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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- LynleeCombination of the names Lynn and Lee, often interpreted as 'lake meadow' or 'clearing', but primarily a modern invented nameModern coinage116
- LennaOf uncertain originEnglish115
- LeonoraLight or torchItalian114
- LakeA topographic name referring to a body of water, adopted as a given nameModern coinage114
- LondynnA respelling of London, the capital of England, used as a given nameModern coinage113
- LahiamOf uncertain originModern coinage112
- LloydGrey-hairedWelsh111
- LuanaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage110
- LonnieDiminutive of Alonzo or Lawrence, with no independent meaningEnglish109
- Linkof uncertain originEnglish108
- LeenTender or softArabic108
- LumiSnow (Finnish)Scandinavian106
- LesterOf uncertain originEnglish103
- LinkinDerived from the surname Lincoln, referring to the city of Lincoln in EnglandEnglish103
- LevonA name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'lion'Modern coinage102
- LillithOf uncertain originHebrew101
- LulaA name of uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of names like Louise or Luella, or from the Arabic word for 'pearl'Modern coinage100
- LaurenceLaurence is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'Latin98
- LenoreLight or torch, from Greek HelenēEnglish98
- LuciannaLight, possibly a combination of Lucia and AnnaItalian98
- Landopossibly a short form of Orlando, which is the Italian form of Roland, meaning 'famous throughout the land'Italian98
- LegaciDerived from the English word 'legacy', meaning something handed down from the pastModern coinage97
- LaikenOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining the sound of "Lake" with the popular -en suffixModern coinage96
- LorenOf debated originModern coinage95
- LiaraOf uncertain originModern coinage95
- LysanderMan who is freed, or liberation of a manGreek95
- LeelandOf uncertain originEnglish94
- LaykenOf uncertain originModern coinage94
- LiorLight, or my lightHebrew93
- LokiOf uncertain origin, likely meaning 'knot' or 'tangle' in Old Norse, also associated with 'lock' or 'closeScandinavian91
- LilyannCombination of Lily and Ann, meaning "lily" and "grace" respectivelyEnglish90
- LuaOf debated originPortuguese90
- LynnleeCombination of Lynn and Lee, both from English surnames meaning 'lake' or 'clearing'Modern coinage89
- LluviaLluvia means 'rain' in SpanishSpanish88
- LizzieDiminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'English87
- Leytontown on the Lea riverEnglish87
- LeyaPossibly a variant of Leah, meaning 'weary' in Hebrew, or a modern coinage from the name Ley or LeiaHebrew86
- LizethGod is my oath, derived from ElizabethHebrew85
- LaiaDerived from the Catalan form of the name Eulalia, meaning 'well-spoken' or from a short form of Elia, but also possibly a diminutive of names ending in -laiaSpanish85
- LiliethOf uncertain originModern coinage85
- LynnPossibly derived from a Welsh word for 'lake' or from an English surnameEnglish84
- LindsayFrom a Scottish surname meaning 'Lincoln island' or 'pool island', ultimately of Old English originScottish84
- Larscrowned with laurelScandinavian83
- LanieDiminutive of Elaine or Alana, often interpreted as 'bright, shining light' or 'little rock'English83
- LovelyDerived directly from the English word 'lovely', meaning attractive, beautiful, or delightfulEnglish83
- LyanaPossibly a variant of Liana, meaning 'to climb' in French, or a modern blend of names like Lily and AnnaModern coinage83
- LinusOf disputed meaningGreek82
- LyndonFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'linden tree hill'English81
- LeonorLight, or from the Latin 'lenire' meaning to soothe or calmSpanish81
- LillyanaA modern elaborated form of Lily, ultimately derived from the flower name lily, symbolizing purity and innocenceModern coinage81
- LaviniaOf uncertain originLatin80
- LeonieLioness, derived from Latin leo meaning 'lion'French80
- LaynaOf debated originModern coinage79
- LandriProbably a modern feminine coinage, possibly combining elements of names like Landry or Lindsay with a fashionable suffixModern coinage79
- LennieDiminutive of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'English77
- LaniyahOf uncertain originModern coinage77
- LelaPossibly derived from Leila, meaning 'night' in Arabic, or as a variant of LeliaArabic76
- LeopoldBold peopleGerman76
- LacieOf uncertain originEnglish75
- LarkinUnknown, possibly derived from the English surname Larkin, itself from a medieval diminutive of Lawrence or a variant of LarkEnglish75
- LandrieOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage75
- LuxtonAn invented modern name, likely formed from the surname Luxton or as a variant of Luxton, meaning 'settlement of Luka' from Old English, but as a given name it has no established meaningModern coinage75
- LemuelDedicated to GodHebrew74
- LeanaDerived from the Irish name Léan, meaning 'child' or possibly a variant of Liana, meaning 'to bind' or 'to twine'Irish74
- LainaPossibly a variant of Elena or Lena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or a short form of names ending in -lainaEnglish74
- LeviticusRelating to the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel, from the Hebrew name Levi, meaning 'joined' or 'attached'Hebrew74
- LielleGod is my GodHebrew74
- LeanneCombination of Lee and Anne, roughly "meadow grace"English71
- LynnoxFrom a Scottish surname, itself derived from a place name meaning 'elm grove' or 'place of elms'Modern coinage71
- LakotaOf uncertain originNative American69
- LitzyOf uncertain originModern coinage68
- LuqmanWise, intelligent, or prudentArabic68
- LennixOf uncertain originModern coinage68
- LeovanniA modern invented combination of Leo and Giovanni, with no traditional meaningModern coinage68
- LacyDerived from a surname, likely from a Norman place name meaning 'Lassy' or from Old French 'lace' (lace)English67
- LibaDear, belovedHebrew67
- Lynetteone who is small and fierce, or little darlingWelsh66
- LoraleiOf uncertain originModern coinage65
- Lockeof uncertain originEnglish65
- LaelynnA modern invented name, likely combining 'Lae-' (from names like Layla or Lacey) with the popular suffix '-lynn', suggesting no traditional meaningModern coinage65
- LayanaOf uncertain originModern coinage64
- LukahModern invented name of uncertain meaning, likely a blend of Luke and the fashionable -ah suffix or a variant of LucaModern coinage62
- LiliDerived from the flower name Lily, symbolizing purity and innocenceEnglish61
- LaurieDiminutive of Laura, meaning 'laurel' or 'victory'English60
- LexDiminutive of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'Greek60
- LarsonSon of Lars (a Scandinavian form of Lawrence)Scandinavian60
- LilibethA combination of Lily and Elizabeth, often interpreted as 'God is my oath' through ElizabethEnglish60
- LyaLikely a short form or variant of names like Amelia or Lia, meaning "industrious" or "weary" if derived from Amelia, or "bearer of good news" if derived from Gabriel or related angelic namesModern coinage60
- LivieDiminutive of Olivia, likely derived from Latin 'oliva' meaning oliveEnglish60
- LuciDiminutive of Lucia or Lucy, meaning 'light'English59
- LaythLion, especially the lion's strength and courageArabic59
- LoraOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Laura, meaning 'laurel'English58
- LourdesPlace name referring to the French town of Lourdes, site of a Marian apparitionFrench58
- LyndenOf uncertain originModern coinage58
- LipaOf debated originSlavic58
- LinoFilial pietyItalian57
- Layahof uncertain originModern coinage57
- Lyanof uncertain originModern coinage57
- LornaDerived from the Scottish place name Lorne, meaning 'fox'Scottish56
- LavinaDerived from Latin, possibly meaning 'purity' or 'woman of Rome'Latin56
- LyrikLyrik is a modern invented name, likely derived from the word 'lyric' meaning 'of or relating to a lyric' or 'songlike'Modern coinage56
- LivyPossibly a diminutive of Olivia, meaning 'olive tree', or a variant of Livia, meaning 'bluish' or 'envious'Latin56
- LilliaA variant of Lilia, often considered a feminine form of William or derived from LilyEnglish55
- LeianaOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- LyonOf uncertain originEnglish54
- LyriqOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- LuigiRenowned warriorItalian52
- LainieOf uncertain originEnglish52
- LillyannaA modern combination of Lilly and Anna, without a single established meaningModern coinage51
- LuluOf uncertain originEnglish50
- LeynaOf debated originModern coinage50
- LinleyA transferred use of the surname, likely derived from a place name meaning 'flax meadow' or 'linden tree clearing'English50
- LucinaLight, bringer of lightLatin50
- LeianiOf uncertain origin, likely a modern combination of Lei and -ani or a variant of LeilaniModern coinage50
- LupitaDiminutive of Guadalupe, a title of the Virgin Mary from the Spanish place nameSpanish49
- LayalNights, or a poetic term for the nightArabic49
- LiloOf uncertain originHawaiian49
- LathanOf uncertain originEnglish48
- Leylahof uncertain originArabic48
- LiviOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- LuccasFrom the Latin 'lux' meaning light, or from the Greek 'Loukas' meaning man from LucaniaLatin48
- Lyllaof uncertain originModern coinage48
- LamontOf debated originScottish47
- LovelynCombination of 'love' with the popular suffix -lyn, conveying a sense of affection and femininityModern coinage47
- LaviOf uncertain originHebrew47
- LilibetA pet form of Elizabeth, likely deriving from the young Princess Elizabeth's own pronunciation of her nameEnglish47
- LazerOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- LenniOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- LovinaOf uncertain originEnglish45
- LariyahOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- LenyxModern coinage likely inspired by the name Lennox, of Scottish origin meaning 'with many elm trees'Modern coinage45
- LynxLynx refers to the wild cat of the same name, known for its tufted ears and keen sightModern coinage45
- LillyannA combination of Lily and Ann, typically interpreted as 'lily' and 'grace'English44
- LyndiVariant of Linda, meaning 'pretty' or 'soft'Spanish44
- LivelyFull of life and energyModern coinage44
- LeebaBelovedHebrew44
- LavonPossibly a variant of Lavone or a combination of La- prefix with -von, of uncertain originEnglish43
- LeninFrom the name of the Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, derived from the Lena River in SiberiaSlavic43
- Luccianoof debated origin, likely a variant of Luciano meaning 'light' or related to the Roman name LuciusItalian43
- LakelyOf uncertain originModern coinage43
- Leandralion woman or like a lionGreek42
- LilyanneLilyanne is a combination of Lily, meaning the flower, and Anne, meaning grace or favorModern coinage42
- LeviathanA biblical sea monster or great serpent, symbolizing chaos and powerHebrew42
- LakaiOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- LevinOf uncertain originEnglish41
- LanderPossibly from a surname derived from a place name or an occupational name for a landholderModern coinage41
- LeilaniePossibly a variant of Leilani, meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'royal child' in Hawaiian, or a combination of Leila and -nieModern coinage41
- LizzyDiminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'English40
- LaiklynA modern invented name, likely formed by combining the popular sound of names like Layla with the fashionable -lyn suffixModern coinage40
- LeopoldoBold peopleItalian39
- LilliannVariant of Lillian, derived from the Latin name Liliana, a feminine form of the name Lilius, which is a flower nameEnglish39
- Loukasfrom the Greek name Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' or 'light-giving'Greek39
- Liamani39
- LiyahOf uncertain meaningModern coinage38
- LarkRefers to the songbird of the same name, symbolizing joy and a cheerful dispositionEnglish38
- LeighaDerived from the Irish name Laoise, meaning 'light' or 'radiant girl', but often considered a variant of Leah, meaning 'weary'Irish37
- LilliGod is my oath, or noble, or possibly lily flowerGerman37
- LelaniHeavenly flower or royal child, from Hawaiian elementsHawaiian37
- LionLion, the large wild cat, symbolizing strength and courageModern coinage37
- LowellLittle wolfEnglish36
- LawtonFrom the English surname derived from a place name meaning 'farmstead on a hill' or 'town by the hill'English36
- LuizaFeminine form of Luiz, the Portuguese form of Louis, meaning 'famous warrior'Portuguese36
- LucahOf debated meaningLatin36
- LettiOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- LielOf uncertain originHebrew36
- LujainOf debated meaning, possibly derived from Arabic 'lujayn' meaning 'silver'Arabic36
- LovelynnA modern coinage combining the English word 'love' with the common suffix '-lynn', suggesting an affectionate or beloved girlModern coinage36
- LilyanFrom the name Lily, referring to the flower, or a variant of Lillian, possibly meaning "pledged to God" (from Elizabeth)English35
- LianiOf uncertain originHawaiian35
- LilyroseA combination of the names Lily and Rose, both flower names symbolizing purity and loveModern coinage35
- LeilanniPossibly a variant of Leilani, meaning 'heavenly flower' or 'royal child' in Hawaiian, though Leilanni is a modern respellingModern coinage35
- Lochlannland of the lakesIrish35
- LilacFrom the name of the flowering shrub, derived from Persian 'lilak' meaning 'bluish'English35
- LaianiOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- Lolani35
- LeannCompound name combining Lee and Ann, often interpreted as 'meadow grace'English34
- LareenOf uncertain originModern coinage34
- LennyxA modern creation, likely formed from Lenny (a diminutive of Leonard) with the fashionable suffix -xModern coinage34
- LeeannCompound of Lee (from Old English "clearing" or surname) and Ann (Hebrew for "grace"), thus "gracious clearing" or derived from the combined nameEnglish33
- LucFrom Latin 'lux,' meaning lightFrench33
- Lieslpledged to GodGerman33
- LeiahOf debated originHebrew33
- LillianneA variant of Lillian, ultimately derived from the Latin name Liliana, meaning "lilyEnglish33
- LayannaOf uncertain originModern coinage33
- LunnaOf debated originModern coinage33
- LegacieA modern coinage, likely derived from the English word "legacy," meaning something handed down from the pastModern coinage33
- LayaniLikely a modern invented name, possibly derived from Layla or Layana, or inspired by the Hawaiian word lani meaning "sky" or "heavenly"Modern coinage33
- Leeroyof uncertain originEnglish32
- LanaeEnglish coinage, possibly inspired by the name Lana or a combination of the prefix La- with the name NaeModern coinage32
- LovellaLittle love, or belovedModern coinage32
- LaszloOne who is glorious in battle or of glorious fameSlavic32
- LeinaOf debated originScandinavian32
- LynnieA pet form of Linda or Lynn, meaning 'pretty' or 'lake'English32
- LeighA transferred use of the English surname, originally a locational name meaning 'woodland clearing' or 'meadow'English31
- LeoneLion (from Latin 'leo'), symbolizing strength and courageItalian31
- LatrellOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- LynleighOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- Lamariof uncertain originModern coinage31
- LamirOf uncertain originModern coinage31
- LuminaLight, brightness, illuminationLatin31