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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- MartiaOf Mars, warlikeLatin—
- MelvenaProbably a feminine elaboration of Melvin, possibly meaning 'chief' or 'friend' from Irish Gaelic origins, but uncertainEnglish—
- MontagueFrom a Norman French surname, derived from a place name meaning 'pointed hill'French—
- MacheleVariant of Michelle, the feminine form of Michel, meaning 'who is like God?'French—
- MehakSweet smell, fragrance, or aromaSanskrit—
- MariumVariant of Mary, often understood as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child,' though the original Hebrew meaning is uncertainArabic—
- MahaleyOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mahala, which itself is of debated origin, potentially a variant of Mahalia or derived from Hebrew meaning "tender" or "affectionEnglish—
- MedardoMeaning uncertainSpanish—
- MikhaelaWho is like God?Hebrew—
- MerielOften associated with the sea, but may also be a Cornish name meaning 'bright sea' or a variant of MurielEnglish—
- MandisaSweetAfrican—
- MorseSon of Maurice, or one who lived near a marshEnglish—
- MurlineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarijeanA combination of Mary and Jean, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved' (Mary) and 'God is gracious' (Jean)English—
- Micalafeminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew—
- MakaliaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakalynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MontreOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarwinCombination of the names Marvin and Darwin, possibly meaning 'sea friend' or 'dear friend'Modern coinage—
- Mcleanson of the servant of Saint JohnScottish—
- MarrioOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerekOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MagdelenaOf uncertain originHebrew—
- MaydellCombination of May and Dell, or a variant of MaudellEnglish—
- MoreneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarquiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MoncerratSerrated mountainSpanish—
- MoniaOf uncertain originItalian—
- MontaviusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarycarmenCombination of Mary and CarmenSpanish—
- MeeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MiquelaFeminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'English—
- Marlisea contracted form of Mary and Louise, meaning 'drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved' combined with 'famous warrior'English—
- MattinglySurname of unclear origin, possibly from a place name meaning 'mound of Mat(t)' or 'meadow of Mat(t)'English—
- MychaelaVariant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' in HebrewHebrew—
- MarlaineUncertainModern coinage—
- MitsueShining bright, light, or honorable (common interpretations of the Japanese elements 'mitsu' and 'e')Japanese—
- Myrissaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- ManOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MadoraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Milbertof uncertain originEnglish—
- MakaylinModern feminine name, a variant of Makayla, itself a form of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MariciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaitlandFrom a place name meaning 'unpleasant land' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- MichaeleenOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarquelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Matisonson of MatthewModern coinage—
- MayselOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MelissOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant or short form of Melissa, meaning 'bee' in GreekModern coinage—
- MakinnaVariant of McKenna, meaning 'son of the handsome one' or 'born of fire' in Irish originIrish—
- MassieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MykennaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- MajelOf debated originEnglish—
- Meloneeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MatalynModern coinage, likely a blend of Madison and Evelyn or a variant of MadelynModern coinage—
- MiayaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MariesaVariant of Marisa, a blend of Maria and Luisa, often interpreted as 'bitter sea' or 'drop of the sea'Italian—
- MelvieProbably a feminine form of Melvin, meaning 'friend of the mill' or 'mill worker'English—
- MikealaLikely a variant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?' in HebrewEnglish—
- MegginVariant of Megan, generally considered a diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MargaA short form of Margareta, a German and Dutch variant of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'German—
- MarixaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarvieMarvie is a variant of Marva or Marvina, ultimately derived from the Old English name Mǣrwynn, meaning "famous joyEnglish—
- MorineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Murdockmariner, seamanScottish—
- MareOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarihaProbably a variant of Mariyah, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter', or a creative respelling of MariahModern coinage—
- Mycaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerinaOf uncertain originLatin—
- Misaoderived from Japanese elements meaning "beautiful" and "thread" or "fidelity"Japanese—
- MellaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MallikaMeaning uncertainSanskrit—
- MarizolPossibly a combination of María and Sol, conveying 'Mary of the Sun'Modern coinage—
- MyrleneLikely a feminine elaboration of Myrtle, a name derived from the myrtle plant, a symbol of love and peace in ancient timesEnglish—
- MorrieDerived from Morris, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'English—
- MacenzieModern feminine variation of Mackenzie, derived from the Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (comely)Scottish—
- MarilyneCombination of Mary and Lynn, or a variant of Marilyn meaning 'drop of the sea' or 'beloved'English—
- MillissaDerived from Melissa, likely meaning 'honeybee' in GreekGreek—
- MakyraOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements from names like Makayla and Keira, or a variant of MakaylaModern coinage—
- MaleeyaProbably a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Maleah or Amalia, often associated with 'bitter' or 'beloved' by sound similarity, but no single established meaningModern coinage—
- MaliniA fragrant flower, often associated with jasmineSanskrit—
- MarquaviusCombination of the prefix 'Mar-' (from Marcus or Marvin) with the fashionable suffix '-quavius'Modern coinage—
- MurielleLittle seaFrench—
- MarvetteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MacaelaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarticeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerelynA combination of Mary and Lynn, suggesting meanings like 'beloved' or 'lake', but ultimately a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Michaiof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarimarThe name is a combination of María and Mar, referencing the Virgin Mary as Star of the Sea, but the specific meaning is tied to the telenovela characterSpanish—
- MurlinLittle seaEnglish—
- Mirindaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MuskaanMeans 'smile' in Hindi and Urdu, derived from the word 'muskān'Sanskrit—
- MathaThe name Matha is of uncertain originEnglish—
- MarylOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Mary and the suffix -lModern coinage—
- MckinnaModern feminine name, possibly a variant of McKenna or a respelling of McKinna, ultimately from an Irish surname meaning 'son of Cionaodh'Modern coinage—
- MonterioSon of the mountainSpanish—
- MaciejGod's gift or gift of YahwehSlavic—
- Maurisioof uncertain originSpanish—
- MilisaA feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly a modern spelling variant of Melissa, which is derived from Greek meaning 'bee'Modern coinage—
- MarcedesAn invented name, likely a blend of the names Maria and Mercedes or a respelling of MercedesModern coinage—
- MartavisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Miyoshibeautiful generation, beautiful world, or three good things, depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- ModeanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakinseyModern invented name, likely a respelling of McKenzieModern coinage—
- MarcellisDedicated to MarsLatin—
- MarielisLikely a combination of Maria and Elisabeth, suggesting meanings such as 'beloved' and 'God's promise'Spanish—
- MaseyUncertainModern coinage—
- MasinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeshelleA modern feminine given name of uncertain meaning, likely an elaborated variant of MichelleModern coinage—
- MakitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MananOne who is kind, benevolent, or graciousSanskrit—
- Mashellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarcelusOf uncertain originLatin—
- MickalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MonquieA modern invented name, likely a respelling of the French word 'monique' or a variant of Monica, the meaning of which is uncertainModern coinage—
- MakilaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ManetteFrom a French diminutive of Mary or a feminine form of ManetFrench—
- MargaretannA combination of Margaret (pearl) and Ann (grace), thus derived names meaning pearl and graceModern coinage—
- MareenaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarkeisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakalyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaryleneBlend of Mary and the suffix -lene, thus 'beloved + diminutive' or 'star of the sea + little one'English—
- MynaDerived from Dutch 'mijn' meaning 'mine' or from the name of the myna bird, which originates from Sanskrit 'madana' meaning 'joyful'Dutch—
- MaloreeA modern invented name, likely a respelling of MalloryModern coinage—
- MandalynMandalyn is a modern coinage, likely a blend of Amanda or Mandy and the popular suffix -lyn, without a traditional etymological meaningModern coinage—
- MavaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- Mikeyaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine coinage based on Michaela or MakaylaModern coinage—
- MarcellinoDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin—
- MckaelaA feminine name of likely invented origin, combining Mc with the name Kaēla or MichaelaModern coinage—
- MarkezOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MartheThe feminine form of Martin, ultimately from Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike'French—
- MarvettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MasamiElegant beauty or righteous beauty (with multiple possible kanji combinations)Japanese—
- Mackayson of Kay, or son of Aodh (fire)Scottish—
- MehulOne meaning is 'cloud' in Sanskrit, though other interpretations existSanskrit—
- Montriceof uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining popular sounds or elements from names like Mont- and -riceModern coinage—
- Maoof uncertain originEnglish—
- MarshiaVariant spelling of Marsha, a feminine form of the Roman name Marcius (of Mars, the god of war)English—
- MelvineUncertainEnglish—
- MichalleFeminine form of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?'Hebrew—
- MeganneUncertainEnglish—
- MontayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarlettaOf uncertain originItalian—
- MarrianneA combination of Mary and Anne, often interpreted as 'beloved' and 'grace'English—
- MartizaOf debated origin, possibly a variant of Maritza, a name of Spanish or Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter' or 'sea of bitterness'Spanish—
- Meginof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaddalynnVariant of Madeline or Madison, possibly meaning 'woman from Magdala' or 'son of Maud'English—
- MakelaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaurisaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MichailaFeminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MacleanOf uncertain originScottish—
- MargreeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaxeyA transferred use of the Scottish surname Mac Aodha, meaning 'son of Aodh' (fire)Scottish—
- MakenahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Margia short form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word for 'pearl'English—
- MarkeyOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MoneaThe meaning of Monea is uncertainModern coinage—
- MahlikOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MandellFrom an English surname meaning 'hill with a small almond tree' or a variant of Mandel, a Yiddish pet form of MendelEnglish—
- MarvynOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MoraimaOf uncertain originLiterary—
- MorenaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- MarcinaBelonging to Mars, warlikeLatin—
- MartynaPolish feminine form of Martin, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' or 'warlike'Slavic—
- Marcaof uncertain originEnglish—
- MardyPossibly a pet form of Marjorie or a variant of Marty, or a transferred use of the English dialect word 'mardy' meaning 'spoiled, sulky'English—
- MariseA variant of Maris or MaryEnglish—
- Mazellof uncertain originEnglish—
- MaurioOf uncertain originItalian—
- MakaylieModern invented name, likely a respelling of Michaela or MakaylaModern coinage—
- ManasaBorn of the mindSanskrit—
- MikeshaFeminine form of Mike, ultimately derived from Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MishaylaModern feminine name, likely a variant of Michaela or McKaylaModern coinage—
- Macgregorson of GregorScottish—
- MikieA diminutive of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'English—
- ManselFrom the manor or estateEnglish—
- MarceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MadysinVariant spelling of Madison, traditionally thought to mean 'son of Maud'English—
- Marnellof uncertain originEnglish—
- MerionOf uncertain originWelsh—
- MyrickOf uncertain originWelsh—
- MarkeviousA modern invented name, likely a combination of Mark (from Latin Marcus, 'warlike') and the fashionable suffix -eviousModern coinage—
- MinerOne who mines for minerals or coalEnglish—
- Melisseof uncertain originGreek—
- MagnumLatin word meaning 'great' or 'large,' often used in commercial contextsModern coinage—
- MarionaProbably a Catalan feminine form of Marius, possibly meaning 'male, virile' or related to Mars, the Roman god of war, though the exact meaning is debatedSpanish—
- MacallisterSon of Alasdair, the Gaelic form of AlexanderScottish—
- Magaliederived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl'French—
- MorandaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name blending elements of names like Morgan and MirandaModern coinage—
- MyrthaLikely a variant of Myra, often associated with the myrrh tree, though the exact meaning is uncertainEnglish—
- MerrelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MylinhOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarilouiseCompound of Mary and LouiseFrench—
- MarelinAlmost certainly a modern blend name, likely combining elements of Mary and Lynn, or a respelling of MarleneModern coinage—
- MaxwelFrom a Scottish surname meaning 'Mack's stream' (from the River Maxwell near Kelso)Scottish—
- MiguelinaFeminine form of Miguel, meaning 'who is like God?'Spanish—
- MitchealVariant of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?'English—
- MarinusOf the seaLatin—
- MonekaDerived from the Latin word 'monere' meaning 'to advise' or 'to warn,' akin to the name MonicaModern coinage—
- MarinellOf uncertain originEnglish—