Names that start with I
621 different I-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Isabella led them with 10,666 newborns. Compare all 1,778 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- IsabellaLatinate form of Isabel, a medieval Spanish and Provençal development of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, usually interpreted as "my God is an oathItalian10,666
- IslaScottish name taken from the island of Islay in the Inner Hebrides and the Scottish rivers Isla, place names whose ultimate origin is uncertainScottish6,019
- IsaacFrom Hebrew Yitzchak, usually rendered "he laughs" or "he will laugh," recalling the laughter of Abraham and Sarah in GenesisHebrew5,963
- IsaiahFrom the Hebrew Yesha'yahu, meaning "Yahweh is salvationHebrew5,273
- IvyFrom the English word for the evergreen climbing plant, Old English īfig, long read as an emblem of fidelity and enduranceEnglish5,124
- IanGod is graciousScottish3,932
- IrisRainbowGreek3,741
- IvanGod is graciousSlavic2,240
- IsabelleGod is my oathFrench1,825
- Isabelpledged to GodSpanish1,746
- IsmaelGod hears, from the Hebrew phrase 'Yishma ElHebrew1,307
- IsraelHe who struggles with GodHebrew1,123
- IbrahimFather of many (or father of a multitude), from the Arabic form of AbrahamArabic939
- ItzelRainbow ladyNative American850
- IvoryPale white or cream-colored substance from elephant tusksEnglish840
- IkerBearer of good newsSpanish815
- IsaiasGod is salvationHebrew755
- IylaPossibly a variant of Isla, meaning 'island' or 'sea', or a respelling of Ayla meaning 'moonlight' or 'halo' in TurkishModern coinage572
- ImaniFaith (in God)Arabic553
- IzabellaGod is my oathItalian532
- IvannaGod is graciousSlavic530
- IraWatchful, vigilantHebrew523
- IndieIndependentModern coinage476
- IreneIrene means 'peace' in Greek, derived from the word eirēnēGreek442
- IzaiahGod is my salvationHebrew439
- IndigoThe name Indigo refers to the deep blue-purple dye and the plant from which it is derived, symbolizing intuition and perceptionModern coinage431
- IsabelaPledged to God, or God is my oathItalian426
- IndyDerived from Indiana, meaning "land of the Indians," or as a standalone name of modern coinage, referring to independence or the Indianapolis 500Modern coinage411
- IdrisOf uncertain meaningArabic397
- IlaPossibly meaning 'earth' or 'life' in Hebrew, or a variant of Lilah meaning 'night'Hebrew390
- IlianaIliana is a feminine name meaning 'from Ilium' or 'Trojan,' ultimately derived from the Greek name HelenGreek380
- IsaOf uncertain originModern coinage372
- InayaCaring, attentive, or concern (from Arabic عناية, ināyah)Arabic350
- IzaelGod contendsHebrew336
- IgnacioFiery one, or born of fireSpanish298
- IveyOf uncertain originEnglish282
- IzanA Spanish variant of Izaan, itself derived from Arabic, often interpreted as 'obedience' or 'worship'Spanish269
- IshaanOne meaning is 'the sun' or 'the lord of the dawn', derived from the Sanskrit word for the sunSanskrit266
- IssacHe will laughHebrew258
- ImranProsperity or long life, though debatedArabic237
- InaraIlluminated or heaven-sentArabic237
- IsaelGod contendsHebrew231
- IvanaGod is graciousSlavic217
- IvaanGod is graciousSanskrit215
- Ineschaste, holy, or pureSpanish213
- IcelynnA modern coinage formed from Ice and the popular suffix lyn, evoking a cool, wintry imageModern coinage213
- ImogenOf uncertain originLiterary211
- IdaIndustrious oneGerman209
- IngridBeautiful goddess, or beloved of Ing (a Norse god)Scandinavian209
- IsmailGod hearsArabic204
- IlyasGod is my salvationArabic200
- IsaiGod is my salvationHebrew197
- ImanFaith, belief (in Arabic)Arabic180
- IsadoraGift of IsisGreek177
- IshaOften interpreted as 'life' or 'woman' in Sanskrit, and also as a variant of Aisha meaning 'living' in Arabic, though the Sanskrit and Arabic origins are distinctSanskrit176
- ImmanuelGod is with usHebrew168
- IssaGod is salvation, or of uncertain origin depending on the name's specific derivationArabic157
- Inezchaste, pure, or holySpanish156
- IsraNight journeyArabic152
- IqraRecite, read, or proclaimArabic146
- IndianaLand of the IndiansEnglish144
- IversonSon of Iver, from the Old Norse name Ívarr, meaning 'bow warrior'Scandinavian139
- Ivaryew tree, warrior, or bow warriorScandinavian133
- IsisOf uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Egyptian name of the goddess Aset, interpreted as 'throne'African128
- ItzayanaPossibly derived from Itzel, meaning 'rainbow lady' in Nahuatl, or a variant of Itzaé with uncertain meaningNative American127
- IrinaDerived from the Greek eirēnē, meaning 'peace'Greek127
- IzzyDiminutive of Isabel or Isabella, derived from Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oath'English127
- IlanTree, especially an oak or large treeHebrew124
- IshmaelGod hears, from a Hebrew phrase meaning 'God will hearHebrew121
- IsiahGod is salvationHebrew120
- IndiaFrom the name of the country IndiaModern coinage118
- IvaOf uncertain originEnglish117
- IriePleasing, gratifying, or goodModern coinage116
- IvieVariant of Ivy, a name derived from the climbing evergreen plantEnglish112
- InayahConcern, care, or solicitudeArabic107
- ItzaeOf uncertain originModern coinage104
- IlaniOf uncertain meaningModern coinage104
- IselaDevoted to GodSpanish100
- IgnatiusFiery one or born of fireLatin100
- ItalyThe name Italy is derived from the name of the European country, often chosen for its romantic and cultural associationsModern coinage100
- IyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage99
- IamDerived from the English phrase 'I am,' often interpreted as a statement of self-affirmation or existenceModern coinage98
- IzayahGod is my salvationHebrew97
- IvankaLittle gift from GodSlavic94
- IrvingOf uncertain originScottish90
- IzelOf uncertain originModern coinage90
- IliaThe Lord is my God, or of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of ElijahHebrew90
- IylahOf uncertain originModern coinage90
- IvetteYew woodFrench89
- IsidroGift of IsisSpanish88
- IsabellGod is my oathSpanish87
- IdaliaThe meaning of Idalia is uncertainGreek86
- IshanPossessing wealth, wealthySanskrit84
- IslandIsland, a landform surrounded by waterModern coinage84
- IrelandA place name referring to the island country of IrelandModern coinage83
- IrvinA variant of Irving, likely meaning 'green river' or 'fresh water' in Scottish GaelicScottish80
- IrhaOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- IsobelGod is my oath (a Scottish variant of Isabel, derived from Elizabeth)Scottish79
- IzhaanGift of God, or one who is devoted to GodArabic79
- IlyanaGod has answeredArabic78
- IsleyOf uncertain originModern coinage76
- IllianaFrom the Latin name Aeliana, possibly meaning 'sun' or 'sunlight', or a variant of Iliana, which may be a Spanish/Portuguese elaboration of ElianaModern coinage72
- IlanaA debated derivation: possibly from Hebrew meaning 'tree' or as a feminine form of Ilan, or a variant of the Irish name Elaine or Greek Helene meaning 'torch' or 'bright one'Hebrew71
- Imogenemaiden, virginLatin70
- IzabelleGod is my oathHebrew69
- IndiLikely a short form of Indira or a variant of India, the country nameModern coinage69
- IshaniDaughter of the lordSanskrit68
- ItaliaItaly, the country nameItalian67
- Inausually a short form of names ending in -ina, such as Georgina or Christina, or possibly from the Irish name Ina meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'English66
- IverOf uncertain originScandinavian66
- IonaFrom the name of the Scottish island, which is of uncertain originScottish65
- IlyaOf debated originSlavic64
- IzraelGod contends or God is my strengthHebrew61
- Iliasof uncertain originGreek60
- IlariaCheerful, happyItalian60
- IyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage59
- IvoriVariant of Ivory, meaning the material elephant tusks are made ofEnglish57
- IlianOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- IdreesOf debated meaningArabic56
- IkeOne possible derivation is 'he will laugh' or 'laughter' as a short form of Isaac, but Ike also stands alone as a nicknameEnglish55
- ImaraFirm, strong, or resoluteAfrican55
- IslahReform, improvement, or making peaceArabic55
- IlahPerhaps a variant of Ila, meaning 'light' or 'pretty' in SanskritSanskrit54
- IbraheemFather of many, father of multitudesArabic54
- IcelynOf uncertain originModern coinage54
- ImaanFaith, beliefArabic53
- IhsanPerfection, excellence, or doing what is beautiful, a concept in Islam meaning to worship God as if seeing HimArabic52
- Irmanoble, greatGerman50
- IleanaFrom Helenē, meaning 'torch' or 'light' in GreekSpanish50
- IsaakHe will laugh or he laughsHebrew48
- IzabelGod is my oathHebrew47
- ImariMost likely a modern invented nameModern coinage47
- IsamarIsamar is often interpreted as a combination of the names Isabel and Mar, suggesting meanings related to 'God's promise' and 'sea'Spanish47
- IlyOf uncertain originModern coinage47
- IdyOf uncertain originEnglish46
- InaayaGift of GodArabic45
- IshaqHe laughs, he will laugh (the biblical Isaac)Arabic45
- IzaacHe will laughHebrew44
- IbrahimaFather of a multitude (Abraham) or exaltation of the fatherArabic44
- IssabellaGod is my oathItalian43
- IrelynnLikely a modern spelling variant of Ireland, referring to the countryModern coinage42
- IzaakOne who laughs or rejoicesHebrew41
- IthanOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- IndiraSplendor, beautySanskrit39
- IlonaMost likely derived from Hungarian, meaning 'light' or related to Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'moon'Slavic38
- IsakHe will laughHebrew38
- IshikaA reference to the sacred basil plant in Hinduism, symbolizing purity and devotionSanskrit38
- IshanviWife of Lord Vishnu, an epithet of the goddess LakshmiSanskrit38
- IlseGod is my oath, or my God is abundanceGerman37
- IzabelaGod is my oathHebrew37
- Islani37
- IliannaOf uncertain originGreek36
- IzaanGift of GodArabic36
- InariOf uncertain originJapanese35
- InfinityUnlimited or endless extent of time, space, or quantityModern coinage34
- IzaiasGod is my salvationSpanish34
- IridessaPossibly derived from the word 'iris' (rainbow) or a variant of IridianaLiterary34
- Imeldaa name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'warrior woman' or 'power' from Germanic elementsItalian33
- Ikaikastrong, powerfulHawaiian33
- IhanOf uncertain originArabic33
- IrelynModern invented name, likely a respelling of Ireland or a variant of IrelandModern coinage32
- IveeModern invented name, likely a respelling of Ivy or IvaModern coinage32
- IvorieIvory, the hard white material from elephant tusks, symbolizing purity and rarityModern coinage32
- IrohTraditionally a title meaning 'teacher' or 'master' in the fictional universe of Avatar, but as a given name it carries the connotation of wisdom and calmLiterary32
- IsidoreGift of IsisGreek31
- IntiInti is the Quechua word for the sun, personified as the chief deity in the Inca religionModern coinage31
- Ishira31
- Ishvik31
- IvyannaA modern fusion of Ivy and Anna, often interpreted as a combination of the plant name Ivy and the name Anna, meaning 'favor' or 'grace'Modern coinage30
- IdanA name of Hebrew origin meaning 'era' or 'period of time'Hebrew30
- IvyanaIvyana is of uncertain originModern coinage30
- IoannisGod is graciousGreek29
- IllyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- IrfanGratitude, knowledge, or recognitionArabic29
- IsmaeelGod hears or God has heardArabic29
- IvyroseA combination of the botanical name Ivy and the floral name Rose, evoking images of climbing ivy and rosesModern coinage29
- IzekielGod strengthensHebrew29
- IthielGod is with meHebrew29
- IsrealContender with God or God strives, a variant of IsraelHebrew28
- IzzabellaA phonetic respelling of Isabella, meaning 'pledged to God' or 'God is my oath'English28
- IxchelGoddess of the moon, medicine, and childbirth in Maya mythologyNative American28
- IlhamInspiration, intuitionArabic28
- IvonneYew wood, archerFrench27
- IzmaelGod will hear (Hebrew derivation, related to Ishmael)Hebrew27
- IlayAscensionHebrew27
- IzaraOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- IslamPeace achieved through submission to GodArabic25
- IsraaOne of several possible meanings: a feminine form of Isra, referring to the night journey of the Prophet MuhammadArabic25
- ItaOf uncertain origin, possibly a short form of names beginning with 'Id-' (eIrish25
- IyariOf uncertain originSpanish25
- IbrohimFather of many, father of multitudesArabic25
- InayatCare, kindness, or favor, often understood as divine graceArabic25
- IrenaMost likely derived from the Greek word "eirene," meaning peaceGreek24
- IannaProbably a variant of Iana or Yana, possibly related to the Slavic name Jana, a feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Slavic24
- IsidoraGift of Isis, the Egyptian goddessGreek24
- IslayOf uncertain originScottish24
- Iyadsupport, aid, or reinforcementArabic24
- Iremideof uncertain meaningAfrican24
- IzakOf uncertain originHebrew23
- IndraPossessing drops of rainSanskrit23