American baby names
228 baby names from USA, each with its meaning. Open a name for its origin and similar names.
228 names
Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.
A
- Abigail – Father's joy
- Adam – Man
- Addison – Son of Adam
- Aiden – Little Fire, Fiery One
- Aisha – Alive
- Ajay – Unconquerable
- Alexander – Defender Of The People, protector of mankind
- Amelia – Industrious
- Amina – Trustworthy, faithful
- Amit – Limitless
- Amy – Beloved
- Ana – Grace
- Andrea – Manly, brave
- Andreas – Manly, brave
- Andres – Manly, brave
- Andrew – Manly, brave
- Andrey – Manly, brave
- Ann – Grace
- Anna – Grace
- Anne – Grace
- Ari – Lion
- Arjun – Bright, shining
- Asher – Happy, Blessed
- Audrey – Noble strength
- Ava – Life
- Avery – Ruler of elves
B
C
- Carlos – Free man
- Carmen – Song; garden orchard (from Carmel)
- Carolina – Free woman
- Carter – Cart driver
- Christian – Follower of Christ
- Christina – Follower of Christ
- Claire – Clear, bright
- Claude – Lame, from Claudius
- Claudia – Lame, from Claudius
- Cole – Coal-black, also short for Nicholas
- Colton – From the coal town
D
E
- Easton – East-facing town
- Elena – Shining light, bright one
- Eli – Ascended
- Elias – My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God
- Elijah – My God is Yahweh
- Elisabeth – Pledged to God
- Elizabeth – Pledged to God
- Ella – Light, beautiful fairy
- Emerson – Son of Emery, brave and powerful
- Emma – Universal
- Emmanuel – God is with us
- Eric – Eternal ruler
- Ester – Star
- Esther – Star
- Ethan – Strong, firm
- Eva – Life
- Evelyn – Wished for child
- Everly – Wild boar clearing
- Ezra – Helper, Aid
F
- Francesca – Free one
G
H
I
J
- Jackson – Son Of Jack
- James – Supplanter, one who follows
- Jan – God is gracious
- Jason – Healer
- Jay – Jaybird, victorious
- Jennifer – Fair spirit
- Jessica – God beholds
- Joao – God is gracious
- Johan – God is gracious
- John – God is gracious
- Jose – God will increase; He shall add
- Joseph – God will increase
- Joy – Joy, delight
- Juan – God is gracious
- Julien – Youthful
- Jyoti – Light, flame
K
L
- Laura – Laurel
- Leah – Delicate
- Lena – Light, torch
- Leo – Lion
- Levi – Joined, attached, united in harmony
- Liam – Resolute protector
- Lillian – Lily
- Lily – Lily flower
- Linda – Pretty, soft
- Logan – Little Hollow
- Love – Love
- Lovely – Lovely, charming
- Lucas – Bringer of light, luminous
- Lucy – Light
- Luis – Famous warrior
- Luna – Moon, Moonlight
M
- Marc – Warlike, of Mars
- Marco – Warlike, of Mars
- Marcos – Warlike, of Mars
- Maria – Beloved
- Mariam – Beloved, Mary
- Marie – Beloved
- Mark – Warlike, of Mars
- Markus – Warlike, of Mars
- Mary – Beloved
- Maryam – Beloved
- Mason – Stoneworker
- Mateo – Gift Of God
- Maverick – Independent spirit, an unbranded calf
- Maya – Illusion, water, great
- Mia – Mine
- Michael – Who Is Like God?
- Michelle – Who is like God?
- Monika – Advisor, alone
- Monique – Advisor
- Myra – Sweet, Beloved
N
O
P
- Paisley – Church, named after the Scottish town
- Parker – Keeper of the park
- Patricio – Noble
- Patrick – Noble
- Paul – Small, humble
- Paulo – Small, humble
- Pedro – Rock, stone
- Penelope – Weaver
- Peter – Rock, stone
- Piper – Flute player
- Pooja – Worship, prayer
- Preston – Priest's town
- Priya – Beloved
- Priyanka – Dearly loved
Q
- Quinn – Wise, counsel
R
S
- Sabine – Sabine woman
- Sadia – Lucky, fortunate
- Sam – Heard by God; told by God (short for Samuel or Samantha)
- Samuel – Heard by God, asked of God
- Sandra – Defender of mankind
- Sanjay – Victorious
- Sara – Princess
- Sarah – Princess
- Sawyer – Woodcutter
- Scarlett – Red cloth
- Sergey – Servant, attendant
- Silvia – Of the forest
- Skylar – Scholar, sheltering
- Sofia – Wisdom
- Sophie – Wisdom, wise woman
- Stefan – Crown, garland
- Stella – Star
- Sunil – Dark blue
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Y
- Yusuf – God increases