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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M-names in 2025
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- Manamea5
- Marialejandra5
- Masias5
- Matheis5
- Mavelynn5
- Mayple5
- Mckenzley5
- Meaira5
- Meiddy5
- Meilanii5
- Meley5
- Merlia5
- Mihirareddy5
- Mikayil5
- Minhkhang5
- Mitakshi5
- Mivansh5
- Moiraine5
- Montaha5
- Monzer5
- Moone5
- Muhammadabdulla5
- Muhammadidris5
- Muhammadzaviyar5
- Muhra5
- Mulanie5
- Mundo5
- Muyao5
- Myloe5
- Myoami5
- MeaganOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Megan, which is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MyrnaProbably a respelling of Merna, which may be an Anglicized form of Irish Muirne, meaning 'beloved' or 'affection'Irish—
- MelvaPossibly a modern coinage blending Mel- (as in Melanie or Melissa) with -va, though some sources suggest it may derive from an Irish surname or a variant of MelbaModern coinage—
- MeaghanOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MadgeDiminutive or pet form of Margaret, which means 'pearl'English—
- MaudA medieval form of Matilda, of debated meaning: either 'battle-mighty' from Germanic elements or taken from a variant of MagdalenEnglish—
- MortonMoor settlement or town near a moorEnglish—
- MarquitaA modern respelling or feminine elaboration of Mark, ultimately derived from Mars, the Roman god of warModern coinage—
- MaymeOf uncertain origin, likely a pet form of Mary or MargaretEnglish—
- MarvaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Marvin, which itself may derive from Welsh Mervyn meaning 'sea hill'English—
- MaeganA phonetic respelling of Megan, traditionally interpreted as 'pearl' via the Welsh name Mared, though this origin is debatedEnglish—
- MarlysOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Mary and Doris, or a variant of MarleneModern coinage—
- MistiUncertainEnglish—
- MilfordMeaning uncertain, possibly a blend of 'mill' and 'ford' indicating a crossing by a millEnglish—
- MelvinaChief or smooth brow, of uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of MelvinEnglish—
- MittieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MetaOf uncertain originDutch—
- MyrtisOf uncertain originGreek—
- MellissaBee, or honeybeeGreek—
- MegShort form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MellisaVariant spelling of Melissa, meaning 'honeybee' in GreekGreek—
- MindiOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Mindy or a diminutive of names containing the element 'mind'Modern coinage—
- MyrtieLittle myrtle, referring to the myrtle plantEnglish—
- MechelleWho is like God?French—
- MelvynOf uncertain meaningEnglish—
- MyrticeDerived from the myrtle plant, a symbol of love and peaceEnglish—
- MertonPlace name derived from Old English, meaning 'settlement by the lake' or 'town near the marsh'English—
- MeltonSettlement or town in the middleEnglish—
- MikalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeghannVariant of Megan, traditionally considered a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearlWelsh—
- MargeA short form of Margaret, which means "pearl" in GreekEnglish—
- MichaleA variant of Michael, traditionally interpreted as 'Who is like God?'Hebrew—
- MozellGod is my oathHebrew—
- MerissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MyeshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MagenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MandaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarilouA blend of Mary and Lou, often interpreted as 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness' (from Mary) combined with 'renowned warrior' (from Lou)English—
- MurryOf uncertain originScottish—
- MachelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerriVariant of Merry, traditionally a short form of Meredith or a nickname meaning 'joyful'English—
- MadieVariant of Maddy or Madeline, meaning 'woman from Magdala' or 'tower' via HebrewEnglish—
- MyrleOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MyrlOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Milissaof uncertain origin, likely a variant of Melissa or MilissaModern coinage—
- MegganPearlWelsh—
- MerandaVariant of Miranda, possibly meaning 'worthy of admiration' or 'she who must be admired', from Latin mirandusEnglish—
- MerlA short form or variant of Merle, derived from the French word for blackbirdEnglish—
- MaganOf uncertain originWelsh—
- MandieOf uncertain origin, often considered a diminutive of Amanda, meaning 'worthy of love'English—
- MelyndaVariant of Melinda, likely a blend of Melissa and Linda, meaning 'sweet' or 'pretty'English—
- MadeleneMost likely a variant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala' or 'woman from Magdala' in HebrewHebrew—
- MickiWho is like God? (feminine diminutive of Michael)English—
- MalvinFriend of governmentEnglish—
- MeridithOften considered a variant of Meredith, meaning 'great lord' or 'protector of the sea' from Welsh roots, though the exact derivation is debatedWelsh—
- MarnaDerived from the Hebrew name Miriam, but also possibly a variant of Marne, a French place nameHebrew—
- MerrieMerry, cheerfulEnglish—
- MontieUncertainEnglish—
- MicaylaUncertain, likely a modern invented name, possibly a variant of MichaelaModern coinage—
- MurlOf uncertain origin and meaningEnglish—
- MieshaOf uncertain originArabic—
- MargarettaA feminine form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MammieDerived from the nickname Mamie, which originated as a pet form of Mary or MargaretEnglish—
- MarkitaDerived from a diminutive of the name María, often interpreted as 'little Mary' or 'belovedSpanish—
- MarvisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mernaof uncertain originEnglish—
- MelaineVariant of Melanie, from Greek 'melania' meaning 'blackness, dark'French—
- MerleneProbably a combination of the names Merle and Marlene, or a variant of Marlene meaning 'little warrior'Modern coinage—
- Malisaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerilynA blend of Mary and Lynn, suggesting 'beloved lake' or 'star of the sea'English—
- MarikaA common Hungarian and Slavic diminutive of Maria, ultimately of debated originSlavic—
- MelvilleBad settlement, from a Norman French place name derived from Latin 'mala villa' (bad estate)English—
- McarthurSon of ArthurScottish—
- MyiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MardellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ManleyFrom the common field or meadow near the homesteadEnglish—
- MistieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MignonDelicate, dainty, or cuteFrench—
- MilburnMill streamEnglish—
- MaybellProbably a variant of Mabel, meaning 'lovable' or 'dear', though it may also be a modern coinage influenced by the name MayEnglish—
- MacaylaModern feminine name, a variant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MarquettaOf debated originEnglish—
- MiquelWho is like God?Spanish—
- MarivelPossibly a combination of Maria and the suffix -vel, or a variant of Mariela, giving the meaning "bitter" or "beloved" (from Maria) with a diminutive or ornamental endingModern coinage—
- MonnieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MikkiOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Melyssahoney beeGreek—
- MyriahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mortimerdead water or still waterFrench—
- MarquetteOf uncertain originFrench—
- MelissiaBee, or honey beeGreek—
- MargaritePearl, from the Latin word for pearlEnglish—
- MedaOf uncertain originSlavic—
- MerrileeBlend of Merry and Lee, often interpreted as 'joyful meadow' or 'happy clearing'Modern coinage—
- MelitaLittle honey or sweet one, derived from Latin mel meaning honeyLatin—
- MichaeleWho is like God?Hebrew—
- MiriahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of MariaEnglish—
- MertieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MozellaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine form of Mozell or a variant of Mosele/MozelleModern coinage—
- MadelonWoman from Magdala or towerHebrew—
- MeridethGreat lady or protected from the seaWelsh—
- MarguriteA respelling of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MadolynDerived from Madeline, ultimately from Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'English—
- MinorThe younger, the lesser, or juniorEnglish—
- MarindaEither a variant of Miranda meaning 'worthy of admiration' or a blend of Mary with names ending in -indaEnglish—
- MargeneAlthough uncertain, Margene is likely a blend of the names Margaret and Eugene or a feminine form of EugeneEnglish—
- Malvinasmooth browScottish—
- MarijaneA compound of Mary and Jane, meaning 'bitter' and 'God is gracious' respectivelyEnglish—
- Mitzieof uncertain originEnglish—
- MaryssaA modern spelling variant of Marissa, generally understood as a blend of Mary and Lisa, or derived from the Latin "maris" meaning "of the seaModern coinage—
- MekaylaVariant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MarchelleFeminine variant of Marcel, from the Roman name Marcellus, meaning 'little warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'French—
- MearlOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Merwinfamous friendEnglish—
- MarkiaPossibly a feminine form of Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike', though its exact derivation is uncertainModern coinage—
- ModestaModest, humbleLatin—
- MindaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mervynof uncertain originWelsh—
- Marshellof uncertain originEnglish—
- MannieDiminutive of Emanuel or Manuel, meaning 'God is with us'Hebrew—
- MarjeanBlend of Mary and Jean, combining the meanings 'sea of bitterness' (Hebrew) and 'God is gracious' (Hebrew)English—
- MaryePossibly a variant spelling of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'star of the sea', though the etymology is debatedEnglish—
- MyishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Michalafeminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"Hebrew—
- MckinzieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalePossibly from the English word 'male', but generally a modern coinage without a traditional meaningModern coinage—
- MargyDiminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearlEnglish—
- MarlineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarcoantonioOf uncertain originItalian—
- MayoPossibly derived from the Irish name Maolmhuire, meaning 'devotee of Mary', or from the Spanish surname Mayo, referring to the month of MayIrish—
- MeldaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ManfordOf uncertain originEnglish—
- ManfredMan of peaceGerman—
- MarrissaThe name Marrissa is a modern spelling variant of Marissa, which is generally believed to be a variant of Maris (from Latin meaning 'of the sea') or a blend of Maria and MelissaModern coinage—
- MichaeleneWho is like God?Hebrew—
- MicahelVariant spelling of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in HebrewHebrew—
- Michaylaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Montaof uncertain originEnglish—
- MeriamVariant of Miriam, traditionally interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved', though the exact meaning is uncertainHebrew—
- MichaelleFeminine form of Michel, the French form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' in HebrewFrench—
- MonnaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarolynLikely a modern combination of Mary and Lynn, meaning uncertainModern coinage—
- MagdalineOf Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeEnglish—
- MargrettVariant of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MajorieOf uncertain originScottish—
- MonetteLittle noble oneFrench—
- MaralynLikely a variant of Marilyn, a combination of Mary and the suffix -lyn, meaning 'beloved' or 'star of the sea'English—
- MerrellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Marquishaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MargueritaA variant of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MorghanOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Morgan, which is debated between Welsh 'sea-born' and 'bright circle'Modern coinage—
- MarylandMary's landEnglish—
- MarkeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MykalaModern phonetic variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MurrellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MintaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarcenePossibly a blend of Mar- (from Mary or Margaret) and -cene (as in Lucene or Marcella), or a feminine form of MarcenModern coinage—
- MarijoCombination of Maria and Jo, with varied interpretations including 'sea of bitterness' or 'God is gracious' from Maria, and 'Jehovah has favored' from JoModern coinage—
- MafaldaOf uncertain originItalian—
- MichelineWho is like God?French—
- MelaneyDark-skinned, blackGreek—
- MonishaWise, or a wise woman (Sanskrit)Sanskrit—
- MidoriGreen, as in the color of fresh leavesJapanese—
- MarlandOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MelaneeVariant of Melanie, meaning 'dark, black'English—
- MargueritteA French form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'French—
- MayolaLikely a combination of May and the suffix -ola, so 'May' (the month or name) plus -ola, with no single clear meaningEnglish—
- MackenzySon of the fair oneScottish—