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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- MargauxOf debated originFrench191
- MaleahA variant of Malia, likely derived from the Hawaiian name Malia (a form of Mary), meaning 'bitter' or 'belovedHawaiian187
- MayOf uncertain originEnglish183
- MarielaA Spanish diminutive of María, meaning 'star of the sea' or 'bitter'Spanish183
- MaelynA modern combination of May and Lynn, often interpreted as "beloved" or "lake"Modern coinage180
- MarleneA blend of Mary and Magdalene, often interpreted as 'from Magdala' or 'star of the sea'German177
- MekhiOf uncertain originModern coinage176
- MikaelWho is like God?Hebrew176
- MaziOf uncertain originModern coinage176
- MaxtonFrom a Scottish surname meaning "Mack's town" or "Maccus's settlementScottish175
- MicaelaWho is like God?Hebrew174
- MaisonA modern invented name, likely derived from the French word for 'house' or as a variant of MasonModern coinage174
- MiyoriOf uncertain or debated meaningModern coinage169
- Madisynson of Maud (but Madisyn is a modern spelling variant, not a direct bearer of the original meaning)Modern coinage168
- MicaiahWho is like Yahweh? (rhetorical question affirming no one is like God)Hebrew167
- MagdaleneOf Magdala, meaning 'tower' in AramaicHebrew165
- MavenOne who is knowledgeable or an expertEnglish165
- MikeShort form of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew163
- MattiasGift of GodHebrew163
- MarcDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warFrench162
- MarbellaOf uncertain originSpanish162
- Martinawarlike, dedicated to MarsLatin161
- MadalynnA respelling of Madeline, itself from Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala', a town on the Sea of GalileeModern coinage161
- MikaMika has multiple origins: in Japanese it can mean 'beautiful fragrance' or 'new moon'Modern coinage161
- Montserratserrated mountainSpanish160
- Malakimessenger of GodHebrew158
- MaevaMeaning uncertainFrench156
- MalakAngel, messengerArabic154
- MarlieOf uncertain originModern coinage153
- MajestySovereign power and dignity, derived from the English word denoting royal grandeurEnglish152
- MercedesMercies (plural of the Spanish title María de las Mercedes, 'Mary of Mercies')Spanish150
- Monserratjagged mountain, serrated mountainSpanish149
- MarionOf debated originFrench147
- MarkusDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warLatin144
- MiahArguably a variant of Mia, derived from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for childModern coinage144
- Malkya Yiddish diminutive of Malka, which means 'queen' in HebrewHebrew141
- MaysonOf uncertain originEnglish139
- MilagrosMiracles (plural), from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary 'Nuestra Señora de los Milagros' (Our Lady of Miracles)Spanish137
- Maisynof uncertain originModern coinage137
- Marceladedicated to Mars, god of warSpanish136
- MaelaniOf uncertain originModern coinage136
- MavieA modern feminine name, possibly a variant of Mavis (meaning 'song thrush') or a creative spelling of MayvieModern coinage136
- MariOften interpreted as a variant of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child'Modern coinage135
- MikahA modern variant of Micah, a name of Hebrew origin traditionally interpreted as 'who is like the Lord?'Modern coinage132
- MarsOf uncertain originLatin132
- MichealWho is like God?Hebrew130
- MahirSkilled, expert, or adeptArabic130
- MaceyOf uncertain originModern coinage129
- Malikaiof uncertain originModern coinage129
- MarUncertainModern coinage129
- MazikeenOf uncertain originModern coinage128
- MasaiThe name Masai is primarily associated with the Maasai people of East AfricaAfrican128
- MauraDerived from the Latin 'Maurus', meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned'Irish127
- MiltonSettlement or town with a millEnglish125
- MaribelA combination of María and Isabel, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'God is my oath'Spanish125
- MalakhiOf uncertain originHebrew125
- MarissaOf the seaLatin123
- MiyaOf uncertain originJapanese123
- MadduxSon of Madoc, from the Welsh name Madoc meaning 'fortunate' or 'goodly'Welsh123
- MaylinOf uncertain originModern coinage123
- MaliahUncertainModern coinage122
- MilahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mila or a feminine form of MiloModern coinage122
- MonteMountain, or hillItalian121
- MarielleDear little oneFrench121
- MalekKing, owner, masterArabic121
- Maurodark-skinned, MoorishItalian119
- MarwaA woman's name of Arabic origin, possibly derived from the aromatic plant marwa (marjoram or oregano), or associated with the meaning 'white stone' or 'flint'Arabic119
- MilaniaDear, belovedSlavic118
- MeiOne meaning, of Chinese origin, is 'beautiful' or 'plum'Japanese117
- MyahFeminine variant of Mya, possibly a respelling of Maya, meaning 'water' or 'illusion' in Sanskrit, or derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'wished-for child' or 'rebellious'Modern coinage116
- MyleeOf uncertain origin, likely a modern variant of Miley or a feminine form of Miles, with no inherent meaningModern coinage115
- MaylaOf debated originModern coinage115
- MiskMusk, a fragrant substance obtained from the male musk deerArabic115
- MaryannCombination of Mary and AnnEnglish114
- MaximThe greatestLatin114
- MinhaOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mina or a modern coinageModern coinage114
- MarinOf the sea, or possibly a variant of Marine or MarinaFrench113
- MillyMilly is typically a diminutive of Mildred (meaning 'gentle strength') or Millicent (meaning 'strong in work'), but also used as a standalone nameEnglish113
- ManoloGod is with usSpanish113
- MontyShort form of Montgomery, meaning 'man of power' or 'Gumarich's hill'English112
- MarianneA combination of Mary and Anne, meaning 'beloved' and 'grace'French110
- MaryjaneCompound name combining Mary, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'bitter', and Jane, meaning 'God is gracious'English109
- MirhaUncertainArabic109
- MeyerOf uncertain originGerman105
- MargaritaPearlLatin104
- MarlinDerived from the name of the fish, or as a variant of MarlinEnglish104
- MahdiGuided one, rightly guided (in Islamic eschatology, the awaited redeemer)Arabic104
- MillicentMillicent means 'strong in work' or 'strength'French103
- MaizyOf uncertain originModern coinage103
- MeghanPearlWelsh102
- MyronMyrrh, a fragrant resinGreek102
- Marcelinodedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warSpanish102
- MaiseyDiminutive of Maise, itself a variant of Maisie, a Scottish diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearlScottish100
- MarquisOf noble rank, specifically a title referring to a marquis, a nobleman ranking above an earl and below a dukeFrench99
- MildredMild strength or gentle strength, from the Old English elements 'milde' (gentle, mild) and 'þryð' (strength)English98
- MaxxVariant of Max, derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'greatest'Modern coinage98
- MileenaOf uncertain originModern coinage98
- MelindaCombination of Mel (from Melissa or Melanie) with the suffix -inda, often interpreted as 'sweet' or 'dark' by association with Melissa (honeybee) or Melanie (black, dark)Modern coinage97
- MylanOf uncertain originModern coinage96
- MaylaniProbably a modern blend of May (from Mary) or Maya and the popular -lani suffix, suggesting a Hawaiian-inspired meaning of "royal child" or "heavenlyModern coinage96
- MelodieSong, melodyGreek94
- MeccaA place-name referring to the holy city in Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Muhammad and the holiest city in IslamArabic94
- MoiraOf uncertain origin, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved', or associated with Greek Moirai (fates)Irish93
- MeiraOne who illuminates or gives lightHebrew93
- MayzieUncertainModern coinage93
- MorrisDark-skinned, MoorishEnglish92
- MarlaOf uncertain originModern coinage92
- MartaA feminine form of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war)Latin92
- MayerMayor, one who holds high officeGerman92
- MamadouPraiseworthy, one who is praisedArabic92
- MalcomOf uncertain originScottish91
- MakhariMeaning is uncertainModern coinage91
- MakhiOf uncertain originModern coinage90
- MaysenSon of Maud or son of MauriceModern coinage90
- MilayaOf uncertain originModern coinage90
- MinervaOf uncertain meaning, but associated with the Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, and warfareLatin89
- MuhammadaliPraiseworthy and exalted (Muhammad) + noble or sublime (Ali), combined as a compound name honoring the Prophet and the fourth caliphArabic89
- MickeyDiminutive of Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'Hebrew86
- MayraPleasing or bitter, connected to the name MarySpanish86
- MaximillianThe greatest, a Latin superlative from 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'Latin86
- MalinaThe name likely means 'little lady' or 'woman from Magdala', though its exact origin is debatedSlavic86
- MendelA Yiddish diminutive of Menahem, meaning 'comforter'Hebrew86
- MouhamedPraised, commendableArabic86
- MarnieOf uncertain originEnglish85
- MarynOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern respelling of Mary or a variant of MarinModern coinage85
- MailaniOf debated originHawaiian85
- MikhailWho is like God?Hebrew84
- MahiraSkilled, expert, or accomplishedArabic83
- MirabelleOf uncertain originFrench82
- MikelWho is like God?Spanish81
- MalenaOf debated originSpanish81
- Madelynehigh tower or woman from MagdalaEnglish81
- MasynOf uncertain originModern coinage81
- MiabellaA combination of the names Mia and Bella, meaning 'my beautiful' or 'beloved beautiful'Modern coinage81
- MiranOf uncertain originSlavic80
- MurphieOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- Madysonson of Maud or of the mighty warriorEnglish79
- MarliPossibly a modern variant of Marley or a feminine form of Marlin, with no single established meaningModern coinage79
- MaeleeCombination of the names Mae and Lee, likely a modern coinage with no traditional root meaningModern coinage79
- MadinaCity, specifically referring to the holy city of Medina in Saudi ArabiaArabic79
- MaverikOf unclear meaningModern coinage79
- Maddynof uncertain originModern coinage79
- MazeOf uncertain originModern coinage79
- MalaikaAngel or messenger of God, derived from ArabicArabic78
- ManhaA gift from GodArabic78
- MariamaVariant of Mariam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child', ultimately from Hebrew MiryamArabic76
- MindyOf uncertain origin, likely a pet form of names such as Melinda or AmandaLiterary75
- MariyahVariant of Mariya, ultimately from Mary, whose meaning is uncertain but is often associated with 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness'Arabic75
- MaiyaOf uncertain origin and meaningModern coinage75
- MayleighA modern invented name, likely formed from the syllable May- combined with the fashionable -leigh suffixModern coinage75
- MaevynModern feminine variant of Mavin, likely from Irish origin meaning 'beloved' or 'intoxicating one'Modern coinage75
- MadelinVariant of Madeline, derived from Magdalen, meaning "of MagdalaEnglish74
- MableDiminutive of Mabel, meaning 'lovable' or 'dear'English73
- MerlinOf uncertain originWelsh73
- MohamadPraised, praiseworthyArabic73
- MavrickA modern spelling variant of Maverick, traditionally meaning 'independent' or 'nonconformist', after the American term for an unbranded calfModern coinage73
- MeritMerit is a virtue name meaning 'deserving of reward or praise'English73
- MarkoOf Mars, the Roman god of warSlavic72
- MulanOf uncertain originLiterary72
- MaevisOf uncertain originModern coinage72
- MyheirOf uncertain originModern coinage72
- MargueritePearl, derived from the Latin word 'margarita' and Greek 'margaritēs', both meaning 'pearl'French71
- MykahA modern feminine variant of Micah, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mikha'el, meaning 'who is like God?'Modern coinage71
- MaveryOf uncertain origin, likely a modern invented name blending sounds from names like Macy, Avery, or MaeveModern coinage71
- MeliaDerived from Amelia or CamelliaModern coinage70
- MykelA spelling variant of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in HebrewHebrew70
- MykaOf uncertain originModern coinage70
- MordecaiMy master is MardukHebrew70
- MikoOf uncertain originJapanese70
- MylaniOf uncertain originModern coinage70
- ManuelaGod is with usSpanish68
- MakaioGift of GodHawaiian68
- Mirabelwonderful, admirableLatin68
- MilianaA modern elaboration of names like Milena or LianaModern coinage68
- MulaniOf uncertain originModern coinage68
- MallorieOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Mallory meaning 'unfortunate' or 'ill-omened' from Old French 'malheure'French67
- MuhammedPraiseworthy, the praised oneArabic67
- MaleniOf uncertain originHawaiian67
- MusabOne who is steadfast or sureArabic67
- MahariThe meaning of Mahari is uncertainModern coinage67
- MeharA name of Persian origin meaning 'kindness, benevolence, or sunPersian67
- MaheletPraise, thanks, or exaltationAfrican67
- MabryOf uncertain originEnglish66
- MirabellaWonderful, of wondrous beautyItalian66
- MilanoOf uncertain originModern coinage66
- MaelysProbably a feminine form of the Breton name Maël, meaning 'chief' or 'prince'French66
- MahoganyDerived from the name of a tropical hardwood tree, known for its rich, dark colorEnglish65
- Maceogift from GodSpanish65
- MatheusGift of GodGreek65
- MeridaOf uncertain originSpanish65
- MoonA modern English word name inspired by the celestial bodyModern coinage65
- Maricelaa blend of Mary and Marcela, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'dedicated to Mars'Spanish64
- MalikaQueen, or one who possesses powerArabic64
- MayteBeloved or dear oneSpanish64
- MahmoudPraiseworthy, worthy of praiseArabic64
- MassiahBaptized oneModern coinage64
- MeherOne who is kind, benevolent, or compassionatePersian64
- MakenaOf uncertain originModern coinage63
- MorriganGreat queen or phantom queen, from Irish mythology, but the exact meaning is debatedIrish63
- MirayaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern coinage or a variant of Mira or MayaModern coinage63