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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- MaxmillianThe greatestLatin—
- MaytalDewdrops of waterHebrew—
- MaieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MakinzeeInvented name, likely a fanciful spelling of MackenzieModern coinage—
- MayurPeacock (the bird)Sanskrit—
- MelissaannCombination of Melissa and Ann, with Melissa meaning 'honey bee' in Greek and Ann meaning 'grace' in HebrewModern coinage—
- MikaelahVariant of Michaela, meaning 'Who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MyleenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MirriamOf uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Miriam, which is traditionally interpreted as 'wished-for child' or 'bitter' from Hebrew, or 'beloved' from EgyptianHebrew—
- Modellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MorissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mackinseyson of the fair warrior, a modern spelling variant of the Scottish surname MackenzieScottish—
- MakenzyeInvented variant of McKenzie, a transferred use of the Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Modern coinage—
- MakinziMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- MakynliModern variant of McKinley, an Irish surname meaning 'son of the white warrior' or 'son of the learned ruler'Modern coinage—
- MarquisaFeminine form of Marquis, originally a title of nobility, eventually used as a given nameEnglish—
- MikenziModern feminine name, likely a respelling of McKenzie, derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)English—
- MorningstarBright star visible in the east before sunrise, often used as a name with celestial or symbolic connotationsEnglish—
- MagieOf uncertain originScottish—
- MahalieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarquetOf uncertain originFrench—
- Masayukitrue happiness or righteousness, depending on the kanji usedJapanese—
- Murvinof uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Marvin or an English surnameEnglish—
- MadisanModern variant of Madison, which is said to mean 'son of Maud'Modern coinage—
- MakiraOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarieannA combination of Marie and Ann, meaning 'bitter grace' or 'beloved grace'English—
- MeghinVariant of Megan, originally a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MacilOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarkcusDedicated to MarsModern coinage—
- Markiseof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MylasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MahumOf uncertain originArabic—
- MakhiyaMakhiya is a modern invented name, likely a variant of Makayla or Mikayla, for which the meaning is debatedModern coinage—
- MaleahaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerthaUncertainEnglish—
- MichaeljamesA modern double-barreled name combining Michael (Hebrew: 'Who is like God?') and James (Hebrew: 'supplanter')Modern coinage—
- Mailleof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakaylynnCombination of Makayla and the popular suffix -lynn, often interpreted as 'who is like God?' through its connection to MichaelaModern coinage—
- MyrelOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Muriel or Myra, or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- MyreneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakenzeModern variant of McKenzie, traditionally a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach'Scottish—
- MaleyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- ManasiIntellectual, wiseSanskrit—
- MelondyModern invented name, likely a blend of Melissa or Melody with the trendy -ondy suffixModern coinage—
- Mickellof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MahkaylaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MaiceeDerived from the English surname Macy, ultimately from the Old French personal name Macé, a form of Matthew, meaning 'gift of Yahweh'English—
- MandolinDerived from the musical instrument, the mandolinModern coinage—
- MikeishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MikylahModern invented name, likely formed from the sounds of Michaela or MikaylaModern coinage—
- MirelleBelovedFrench—
- Monaiof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Monserrattjagged mountain, referring to the mountain of Montserrat near BarcelonaSpanish—
- MadasonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakinzyInvented phonetic respelling of the surname Mackenzie, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Modern coinage—
- MalayasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MontasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MamoruTo protect, to defend, or to guardJapanese—
- MarijoseCompound of Maria and Jose, equivalent to 'Mary Joseph'Spanish—
- MarleenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MekalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MekiaOf uncertain meaning, possibly a modern coinage or variant of names like MicaiahModern coinage—
- MekiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MelquiadesOf uncertain originSpanish—
- MerlonPerhaps derived from the architectural term for the solid part of a battlement, or as a variant of Merle or MerlinModern coinage—
- MahinGreat, magnificent, or powerfulPersian—
- Marialicea combination of Maria and Alice, meaning 'bitter' and 'noble' respectivelyEnglish—
- MohanadSwords, specifically the plural of swordArabic—
- MagonPossibly a modern coinage of uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MajestaMajesty, royal dignityModern coinage—
- Mareolikely a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Mario or a combination of Mare and Leo, meaning 'sea lion' or simply a creative blendModern coinage—
- MarviaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeckenzieOrigin uncertainModern coinage—
- MescalOf uncertain originNative American—
- MikeilaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern feminine elaboration of Michaela, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- MontiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MehaGreat, mighty, or splendidSanskrit—
- MiyakoBeautiful night childJapanese—
- MarquailOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mckinzeyson of Coinneach or fair oneScottish—
- MenaalMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- MerieVariant of Mary, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter'English—
- MerrissaVariant of Marissa, often associated with the sea, but also considered a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- Maame"Mother" or "woman" in Akan (Twi), often used as a term of endearment or honorificAfrican—
- MarnetteOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Merinof uncertain originEnglish—
- MitsuruOf uncertain meaningJapanese—
- Mosieof uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Moses or a variant of MoseEnglish—
- MarkedaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarliesOf uncertain meaningGerman—
- Maxamillianof uncertain originLatin—
- MiataOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coined nameModern coinage—
- MijaDerived from a Spanish term of endearment meaning 'my daughter'Spanish—
- MorgaineDerived from Welsh elements for 'sea' and 'fair, bright', or possibly from the Welsh form of MorganWelsh—
- MadissenOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarteOf uncertain originScandinavian—
- MegeanOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MckenzeyDerived from the Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Scottish—
- MyrianLikely a variant of Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'drop of the sea' (Hebrew), though the exact origin is uncertainHebrew—
- MandelaSurname of Xhosa origin, adopted as a given name in honor of Nelson MandelaModern coinage—
- MeaghenVariant spelling of Megan, a Welsh diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MadysynModern respelling of Madison, which originally meant 'son of Maud'Modern coinage—
- Melroyof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MoradDesiredArabic—
- Mackenzeyson of the fair/white one, but now used as a feminine given nameScottish—
- MauriahFrom the name Maria, possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'bitter' in HebrewModern coinage—
- MerricGiven the modern coinage and lack of deeply established history, Merric does not have a definitive traditional meaningModern coinage—
- MialynnMialynn is a modern combination of the names Mia and Lynn, with no established historical meaningModern coinage—
- MomokaOne hundred flowersJapanese—
- MakenzeyModern respelling of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Scottish—
- MariapaulaA combination of Maria, traditionally meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', and Paula, meaning 'small' or 'humble'Modern coinage—
- MacioOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaruiceProbably a variant of Maurice, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'English—
- MckenzyeOf debated origin, often considered a variant of the surname-derived given name McKenzie, which may mean 'son of Coinneach' (handsome) in Scottish GaelicIrish—
- MeeyaOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage influenced by names like Mia and MayaModern coinage—
- MatishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mouasurname used as a given name, of Hmong originModern coinage—
- Maddockof uncertain originEnglish—
- MalikeMaster, owner, or sovereignArabic—
- MarigraceA compound name combining Mary and Grace, thus meaning 'bitter grace' or 'beloved grace'English—
- Marquariusa modern invented name, probably combining the prefix Mar- with the Latin-sounding suffix -quariusModern coinage—
- MarsellaOf uncertain originItalian—
- MadyxModern coinage, likely a creative respelling of Maddox, which means 'son of Madoc' in Welsh (from the personal name Madoc, meaning 'fortunate')Modern coinage—
- MarkeiseThe meaning of Markeise is uncertainModern coinage—
- MarsheaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerideeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage combining elements from names like Meredith and DeeModern coinage—
- MacedonioOf Macedonia, referring to the ancient kingdom or region in GreeceItalian—
- MairanyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakinzeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakynzeeThe name Makynzee is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which means 'fair one' or 'son of Coinneach'Modern coinage—
- MaleneVariant of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'Scandinavian—
- MarchellaOf uncertain origin, possibly a feminine elaboration of Marc or a variant of MarcellaModern coinage—
- MarkeOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MooreaA place name, referring to the island of Moorea in French PolynesiaModern coinage—
- MorningThe early part of the day, from sunrise to noonEnglish—
- Mykaleof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- MadaileinAnglicized spelling of the Irish name Madailéin, which is the Irish form of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'Irish—
- MarquavionOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- MarylynneCombination of Mary and Lynne, likely intended as a blend honoring Mary, a name of debated origin often associated with 'beloved' or 'bitter', and Lynne, a variant of Lynn meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall'Modern coinage—
- MichaelinaWho is like God? (feminine form of Michael)Hebrew—
- MareneCombination of Mary and Irene, or a variant of MarleneEnglish—
- MarshellaA modern coinage, likely a blend of Marsha and the popular feminine suffix -ella, with no traditional semantic meaningModern coinage—
- MischellVariant of Michelle, a feminine form of Michel, the French form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'French—
- MyrakleA modern coinage derived from the word 'miracle', often interpreted as 'a divine wonder' or 'blessed event'Modern coinage—
- MairimOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalyiahLikely a modern invented name, possibly formed from the sounds of names like Malia or Aaliyah, with no established meaningModern coinage—
- MarqualOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MegonModern variant of Megan, likely derived from Margaret, meaning pearlModern coinage—
- MikailahIt is a modern feminine form of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in HebrewModern coinage—
- MolleighOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaanavOne of uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarkaleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MyleyInvented name, likely a respelling of Miley or a blend of names like Myra and KayleeModern coinage—
- MarnaeMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- MasaichiOf uncertain meaning in Japanese, possibly deriving from elements meaning 'correct, righteous' (masa) and 'one' (ichi), or 'increase' (masu) and 'intellect' (chi)Japanese—
- MathanOf uncertain originIrish—
- MadesynOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalayjahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MohiniOne who enchants or captivatesSanskrit—
- MarisueOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MatsueOf uncertain originJapanese—
- Monserratejagged mountainSpanish—
- MykenziInvented name, likely a respelling of McKenzie, itself an Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome)Modern coinage—
- MaidieDiminutive of Maud, ultimately from Matilda, meaning 'battle-mighty'English—
- MatyldaOf debated originSlavic—
- MauryaOf uncertain originSanskrit—
- MiltaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MisbahLamp, light, or lantern, often used metaphorically to signify guidanceArabic—
- MacalaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaicoOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarjoriaOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MekelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Macdonaldson of Donald, from the Gaelic mac Dhomhnaill, meaning 'son of the world ruler'Scottish—
- Madellinelikely a modern spelling variant of Madeline, which is traditionally associated with the biblical Mary Magdalene, meaning 'from Magdala'Modern coinage—
- MagabyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MairynModern elaboration of Mary, likely combining the sounds of Mary with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- MakayleThis is a modern spelling variant of Michaela or Makayla, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God?' The meaning is that of its root name, though the spelling Makayle is a recent creative formModern coinage—
- MarguisOf uncertain originFrench—
- MarideeCombination of the names Mary and Dee, likely as a compound coinageModern coinage—
- MarkiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MichiahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MagdeleneWoman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of GalileeGreek—
- MarbinOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MariadelosangOf uncertain meaningSpanish—
- MarkesPossibly a variant of Marcus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars', the Roman god of warLatin—
- MarrianVariant of Marian, which is derived from Maria, likely meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'English—
- MiriyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaiseeVariant of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Margaret meaning 'pearl'Scottish—
- MakalynnCombination of the prefix Ma- and the name Kalynn, or a variant of Makayla with a modern suffixModern coinage—
- MalillanyOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MckynnaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MercadezOf uncertain meaningModern coinage—
- ModineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MacailaProbably a modern combination of the prefix 'Mc-' (meaning 'son of' in Irish/Scottish) and the name Cayla, or a variant of MichaelaModern coinage—
- MaretaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Margaret or Marita, or a feminine form of MaretEnglish—
- MarkasOf Mars, warlikeSlavic—
- MarveleneProbably a combination of Marvel and the suffix -ene, suggesting a wonderful or marvelous natureModern coinage—
- MatheaGift of GodHebrew—
- MichalineWho is like God? (feminine form of Michael)Hebrew—