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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- MardelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MilledgeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarguretteOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MoreenLikely a variant of Maureen, the Anglicized form of Mairín, an Irish diminutive of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter'Irish—
- MykiahOf debated originModern coinage—
- MakailynForm of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, which means 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- Maleeah—
- MariaeduardaA compound of Maria and EduardaPortuguese—
- MarsalisDerived from the surname Marsalis, of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MorisOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MalloreeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MargiaOf debated originItalian—
- Mariliof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarqueeA modern coinage, likely derived from the English word 'marquee' (a large tent or a sign over a theater entrance), chosen for its trendy, upscale soundModern coinage—
- MerlieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaedellOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mckaylaha feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MelquanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mamyeof uncertain originEnglish—
- MarchThe name March is of uncertain originEnglish—
- MasakiA Japanese name with several possible meanings depending on the kanji used, commonly including 'just and true tree' or 'elegant tree'Japanese—
- Mauricoof uncertain originSpanish—
- MysteryOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mandrellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MardeeUncertain, likely a modern invented name or a variant of Marcy or MarleneModern coinage—
- MaryruthA compound name combining Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter', and Ruth, meaning 'friend' or 'compassion'English—
- Mikyleof uncertain origin, possibly a modern blend or respelling of Michael and KyleModern coinage—
- MillisaOf uncertain originGreek—
- MarkaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarnyOf uncertain originScottish—
- MaxxwellModern respelling of Maxwell, a Scottish surname meaning 'Mack's stream'Scottish—
- MyanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalekiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarquetaOf uncertain originSpanish—
- Monteenof uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive or feminine form of Monty or a blend of Mona and DeanEnglish—
- MarynellCombination of Mary and Nell, essentially meaning 'beloved drop' or 'beloved bright one', via the meanings of its root namesEnglish—
- MondaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MikalynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MadlineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Makeilaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name or a variant of MichaelaModern coinage—
- MarileaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerrylOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MisteeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage inspired by the English word 'misty' or as a variant of MistyModern coinage—
- MykingOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarselaOf uncertain originItalian—
- MersadesOf uncertain originSpanish—
- MitchaelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Madineof uncertain originEnglish—
- ManceOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Mancelof uncertain originEnglish—
- MeikoA Japanese name often meaning 'bud' or 'sprout' (from 芽 'me' + 子 'ko'), but can vary based on kanji usedJapanese—
- MekhiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MietteOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Marie or a variant of the French word for 'crumb'French—
- MakynziFanciful spelling of McKenzie, of uncertain originScottish—
- MckailaModern invented name, likely a respelling of Michaela (feminine form of Michael) with the prefix Mc-Modern coinage—
- MckenseyVariant spelling of McKenzie, originally a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Scottish—
- MersadieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MikyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MirrandaPerhaps a variant of Miranda, meaning 'admirable' or 'worthy of admiration' in LatinEnglish—
- Mkenzierespelling of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Scottish—
- MayankOne who shinesSanskrit—
- MystieDiminutive of Mysti, a spelling variant of Misty, referring to a light fog or hazeEnglish—
- MerlyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarriettaA feminine diminutive of Mary, ultimately meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'Hebrew—
- MatsonSon of Matt, where Matt is a short form of MatthewEnglish—
- Montreyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaleeaUncertainModern coinage—
- MeagonPossibly a variant of Megan, which is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MeldonOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Merelof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Merle, from the French word for 'blackbird'Scandinavian—
- MichaeljohnA combination of the names Michael and John, meaning 'who is like God?' and 'God is gracious' respectivelyEnglish—
- MaiganOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarcasDedicated to MarsIrish—
- MckenizeSon of Coinneach, a Scottish surname transferred to a given nameScottish—
- MailinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MayettaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakyiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaraeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarteseOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MinnahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mina or a feminine form of Min, or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- MacaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MadisunA respelling of Madison, which originally meant 'son of Maud' but is now primarily a given name without a fixed meaningModern coinage—
- ManiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ManjotLight of the mind or light of the soulSanskrit—
- MirtieAnglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Muireall, meaning 'bright sea' or 'white sea'Scottish—
- MaecyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalajahOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- MeeghanOf uncertain origin, likely a respelling of Megan or Meghan, which are diminutives of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MaleeyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MickleA variant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew—
- MaddelynnVariant spelling of Madeline, from Magdalene, meaning 'woman from MagdalaModern coinage—
- MarchaOf uncertain originLatin—
- MargarieOf debated originModern coinage—
- MarkeitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MinamisouthJapanese—
- Molleyvariant of Molly, traditionally a pet form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'English—
- MarshunOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mayfordof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MckalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Miekaa feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew—
- MikhiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ModestineOf uncertain originFrench—
- MakeishaA modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix Ma- with the popular name KeishaModern coinage—
- MatashaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MericaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarlissOf uncertain origin, likely a blend of Mar- (from names like Margaret or Mary) and the popular suffix -lissModern coinage—
- MonettaLittle noble one or little adviserItalian—
- MozelPossibly derived from Hebrew mazal meaning 'luck' or 'fortune', though debatedHebrew—
- MarcenaOf uncertain originLatin—
- MaurishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MahletGift of GodAfrican—
- MareshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MelviniaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- Manojborn of the mind, mind-born, or charmingSanskrit—
- MarguariteOf debated origin, possibly a variant spelling of Margaret, which ultimately derives from Greek margaritēs meaning 'pearl'English—
- Mikeaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MichaelahFeminine variant of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"Modern coinage—
- MarceaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MiklosWho is like God?Slavic—
- MirissaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of MarissaModern coinage—
- MissiThe name Missi is a diminutive of Melissa or a variant of Missy, meaning 'honeybee' or simply used as a playful nicknameEnglish—
- Maurionof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Montrailof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerdisUncertainModern coinage—
- MaragretVariant spelling of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'English—
- MartavionOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- Mazelleof uncertain originEnglish—
- Madocof uncertain originWelsh—
- MargreteOf debated origin, likely deriving from Greek margarites meaning 'pearl' or from a Persian sourceGreek—
- MarlishaCombination of Mar- (from Marlene or Mary) and -lisha (from Alicia or Lisha), meaning uncertainModern coinage—
- MaurianaCombines Maur(i)- (from Maurice or Maureen) with the feminine suffix -anaModern coinage—
- MicholasOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ModeneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MakayliaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakaylynCombination of the prefix Ma- and Kaylyn, ultimately a variant of Michaela, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MaryiahOf debated originModern coinage—
- MeshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Matteusa variant of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'Scandinavian—
- MithcellVariant spelling of Mitchell, a surname meaning 'who is like God?' in HebrewEnglish—
- Maheshgreat lordSanskrit—
- ManilaPlace name referring to the capital city of the Philippines, derived from the Tagalog phrase 'may nilad,' meaning 'there is nilad,' referring to a flowering plant that once grew abundantly along the riverbanksEnglish—
- MatheuGift of GodHebrew—
- MontinaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarkieshaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarquayOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage or variant of names like Marquise or McKayModern coinage—
- Moniceof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MahagonyDerived from the tropical hardwood tree with reddish-brown wood, used as a given nameModern coinage—
- MakaraOf uncertain meaningSanskrit—
- MarikayA modern coinage combining Mary and Kay, without a traditional etymological meaningModern coinage—
- MarlitaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarquavisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarzettaLikely a feminine elaboration of Marzett, itself a diminutive of Mary, possibly combined with the Italian feminine suffix -ettaModern coinage—
- Melessiaof uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a variant of Melissa or MelisandeModern coinage—
- MakaiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MatilynnFormed from Mati (a diminutive of Matilda) combined with the fashionable suffix -lynn, giving the sense of 'battle strength' via Matilda's Germanic rootsModern coinage—
- MelaneOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MeleenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeliciaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MallarieOf uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of Mallory or a variant of MalloryModern coinage—
- MalvaDerived from the Latin name for the mallow plant, Malva sylvestrisLatin—
- MalyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MiakodaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MontrayOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaleakThe name Maleak is likely a variant spelling of Malak, which means 'angel' in Arabic and HebrewModern coinage—
- MattalynMost likely a modern invented name combining elements of Matt (a diminutive of Matthew) and the popular suffix -lynModern coinage—
- MorganeMeaning is uncertainFrench—
- MykelaA feminine variant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MessiModern coinage inspired by the surname of Argentine footballer Lionel MessiModern coinage—
- MorrisaOf uncertain meaningEnglish—
- MurialOf uncertain originIrish—
- MadaleineOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MaryferCombination of Mary and the suffix -fer, possibly influenced by Jennifer or other -fer namesModern coinage—
- MaudryOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Maud or a feminine form of MauryEnglish—
- MikyaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- MakaleModern invented name, likely formed from a phonetic blend of popular sounds or a variant of MakailaModern coinage—
- MakayahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MelveniaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MiachelWho is like God?Hebrew—
- MarquonThe meaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- MayuOf uncertain originJapanese—
- MckaleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerianOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MitsyDiminutive of the name Mitzi, which is a pet form of Maria or MaryEnglish—
- MagdelynWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeModern coinage—
- Mckinzeeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Medeaof uncertain meaningGreek—
- MalekeThe meaning is uncertainArabic—
- MarjoOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MichaelannCombination of Michael and Ann, meaning 'who is like God?' plus 'grace'English—
- MachaelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Michael meaning 'Who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- ManikaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- MargaretmaryA combination of the names Margaret, meaning "pearl," and Mary, of debated meaning but often interpreted as "beloved" or "sea of bitternessEnglish—
- MariahaPossibly a variant of Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter' in HebrewEnglish—
- Markiyaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MinalPossibly derived from Sanskrit meaning 'precious stone' or 'sapphire', but the exact meaning is uncertainSanskrit—
- MadiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalynnOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarshaylaCombination of Marsha and the popular suffix -ayla, likely intended as a modern, melodious coinageModern coinage—
- MelvernOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MaxamusMost greatModern coinage—