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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- MichiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakilahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MariadelCombination of Maria and del, often interpreted as 'Mary of the' from Spanish Marian titlesSpanish—
- MelayaProbably a modern invented name, possibly derived from the Spanish word 'melaya' (a type of fabric) or a variant of names like Melanie or MelodyModern coinage—
- Merilof uncertain originEnglish—
- MomokoOne hundred childrenJapanese—
- MyrikalOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Marquizeof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MethaOf debated originArabic—
- MieshiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MilonOf uncertain meaning, possibly a variant of Milan or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- MonserathOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MercadiesOf uncertain meaning, likely a variant spelling of MercedesSpanish—
- MillenaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Miteshof uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'friend' or 'sweet' in SanskritSanskrit—
- MadellOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MakelleOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarkeemOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarkeesOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeiganVariant of Megan, which is a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Welsh—
- MiladyA respectful term for a noblewoman, derived from the French phrase 'ma dame' meaning 'my lady'English—
- ManessaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MasashiElegant, righteous, or aspiringJapanese—
- MattelynCombination of Mattie or Matthew and the popular suffix -lyn, suggesting a blend of 'gift of God' (from Matthew) and 'lake' or 'waterfall' (from similar -lyn names)Modern coinage—
- MaximianoOf uncertain originSpanish—
- MellonyVariant of Melanie, meaning 'dark' or 'black', from GreekEnglish—
- MadicynSon of MaudEnglish—
- MarjiShort form of Marjorie, meaning "pearl"English—
- MaryjayneCombination of Mary (of uncertain meaning, possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Jayne (feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious')Modern coinage—
- Maximinaderived from the Roman family name Maximinus, meaning 'greatest'Spanish—
- MeaghannOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MontavisOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Monzerrathof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MykalahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakailUncertainModern coinage—
- MakylieMakylie is a modern invented name, likely combining the prefix 'Ma-' with the name KylieModern coinage—
- MariadelaluzMary of the light, combining Maria and LuzSpanish—
- MarkeiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaudeanThe name Maudean is likely a combination of Maude and the suffix -ean, possibly meaning 'powerful battle maiden' or simply a feminine elaboration of MaudeEnglish—
- MerrisaThe name Merrisa is a variant of Marisa, which is commonly interpreted as a combination of Mary and Lisa, thus 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved' combined with 'God is my oath'English—
- MicailaLikely a modern feminine variant of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage—
- MickelleA feminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'English—
- MackinzeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarcaylaCombination of Mar- (from names like Marcia or Mara) and -kayla (from Michaela), possibly intended to suggest 'warlike' or 'beloved'Modern coinage—
- MarileneA hybrid name combining Mary (meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved') and Lena (a short form of Helena meaning 'torch' or 'bright'), suggesting a blend of meaningsModern coinage—
- MayelinLikely a modern combination of May and the popular suffix -lin, or a variant of MayleneModern coinage—
- Morgonof uncertain originWelsh—
- MyldredOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MalakaQueen or angelArabic—
- MarleanCombination of Mary and Lean, or a variant of Marlene, likely meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness' through MaryEnglish—
- MicholeWho is like God?French—
- MilenGracious or dear, derived from Slavic elements meaning 'love' or 'grace'Slavic—
- MirlOf uncertain origin and meaningEnglish—
- MonasiaMeaning uncertainModern coinage—
- MonikOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MichaeliaWho is like God? (feminine form of Michael)Modern coinage—
- MikayahOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mycalof uncertain originModern coinage—
- Mackenzyeof uncertain originScottish—
- MadalenVariant of Madeline, meaning 'woman from Magdala' or 'towerEnglish—
- MarvShort form of Marvin, which is derived from an Old English name meaning 'friend of the sea' or from the Welsh name MerfynEnglish—
- MehekOf debated originArabic—
- MelanniOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Moneishaof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage—
- MontserrathSerrated mountain, a reference to the monastery of Montserrat in Catalonia, SpainSpanish—
- MunirahLuminous, bright, or shining, often in reference to light or illuminationArabic—
- MasielOf debated originModern coinage—
- MatejGift of GodSlavic—
- Mckensiof uncertain origin, likely a modern respelling of McKenzieModern coinage—
- MckinzyUncertainIrish—
- MarvelynA blend of Marva or Marvel and the popular suffix -lyn, often interpreted as 'marvelous' or 'wonder'Modern coinage—
- MikeriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MackyOf uncertain originScottish—
- MaeciOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MakyleA modern invented name, likely a blend of the prefix 'Ma-' with the syllable 'Kyle', or a variant of 'Michael' and 'Kyle'Modern coinage—
- MarigeneA modern blend name combining Mary and GeneModern coinage—
- MasaeBlessingJapanese—
- MataOf uncertain originSpanish—
- Mazellaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MckylaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MekailaOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented name drawing from popular elements like 'Me-' and '-kaila'Modern coinage—
- MeriaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Moysesof debated originHebrew—
- MyalynnOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining Mia or Mya with the popular suffix -lynnModern coinage—
- ManuelitoGod is with usSpanish—
- MarceliaDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin—
- MarkelaOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Marcella or Marchella, possibly meaning 'warlike'Modern coinage—
- MartasiaLikely a modern coinage combining the syllable 'Mar' (from names like Maria or Martina) with the fashionable suffix '-asia' (as in Asia), without a specific meaningModern coinage—
- MatalieThe name Matalie is of uncertain origin but is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements from names like Matilda or NatalieModern coinage—
- Michallaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MikuThe name Miku is most famously associated with the Japanese word for 'beautiful sky' or 'beautiful sun', but its meaning depends on the kanji usedJapanese—
- MoetOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MontzerratSerrated mountain (after the Spanish name for the mountain of Montserrat near Barcelona)Spanish—
- MykealWho is like God?English—
- MabelineA combination of Mabel and the suffix -line, possibly meaning 'lovable' or 'dear'English—
- MarquieOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarquistOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MartaviaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MeghenA respelling of Megan, traditionally considered a Welsh diminutive of Margaret, meaning pearlWelsh—
- MicalahUncertainModern coinage—
- MichaealA variant spelling of Michael, which means "Who is like God?" in HebrewHebrew—
- MimieDiminutive of Miriam or Mary, often associated with meanings like 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness' though these are debatedEnglish—
- MonifahA modern invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Monique or Monica with a fashionable endingModern coinage—
- MarabethCombination of the names Mary and Elizabeth, with the blended meanings 'bitter' (from Mary) and 'God is my oath' (from Elizabeth)English—
- MarcquisOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name combining elements of Marc and MarquisModern coinage—
- MarendaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MartriceOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarvelineOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaxmilianGreatest (from Latin 'maximus'), but likely a variant spelling of Maximilian influenced by the 'Max-' prefix and possibly the name 'Maxwell'Modern coinage—
- MirianaOf uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Maria and Ana, or a variant of Miriana from Slavic roots meaning 'peace'Italian—
- MalicOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaquitaMeaning is uncertainModern coinage—
- MarriOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MasayoshiRighteousness, justice, or correctness, depending on the kanji combination usedJapanese—
- MashalLight or lamp, often used metaphorically for guidance or illuminationArabic—
- MathhewIt is a variant spelling of Matthew, which means 'gift of Yahweh'Hebrew—
- MeggenOf uncertain originWelsh—
- MelisssaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of Melissa, which derives from Greek "melissa" meaning "beeEnglish—
- MannOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of the surname Mann or a given name derived from Old English 'mann' meaning 'man'English—
- MarguerettePearl, ultimately from Greek margaritesFrench—
- MathesonSon of MatthewScottish—
- MaykaylaA modern invented name, likely a respelling of MichaelaModern coinage—
- MerrandaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MichallA rare spelling variant of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?'Hebrew—
- Michillewho is like God?French—
- MirageA mirage is an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, often associated with a deceptive or illusory appearanceModern coinage—
- MiyekoPossibly a variant of Miyoko, meaning 'beautiful child' or 'beautiful generation' in Japanese, but the exact meaning depends on the kanji usedJapanese—
- MarkeviusOf uncertain origin, likely a modern American coinage combining Marcus with a fashionable suffixModern coinage—
- MarvaleneOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Matasgift of GodSlavic—
- MikeleWho is like God?Italian—
- MahailaPossibly a modern invented name, or a variant of Mahala meaning 'tender' or 'fatness' in HebrewModern coinage—
- MaicieVariant of Maisie, a diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'Scottish—
- MalaishaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MelesaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern blendModern coinage—
- MiaaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarchelOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MarynaOf the seaLatin—
- MayfieldFrom a place name meaning 'field where mayweed grows' or 'marsh field' in Old EnglishEnglish—
- MeitalMost likely a modern Hebrew coinageHebrew—
- MerrianneA combination of Mary and Anne, meaning 'bitter' and 'grace', respectivelyEnglish—
- MinolaOf uncertain originItalian—
- Miquanof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MortShort form of Mortimer or Morton, derived from a French place name meaning 'dead water' or 'still water'French—
- MachelOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MallissaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarieshaA modern combination of Maria and the popular suffix -isha, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- Marnishaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarquezeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MarylonCombination of Mary and the suffix -lon, with no single established meaningModern coinage—
- MagdalinaOf MagdalaHebrew—
- MakbelThe meaning of Makbel is uncertain, though it may be a modern invention or variant of names like Macbel or MakbelModern coinage—
- MakenizeDerived from the surname MacKenzie, meaning 'son of Coinneach' (handsome), but popularized as a modern invented spelling variantModern coinage—
- MakiylaOf debated originModern coinage—
- MakyleeOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MargaruiteA less common variant of Marguerite, meaning "pearlFrench—
- MaryseOf uncertain originFrench—
- MeshulemOne who is at peace or recompensedHebrew—
- Mikhalafeminine form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew—
- MontariusOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MorginOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MykeltiUnknownModern coinage—
- MakenseyOrigin uncertainModern coinage—
- MarianitaLittle Mary or little beloved, a Spanish diminutive of MariaSpanish—
- MarieanneCompound of Marie and Anne, meaning 'beloved' and 'grace' respectivelyFrench—
- MeriemVariant of Maryam, meaning 'beloved' or 'drop of the sea', also associated with bitterness in HebrewArabic—
- Mervilof uncertain originWelsh—
- MilianOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MinieOf uncertain originEnglish—
- MollyannCombination of Molly and AnnEnglish—
- MorgannaOf uncertain originWelsh—
- ManusOf uncertain originIrish—
- MaricusOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a variant of Marcus or MaricModern coinage—
- MarquizOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MerdithAnglicized spelling of Meredith, traditionally a Welsh name meaning 'great lord' or 'protector of the sea', though the spelling variant Merdith is a modern respelling without independent meaningWelsh—
- MeyganOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MounirBright, luminous, or one who brings lightArabic—
- MustafChosenArabic—
- MalahkiModern variant of Malachi, meaning 'my messenger' in Hebrew, but also possibly influenced by Hawaiian elementsModern coinage—
- Manillaof uncertain originEnglish—
- MaorLight, illumination (Hebrew)Hebrew—
- MariabelenA combination of Maria and Belen, referring to the Virgin Mary of BethlehemSpanish—
- MarkonOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MikitaOf uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage—
- MiriaProbably a variant of Miriam or Maria, meaning 'beloved' or 'star of the sea'Hebrew—
- Malaryof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MalitaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Malia or a feminine form of Malachi meaning "my messenger"Hawaiian—
- MarsiOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MelizzaVariant of Melissa, meaning 'honey bee' in GreekGreek—
- Midaof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MaylingBeautiful and clever, derived from Chinese compound elementsModern coinage—
- MelisiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MellonieOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Melanie or Melody, or a modern coinageModern coinage—
- MyndiVariant spelling of Mindy, a diminutive of Melinda, meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle'Modern coinage—
- MakaleyMakaley is a modern invented name, possibly a respelling of McCauley or a combination of popular soundsModern coinage—
- MakhyaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- MargurieteA variant spelling of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, which means 'pearl'French—
- MarquasiaOf uncertain originModern coinage—
- Maylineof uncertain originModern coinage—
- MicaiOf uncertain originModern coinage—