Names that start with M
2,230 different M-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Mia led them with 11,087 newborns. Compare all 8,135 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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- MiaA short form of Maria used across Scandinavia, Germany, and the Netherlands, ultimately from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debatedScandinavian11,087
- MateoSpanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of YahwehSpanish11,057
- MichaelFrom the Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical question meaning "Who is like God?"Hebrew8,107
- MatthewFrom the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of Yahweh," borne by the apostle and evangelist credited with the first GospelHebrew7,008
- MasonFrom the English occupational surname meaning "stoneworkerEnglish6,342
- MilesA Norman name of uncertain origin, long associated with, but probably not derived from, the Latin miles, "soldierEnglish6,085
- MaverickAn English word name meaning an independent-minded nonconformist, from the surname of Texas rancher Samuel Maverick, whose unbranded cattle gave the word its original senseEnglish5,954
- MadisonAn English surname meaning "son of Madde", Madde being a medieval pet form of Maud (Matilda) or, by some accounts, of MagdalenEnglish4,963
- MilaSlavic short form of names built on the element mil-, "dear" or "gracious," such as Milena, Ludmila, and MiloslavaSlavic4,802
- MicahA Hebrew name meaning 'who is like Yahweh?', a rhetorical question expecting the answer 'no oneHebrew4,108
- MayaA cross-cultural name with several independent origins, Sanskrit maya ("illusion"), the Greek goddess Maia, and modern Hebrew use, rather than one settled meaningSanskrit3,712
- MylesA spelling variant of Miles, a Norman name of uncertain origin, long associated with the Latin miles, "soldierEnglish3,529
- MadelynAn American spelling of Madeline, ultimately from Mary Magdalene, 'the woman of MagdalaEnglish3,362
- MillieFor Millicent, of debated originEnglish3,353
- MaeveAnglicized form of the Irish name Medb, traditionally glossed as "she who intoxicates," from the same root as the word meadIrish3,153
- MelodyA sequence of musical notes that is pleasing to the earEnglish3,095
- MadelineWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeEnglish3,086
- MiloA widely debated name, possibly derived from the Latin 'miles' meaning 'soldier', or from Old Slavic 'milu' meaning 'dear, gracious'German2,995
- MariaDerived from Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child', but ultimately of uncertain originLatin2,893
- MalachiMy messengerHebrew2,701
- MargotA French diminutive of Marguerite, meaning "pearlFrench2,575
- MatteoGift of GodItalian2,455
- MargaretDerived from Greek margaritēs, meaning 'pearl'Greek2,436
- MagnoliaDerived from the surname of French botanist Pierre Magnol, referring to the flowering treeModern coinage2,233
- MaryOf debated origin, often interpreted as 'sea of bitterness', 'rebelliousness', or 'wished-for child', or from Hebrew 'beloved' or 'love'Hebrew2,230
- MatiasGift of GodSpanish2,140
- MelanieDark, black, or dark-skinnedGreek2,074
- MaxGreatest, a shortened form of names like Maximilian or MaxwellLatin2,066
- MaxwellMack's stream, from the Scottish surname meaning 'Mack's spring'Scottish1,939
- MilanA name of uncertain origin, possibly from a Slavic element meaning 'gracious, dear' or place nameSlavic1,780
- Maddoxson of MadocWelsh1,730
- MessiahThe expected deliverer in Judaism and ChristianityHebrew1,675
- MiguelWho is like God?Spanish1,661
- MalakaiThe name Malakai is a variant of Malachi, meaning 'my messenger' or 'my angel' in HebrewHebrew1,657
- MollyA pet form of Mary, later established as an independent name, and often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved'English1,601
- MabelDerived from Latin 'amabilis', meaning 'lovable'English1,522
- Morgansea-born, sea-circle, or bright seaWelsh1,509
- MuhammadPraiseworthy, the most praisedArabic1,473
- Mackenzieson of the fair oneScottish1,442
- MylaOf uncertain originModern coinage1,436
- MarkDerived from Mars, the Roman god of war, possibly meaning 'consecrated to the god Mars' or 'warlike'Latin1,416
- MillerOccupational surname for a grain miller, derived from Middle English 'mille' (mill)English1,392
- MarcusA Roman name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Mars, the Roman god of warLatin1,341
- MaisieA Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearlScottish1,328
- MiriamOf debated originHebrew1,262
- MalcolmDevotee of Saint ColumbaScottish1,257
- MaximusGreatest, from Latin 'maximus', the superlative of 'magnus' meaning 'great'Latin1,249
- MaximilianoGreatest, from the Latin maximus meaning 'greatest'Spanish1,209
- MarianaPossibly meaning 'of the sea' or 'belonging to Mary'Spanish1,192
- MurphySea warrior, derived from Irish GaelicIrish1,124
- MathiasGift of GodGreek1,087
- MarleyFrom an English surname meaning 'pleasant wood' or 'clearing by the lake'English1,081
- MeadowMeadow refers to a field of grass or pastureEnglish1,078
- MilaniOf debated originModern coinage1,063
- MaggiePearl, or child of lightEnglish1,041
- MartinDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin1,009
- MarshallOne who tends horsesEnglish977
- MadissonMadisson is a modern phonetic variant of Madison, traditionally meaning "son of Maud" or "son of MatthewModern coinage958
- MiraDepending on origin, it can mean 'peace' (Sanskrit), 'ocean' (Latin), or 'admirable' (Slavic)Sanskrit916
- MileyA modern name popularized by singer Miley Cyrus, whose childhood nickname "Smiley" was shortened to MileyModern coinage900
- MaliaOf debated meaning, possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter' in Hawaiian, or a variant of MariaHawaiian872
- MaryamThe name Maryam is the Arabic form of Mary, traditionally interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitter' but also linked to the Hebrew Miryam, of uncertain meaningArabic869
- Marcoof Mars, dedicated to Mars, warlikeItalian862
- ManuelGod is with usSpanish860
- MatthiasGift of GodGreek854
- Matildamight in battleGerman838
- MalloryUnfortunate or ill-omenedFrench825
- MalaniOf uncertain originModern coinage822
- MonroeFrom the mouth of the Roe RiverScottish815
- MarceloA Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcellus meaning 'little warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'Italian798
- Melanyof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Melanie, from Greek 'melas' meaning 'black, dark'Modern coinage779
- Mckennason of Cionnaith, a personal name meaning 'born of fire' or 'descendant of the wolf'Irish758
- MelissaThe name Melissa means "honeybee" in GreekGreek747
- MarcelineFrench feminine form of Marcellinus, a Roman family name derived from Marcus, which is traditionally, though not certainly, linked to Mars, the Roman god of warFrench733
- MosheDrawn from the waterHebrew728
- MalikKing or sovereign, from the Arabic word malikArabic724
- MarioHe who is devoted to Mars, the Roman god of warItalian721
- MaiaNurse, mother, or great motherGreek715
- Maddisonson of MaudEnglish703
- MacieDerived from the French name Macey, meaning 'weapon' or 'gift of God'English703
- MyaOf uncertain originModern coinage697
- MariahOf debated origin, possibly from the Hebrew name Moriah, meaning 'seen by God' or 'the Lord is my teacherHebrew693
- MadeleineWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeFrench679
- MackSon of (a chief or leader)Scottish668
- MadilynWoman from Magdala, or towerEnglish662
- MichelleFrench feminine form of Michel, meaning "who is like God?"French661
- Meredithgreat ruler or protector of the seaWelsh656
- MarenStar of the seaScandinavian654
- MusaMoses, meaning 'drawn out of the water' in Hebrew, but in Arabic it is understood as a direct Quranic name for the prophetArabic651
- MiracleAn extraordinary event or gift from God, reflecting the English vocabulary wordEnglish645
- Makaitoward the seaHawaiian626
- MarloweDerived from a surname meaning 'land by the lake' or 'driftwood,' of debated originEnglish611
- MaxineGreatestEnglish597
- MaeDerived from the month of May, or a short form of MaryEnglish594
- MosesDrawn out of the waterHebrew589
- MariamThe name Mariam means 'beloved' or 'wished-for child', and may also derive from the Egyptian 'mry' meaning 'beloved'Hebrew589
- MemphisOne from Memphis, the ancient Egyptian city, or the Tennessee cityModern coinage580
- MarcosOf or belonging to Mars, the Roman god of warSpanish579
- MarleeOf uncertain originEnglish577
- MadelynnNo established meaning apart from being a variant of Madeline, which is often associated with the Hebrew 'woman from Magdala' or the Greek 'high tower'Modern coinage573
- MaddenFrom an Irish surname meaning 'little dog' or 'little hound'Irish570
- MohamedPraiseworthy or worthy of praiseArabic568
- MargoPearl, from the French word for pearlFrench540
- MavisSong thrushEnglish537
- MakaylaWho is like God?English530
- MohammadPraised, commendableArabic529
- Mckenzieson of Coinneach, from the Gaelic meaning 'fair, bright'Scottish528
- MerrittOf debated originEnglish518
- MinaOf uncertain originSanskrit506
- MaximoGreatest, the greatestSpanish506
- MoisesDrawn from the watersHebrew502
- MaraProbably derived from the Hebrew word for bitter, but also associated with the Gaelic word for seaHebrew499
- Meilaniof uncertain originModern coinage498
- MarigoldMary's gold, referring to the yellow flowerEnglish498
- MaximilianGreatest or most excellentLatin497
- MakennaVariant of McKenna, an Irish surname meaning 'son of Cionnaith' or 'son of the handsome one'Irish495
- MarinaOf the sea, from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'belonging to the sea'Latin488
- MohammedPraised, praiseworthyArabic486
- MylahOf uncertain originModern coinage486
- MarieMarie is the French form of Mary, which is debated to mean 'sea of bitterness', 'rebelliousness', or 'wished-for child', but the exact origin is uncertainFrench474
- MaliyahDerived from the English word 'malia' meaning 'bitter' or from Hawaiian 'malia' meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'English467
- MirandaShe who must be admired, or worthy of admirationLatin437
- MelinaOf debated originGreek434
- MyraMeaning uncertainEnglish429
- MarisolThe name combines the Spanish titles for the Virgin Mary, María (Mary) and Soledad (Solitude), thus meaning 'Mary of Solitude'Spanish423
- Mckinleyson of the fair warrior or fair-haired warriorIrish423
- MauricioMoor, dark-skinned, or belonging to the Moorish peopleSpanish413
- MajorFrom the English word for a military rank, or from a surname derived from the given name Mauger, meaning 'spear might'English407
- MakenzieDerived from the Scottish surname MacKenzie, meaning 'son of Coinneach', which translates to 'fair one' or 'bright one'Scottish406
- MacSon (of)Scottish395
- MarthaMistress or lady, from AramaicArabic393
- MacyDerived from an English surname, ultimately from the personal name Mace or from a place nameEnglish390
- MarvinFriend of the sea or sea fortressEnglish385
- Monicaof uncertain originLatin371
- MyloLatinized form of Miles, thought to mean 'soldier' or 'merciful'Latin370
- MaisyOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Mairead or Margaret, meaning "pearl" via the Hebrew rootScottish365
- MikaylaWho is like God?Hebrew364
- MarcelLittle warrior or dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warFrench364
- MisaelWho is like God?Hebrew359
- MarilynPossibly a blend of Mary and Lynn, or a modern coinage from Mary with the popular -lyn suffixEnglish356
- MontanaOf uncertain originModern coinage356
- MaciA feminine form of Mac, derived from the Scottish Gaelic prefix 'mac' meaning 'son of'Scottish352
- MalayaFree, independentModern coinage351
- MatheoGift of GodSpanish344
- MustafaChosen, selectedArabic339
- MercyCompassion or forbearance shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harmEnglish338
- MagnusGreat, largeLatin337
- MilanaOf uncertain originSlavic336
- MichaelaWho is like God?Hebrew323
- Magdalenaof Magdala, a village on the Sea of GalileeHebrew320
- MadilynnWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeEnglish315
- Mccoyson of CoyIrish314
- MariannaA combination of Maria and Anna, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'gracious'Hebrew308
- MarielOf uncertain originModern coinage303
- MeganMegan is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Welsh301
- MaizieA variant of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Scottish295
- MaddieDiminutive of Madeline or Madison, ultimately from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala'English282
- MakariOf uncertain originModern coinage278
- MariellaA diminutive of Maria or Mary, often interpreted as 'star of the sea' or 'beloved'Italian274
- Madalynwoman from MagdalaEnglish273
- Marcelladedicated to Mars (the Roman god of war)Latin272
- MilenaGracious, dearSlavic271
- MalaysiaFrom the country name Malaysia, ultimately of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name of the Malacca Sultanate or the Malay word for 'fast' or 'swift'Modern coinage269
- Maziea diminutive of May or Mary, likely influenced by MaisieEnglish265
- MarcelloDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warItalian265
- MontgomeryOf uncertain originEnglish261
- MarleighOf debated originModern coinage261
- MarlowOne possible meaning is 'driftwood' or 'remnant of a lake', but the name's etymology is debatedEnglish259
- MassimoThe greatest, from the Latin superlative maximusItalian251
- MattieGift of God (from Matilda) or diminutive of Matthew or MarthaEnglish249
- MalkaQueen (Hebrew)Hebrew248
- MeirHe who illuminates (or shines)Hebrew248
- MarjorieMarjorie is a medieval variant of Margaret, deriving from the Greek word for 'pearl'English246
- MeeraPossibly derived from Sanskrit and Arabic words meaning 'princess' or 'prosperous', but also a Hindu name for the poet-saint MirabaiSanskrit246
- MitchellWho is like God?English245
- MayleeCombination of May and Lee, likely conveying 'May meadow'Modern coinage245
- MelvinThe meaning of Melvin is uncertainIrish243
- MikaelaWho is like God?Hebrew241
- MordechaiFollower or servant of Marduk, a Babylonian godHebrew238
- MathewGift of GodHebrew235
- MelaniVariant of Melanie, from Greek meaning 'dark, black'Greek234
- MaelynnA combination of Mae and Lynn, with Mae often derived from May, referring to the month, or as a diminutive of MaryModern coinage234
- MacklinPossibly a variant of Mack, meaning 'son of' or a diminutive of names beginning with Mac-Irish234
- MalayahOf uncertain originModern coinage223
- MoriahThe land of Moriah is the place where, according to the Book of Genesis, Abraham was asked to sacrifice Isaac, often interpreted as "chosen by Yahweh" or "the Lord providesHebrew221
- MapleFrom the tree name, derived from Old English mapel, referring to the maple treeEnglish221
- Mauricedark-skinned, MoorishLatin220
- MarianOf uncertain originEnglish217
- MollieVariant of Molly, traditionally a pet form of Mary, the name of the mother of Jesus, whose ultimate meaning is uncertainHebrew212
- MarcellusLittle warrior or dedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin208
- MarloOf uncertain originModern coinage204
- Mireyaadmired, to be admiredSpanish202
- MarianoBelonging to Mars, or dedicated to the Roman god of warItalian198
- MenachemComforter or consolerHebrew198
- MelaniaOf uncertain originGreek198
- MakoaOf uncertain originHawaiian198
- Marlonof uncertain originEnglish195
- MaelPrince, chief, or a Breton saint's name of uncertain meaningFrench195
- MaiteBeloved or dearly lovedSpanish193
- MerrickOf debated originWelsh191