemGalia#3856 in the U.S.From Hebrew Galya — gal, 'wave', plus Yah, 'God' — 'wave of God' or 'God has revealed/redeemed'Ilona#3861 in the U.S.Hungarian form of Helen — from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'Ishanvi#3862 in the U.S.An epithet of the goddess Parvati; feminine derivative of Ishan, a name of Shiva meaning 'lord,Ishika#3863 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJehlani#3864 in the U.S.-eh- spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-Keari#3868 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ke-/-ari sound family (echoing Keri, Kerry, Amari); no single fixed rootKimaya#3870 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Marathi kimaya, 'divine, miraculous; magic, wonder'Kymani#3871 in the U.S.Modern name linked to Akan/Jamaican roots, often glossed 'adventurer, traveler'; also a melodicKyrielle#3872 in the U.S.From the French kyrielle — a poetic verse form, from the liturgical Kyrie eleison, 'Lord, have Mahina#3876 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight; from Hawaiian mahina, also the name of the moon goddessMarely#3878 in the U.S.Modern Latin American coinage blending Mar- — from Maria, of debated Hebrew origin, often linkeMariya#3879 in the U.S.Slavic/Arabic form of Maria — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'Nalaya#3882 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Na-/-laya sound family (echoing Nalani, Amaya); no single fixed rootNayara#3884 in the U.S.Variously a Basque/Spanish name linked to the place Najera ('a place between hills') and read aNeilani#3885 in the U.S.Styling in the -lani family (echoing Leilani, 'heavenly flowers/child') — Hawaiian lani, 'sky, Nohemi#3887 in the U.S.Latino form of Naomi/Noemi — Hebrew Naomi, 'pleasantness, my delight'Nyava#3889 in the U.S.Modern coinage (echoing Nia, 'purpose', and Nava, 'beautiful'); no single fixed rootTalulah#3896 in the U.S.Leaping watersYadira#3900 in the U.S.Of uncertain origin; a twentieth-century Mexican favorite, with proposed but unproven links to Yohanna#3901 in the U.S.God is gracious; a transliterated form of Johanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, used in Ethiopian, AraZanyla#3902 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Za-/-nyla sound family (echoing Zaniyah, Nyla); no single fixed rootAdhira#3905 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adhira, 'lightning; restless, swift; impatient (in a spirited sense)'Alonna#3907 in the U.S.Variant of Alana — feminine of Alan, 'little rock' or 'harmony' — with an -onna stylingAnnalyn#3910 in the U.S.Blend of Anna — Hebrew 'grace, favor' — with the -lyn ending (originally Welsh 'lake')Aurelie#3912 in the U.S.French form of Aurelia — from Latin aureus, 'golden'Azani#3913 in the U.S.Modern melodic name, most readably via biblical Azaniah, 'Yahweh has heard/listens'; also an -aCameryn#3917 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling of Cameron, the Scottish clan name from Gaelic cam sron, 'crooked nose'Celena#3918 in the U.S.C-spelling of Selena/Selene — from Greek Selene, 'the moon' (the Greek moon goddess)Corina#3921 in the U.S.MaidenEmrielle#3927 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining an Emri- opening (echoing Emery/Emma, 'industrious; brave') with the cGisela#3932 in the U.S.From Germanic gisil, 'pledge, hostage' (a guarantee of a treaty) — feminineHennessy#3936 in the U.S.From Irish Ó hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' — a name linked to the god Aengus, 'one strengtIslani#3938 in the U.S.A modern coined name, with no single fixed root; sometimes echoing Island/Leilani; routes uncer
Boy Names
Isidore#3607 in the U.S.From Greek Isidoros — Isis, the Egyptian goddess, plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'Jaycion#3608 in the U.S.Modern American coinage extending Jace/Jayce — itself from Jason, 'healer' — with the -ion endiJayvian#3609 in the U.S.Hope; expectationKaimana#3613 in the U.S.Diamond — the Hawaiian rendering of the English word — and, read natively, kai + mana, 'power oKimani#3619 in the U.S.From East African (Kikuyu/Swahili) — variously 'beautiful and sweet', 'great in spirit', or a KKristofer#3622 in the U.S.K-spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — the saint who carried the CRobinson#3641 in the U.S.From the surname 'son of Robin' — Robin a pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright Tekoa#3648 in the U.S.From the biblical Tekoa — from Hebrew, 'a trumpet blast; a fastening, a pitching of tents' (theAlegend#3660 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining A- to Legend ('a celebrated story/person', Latin legenda); no single fixAramis#3663 in the U.S.ValleyBarnabas#3669 in the U.S.From Aramaic, 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation/prophecy' — the New Testament apostBenuel#3671 in the U.S.Amish-favored name kin to Penuel, 'face of God', with Ben-, 'son' — readings layeredBenzion#3672 in the U.S.Son of Zion; a Hebrew name declaring attachment to Jerusalem, long used in traditional Jewish cClaudio#3677 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Claudius, from the Roman family name Claudius, possibly derived froDacari#3679 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Da- to a -kari ending (echoing Makari/Zacari; Swahili lines); no single Dakarai#3680 in the U.S.From Shona (Zimbabwe) — 'happiness, joy, to be happy/rejoice'Flavio#3685 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Flavius — from Latin flavus, 'golden, yellow, blond'Ivory#3693 in the U.S.The white tusk-material prized for millennia; from Latin ebur via Old French, used as a given nJadriel#3696 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Adriel ('flock of God; God is my helper', Hebrew) with a Ja- opening; rouJamieson#3697 in the U.S.From the surname Jamieson/Jameson — 'son of James', from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'Jeriel#3699 in the U.S.God has seen; or 'founded by God,' from Hebrew roots El (God) and ra'ah (to see)Kavari#3704 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ka-/-vari sound family (echoing Amari, Kavarius); no single fixed rootMalakhai#3720 in the U.S.-khai spelling of Malachi — Hebrew Mal'akhi, 'my messenger, my angel'Mckinley#3721 in the U.S.From Scottish/Irish Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'son of Fionnlagh (fair hero/warrior)'; here for boysUzziel#3745 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel, 'my strength is God; God is my strength' — a biblical LeviteWilfredo#3747 in the U.S.Spanish form of Wilfred — Germanic Wilfrith, wil, 'will, desire', plus frith, 'peace' — 'desiriAbisai#3757 in the U.S.Spanish form of Abishai — from Hebrew, 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift' — a biblicalArnulfo#3762 in the U.S.Spanish form of Arnulf — from Germanic arn, 'eagle', plus wulf, 'wolf' — 'eagle-wolf'Eliyas#3780 in the U.S.Styling of Elias/Ilyas — the Greek/Arabic Elijah, Hebrew 'my God is Yahweh' — a prophetEzaiah#3785 in the U.S.Ez- spelling of Isaiah — from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'God/Yahweh is salvation; the Lord saves'Frederik#3787 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Danish form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'peaceHadriel#3791 in the U.S.From Hebrew hadar, 'splendor, majesty, glory', plus el, 'God' — 'the splendor of God; God is myIoannis#3796 in the U.S.Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — the name in its New Testament homIsmaeel#3798 in the U.S.Spelling of Ismail/Ishmael — from Hebrew Yishma'el, 'God hears, God will hear' — a revered propIthiel#3799 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ithiel, 'God is with me' (a biblical name)Kazimir#3811 in the U.S.To destroyKiari#3813 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiara/Chiara ('bright, clear') and rapper Kiari (Offset); routes layeredMaziyon#3820 in the U.S.A modern name, joining the prefix Ma- with Zion (from Hebrew Tziyyon, 'highest point; a citadelRamari#3827 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining a Ra- element with -mari (echoing Amari and Jamari); no single fiReymundo#3828 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond — Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'Timothee#3841 in the U.S.French form (Timothée) of Timothy — Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time, 'honor', plus theos,Valente#3843 in the U.S.From Latin valens, 'strong, healthy' — Spanish-Italian 'valiant' outrightAlasdair#3850 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander — Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people'Avenir#3855 in the U.S.From French avenir, 'the future' — also Russian Avenir, from the legendary king in the Barlaam Davinci#3866 in the U.S.From the Italian da Vinci, 'of/from Vinci' (the Tuscan town; Leonardo da Vinci); a tribute surnEnmanuel#3878 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'Isreal#3882 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Israel — Hebrew Yisra'el, 'one who struggles/wrestles with God'Jaceyon#3883 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jace (from Jason, 'healer') to a -yon/-eyon ending; no single fixed rootJayveon#3886 in the U.S.A modern American invented name combining the popular prefix Jay (from Hebrew John/Jehovah is gJhonatan#3889 in the U.S.Spanish-language respelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan or Yonatan, meaning Yahweh has gJianni#3890 in the U.S.J-spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gJohari#3891 in the U.S.From Swahili johari (via Arabic jawhar), 'jewel, gem, precious stone'; also 'jeweler'Juniper#3894 in the U.S.From Latin juniperus, the name of the aromatic evergreen shrub; possibly from juvenis (young) +Ozia#3897 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the biblical Uzziah/Ozias, 'the Lord is my strength' (Hebrew); it also reKamiri#3899 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -miri/-mari family (echoing Kamari/Amari; Swahili 'moonlight' lines); no Kayceon#3900 in the U.S.Modern coinage extending Kaycee (initials K.C.) with the -on finish; no single fixed rootKeontae#3902 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ke- to -ontae (echoing Deontae/Dante, 'enduring/manly'); no single fixedKessiah#3903 in the U.S.Spelling of Keziah/Kezia — from Hebrew Ketziah, 'cassia, a fragrant tree' (a daughter of Job); Kodiak#3905 in the U.S.From Kodiak Island — Alutiiq qikertaq, 'island' — home of the giant Kodiak bearLakota#3908 in the U.S.From Lakota, a division of the Sioux (Oceti Sakowin); the word means 'friend, ally, those who aLeobardo#3909 in the U.S.Dear, belovedNaftuli#3917 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Naphtali — Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle, wrestling' — Jacob's sonNicola#3920 in the U.S.Italian masculine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos, 'victory of the people'Remiel#3924 in the U.S.Usually glossed 'mercy of God' (or 'thunder of God'); an archangel named in the apocryphal BookRoyalty#3928 in the U.S.The condition of being royal; the English word from Latin regalis, used as an aspirational name