Multicultural Baby Names
91 Multicultural names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 91 baby names with a multicultural feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Multicultural Girl Names
Milani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'Anaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superAmari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mLana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it isZariah#450 in the U.S.Variant of Zaria or Azariah; from Hebrew 'azariah' meaning 'God has helped,' or from Arabic/SlaMariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots possYara#507 in the U.S.In Arabic, from yara meaning 'small butterfly' or 'friend'; in Tupi (Brazilian indigenous), IarLina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently aMina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (frMaliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-foAya#644 in the U.S.In Arabic, aya means verse of the Quran, sign, or miracle; in Hebrew it means bird of prey, speHana#658 in the U.S.In Japanese, hana means flower or blossom; in Arabic and Hebrew, a variant of Hannah meaning grNia#702 in the U.S.In Swahili, Nia means 'purpose' and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; in Welsh it is aSamira#723 in the U.S.From Arabic samira, the feminine form of samir (سمير), meaning 'entertaining companion' or 'oneKiana#743 in the U.S.Multiple possible origins: a Hawaiian form meaning 'divine' or from the Persian Kiana meaning 'Karina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) throMalaya#775 in the U.S.Free or liberated; from the Tagalog malaya meaning free or independent, used as a Filipino girlSiya#879 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Siya is a name for Sita, the wife of Rama in the Ramayana, meaning furrow or born Aleia#933 in the U.S.Variant of Aliya (Arabic: high, exalted, sublime) or of Aleia (Hawaiian: path, way); also used Salma#937 in the U.S.From Arabic Salma, from the root salam meaning peace, safety, and well-being; related to HebrewAyra#939 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aira or Ayra, likely derived from Sanskrit arya meaning noble, honorable, oZaria#945 in the U.S.Derived from Slavic Zarya meaning dawn, aurora, or morning glow, and also used as a name connecAnika#955 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Anika means army or face, while as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna frAleah#965 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Aliah or Alia, from Hebrew and Arabic ali or aliyah meaning exalted, high, Reya#1003 in the U.S.Queen; from Spanish reina / Latin reginaAraya#1052 in the U.S.Lioness (Hebrew ari, lion + feminine -aya suffix); also a Thai name meaning beautiful forest orKai#1054 in the U.S.Sea; from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean)Aira#1082 in the U.S.Air, breath; possibly related to Eire (Ireland)Sia#1107 in the U.S.MoonLeena#1115 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, laynDara#1129 in the U.S.Oak tree; from Irish Gaelic dara/doire (oak, oak grove)Kaya#1133 in the U.S.Rock; from Turkish kaya (rock, cliff)Amarah#1186 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortalNori#1196 in the U.S.Law or rule (Japanese: nori/noru); also edible seaweed in Japanese culinary tradition; or a shoTala#1217 in the U.S.Wolf; also star or golden in different cultural contextsAlya#1334 in the U.S.Sky, heaven, loftinessAmeera#1367 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commanderAsha#1373 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (AvestSana#1434 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, resplendenceAlyana#1493 in the U.S.exalted, noble of GodNaziyah#1535 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nazih/naziha' (نزيهة), meaning 'pure,' 'honest,' or 'upright'; Naziyah is a feminiKelani#1542 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri LankaMiya#1681 in the U.S.Beautiful, three arrows; temple shrineHania#2222 in the U.S.happiness, blissRina#2319 in the U.S.joy, song of joyLaniyah#2364 in the U.S.heavenly one of GodMaiya#2398 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)Zena#2457 in the U.S.hospitable, welcoming of strangersSima#2687 in the U.S.sky, treasure, signKenza#2797 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'kanz,' meaning 'treasure' or 'hidden wealth,' used across North African aMayah#2802 in the U.S.waterJahlani#2944 in the U.S.Modern coined name possibly combining Jah (short form of Yahweh/Jehovah) with lani (Hawaiian: hAni#2961 in the U.S.to chirp, to animate, to blow gentlySena#3162 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and arNura#3238 in the U.S.From Arabic Nura or Noura, derived from the root nur (نور), meaning 'light' or 'radiance'; a feAra#3255 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shininAsya#3401 in the U.S.Sunrise or the east, from Turkish and Hebrew Asia; also a Russian diminutive of Anastasia meaniAnaiya#3467 in the U.S.Variant of Anaya, commonly linked to Arabic inayah, 'care, concern, protection'Rayana#3696 in the U.S.Modern blend of Raya — 'friend' in Hebrew — with the -ana ending; also read as a feminine of ArRiva#3697 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; aMailyn#4513 in the U.S.Modern blend of Mai/Mae with -lyn; also circulates in Latin America near Mailen (Mapuche 'youngNiah#5353 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Nia, meaning purpose (Swahili) or brightness or lustrous (Welsh, from NiaChai#8468 in the U.S.Chai is a word-name from the spiced tea (Hindi chai, ultimately from Chinese), and separately tChavi#8983 in the U.S.Chavi is a Hebrew pet form of Chava (Eve), from a root meaning 'life' or 'to breathe'. SeparateRouguiatou#13154 in the U.S.Rouguiatou is a French-spelled West African form of Ruqayyah, an Arabic name linked to senses oSagal#13173 in the U.S.Sagal is a well-used Somali girls' name. It is commonly explained as 'graceful' or connected toSaimani#13178 in the U.S.Saimani has no settled traditional meaning. It reads as a modern coinage joining the fashionablSakiyah#13181 in the U.S.Sakiyah is read by some families as an Arabic-rooted name from saqiya, 'one who gives drink; waSanayah#13188 in the U.S.Sanayah is a modern American name in the Anaya/Amaya/Aaliyah sound family. Some families link i
Multicultural Boy Names
Ari#393 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ari meaning lion; also a short form of Ariel (lion of God) or Aristotle; in Old NorLian#428 in the U.S.Chinese given name with multiple possible characters: one meaning lotus flower or graceful, anoSamir#643 in the U.S.From Arabic samara meaning to entertain or to converse in the evening; also found in Sanskrit aIdris#694 in the U.S.Ardent lord; studious one; from Arabic Idris meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious'; also a Welsh Kareem#702 in the U.S.From Arabic karīm (كريم), meaning 'generous,' 'noble,' or 'honorable'; also one of the 99 namesZahir#738 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir (ظاهِر), meaning 'radiant,' 'shining,' or 'apparent'; also a form of the ArabArian#965 in the U.S.From Welsh arian meaning silver or money, a classic Welsh name; also related to Persian and SanKanan#1109 in the U.S.The lowland; variant of Canaan, from Hebrew Kena'an (possibly from kana: to be low, subdued)Sami#1114 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high and nobleYohan#1259 in the U.S.God is gracious; a spelling variant of Johan/Yohann, the Hebrew/German form of John, from HebreNikko#1319 in the U.S.Victory of the people; sun and lightAmar#1388 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternalEvaan#2726 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Evan, the Welsh John — 'God is gracious' — in the long-vowel style of modeMiko#2743 in the U.S.Who is like God?; a short form of Mikael/Michael (Hebrew: mi-ka-el: who is like God?); also JapRafi#2923 in the U.S.Exalted, high, elevated in statusArio#2944 in the U.S.Noble, of Aryan or noble lineage; related to Persian Arya meaning nobleNakari#3069 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'listen' or derived from an indigenous place nameViyan#3746 in the U.S.Love, affection, deep emotional warmthDayan#3867 in the U.S.Judge; one who judgesAvin#3960 in the U.S.Water spring, flowing water source; fresh running waterAmai#5870 in the U.S.In Japanese, amai (甘い) means 'sweet' or 'gentle'. As an African name (particularly Shona/ZimbabJasier#10117 in the U.S.Likely a modern American variant of Javier (from Arabic Jabir, meaning comforter or one who hea
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Popular Multicultural baby names include Milani, Anaya, Amari, Ari, Lana, Lian. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 91 Multicultural baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.