Names that start with L
1,378 different L-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Liam led them with 20,846 newborns. Compare all 6,068 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- LiamIrish short form of Uilliam, the Irish rendering of William, from Germanic Willahelm, "will, desire" plus "helmet, protectionIrish20,846
- LucasLatin form of Greek Loukas, understood as "man from Lucania," a region of southern ItalyGreek10,228
- LeviA Hebrew name traditionally interpreted as "joined" or "attached," following the explanation given in GenesisHebrew9,713
- LucaItalian form of Luke, from Greek Loukas, "man from Lucania," a region of southern ItalyItalian8,824
- LeoFrom Latin leo, "lion," long used both as a name in its own right and as a short form of Leonard, Leopold, and LeonardoLatin8,196
- LukeThe English form of the Greek name Loukas, generally understood as "man from Lucania," a region of southern ItalyGreek6,957
- LilyAn English flower name taken from the lily, whose name traces to Latin lilium, long a symbol of purityEnglish6,673
- LoganA Scottish surname from a place name meaning 'little hollow,' from Gaelic laganScottish6,351
- LucyEnglish form of Lucia, the feminine of Latin Lucius, from lux, "lightLatin6,184
- LunaThe Latin word for 'moon' and the name of the Roman goddess who personified itLatin6,085
- LaineyA pet form of Elaine, itself an Old French form of Helen, now given as an independent nameEnglish5,743
- LaylaAn Arabic name meaning 'night,' carried into Western use by the ancient romance of Layla and Majnun and by Eric Clapton's 1970 songArabic5,338
- LincolnAn English surname and place name from the city of Lincoln, Brittonic lindo, "pool," plus Latin colonia, "colony", used in America chiefly in honor of Abraham LincolnEnglish4,778
- LillianOf debated origin, explained either as an elaboration of Lily, from the Latin lilium (the flower), or as an originally independent pet form of ElizabethEnglish3,966
- LukaBalkan and eastern European form of Luke, from Greek Loukas, generally explained as "man from LucaniaSlavic3,898
- LeahWearyHebrew3,880
- LeilaniHeavenly flower or royal childHawaiian3,792
- LeonardoLion-bold or brave lionItalian3,789
- LilianaLily or pledged to God, depending on interpretationItalian3,118
- LylaPossibly from the Arabic word for 'night', or a variant of Lila or LeilaArabic3,089
- LorenzoFrom the Roman family name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum,' a city possibly named for the Latin laurus 'laurelItalian3,065
- LuciaLight, derived from the Latin word luxLatin3,012
- LandonA transferred English surname, usually explained as a variant of Langdon, from Old English lang dūn, "long hillEnglish2,868
- Lydiafrom Lydia, a region in Asia MinorGreek2,692
- LeonLeon means 'lion' in Greek and Latin, symbolizing courage and strengthGreek2,583
- LuisFamous warriorSpanish2,482
- LegendA person of extraordinary fame or achievementEnglish1,883
- LilahOf uncertain originHebrew1,736
- LennonPossibly a respelling of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, meaning 'descendant of Leannán,' where Leannán may mean 'lover' or 'sweetheartIrish1,729
- LilaArabic: nightArabic1,670
- LennoxOf uncertain originScottish1,552
- LiaWeary, or a short form of names beginning with 'Li-', often associated with the Italian and Spanish word for 'the'Spanish1,526
- LaneFrom the English surname meaning a narrow road or pathEnglish1,495
- LouisThe name Louis means 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle', derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' (fame) and 'wig' (warrior)German1,397
- LucilleLight, or born at daybreakFrench1,314
- LillyA variant of Lily, derived from the flower name, symbolizing purity and innocenceEnglish1,218
- LeilaDark beauty or nightArabic1,193
- LukasFrom Greek Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' or 'light-giving'Greek1,161
- LucianaLight, illuminationLatin1,139
- LolaA Spanish diminutive of Dolores, meaning 'sorrows', but now used independently as a lively, affectionate nameSpanish1,132
- LucianoLight, from Latin 'lux' (light) or 'lucere' (to shine)Italian1,118
- LilithOf uncertain meaningHebrew1,111
- LenaDepending on origin, either a short form of Helena (bright, shining light) or from the Persian word for lotus flowerEnglish1,106
- LeightonOne who dwells at the meadow farmstead or herb garden enclosureEnglish1,099
- LeiaDerived from Hawaiian and Hebrew origins, Leia can mean 'child of heaven' (Hawaiian) or is associated with the Hebrew name Leah meaning 'weary'Hawaiian1,033
- LeonelYoung lion, or a variant of Lionel and LeonardoSpanish942
- LorelaiDerived from the German mythological Lorelei, a siren associated with the Rhine RiverGerman926
- LawsonSon of LawrenceEnglish884
- LondonDerived from the name of the capital city of England, itself of uncertain originModern coinage863
- LondynOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name of the city London or a variant of LondonModern coinage812
- LauraLaurel tree or bay tree, symbolizing victoryLatin805
- LianaOne possible meaning is 'to climb' or 'to bind,' referring to a type of climbing vineEnglish801
- LianLian is of uncertain originModern coinage794
- LeandroLion-man, man-lion, or brave peopleSpanish785
- LuccaLight or bringer of lightItalian783
- LaurenFrom Laurentum, a city in ancient Italy, or 'laurel' plant, symbolizing honor and victoryLatin777
- LanaPossibly a short form of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch', or from the Irish word for 'child'English768
- LailaOf debated derivationArabic755
- LewisRenowned warriorEnglish736
- LeonaLionLatin723
- LyraLyra is the name of a constellation in the northern sky, derived from Latin for 'lyre' or 'harpGreek711
- LoreleiAlluring, enchantingGerman699
- LillianaOf uncertain originEnglish695
- LegacyA name coined from the English word meaning something handed down from the pastModern coinage673
- LucianLight, from the Latin 'lux' meaning lightLatin670
- LelandOf uncertain originEnglish626
- LakelynnLakelynn is a modern coinage combining the word 'lake' with the popular suffix '-lynn', evoking a serene, natural imageryModern coinage596
- LeonidasLion-like or son of a lionGreek591
- LawrenceDerived from the Latin cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'laurelled'Latin585
- LyricA lyrical, songlike qualityModern coinage583
- LouiseFamous warriorFrench579
- LottieFree woman or, more commonly, a diminutive of CharlotteEnglish570
- LayneOf uncertain originModern coinage570
- LenoraLightEnglish562
- LedgerOf uncertain originEnglish541
- LilianA respelling of Lillian, derived from the Latin word for lily, symbolizing purityEnglish537
- LinaShort form of names ending in -lina, such as Carolina, or a variant of LenaArabic527
- LouieFamous warriorFrench516
- LandryOf uncertain meaningFrench508
- LylahPossibly a variant of Lila, meaning 'night' or related to the Arabic 'laylah' meaning 'night'English503
- LorettaLittle laurel or bay treeItalian485
- LeylaNight, or born at nightArabic478
- LachlanFrom the lands of the lochs, meaning 'from the fjord-land' or 'laker'Scottish477
- LaytonFrom the Old English for 'leek settlement' or 'herb garden enclosureEnglish467
- LexiDiminutive of Alexandra or Alexis, meaning 'defender of mankind'English464
- LochlanFrom the Scottish Gaelic land of the lochsScottish444
- Leonardbrave lionGerman438
- Lakelynlake islandModern coinage429
- LeslieFrom a Scottish surname, originally from a place name meaning 'garden of hollies'Scottish425
- LaneyPossibly a diminutive of Elaine or Helen, or a variant of Lane, meaning 'path' or 'roadway'English421
- LillieA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'English420
- Lionelyoung lionFrench419
- LaraFrom Latin 'lar' (lord) or Greek 'laros' (seagull)Latin409
- LouisaFamous warriorFrench407
- LeilanyThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage407
- LeeLee derives from an Old English word meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'English387
- LakenModern name, likely a respelling of the surname-based or place-name Laken, sometimes associated with the Dutch word for 'lake'Modern coinage376
- LaurelFrom the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Greek and Roman cultureEnglish372
- LaceyDerived from an English surname meaning 'from Lassy', a place name of uncertain originEnglish370
- LettieJoy, gladness, or a diminutive of names like Letitia or LetticeEnglish358
- LaylaniPossibly a modern blend of Layla (meaning "night" in Arabic) and the popular suffix -ani, or an elaboration of Lani (meaning "sky" or "heaven" in Hawaiian)Modern coinage353
- LuellaFamous elfEnglish349
- LiviaOf uncertain originLatin332
- LayanSoftness, gentleness, or tenderness in ArabicArabic329
- LuzLight, from the Spanish word for lightSpanish324
- LeaWearyHebrew321
- LiliaOf uncertain originEnglish315
- LyannaOf uncertain originModern coinage305
- LeannaFrom the name Lee combined with Anna, or a variant of Liana meaning 'to twine'English300
- LiliannaDerived from Latin lilium, meaning lilyEnglish300
- LivOf uncertain originScandinavian296
- LioraDerived from Hebrew 'li-or', meaning 'my light' or 'light unto me'Hebrew295
- LindaLinda means "beautiful" or "pretty" in Spanish and Portuguese, but it may also derive from the Germanic element "linde" meaning "soft, tender" or the linden treeSpanish294
- LuisaFamous warriorItalian294
- LoveAffection, deep emotional attachment, or the virtue of loveEnglish290
- LanceA lance is a long, pointed weapon used by knights on horseback, and the name reflects a sense of chivalric and military heritageEnglish279
- LeroyThe king or crowned oneFrench269
- LaithStrong, lion-likeArabic266
- LucienLight, from the Latin 'lux' meaning lightFrench265
- LeylaniOf uncertain originHawaiian263
- LeifHeir, descendantScandinavian257
- LisaLisa is a short form of Elisabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'Hebrew256
- LaelOf uncertain meaningEnglish255
- LoyalFaithful, true, or steadfastEnglish254
- LaramieOf uncertain originModern coinage239
- LorraineFrom the region of Lorraine in France, likely derived from the Latin Lotharingia, meaning 'land of LotharFrench238
- LilyanaCombination of Lily and Ana, suggesting the meaning of Lily (a flower symbolizing purity) combined with Ana (grace)Modern coinage237
- LevLion or heartHebrew236
- LuxFrom Latin 'lux' meaning 'light'Latin235
- LangstonFrom an English surname meaning 'long stone'English234
- LiyanaOf debated meaningArabic232
- LandynFrom a surname meaning 'long hill' in Old English, or possibly a modern variant of LandonEnglish228
- LailaniA Hawaiian name meaning "royal child" or "heavenly childHawaiian227
- LavenderReferring to the fragrant purple-flowered plant of the mint familyEnglish220
- LandenOf uncertain originModern coinage219
- LyleOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from a French surname meaning 'from the island' or from an English place nameEnglish216
- LiannaA respelling of Liana, ultimately derived as a short form of names ending in -liana, such as Juliana or LilianaEnglish216
- LeenaDerived from the Arabic word for 'tender' or 'young palm tree'Arabic212
- LowenJoyful, light, or shining oneEnglish211
- LindenLinden tree, a tree of the genus Tilia, also known as lime treeEnglish210
- LucieLight, from the Latin word 'lux' meaning lightFrench207
- LibbyDiminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God's promise'Hebrew202
- LarryOriginally a pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy) or 'laurel-crowned'English198
- LyamPossibly a modern respelling of Liam, which is a diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protection'Modern coinage198
- LeniShort form of Helena or Magdalena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'of Magdala'German197
- LibertyFreedom, libertyEnglish195
- LuciusDerived from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light'Latin189
- LennyShort form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements meaning 'brave lion'English189
- LazarusGod has helpedHebrew185
- LaineA short form or variant of Elaine, ultimately derived from Greek Helene, meaning 'torch' or 'moon', or possibly related to Greek helios 'sun'English180
- LaylahNight or dark beautyArabic179
- LizShort form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'my God is abundance'Hebrew178
- LeelaPlay or amusement, or a blue celestial being in Hindu traditionSanskrit175
- LorenaDerived from the Latin name Laurentia, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy), often interpreted as 'crowned with laurel'Italian173
- LaynieOf uncertain originModern coinage172
- LizbethGod is my oathHebrew171
- LiahUsually considered a short form of longer names like Leah or Juliana, meaning 'weary' or 'youthful' depending on originHebrew169
- LuanMoonPortuguese166
- LiyaUncertainModern coinage165
- LivvyDiminutive of Olivia, often associated with the olive tree or peaceEnglish165
- LexieDiminutive of Alexandra or Alexis, meaning 'defender of mankind' or simply 'defenderEnglish163
- LeoraLight, or derived from the Hebrew word for lightHebrew163
- LilliannaA modern elaboration of Lillian, itself a diminutive of Elizabeth, traditionally associated with the meaning 'pledged to God'Modern coinage163
- Lindseyfrom the island of the lime treeEnglish161
- LakynOf uncertain originModern coinage161
- LenoxFrom the place name Lenox, meaning 'elm grove' in Scottish GaelicScottish160
- LettyDiminutive of Leticia, meaning "joy, happiness" or possibly derived from the Latin "laetitia"Latin158
- LeslyA variant of Lesley or Leslie, derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'garden of holly'Scottish149
- LinneaTwinflower (Linnaea borealis), a woodland plant named after Carl LinnaeusScandinavian149
- LaurynFrom the Latin for 'from the town of Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'English148
- LuceroBright star or light, referring to the planet Venus as the morning or evening starSpanish147
- LouFamous warrior (short form of Louis) or light (short form of Lucy)English146
- LouellaCombination of Lou and Ella, often interpreted as 'famous elf' or 'light'English146
- LucioLucio is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Lucius, meaning 'light'Latin146
- LuckyFortunate, having good luckEnglish142
- LennynPossibly a modern feminine variant of Lennon, an Irish surname meaning "lover" or "cloak"Modern coinage142
- LayaMelody or song in HebrewHebrew137
- Lamarof uncertain originEnglish134
- LidiaWoman from the region of Lydia in Asia Minor, or noble kindItalian132
- LotusDerived from the lotus flower, a symbol of purity and rebirth in Asian culturesModern coinage132
- LoyaltyFaithfulness or devotion to a person, cause, or countryModern coinage132
- LindyOf uncertain originEnglish131
- Laniheaven, sky, royalHawaiian131
- LailahOf uncertain originArabic131
- LisandroMan who defends, protector of menSpanish130
- LaineePossibly a diminutive or creative spelling of Laine, ultimately from Lane, meaning a narrow road or pathModern coinage129
- LarissaFrom the name of the ancient Greek city Larissa, possibly meaning 'citadel'Greek126
- LizaGod is my oathHebrew126
- LilyannaA combination of Lily and Anna, meaning "lily" and "grace" respectivelyEnglish126
- LevyA biblical name meaning 'joined, attached' or 'associated with'Hebrew126
- LeilahOf debated origin, possibly deriving from the Arabic word for 'night' or a Hebrew name meaning 'weary'Arabic125
- LoisPossibly derived from the Greek word 'loion', meaning 'better' or 'more desirable', but this is uncertainGreek124
- LaikynOf uncertain originModern coinage124
- LutherFamous warriorGerman122
- LeanderLion man (from Greek elements leon 'lion' and aner 'man')Greek122
- LayneePossibly a modern respelling of Laney or a variant of Layne, ultimately derived from a surname or an elaboration of the name LaneModern coinage121
- Leticiajoy, happinessSpanish120
- LoriOf uncertain originEnglish118
- LazaroGod has helpedSpanish117
- LucindaLight, derived from Latin 'lux, lucis' meaning lightLatin116