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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- LakerOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invention derived from the word 'lake' or a transferred use of the surname LakerModern coinage31
- Lyndarespelling of Linda, which traditionally means 'pretty' or 'soft' in Spanish and Portuguese, though the name's ultimate origin is uncertainEnglish30
- LesleyFrom a Scottish surname, a variant of Leslie, derived from a place name meaning 'garden of hollies' in GaelicScottish30
- LexingtonOf uncertain originEnglish30
- LemonOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- LyzaOf uncertain originEnglish30
- LyndiePossibly a diminutive of Lynda or Lindsay, meaning 'lime tree' or 'from the island of linden trees'English30
- LaveahOf uncertain originModern coinage30
- LayloniDerived from the name Layla, possibly combined with the fashionable suffix -oniModern coinage30
- LakshA name for Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperitySanskrit30
- LaiklynnLaiklynn is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Lakelynn or a combination of Lake and the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage30
- LizetteGod is my oath, or God's promiseFrench29
- LisetteGod is my oathFrench29
- LynelleOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- LyricaOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- LilianeLily, a flowerFrench29
- LeilanaProbably a modern coinage blending elements of Leilani and Lana, with no established meaning outside of its melodic soundModern coinage29
- LilyaA variant of Lily, derived from the flower name, symbolizing purity and beautyEnglish29
- LeibBelovedHebrew29
- LiraOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- LalaniBeautifulHawaiian29
- LynnleighCombination of Lynn and Leigh, both derived from English words for lake or meadowModern coinage29
- LegendaryOf uncertain originModern coinage29
- LeeannaCompound name combining Lee and Anna, with the first element meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing' and the second meaning 'grace' or 'favor'English28
- LuizFamous warriorPortuguese28
- LeobardoA compound name derived from Germanic roots meaning 'people' and 'brave' or 'hardy'Spanish28
- LexaShort form of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'Greek28
- LeonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- LeyahPossibly a variant of Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'delicate' in Hebrew, though some consider it a modern inventionModern coinage28
- LieselDiminutive of ElisabethGerman28
- LillyanneCombination of Lily and Anne, blending the meanings of lily (flower) and graceModern coinage28
- LeiannaOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- LioOf uncertain originModern coinage28
- LlewellynLike a lionWelsh27
- LexyDefender of mankindModern coinage27
- LivianaOf uncertain originItalian27
- LyndyA respelled variant of Lindy, itself a diminutive of Linda, meaning 'soft, tender' or 'serpent'Modern coinage27
- LoralaiOf uncertain originModern coinage27
- LailynPossibly a modern combination of Layla (meaning 'night') and the popular suffix -lyn, or a respelling of Lailan, but the intended meaning is not establishedModern coinage27
- Leibyof uncertain originModern coinage27
- LucileDerived from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light'French26
- LavernOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or a variant of Laverne, which may mean 'alder grove' from French vernEnglish26
- Laciof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Lacey, which originally indicated someone from Lassy in NormandyEnglish26
- LillaOf uncertain originEnglish26
- Laddof uncertain originEnglish26
- Loxleyof uncertain originEnglish26
- LoicFamous warrior, from the Old French name Loïs, derived from the Germanic Hludwig (Ludwig)French26
- LeyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- LehlaniOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- Liorah26
- LoraineA feminine form of Lorraine, the name of a region in France, likely derived from the Latin LotharingiaFrench25
- LuciousLight, illuminationLatin25
- LonzoOf uncertain originItalian25
- LanoraOf uncertain meaningEnglish25
- LyndeeA variant of Linda, meaning 'soft, tender,' or a feminine form of Lynn, meaning 'lake' or 'poolEnglish25
- LariahUncertainModern coinage25
- LeeviDerived from the Finnish form of Levi, a biblical name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'joined' or 'attached' in HebrewScandinavian25
- LlewynOf uncertain originWelsh25
- LayniOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- LochlynOf uncertain originScottish25
- LenixOf uncertain originModern coinage25
- Liliette25
- LisbethGod is my oathHebrew24
- LaniyaOf uncertain originModern coinage24
- LucilaLight, born at daybreak, or bringer of lightSpanish24
- LandanOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of LandonModern coinage24
- LucienneLight, illuminationFrench24
- LoralieMeaning uncertainModern coinage24
- Lejlaof uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Arabic word for night or a variant of the Slavic word for gentleArabic24
- LazarGod has helpedHebrew24
- LumenLight, from the Latin word for lightLatin24
- LiannyPossibly a modern invented name, blending sounds from names like Lily, Liana, or AnnieModern coinage24
- LuxeA modern coinage from the French word 'luxe', meaning luxury or opulenceModern coinage24
- LayaliNights, as in the evenings after sunsetArabic24
- LibiA variant of Libby, traditionally a pet form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'Hebrew24
- LegaciiOf uncertain meaningModern coinage24
- Lohan24
- LaydenOf uncertain originModern coinage23
- Landreeof uncertain originModern coinage23
- LilianneLilianne is a variant of Lilian, which is derived from the Latin name Lilium, meaning 'lily'Latin23
- LukaszPolish form of Luke, meaning 'from Lucania' in ItalySlavic23
- Logynrespelling of Logan, meaning 'little hollow' (Scottish Gaelic)Scottish23
- LiangeloLiangelo is a modern invented name, likely a combination of the popular prefix 'Li-' (from names like Liam or Elijah) and AngeloModern coinage23
- Lunaria23
- LaelaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Layla meaning 'night' in ArabicArabic22
- LynleyFrom the surname, likely a variant of Linley, meaning 'lake meadow' or 'flax meadow' in Old EnglishEnglish22
- LoveyNickname or pet name meaning 'love' or 'dear', used as a given nameEnglish22
- LiemBright or radiantModern coinage22
- LuciferLight-bringer or morning star, from Latin lux 'light' and ferre 'to bring'Latin22
- LeiraOf uncertain originModern coinage22
- LazloOf uncertain originSlavic22
- LuciliaLight, derived from Latin luxLatin22
- LeidyOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- LiliyaLily (flower)English21
- LameesShe who is gentle, kind, or soft in natureArabic21
- LyfeChiefly a modern invented name, likely formed as a respelling of 'life' or as a variant of the name LifeModern coinage21
- LoraliOf uncertain originModern coinage21
- LunetteLittle moonFrench21
- LamineThe trustworthy, the faithful oneArabic21
- LarimarA modern name derived from the blue gemstone larimar, itself a blend of the Spanish 'Larissa' and 'mar' (sea)Modern coinage21
- LouayShining, brilliantArabic21
- LauroLaurel or bay tree, a symbol of victory and honorItalian20
- LannaPossibly a short form of names like Alanna or Svetlana, or a variant of LanaEnglish20
- LadyA woman of high social standing or a title of nobilityEnglish20
- LaykinOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- LievOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- LynnixOf uncertain originModern coinage20
- Luccianaof debated origin, possibly a feminine elaboration of the Roman name Lucius, meaning 'light'Italian20
- LunaroseA combination of the celestial name Luna and the flower name RoseModern coinage20
- LakeleighA modern invented name, likely formed from the English word "lake" combined with the fashionable suffix "-leigh" (from Old English leah 'clearing, meadow')Modern coinage20
- LissetteDiminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my abundance' or 'God is my oath'French19
- LovieA pet name or diminutive meaning 'love' or 'beloved'English19
- LadariusModern coinage combining the popular prefix La- with the name Darius, thus meaning 'possessing goodness' through the Darius componentModern coinage19
- LandinOf uncertain originEnglish19
- LeanoraLight, or derived from Eleanor, which has debated origins possibly meaning 'the other Aenor' or 'God is my light'English19
- LevinaOf debated originLatin19
- LydiannOf uncertain origin, likely a modern blend of Lydia and Ann or a variant of LydianModern coinage19
- LextonPossibly a modern invented name combining the popular suffix -xton (from place-name element 'ton' meaning 'town') with the initial sound of names like Lex or LeedsModern coinage19
- LeelahOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- LejendOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- LianyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Leanne or a modern coinageModern coinage19
- LightLight, as in brightnessModern coinage19
- LijahA short form or variant of Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh' in HebrewHebrew19
- LiyannaA modern invented name, likely a blend of names like Lily and Anna, with no established meaningModern coinage19
- LaelynOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- LanyOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- LavieOf uncertain originModern coinage19
- LameloProbably a modern invented name, possibly a blend of La- (from names like Lamar or Lavar) and Melo (from Carmelo or the Spanish word for 'melon')Modern coinage19
- Lumiere19
- LeandreLion-man, a Greek compound of leon (lion) and aner (man)Greek18
- LarenzoDerived from the Italian and Spanish name Lorenzo, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'Italian18
- LizandroMan's defender or protector of menSpanish18
- LakshmiShe who is an auspicious signSanskrit18
- LangleyLong meadow or long clearing, a name of English topographic originEnglish18
- LanahOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- LarkynModern invented name, likely derived from the word lark, suggesting a songbird or playful spiritModern coinage18
- LilythOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- LaelaniOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name combining elements such as 'Layla' or 'Lael' with the popular suffix '-ani'Modern coinage18
- LeibishLion-heartedHebrew18
- LionaDerived from the Greek word 'leon,' meaning 'lionGreek18
- LoveahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage based on the word loveModern coinage18
- LynixInvented name, likely inspired by the lynx cat or as a modern spelling variant of LynxModern coinage18
- LogicThe name Logic is derived from the English word for the system of reasoning, used as a virtue nameModern coinage18
- LoanyLoany is a modern invented name, likely a blend or variation of names like Lona or Joanie, with no established meaningModern coinage18
- LaklynnOf uncertain originModern coinage18
- LoreneDerived from Laura, meaning 'bay laurel' in LatinEnglish17
- LeolaProbably a feminine form of Leo, meaning 'lion', or a combination of Leona and OlaEnglish17
- LeliaMost likely a variant of the name Leila, which means 'night' in ArabicArabic17
- Lynnettelittle lakeEnglish17
- LakinPossibly a modern coinage or variant of Lakyn, of uncertain originModern coinage17
- LeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- LileeFrom the name Lily, referring to the flowerEnglish17
- LorienOf debated originModern coinage17
- LoaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- LuzmariaA combination of Luz and Maria, often interpreted as 'light of Mary' or 'light of the sea'Spanish17
- LeelanOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- LeylaniePossibly a modern blend of Layla (meaning 'night' in Arabic) and the suffix -anie or a variant of Leilani (meaning 'royal child' in Hawaiian)Modern coinage17
- LegionOf uncertain meaningEnglish17
- LukenOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Lucas, Luke, or a Basque name meaning 'lightModern coinage17
- LawsynOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Lawson, which is an English surname meaning 'son of LawrenceModern coinage17
- LunabelleA modern invented name combining elements meaning "moon" and "beautiful"Modern coinage17
- LakodaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- LaitynModern feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely a creative respelling of LaytonModern coinage17
- LewinDear friend or beloved companionEnglish17
- LailynnOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Lucelialight, illumination, or of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Lucia and CeliaModern coinage17
- LyrahLyrah is a modern English name, likely a respelling of Lyra, which is the name of a constellation and means 'lyre' in LatinModern coinage17
- LlewelynLike a lion, or leader-likeWelsh17
- LaenaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- LayaanOf debated originModern coinage17
- LoukaOf uncertain originModern coinage17
- Lunara17
- Luar17
- Lorenzafrom Laurentum, a city in ancient ItalyItalian16
- LexusOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name derived from the luxury automobile brandModern coinage16
- LoniPossibly a diminutive of names like Alona or Leona, or a variant of LoniEnglish16
- LaishaOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- LuannaGraceful light or combination of Lu and AnnaEnglish16
- LinhOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- LanierOf uncertain originEnglish16
- LamarionA modern invented name, likely a combination of the prefix La- with Marion or a variant of LamareonModern coinage16
- LeanPossibly a variant of the Irish name Leigh, meaning 'poet' or 'learned one', or a short form of names like Leander, meaning 'lion of a man'Irish16
- LareinaThe queen (feminine form of Latin 'rex')Spanish16
- LinkolnOf uncertain originEnglish16
- Lanaiof uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hawaiian island of Lānaʻi, meaning 'day of conquest' or 'sweet-smelling'Modern coinage16
- LeonidLion-like or lion's cubGreek16
- LaytenFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'town near the river Ley' or 'settlement by the woodland clearing'English16
- LailoniOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- LeamOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage16
- LeiyaDerived from Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'cow' in HebrewEnglish16
- LeoniLion, or feminine form of LeonGerman16
- Leelynnof uncertain originModern coinage16
- LivianOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- LebaOf uncertain originEnglish16
- LorikOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- LavinOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- LeddyOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- LeondroOf uncertain originModern coinage16
- Laylanii16
- Liyan16