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
Zamyla#17595 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the Arabic Jamila ('beautiful') and Mila, on a soft Za-/-yla soundZanayla#17596 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Za- opening to Nayla (of Arabic route, 'winner; achiever'). As spellZanovah#17600 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes Zanovia and the -nova sound ('new'). As spelled here it reads as aRejina#17605 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Regina, Latin for 'queen' — long tied to titles of honor and to the VirgZenara#17622 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes Zena/Xena (often linked to 'guest; hospitable' from Greek) and theZeruiah#17626 in the U.S.Zeruiah (Tseruyah) is a Hebrew biblical name usually glossed 'balm' or 'balsam of the Lord'. InZianni#17633 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Gianni ('God is gracious,' Italian) and Ziana, with a Zi- opening. As Ziraili#17637 in the U.S.Ziraili is a newly emerging coinage. The Zi- opening links it in sound to Zara, Zuri and Zaria,Zoriyah#17650 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the Slavic Zorya ('dawn; morning star') and Zariyah, on the -iyah Zubaida#17652 in the U.S.From the Arabic Zubaida (Zubayda), 'the essence; the pick, the choicest or best part of anythinKorilynn#17654 in the U.S.Korilynn is a modern American blend, joining Kori (from Corey) to the popular suffix -lynn. ItsNakylah#17660 in the U.S.A modern coinage layering Nakia and Makayla sounds with a -kylah ending. No single fixed sourceZyona#17664 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that echoes Zion and Ziona (a biblical place name, 'raised up; a citaZakayla#17699 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the popular Za- prefix with Kayla (itself often linked to 'puZareena#17706 in the U.S.A spelling of Zarina, from the Persian zar, 'gold' — so 'golden; of gold.' The name is used acrDenari#17708 in the U.S.A modern coinage. It sounds like denari, an Italian plural of denaro ('money'), from the Latin Nessiah#17710 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes the word 'Messiah,' also readable as Nessa (from Agnes/Vanessa) plZhalani#17722 in the U.S.Zhalani is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. The zh- spelling signals a soft, FrenDiellza#17746 in the U.S.From the Albanian diell, 'sun,' with a feminine ending — 'sunny; sunlike.' A bright, distinctlyHaziel#17834 in the U.S.Haziel is Hebrew, from chazah ('to see, to have a vision') and El ('God') — 'vision of God'. A Sumnima#17838 in the U.S.From Nepali Kirat (Limbu) tradition, Sumnima is a revered ancestral and mythic first woman, honRizwana#17927 in the U.S.The feminine form of the Arabic Ridwan ('acceptance; contentment; the good pleasure of God'; alKetura#17978 in the U.S.Ketura is a spelling of Keturah, a Hebrew name meaning 'incense' or 'fragrance.' In the Bible, Nareli#17998 in the U.S.A Latin American given name echoing Nayeli and Areli. Nayeli is often linked to a Zapotec root Yasmeena#18037 in the U.S.An expanded spelling of Yasmin (Jasmine), from the Persian yasaman, the fragrant jasmine flowerKuulei#18058 in the U.S.Kuulei is Hawaiian, from ku'u lei ('my lei'), a term of endearment meaning 'my beloved; my darlLenia#18076 in the U.S.A short, flowing form in the Lena/Yelena family, which traces to Helen ('bright; shining light'Juliete#18112 in the U.S.A spelling of Juliet, a French diminutive of Julia (from Julius, 'youthful; devoted to Jove'). Mailany#18122 in the U.S.Mailany is a newly emerging coinage, one of several spellings circulating alongside Milani and Kessia#18254 in the U.S.Kessia is another spelling of Keziah, a Hebrew name meaning 'cassia,' a fragrant spice-bark treMishael#18285 in the U.S.Hebrew Mishael, generally read as 'who is what God is?'. In the Book of Daniel, Mishael is one Mattelynn#18319 in the U.S.Mattelynn is a modern coinage joining a Matt-/Mattie sound with the popular -lynn suffix. It haMirasol#18381 in the U.S.Mirasol is a Spanish word for the sunflower, read as mira ('look') + sol ('sun') - 'look at theDomani#18405 in the U.S.Domani is Italian for 'tomorrow,' and it also appears as a modern African-American coinage prizSelima#18426 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Salima, 'safe; sound; peaceful; whole,' from the peace-root of salaam; theKearia#18441 in the U.S.A modern American coinage blending Kiera (Irish, 'dark-haired') with Aria (musical 'air'). No sKemori#18460 in the U.S.Kemori appears to be a modern American coinage joining the 'Ke-' prefix with an ending that echNeftali#18464 in the U.S.The Spanish form (Neftali) of the Hebrew Naphtali, 'my struggle; wrestling' — a son of Jacob anNoralie#18514 in the U.S.A modern name built on Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with a soft -lie endingRohana#18582 in the U.S.From Sanskrit roots read as 'sandalwood' and 'ascending; rising'; also a Sinhalese (Sri Lankan)Royanna#18599 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Roy ('king,' from the French roi) with Anna ('grace; favor'). Melodic anLamora#18615 in the U.S.Lamora is a modern coinage echoing the Italian l'amore ('the love') and the name Mora. We note Leilia#18664 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Leila (Arabic/Persian, 'night') and the Latin Lelia. As spelled it reLelanie#18666 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers') and Melanie (Greek, 'dark'), wiLaissa#18772 in the U.S.A modern coinage without a documented source. It sits near Larissa, a Greek place name, and neaJannia#18801 in the U.S.A modern American coinage echoing Jenna and Jania; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no sinLaverda#18824 in the U.S.A modern coinage whose -verd- middle echoes the Romance word verde ('green'), paired with namesShulamit#18887 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Shulamit - the beloved 'Shulamite' of the Song of Songs - related to shalom, 'pKendia#19043 in the U.S.Kendia reads as a modern American coinage in the Kendra/Kendall family of Ken- names, closed wiSakiah#19052 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling, echoing Saki and the Arabic Sakina ('tranquillity'). It has no Laella#19181 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining a La- prefix to Ella ('light; fairy maiden' by that route). Nazarah#19374 in the U.S.An Arabic-styled name whose route is not settled. It may connect to nazara ('to look, to see') Nafisah#19579 in the U.S.From the Arabic Nafisa, 'precious; priceless; of great worth.' Sayyida Nafisa was a revered desYanabah#19950 in the U.S.From the Navajo (Dine) Yanabah, 'brave; she meets the enemy' -- a name honoring courage. A meanAaramyaA modern Indian name in a Sanskrit style, echoing Ramya ('pleasing; delightful; beautiful') witAasaniA modern coinage with a soft, flowing sound; the ending echoes fashionable -ani names, but it hAcahkoslittle star; starAdailyAdaily is a very new American coinage with no documented source. It reads as a variant of AdaleAdelisseA modern coinage in the Adela/Adelis family, with a soft French-styled -isse ending; by the AdeAenaraAenara is a newly emerging coinage. The ae- opening gives it a classical or fantasy look, and tAgapiFrom the Greek agape, 'love' — the selfless, unconditional, divine love. A warm, meaning-rich vAglaeaFrom the Greek aglaia, 'splendor; brilliance; beauty; glory'; the youngest of the three Graces AhauniA very new American coinage with no documented etymology. It follows the popular pattern of an AhdaraA spelling of Adara — Arabic for 'virgin,' Hebrew for 'noble; exalted,' and the name of a star AhkariA modern name echoing the Japanese Akari ('light; brightness') and the popular Amari; no singleAhvaniFrom the Sanskrit ahvana, 'invocation; a call; summons'; it also closely echoes Avani ('the earAidaraA West African surname (Aidara/Aidara), used in Senegal, Mali, and Mandinka communities and adoAidelynnAidelynn is a modern American coinage. It joins an Aide-/Ade- opening - echoing Adeline and AidAilaniiA modern coinage echoing Alani and Leilani, styled with a doubled-i ending; it has no single fiAilannieA modern name echoing the Hawaiian Ailani ('high chief') and Leilani ('heavenly flower; royal cAilannysA modern coinage in the Dominican and Puerto Rican style, joining an Ailan-/Alan- opening to thAiranaA modern name echoing Ariana (Italian, 'most holy') and Aria ('air; melody'); no single fixed rAiranyA modern coinage, seen in Latin-American use, with an airy -any/-ani sound; it has no single doAislanyA modern Brazilian coinage, echoing Aislan (a Brazilian name) and the Irish Aisling ('dream; viAkoaA modern coinage whose sound echoes the Hawaiian 'koa', 'warrior; brave; fearless' (also a natiAlcmeneFrom the Greek Alkmene, variously 'strength of the moon' or 'mighty in wrath' (alke, 'strength'AlenysAlenys is a very new coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as an elaboration of Alena AletseyA modern coinage with no documented etymology; it echoes names like Alexi and Betsy in sound. RAliniA modern name echoing Alina and Aline (variously 'noble; bright; light') with an -i ending; no AliyzahA modern respelling of Aliza (Alizah), from the Hebrew for 'joyful; joy; merry.' A bright virtuAlopeslender; litheAloraaA modern coinage echoing Alora (a modern name, variously read 'my dream; light') and the word aAlteaAltea is a seaside town on Spain's Costa Blanca, and the name also reads as a Spanish-shaped foAlytzelA modern Latin-American coinage with the -tzel ending seen in Maritzel and Aritzel (echoing NahAmarleeA modern blend of Amara ('grace; eternal') with the popular -lee ending; no single fixed sourceAmelisA modern name echoing Amelia and Amelie (from Amal, 'work; industrious; striving'); no single fAmereiA modern coinage that echoes Amara, Marie, and Emery in sound; no documented root. Routes uncerAmirasA modern name echoing Amira (Arabic, 'princess; leader') with an -s ending; no single fixed souAmiryA modern name echoing Amari and Amir (Arabic, 'prince; commander; leader') with a -y ending; noAmyrisFrom the Greek amyron, 'greatly perfumed; intensely scented' — also the name of a genus of fragAnahizA modern name that echoes Anahita, the ancient Persian goddess of water and fertility; as a givAnnafayeA compound joining Anna ('grace; favor') and Faye (from 'fairy,' also linked to 'faith'). A sweAnointedThe English word Anointed, 'consecrated; blessed; set apart with sacred oil' — used as a virtueAraciorigin of the day; dawnArasymother of the sky; moon mother (ara = sky/day, sy = mother)AriylaA modern coinage echoing Arya and Ayla; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no single documenArizbelArizbel is a modern coinage used mainly among Spanish-speaking families in Mexico and the U.S. ArlayaA modern coinage echoing Alaya and Amaya; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no single documAruuzatA Central Asian name (Kyrgyz/Uzbek), possibly linked to Aruu ('pure; clean; beautiful' in KyrgyArylahA modern coinage echoing Arya and Ayla; it reads as a soft, flowing name with no single documenAseyeFrom Ewe, spoken in Ghana and Togo, where akpe/aseye carries the sense of thanks, gladness and AshlanyA modern coinage in the Ashley/Ashlynn family; by that route it traces to Old English 'ash-treeAshmiraA contemporary blend of the popular Ash- opening with the -mira ending found in Amira and SamirAsmaouA West African (Fula/Pulaar) form of the Arabic Asma ('lofty; sublime; higher'), honoring Asma Atabeysupreme goddess of fresh water and fertility; mother of Yúcahu in Taino beliefAtallahFrom the Arabic Atallah (Ata Allah), 'gift of God' — a name of gratitude and blessing, used acrAteteFrom the Oromo of Ethiopia, Atete is tied to a fertility figure and women's blessing ritual; asAurlaniA modern coinage joining an Aur- opening with the Hawaiian element lani ('heaven; sky; royal; hAvaraA modern coinage in the Ava/Amara family, soft and flowing. No single documented root; routes uAvitriA name that echoes the Sanskrit Savitri - a devoted wife of Hindu legend and a name of the sun AylagraceA modern smoosh of Ayla (Turkish 'halo; moonlight,' also Hebrew 'oak tree') and Grace ('favor; AylaneeA modern coinage echoing the -lani sound of Leilani ('heavenly flowers') and Alani ('orange treAylaraA modern coinage blending Ayla ('halo; moonlight') and Lara ('protection; cheerful'), with a soAyraniA modern name with no documented source. It echoes Rani (Sanskrit, 'queen') and the Ay- openingAzanaiAzanai is a newly emerging coinage. It pairs the Az- element (Azaria, Azalea) with the rising -AzarriA modern coinage echoing Azari and the Hebrew-rooted Azaria ('God has helped'). As spelled hereAzayleiA modern coinage echoing the flower Azalea and the trendy Zaylee, with a bright -aylei ending. AzmiraAzmira has no securely documented etymology. It reads as a modern blend of the popular Az- openAzyriA modern coinage echoing the Swahili Zuri ('beautiful') and Azuri, with a crisp Az- opening. NoBegoñaOur Lady of Begoña, a Basque Marian title (place name)BellamereA modern coinage built from the French belle mere ('beautiful mother'; also 'mother-in-law; steBellarieA modern name built from Bella - Italian and Latin for 'beautiful' - with a soft -rie ending inBellonaFrom the Latin bellum, 'war'; the Roman goddess of war, a companion of Mars; we note the goddesBenaiahFrom the Hebrew Benaiah, 'the Lord has built' (or 'Yah has built'), a biblical name borne by onBraylaniA modern coinage pairing a Bray- opening (as in Braylee) with the Hawaiian element -lani ('heavCalgaryFrom the city of Calgary in Alberta, Canada — named after Calgary on the Isle of Mull, ScotlandCaomiA modern coinage echoing Naomi ('pleasantness') and the Irish Caoimhe ('gentle; beautiful'). AsCarlaniA modern coinage joining a Car- opening with the -lani sound (Hawaiian 'sky; heaven; royal'). ICemaniA modern name echoing 'cemani' (Indonesian/Javanese, linked to 'wholly black,' as in the Ayam CChamomile'earth apple', the calming herb-flowerChapaweeindustrious; busy like a beaverChryseisFrom the Greek Chryseis, 'daughter of Chryses; the golden one' (from chrysos, 'gold'); the TrojCiriyahCiriyah reads as a modern American coinage in the fashionable -iyah family, echoing names such DaffodilThe daffodil flowerDahtestemeaning uncertainDailannyA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a blend of the Day-/Dai- opening witDailanysA modern coinage in the Spanish-language naming style that favors -ys and -is endings (as in DaDailoniA modern American coinage, with the fashionable -oni ending; no single fixed meaning. Routes unDaisyannA joined name pairing Daisy (the flower; Old English 'day's eye') with Ann ('grace; favor'), inDaizhaniA modern coinage in the Dai-/Da- family, using the zh spelling that marks a soft French-style sDaylanisA modern coinage with the -anis ending seen in Yarianis and Aldanis, popular in Latino familiesDazhaniA modern American coinage with a soft zh- sound and the -ani ending seen in Amani and Milani; nDeaubriA modern coinage joining a De- prefix with an -aubri sound that echoes Aubrey ('elf ruler' by tDevanyaDevanya reads as a Sanskrit-styled name built on 'deva' ('god; divine, heavenly'), suggesting aDeylanyDeylany reads as a modern respelling of Delaney, an Irish surname (from O Dubhshlaine, 'descendDezariA modern coinage echoing Desiree, from the French desiree, 'desired; longed for,' restyled withDhaniraA modern name shaped from the Sanskrit element dhana, 'wealth, riches, treasure,' which appearsDmariA modern coinage in the Amari/Damari family, compressed to Dmari; no single fixed meaning of itEilanaA spelling of the Hebrew Ilana, 'tree; oak' — a nature name suggesting rootedness and growth. TEilyaA modern spelling near Eliya/Ilya (linked to Elijah, 'the Lord is my God'); as spelled and usedEkishaA modern coinage with the -isha ending seen in names like Alisha and Tanisha; no single fixed mElailaA modern coinage that echoes Layla ('night') and Elaina, soft and flowing. No single documentedElanitFrom the Hebrew Elanit, 'oak tree' (from ilan/elan, 'tree'), a modern Israeli name; some also cElanithElanith is a newly emerging coinage. It reads as an elaboration of the El- family (Elana, ElenaEllamaiA joined name pairing Ella ('light; fairy maiden') with Mai (a name of layered roots — English EllaneyA modern coinage pairing Ella - a short name of Germanic and Norman roots, long used on its ownElliejeanA compound of Ellie (a pet form of names like Eleanor or Ella) and Jean (a Scottish/French formEmarahA name echoing Amara (Igbo, 'grace'; also Italian, 'bitter') and Emara; the route in a given faEnnovyA modern coinage that reads as the word 'envoy' (a messenger) or as Yvonne spelled backward; noEponaFrom the Gaulish Epona, 'great mare; divine mare' (from epos, 'horse'); the Celtic goddess of hEratoFrom the Greek eratos, 'lovely; desired; beloved' (linked to Eros); the Muse of love poetry andErayaEraya is a newly emerging coinage of the vowel-rich modern type, close in sound to Aria, Amaya EuterpeFrom the Greek euterpes, 'well-pleasing; giver of delight' (eu, 'well', + terpein, 'to please')EvaaraA modern coinage that layers the sound of Eva ('life') with an airy -aara ending; no single fixEvaarahA modern coinage joining Eva ('life; living one') with an -arah ending (echoing Sarah). As spelEvanyaA modern coinage. It stands near Eva and near Vanya, a Slavic short form of Ivan (from the Hebr
Boy Names
AanakwadcloudAguarafox; the maned wolf (aguara guazu)Ahoterestless oneAilanyAilany is a newly emerging coinage built on the -lani/-lany ending widely used in girls' names AkaioAkaio is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its vowels give it a Hawaiian or JapaneAkaniA name found in Tsonga (Southern African) use, often glossed 'to build; build up,' and also reaAkoahA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its shape recalls several unrelated words and naAkyrisAkyris is a newly emerging coinage. Its -yris ending gives it a classical, Greek-flavoured ringAlanisBest known as a girl's name via singer Alanis Morissette (said to be a feminine form of Alan), AmazenA modern coinage that plays on the English 'amaze/amazing' and the sound of Amari and Mazen; itAmiranA name with two live echoes: the Georgian Amiran (Amirani), the chained hero of Georgian mytholArenzoA modern coinage echoing Renzo and Lorenzo — Italian names from Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; laAsiniystone; rockAyoubaA West African form of Ayyub (Job), a prophet honored in Islam and the Bible; the name is tradiAzhaniAzhani is a newly emerging coinage. The zh- spelling is a modern American flourish, and the -anAzienAzien is a newly emerging coinage built on the Az- element common to Azael, Azariah and Azion. BennitoA spelling of Benito, the Spanish and Italian short form of Benedict, from the Latin benedictusBoreasFrom the Greek Boreas, 'the north wind' (variously 'the devouring one; from the mountains'); thCamaziCamazi is a very rare modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its shape echoes the Cam- faCayceonA modern American coinage extending the Cason/Kayce sound with an -eon ending; no fixed traditiDahariDahari is a newly emerging coinage with the rolling -ari ending common to Amari, Kamari and ZahDakhylinA modern coinage joining a Dakhy- opening with the -lin ending of Kaylin and Braylin. No singleDeminánculture hero of the Taino creation narrative; one of the four Caracaracol brothersEliethA modern coinage echoing Elias and Eliseo (both from Hebrew El-, 'God'-rooted names); seen in LEmaziA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its shape recalls names like Amari and Imani, buEnapayhe appears bravely; appears courageousEphesianFrom Ephesian, 'of Ephesus' — the ancient Greek city, and the Epistle to the Ephesians in the NErebusFrom the Greek Erebos, 'darkness; the deep shadow'; a primordial god, the personification of daEryanA modern spelling echoing Ryan (Irish, 'little king; descendant of the king') with an E- prefix