American Baby Names

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American Girl Names

Maelynn#1055 in the U.S.Modern compound of Mae or Maël (Breton/Welsh: prince, chief) with the -lynn suffix (Welsh: lake Jazlynn#1057 in the U.S.Modern compound of Jazz/Jasmine (Persian yasmin: jasmine flower) and -lynn (Welsh: lake)Braelyn#1080 in the U.S.Modern American compound combining Brae (Scottish: hillside, brow of a hill) with the -lyn suff Arlett#1085 in the U.S.Army Laramie#1088 in the U.S.From the Laramie River and city in Wyoming; named for French-Canadian trapper Jacques La Ramée,Jayleen#1098 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining Jay (the bird or the letter J) with the -leen/-lyn feminine s Icelynn#1110 in the U.S.American coinage combining Ice (Old Norse/Old English: ice, purity) with the -lynn suffix; may Jaycee#1155 in the U.S.Phonetic rendering of the initials J.C.; an American coingage with no ancient meaning Kimora#1157 in the U.S.Possible African origin (Swahili/Yoruba region) or a creative blend; not definitively documente Essence#1165 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (Liberty#1188 in the U.S.Freedom; from Latin libertas (freedom, liberty), the root of liberal and liberate Kaisley#1190 in the U.S.Modern compound of Kai (sea or pure) and -sley (from Old English leah: clearing, meadow); or a Jada#1201 in the U.S.Jade (the green gemstone); from Spanish jade (from Spanish ijada: flank, because jade was said Wrenly#1205 in the U.S.Of or like the wren; a modern compound of Wren (the small bird) + the -ly suffix Ehlani#1231 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarity Eliany#1235 in the U.S.Spanish/Latin American respelling of Eliana (cf. Elianny), from Hebrew elements 'Eli' (my God) Jaylee#1302 in the U.S.Combination of Jay (jaybird or rejoice) and Lee (meadow)Kaycee#1303 in the U.S.Watchful, alert; from the Irish surname Casey Kodi#1304 in the U.S.Helper; from Irish Gaelic coda (helper, assistant); or from Australian Aboriginal Kodi (cushion Renley#1314 in the U.S.Rene's meadow; or raven clearing; a modern compound of Ren (from French René: reborn, or Old En Jaylah#1321 in the U.S.Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the initial J) with the -lah suffix (possibly from Jhene#1330 in the U.S.God is gracious; a creative spelling of Janay or Janae, ultimately from Hebrew John/Jane (Yahwe Braylee#1348 in the U.S.Bray's clearing or hillside meadow; compound of Bray (Old French/Celtic: hillside) or Braelyn's Jaylene#1362 in the U.S.Modern American compound of Jay (the bird or the letter J) with the -lene/-lyne suffix (from He Justice#1363 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)Carsyn#1380 in the U.S.Son of Carr; a Y-spelling variant of Carson, from Scottish Gaelic carr (rocky area, marsh) + th True#1387 in the U.S.Faithful, genuine, true; from Old English treowe (faithful, loyal, trustworthy)Avayah#1407 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffix Emry#1423 in the U.S.Ruler, king Neveah#1440 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards Vayda#1457 in the U.S.Knower, one with sacred knowledge Harlem#1462 in the U.S.Home on wooded land; from the Dutch city Haarlem Delani#1469 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger Nashly#1508 in the U.S.At the ash tree; modern feminine -ly compound Blessyn#1526 in the U.S.One who is a blessing; a gift and joy Addilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind Stori#1558 in the U.S.A story, a narrative, an account Emberlee#1573 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearing Kinsleigh#1587 in the U.S.King's meadow or Cyne's clearing (decorative respelling of the surname Kinsley)Anyla#1594 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)Zamora#1610 in the U.S.A transferred use of the Spanish surname and place name Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain; u Rilynn#1649 in the U.S.Rye land Adilene#1653 in the U.S.Modern Spanish/Latin-American name, generally treated as an elaboration of Adela/Adeline, from Stacy#1665 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise again Maylin#1680 in the U.S.Modern compound of May (the month, from Latin Maia) and -lin (short form of -lynn: Welsh lake);Janae#1687 in the U.S.God is gracious Soleia#1691 in the U.S.modern sun-inspired coinage; no established etymology Evaluna#1716 in the U.S.To breathe Kaliah#1723 in the U.S.Modern elaborated form of Kalia/Kaliyah; linked to Hawaiian Kalia and used as a euphonic coined Aryah#1735 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, variously linked to the Hebrew Aryeh ('lion') and the Sanskrit Arya Ahlani#1747 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heaven Rhema#1766 in the U.S.A saying, utterance, word Yarely#1768 in the U.S.Modern Hispanic name in the Yareli/Yaretzi group; etymology not firmly documented, loosely asso Amiya#1809 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectar Jaisley#1822 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Paisley (the swirling pattern, from a Scottish town) with a Jay-/-sley s Jazlin#1861 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Jaz- sound (echoing Jasmine, 'jasmine flower', Persian) to the -lin en Solei#1871 in the U.S.sun Vallie#1879 in the U.S.Pet form of Valentine or Valerie; ultimately from Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy).Delayza#1885 in the U.S.No established traditional meaning; a modern invented name.Kinzley#1904 in the U.S.Respelling of Kinsley, an English surname/place name from a personal name (Cyne-) and Old Engli Jazzlyn#1918 in the U.S.Jazz music; joyful improvisation plus feminine -lyn Nahomi#1954 in the U.S.Veggies, green Jhream#1968 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing the word 'dream' with a Jh- styling; no traditional root Kaleia#2010 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' (the) + 'lei' (garland of flowers), meaning 'the flower wreath' or by extens Haddie#2027 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a short or respelled form related to Hadley ("heather fie Angely#2077 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Angela/Angel, from Greek 'angelos' (messenger, angel).Anari#2100 in the U.S.Modern American coinage in the -ari family (echoing Amari/Anaya); no fixed root; loosely linked Legaci#2165 in the U.S.Something inherited from a predecessor, heritage Mayra#2168 in the U.S.Variant of Maira/Myra, associated with 'beloved'Kaimani#2206 in the U.S.A modern name joining Kai ('the sea', Hawaiian) with -mani (echoing 'mana', power, or Amani, 'p Alorah#2214 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-r Abrielle#2239 in the U.S.God is my strength Kelsie#2248 in the U.S.ship's island or keel island Kailynn#2343 in the U.S.Lake Zyrielle#2367 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Zyr- opening with the -ielle ending (echoing the angelic -iel names,Jaziyah#2373 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the Jaz- of Jasmine and jazz with the melodic -iyah ending Ailanys#2411 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage echoing Ailani (Hawaiian 'chief, sky') with a -ys ending; no single fixed Karely#2420 in the U.S.Man Kayari#2421 in the U.S.A modern coined name, joining Kai (variously 'the sea') with the -ari ending (echoing Amari); n Westlynn#2435 in the U.S.A modern name joining West (echoing Wesley/Weston, 'the west') with the -lynn ending ('a lake')Keyli#2472 in the U.S.Clearing Dayami#2493 in the U.S.Modern Cuban feminine coinage; meaning not reliably established (popularly but unreliably linke Saveah#2509 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Savea and Savannah; no single fixed root; routes uncertain Alaysha#2542 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Alicia/Alisha — from Alice, Germanic 'noble' — with the -aysha sound po Azylah#2546 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Aziza ('precious, beloved', Arabic) and 'asylum' (a refuge); no single f Keiry#2556 in the U.S.Modern Latin-American coinage; possibly echoing Keira/Ciara Litzy#2572 in the U.S.Lake Hillary#2592 in the U.S.cheerful, merry, joyful Zaylani#2690 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly influenced by Zara (Arabic: 'flower/dawn') and Lani (Hawaiian: 'Deari#2701 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing 'dear/dearie' (a term of endearment) and the -ari sound; 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American Boy Names

Zaylen#1072 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, possibly related to Zayden/Jaylen family; no documented ancient meanin Vance#1080 in the U.S.Dweller near the marshes; from Middle English fens or fan (marsh, fen); or from a place called Dayton#1099 in the U.S.David's town; from the English place name Dayton (day's town or possibly from the personal name Jaxx#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; double-x spelling of Jax, which is a short form of Jackson (son of Jack, son o Cashton#1112 in the U.S.Cash's town; modern compound of Cash (possibly from Latin cassa: box, or from the word cash) an Justice#1113 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)Rylo#1120 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearing Seven#1122 in the U.S.The number 7; English word-name for the numeral seven, considered sacred, lucky, and complete a Bronx#1133 in the U.S.Bronck's farm; from the Bronx borough of New York Kalel#1161 in the U.S.Voice of God; from Hebrew kal (voice, sound) + El (God); the birth name of the DC Comics charac Mekhi#1174 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a creative spelling of Micah or Mikey/Mikhi, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is li Deandre#1178 in the U.S.Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from G Syncere#1194 in the U.S.Sincere; genuine; honest; a creative spelling of Sincere, from Latin sincerus (clean, pure, who Javon#1198 in the U.S.Greece; Ionia; from Hebrew Yavan (the ancestor of the Greeks, from Javan: son of Japheth who be Eyden#1205 in the U.S.Little fire, small flame Karsyn#1209 in the U.S.Son of Carr; marsh dweller Jahkai#1215 in the U.S.Modern compound; Yahweh/Jah + kai (sea or fire)Draven#1217 in the U.S.Of the raven; possibly from Old English draefan (to drive, to hunt) or a creative variant of Ra West#1255 in the U.S.The west direction; toward the setting sun Malaki#1258 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel Jahseh#1270 in the U.S.God hears; a creative American spelling possibly from Hebrew Yah (Yahweh) + shama (hears) or re Amarion#1291 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduring Jream#1318 in the U.S.Dream; a creative phonetic spelling of Dream, with the D replaced by J to create an entirely ne Caysen#1339 in the U.S.Son of the watchful one; Casey variant Zaiel#1346 in the U.S.A modern -iel name with a Za- opening — echoing the angelic -iel names (Zariel, Uziel), from He Davion#1353 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffix Vander#1357 in the U.S.From the Davian#1363 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffix Deon#1383 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/Dionysus Kymir#1385 in the U.S.Modern creative compound; possibly peace of the sea Dale#1410 in the U.S.Valley, low-lying land between hills Kolt#1414 in the U.S.Young horse, colt Malikai#1416 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel Jacoby#1430 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel; elaborated Jacob Khamari#1446 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight Jakobe#1461 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel Kamarion#1481 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compound Xzavier#1485 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendid Jassiel#1495 in the U.S.Variant of Hebrew Jasiel (Yaasiel), 'made by God', a name appearing in the Hebrew Bible.Kyair#1497 in the U.S.Modern compound; sky and air Tymir#1527 in the U.S.Iron; strong as iron; a variant of Timur/Tamir, from Turkic/Mongolian timür (iron)Daylen#1530 in the U.S.Bright light of day; day's clearing Ruger#1551 in the U.S.From the surname Ruger (firearms brand), ultimately a German form of Roger: hrod 'fame' + ger 'Kysen#1557 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly of the sea Rylen#1560 in the U.S.Rye meadow; rye clearing Jiovanni#1577 in the U.S.a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni (John), from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'Keon#1578 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an American Delijah#1589 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a De- prefix with Elijah (Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord is Juelz#1592 in the U.S.Jewels, precious gems; creative variant Canyon#1604 in the U.S.A canyon; deep gorge carved by water Cru#1611 in the U.S.Crew, close group; cross Destin#1612 in the U.S.from the French word 'destin' meaning 'destiny, fate'; also used in Haitian Creole Deshawn#1663 in the U.S.God is gracious; De- + Shawn compound Jacari#1665 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compound Bentlee#1730 in the U.S.Meadow with bent-grass (decorative respelling of Bentley)Nyaire#1749 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire rhyming family; no documented historical etymology Drayce#1756 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Drake ('dragon') and Drace/Bryce; no single fixed root; routes un Javion#1786 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)Romari#1806 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Roman ('from Rome') and the melodic -mari/Amari sound; no single fixed r Arsiah#1809 in the U.S.A modern name of uncertain origin, variously echoing Arsenio/Arsi or the -iah ending of Isaiah;Aj#1932 in the U.S.Initials A.J., typically standing for a combination of names beginning with A and J — most comm Kolbe#1939 in the U.S.From Germanic kolbe/kolbo 'club, cudgel, mace'.Maverik#1955 in the U.S.Independent Jaxtyn#1966 in the U.S.Son of Jack; God is gracious Buck#1993 in the U.S.Male deer; a young man; from Old English bucca (male deer, billy goat) — a byname for a vigorou Keller#2000 in the U.S.from a German occupational surname meaning "cellar keeper, steward"Jasani#2027 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -sani ending (echoing Sani/Jasani); no single fixed root Armoni#2110 in the U.S.Harmony; my palace; from Italian armonia (harmony, musical agreement) or Hebrew Armoni (my pala Ayven#2112 in the U.S.modern invented name blending the sounds of Aiden and Evan, first recorded in U.S. usage around Khamazi#2132 in the U.S.A modern invented name (a Kha- opening with a -mazi ending, echoing Amazi/Kamari); no tradition Kyrell#2134 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lor Kipp#2173 in the U.S.Male salmon Carsen#2185 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, a Scottish/Northern Irish surname generally explained as 'son of th Maceo#2200 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh Nekhi#2203 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Mekhi (of uncertain meaning) and Nehemiah; no single fi Fischer#2215 in the U.S.Fisher Gannon#2216 in the U.S.Irish surname from Mag Fhionnáin, 'son of the fair one', from fionn 'fair, white'.Jayvon#2240 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern compound of Jay (from the initial J or the bird) + -von (German/Slavi Tyce#2255 in the U.S.Variant of Tyson / elaboration of Ty, from Old French tison 'firebrand'Ahmari#2305 in the U.S.Red; crimson; my red one; from Arabic ahmari (red, reddish) — a variant related to ahmar (red)Caison#2307 in the U.S.a surname-derived name: habitational for someone from Cawston, Norfolk, or from Old French/Lati Eldon#2311 in the U.S.Ella's hill, noble hill Marquise#2324 in the U.S.Nobleman; lord of a march (border territory); from French marquis (a nobleman ranking above a c Symir#2330 in the U.S.modern invented name with a Sy- opening and -mir ending, echoing the Arabic Samir ('evening com Harlen#2338 in the U.S.hare land Jahmyr#2339 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a phonetic variant of Jamir/Jameer; possibly related to Arabic Khyson#2371 in the U.S.modern American invented name in the -son name pattern, related to Kyson and Bryson Kymari#2372 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Kamari (possibly Swahili 'moonlight Yaziel#2387 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed to Kyzir#2410 in the U.S.modern invented name with a striking Ky-/-zir spelling, in the same rhyming group as Nyzir and Tyaire#2418 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely combining the popular Ty- prefix with the French suffix -aire, Nyzir#2437 in the U.S.modern invented name with an Ny- opening and -zir ending, in the same rhyming group as Kyzir an Dewayne#2457 in the U.S.American elaboration of Wayne, from Old English or Welsh wain/waen meaning wagon or cart, with Eziel#2494 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens', Hebrew) with the -iel ('of God') ending; rou Jaycee#2498 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of the initials J.C.; an American coingage with no single ancient meaning Kaeson#2501 in the U.S.modern invented name built on the popular -son pattern of Mason, Jason and Kayson, with a K- op Osiah#2508 in the U.S.Yahweh is salvation / supports Sylo#2512 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Silas ('wood, forest') and Shiloh ('tranquil') with a Sy-/-lo styling; n Jahsai#2547 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jah- (a name of God) to an -sai/-ai ending; no single fixed root Khrome#2550 in the U.S.A modern word-name from 'chrome' — from Greek chroma, 'colour' (chrome metal, the shiny finish)Caisen#2574 in the U.S.A modern American phonetic spelling of Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy meaning continuous impro Itzae#2621 in the U.S.From Maya itz (sacred essence, magic, dew), linked to the Itza people; interpreted as enchanted Kipton#2626 in the U.S.Sheep town; sheep settlement Daelyn#2651 in the U.S.A modern American coinage combining dale, an Old English word for valley, with the popular suff Jahzir#2657 in the U.S.Modern American coinage built on the Jah- opening — evoking Jah, the shortened divine name — wi Demetri#2688 in the U.S.devoted to Demeter; of the earth-goddess Hershel#2692 in the U.S.Deer Marshawn#2702 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the Mar- prefix with Shawn — the Irish-route John, 'God is gracious'Ryle#2710 in the U.S.From an English surname linked to 'rye clearing' (Riley lines), or a modern Ry- name; routes la Tyrese#2713 in the U.S.From Tyre; a creative compound possibly blending Ty- (from Tyrone or Tyler) with -rese (from Th

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