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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L-names in 2025
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- LaurianneDerived from Latin 'Laurentius' meaning 'from Laurentum', a city in ancient Italy associated with the laurel treeFrench—
- LexxusModern invented name, likely a variant of Lexus, the luxury automobile brandModern coinage—
- LarethaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LorasOf uncertain originEnglish—
- LamontaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LucealOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Lucille and Al- or a variant of LucilleEnglish—
- LaneshiaA modern invented name, likely a blend of 'Lane' or 'Lana' with the fashionable suffix '-eshia'Modern coinage—
- LenisUncertainEnglish—
- LuismiguelCompound name combining Luis and Miguel, meaning 'famous warrior' and 'who is like God?' respectivelySpanish—
- LabrandonA modern invented name, likely a blend of 'La-' prefix with Brandon or similarModern coinage—
- LadorisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LenishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LerinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Luddieof uncertain originEnglish—
- LatiffanyCombination of the prefix 'La-' and the name Tiffany, itself derived from the Greek Theophania meaning 'epiphany' or 'manifestation of God'Modern coinage—
- LuisantonioCompound name combining Luis (renowned warrior) and Antonio (priceless one)Spanish—
- LizzettLikely a diminutive of Elizabeth, itself meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oath'English—
- LadeneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LaportiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LatunyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LucylleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- LaurannA combination of Laura and Ann, or a variant of Lauren, ultimately deriving from the Latin name Laurus, meaning 'laurel'English—
- LibraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LadanOf uncertain originPersian—
- LilyonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LadonyaLadyModern coinage—
- LarraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LathaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- LatyraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeandaThe meaning of Leanda is uncertainEnglish—
- LingThe meaning depends on the Chinese character used, but common meanings include 'delicate', 'tinkling of jade', or 'spirit'Modern coinage—
- LytleOf debated originEnglish—
- LamoyneOf uncertain originFrench—
- LekiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeontyneOf uncertain meaningEnglish—
- LutishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LadislausOne who rules with glory, from the Slavic elements 'lad' (rule) and 'slav' (glory)Slavic—
- LanaiyaPerhaps a modern invented name, blending sounds from names like Lana and Anaya, or an elaborated form of LanaModern coinage—
- LamiracleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LashaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LearyOf uncertain originIrish—
- LiltonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- LaticeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Lindeyof uncertain origin, likely a variant of Lindsay or LindaEnglish—
- LapreciousA modern coinage combining the Spanish feminine article 'la' with the English word 'precious', implying 'the precious one'Modern coinage—
- LestineMeaning uncertainEnglish—
- LexeyVariant or feminine form of Lex, itself a short form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Modern coinage—
- LaruaIt is unclear if Larua has an independent meaningModern coinage—
- LebaronThe baron, or a person of noble rankFrench—
- LejuanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Letrellof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- LiviyaVariant of Olivia, likely derived from Latin oliva, meaning oliveModern coinage—
- LyneProbably a variant of Lynn, derived from a Welsh word meaning 'lake' or a nickname for LindaEnglish—
- LavelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LavoyOf uncertain originFrench—
- LevitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LindzyVariant spelling of Lindsay or Lindsey, ultimately derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'Lincoln's island' or 'pool island'Scottish—
- LaterriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Lavalpossibly derived from a French place name or a variant of Lavelle, meaning 'the valley'French—
- LaverleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LonnettePerhaps a feminine diminutive of Lon or a variant of Lynette, meaning 'little lake' or 'idol'English—
- Loyedof uncertain originWelsh—
- LataviousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LatericaLikely a modern coinage, possibly combining the popular suffix -ica with a sound from names like Latonya or Latin AmericaModern coinage—
- LeneaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LleseniaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of YeseniaModern coinage—
- LabreaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LaurielOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Laura and names like Ariel or a feminine form of LaurelModern coinage—
- LealonOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Leander or a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- LexiiA modern spelling variant of Lexi, itself a diminutive of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'Modern coinage—
- Lamountof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Lamont or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- Latraviaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeairaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or variant of Leia or LeoraModern coinage—
- LamariusOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- LieutenantAn English word name derived from a military rank, originally meaning 'placeholder' or 'one who holds the place of another'English—
- LincOf uncertain originEnglish—
- LonetteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LukisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeafyOf uncertain origin, likely a diminutive of names like Leah or a floral/vocabulary name referring to leavesEnglish—
- LenayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeteshaCombination of the prefix La- with the name Tisha, a diminutive of Patricia meaning 'noble' or 'patrician'Modern coinage—
- Lillieanna modern combination of the names Lillie (a variant of Lily) and Ann (the English form of Hannah), often interpreted as a blend intended to evoke the meanings associated with each root: purity and graceModern coinage—
- Lanitraof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinageModern coinage—
- LaterranceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LiluOf uncertain meaning, possibly a playful diminutive or variant of Lilo or LilouModern coinage—
- LeatherThe name Leather is derived directly from the English word for animal skin processed for clothing or other usesEnglish—
- LiandraModern blend name, likely combining Li- (from names like Leandra or Liana) with -andra (from Alexandra or Cassandra)Modern coinage—
- LilliasVariant of Lillian, meaning 'lily' or derived from Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'Scottish—
- LakeithiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LanyiahAppears to be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by names like Alani or Lani with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- LekendrickOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeticaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LyvonneProbably a modern coinage combining the prefix Ly- (from names like Lydia or Lynda) with the suffix -vonne (from Yvonne), giving the sense of 'yew wood' by association with Yvonne, though the intended meaning is not clearly definedModern coinage—
- LarizaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LynanneA modern combination of the names Lynn and Anne, meaning 'lake' and 'grace' respectivelyModern coinage—
- LataviusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LisiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LoreaDerived from Basque 'lore' meaning 'flower'Spanish—
- LachellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LacreshiaLikely a modern invented name, possibly a combination of the prefix La- and the name Cresha or a variant of LaCrisha, with no established etymological meaningModern coinage—
- LayceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LevanderOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeveniaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Levina or a feminine form of LeviEnglish—
- LymonPossibly derived from the English surname Lyman, originally a place name meaning 'meadow dweller' or 'from the valley with the pool'English—
- LakettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LucitaDiminutive of Lucia, meaning 'light'Spanish—
- LeslePossibly a variant of Leslie, which is derived from a Scottish place name meaning 'garden of hollies'Scottish—
- LulieDiminutive of Louise or Lucy, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'light'English—
- LureeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LaurylA variant spelling of Laurel, meaning 'bay tree' or 'crown of laurel,' symbolizing victory and honorEnglish—
- LexianaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- LavarisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LadinaPossibly a diminutive of names ending in -lada or a variant of Ladinia, but its precise meaning is uncertainSpanish—
- Lameishaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- LenahOf debated originModern coinage—
- LilianahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LoisannCombination of Lois and Ann, meaning 'famous warrior' and 'grace' respectively, though overall meaning is a blended modern coinageModern coinage—
- LucyannLightEnglish—
- LynkinMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- LakeetaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LanetaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Lataynaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the fashionable prefix La- with a sound similar to Tanya or KaytanaModern coinage—
- LatrieceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Lakeaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- LatesaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Lestonof uncertain originEnglish—
- LetonyaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- LiviannaOf uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Livia and Anna, or a feminine elaboration of LivianModern coinage—
- LivioEnvious, blueItalian—
- LakayaUnknownModern coinage—
- LatianaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LatoynaLatoyna is a modern invented name, possibly combining the prefix La- with the name Tonia or ToyaModern coinage—
- LanekaOf debated originModern coinage—
- LavanteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LabarronOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeverettOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Leveridge or a surname derived from a place nameEnglish—
- LudgerPeople's spear or famous spearGerman—
- LadiamondA modern invented name combining the prefix La- with the word diamond, suggesting gemlike preciousnessModern coinage—
- LakeyiaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- LakinaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinageModern coinage—
- LathanielOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LenyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LavidaPossibly a modern coinage based on Spanish 'la vida' meaning 'the life'Modern coinage—
- LatreeceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LavertLavert is likely a modern invented name or a variant of Laverne, possibly derived from the French place name La Vern, meaning 'the alder tree groveModern coinage—
- LazaraGod has helpedSpanish—
- LeavyUncertainEnglish—
- LatoiyaLa- prefix combined with Tawana or Toya, possibly influenced by the name TanyaModern coinage—
- LatondraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LerayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LizmaryA combination of the names Liz and Mary, thus interpreted as a blend of their meanings: 'God is my oath' and 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'Modern coinage—
- LoranceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- LovedaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LuwannaOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Lu- (as in Louise or Lucille) and -wanna (from Wanda), or an invented nameModern coinage—
- LatesiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeshayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Laranceof uncertain originEnglish—
- LarzThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- LatekaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LatriseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeilyVariant of Leila, which is often interpreted as 'night' in Arabic, though debatedArabic—
- LeslynPossibly a modern combination of Leslie and Lynn, or a variant of LesleyEnglish—
- LabaronDerived from the surname LaBaron, ultimately from French 'le baron' meaning 'the baron'French—
- LadonteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LatraviousOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Lajadaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- LashikaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LewandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LatachaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LauranaBorne by a character in the Dragonlance fantasy seriesLiterary—
- LechelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LiberatoSet free, liberated, or freedItalian—
- LilyahnaCombination of Lily and Anna, often interpreted as 'lily' or 'grace'Modern coinage—
- LinethOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LodaUncertainModern coinage—
- LatiyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LineaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LenvilleUncertainModern coinage—
- LiahmA modern variant of Liam, ultimately derived from the Irish name Uilliam, meaning 'helmet of will' or 'resolute protection'Modern coinage—
- Lansonof uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of an English surnameEnglish—
- Lashayeof uncertain origin or meaningModern coinage—
- LionardoLion-hearted, brave as a lion, or a variant of LeonardoItalian—
- LacresiaModern coinage, likely a elaboration of the name La- prefix combined with Cresia, possibly influenced by the name Cressida or the word 'crease'Modern coinage—
- LakyshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LaquasiaLaquasia is most likely a modern invented name, possibly combining the prefix La- with the name Quasia or a variant of Quashawn, and no traditional meaning is establishedModern coinage—
- LasashaLikely a modern invented name, combining the prefix La- with a variant of Sasha, possibly influenced by names like LeShawn or TashaModern coinage—
- LondanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LulamaeFrom the name Lulu and the name Mae, combinedEnglish—
- LadayshaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Lameshiaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- LetroyProbably a modern coinage, possibly a combination of 'Lee' or 'Le-', and 'Troy', evoking the ancient cityModern coinage—
- LadarrenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LadarrionOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- LeeasiaLeeasia is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Lee and Asia or a creative spelling of LeasiaModern coinage—
- LeshondaIt is a modern coinage, likely formed from the prefix Le- and the name ShondaModern coinage—
- LetetiaOf debated originLatin—
- LoreleeOf uncertain originGerman—
- LumirOf uncertain originSlavic—
- LauriannCombination of Laura and Ann, with Laura meaning 'laurel' and Ann meaning 'grace'English—